GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- Seniors: FAFSA Day Is Jan. 27
- The VAHS Musical: “Anastasia” Is Underway!
- A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities
- The NC SECU “People Helping People” Scholarship Application Is Now Open, Due March 5th
- ASVAB Career Exploration Program 2/19/24
- Voyager Academy Support Services Team Participates In Note In the Pocket Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Recent news items:
- A Little Parent Help Needed By The PTSO (Jan. Hospitality Luncheon)
- FAFSA Day Is Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 (Fee Webinar 9am-12pm)
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Attention Seniors: Here Are Some Very Useful 2024-25 FAFSA Resources (For College Financial Aid)
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
News You Can Use
- Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
- Drivers’ Education Information
- Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
- The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
- Student Clubs And Organizations
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Athletics: Calendars, Schedules, And More
- Important Dates
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Seniors: FAFSA Day Is Jan 27
The Better FAFSA has launched! NCSEAA is here to assist families in completing the application so they can see all of the financial aid they qualify for.
Senior families are encouraged to participate on Saturday, January 27 from 9am-12pm for FAFSA Day!
FAFSA Day is a free event where local college campuses from the mountains to the coast will provide one-on-one or small group support for the FAFSA. Sixty colleges and universities throughout the state will be opening their doors to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners to assist with FAFSA completion. Find the one near you!
To prepare for FAFSA Day, parents and students should:
Create their Studentaid.gov account (formerly FSA ID) in advance.
Gather the required material and information needed to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA and bring the necessary documentation with them.
Review the map of participating institutions, determine the location most convenient to you, and register in advance. Registration is not required, but highly encouraged.
Watch this video to learn more: Applying for Financial Aid
With the FAFSA® Form - YouTube
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The VAHS Musical: “Anastasia” Is Underway!
Mark your calendars to attend this year’s VAHS musical, “Anastasia.”
Here are the dates:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 6:30pm
LOCATION: VAHS Gym
Congratulations to everyone cast in “Anastasia”. Rehearsals began this week and we can't wait to share this story with you!
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A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities
Seniors: As you look for ways to pay for college, don't forget those scholarship opportunities!
Please click here for our master list of scholarships for the class of 2024,
from the VAHS Counseling Department.
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The NC SECU “People Helping People” Scholarship Application Is Now Open, Due March 5th
The People Helping People scholarship was established to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. A scholarship award of up to $10,000 over four years will be awarded to 10 Charter High School Seniors across the state. The Application Process will open on December 1st. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about this scholarship opportunity. For further assistance, please contact Jill O'Kane, VAHS School Counselor. Voyager is proud to have 2023 senior Kaymille Sherman, as a 2023 recipient of this outstanding award!
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ASVAB Career Exploration Program 2/19/24
The ASVAB CEP promotes career literacy through personalized career exploration, awareness of career-field entry requirements, and future-oriented planning tools that help students develop an action plan they can share with parents and educators. The ASVAB CEP is about understanding options. The ASVAB, just one part of the ASVAB CEP, assesses academic ability and predicts success in a variety of career fields. Offering a unique opportunity for all students to learn about themselves, whether they're interested in pursuing postsecondary education, work-based learning, or the Military. The Department of Defense sponsors the ASVAB CEP with a two-part mission: to provide a career exploration service to American youth and provide qualified leads to Military recruiters. Participants have no obligation to talk to a Military recruiter or enter Military service. However, students in 11thgrade and beyond can use their scores to consider enlistment.
*Voyager does not release information to military recruiters.
Please click here for the Factsheet, or contact Jill O'Kane, VAHS Counselor (jokane@voyageracademy.net) with any questions.
10th-12t grade students can register to take the ASVAB CEP here: https://forms.gle/T5LJEoAMgyAv2ofV6
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Voyager Academy Support Services Team Participates In Note In the Pocket Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
The VA Support Services Staff was proud to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Durham location of Note In the Pocket. https://noteinthepocket.org/new-durham-space/
The mission of Note In the Pocket is to provide quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children and families with dignity and love. Your VA Support Services Team is partnered with this amazing organization to help meet any clothing insecurity needs for our students. Check them out with Durham Mayor, Leonardo Williams!
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A Little Parent Help Needed By The PTSO (Jan. Hospitality Luncheon)
The PTSO Hospitality Committee will host our next meal for the high school staff on Monday, January, 22nd. Please review the link below and volunteer to help.
VAHS 23-24: VAHS Hospitality Luncheon, January 22, 2024: HORS D'OEUVRES (signupgenius.com)
Thank you!
Voyager Academy PTSO
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Scholarship Opportunities
Bold.org is one of the largest independent scholarship providers in the US with millions of active students. Below are samples of upcoming scholarship opportunities that can be found on https://bold.org/. Please check out the website for details on these and many others.
Debra Victoria Scholarship
Amount $1,500
Application Deadline: Feb 24, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/debra-victoria-scholarship/
Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics:
Amount $3,000
Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/joanne-pransky-celebration-of-women-in-robotics/
Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship
Amount $1,000
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/our-destiny-future-scholarship/
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Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order a yearbook today to get the lowest price of the year!
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Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
Hey Senior Families,
Please use the link below to order your VAHS 2024 Cap and Gown packages.
https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
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Drivers’ Education Information
Durham Public Schools is offering 4 Driver's Education classes (via Zoom) during the 2024 spring semester.
Class dates:
Jan. 4th - Jan. 25th Registration for this class will be Dec. 9th at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Class dates:
April 15th - May 3rd Registration for this class will be March 30 at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Please click here https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/6987 to register
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Seniors: Here Is Another Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
With scholarships for “Women in Stem,” for “Community Service,” for outstanding GPAs and more, the scholarship resource Goingmerry.com, is an excellent place to begin your search.
To find and apply for scholarships, students and parents can sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. Check out the current list in Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/category/scholarship-lists/
Also check out this Scholarship Website handout for additional Scholarship Platforms (click here).
Questions, or need assistance? Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane (jokane@voyageracademy.net)
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The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
Hey Voyager Vikings, remember that Voyager Academy is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. All students are required to bring their own device to school each day. Please click here for the Voyager Academy BYOD policy. (Also found in the Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook).
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Student Clubs And Organizations- Get Involved!
Hey Vikings, Check Out All The VAHS Clubs!
Student life at VAHS isn’t all tests, quizzes and homework. We have Chess Club, Ice Skating Club, Gamers Club, Service Club, Computer Coding Club, American Sign Language Club, Business and Leadership Club and more. VAHS students are encouraged to join a club or other extra-curricular activity! Get involved.
Click here to see a list of VAHS Clubs.
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Other Useful Sources of Information
The Voyager Academy High School Website
One of the first places to check for basic information about VAHS is the VAHS website. Among the information you can find there are calendars and schedules, student clubs and organizations, faculty directory, the counseling page, special bulletins, etc. Here is the VAHS website:
http://voyageracademy.net/vahs
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VAHS Counseling Department Blog
Please be sure to check the VAHS Counseling Department blog frequently. The blog provides news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students and parents all in one convenient location. Topics range from Career/College Counseling and Application Support to Summer Programs and Opportunities. Check it out!
CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS COUNSELING DEPT. BLOG
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Voyager Athletics: Click here for the sporting events calendar, and more.
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates