GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- Next Week Is Teacher Appreciation Week: Let’s Celebrate Our Superheroes!
- Youth Leadership Opportunity
- VAHS Baseball Opens With A Scrimmage vs. Piedmont
Recent news items:
- Share The Love: Support The VA Arts Building!
- VAHS Theatre Department Mattress Sale Fundraiser
- The “Next Step”: Career Exploration Program for Juniors
- New DPS Driver's Ed Classes
- Take College Classes At Durham Tech. While At VAHS, For Free
- HBCU Showcase and Community Resource Fair
- CFNC Next Steps Program for Juniors and Parents/GuardiansMeredith College
- STEM Opportunity for High School Sophomores AT NCSU
- The VAHS Musical: “Anastasia” Is Underway!
- A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
News You Can Use
- Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
- Drivers’ Education Information
- 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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Next Week Is Teacher Appreciation Week: Let’s Celebrate Our Superheroes!
Hey parents/guardians and students! Next week (Feb. 26-March 1).
Here is the schedule and how parents/guardians can take part.
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Youth Leadership Opportunity
The Savannah Dream Center Inc. is offering a free Youth Virtual Leadership & Personal Empowerment Summit. Focus Areas for HS Youth include: Identity and Self Awareness, Critical Thinking, Presence and Presentation, Character of an EAGLE leader. See the flyer below and
Register Here: https://forms.gle/Lnvf4zE2XLtSNvmD6
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VAHS Baseball Opens With A Scrimmage vs. Piedmont
The VAHS Baseball team started their season off strong v Piedmont H.S. (Monroe, NC). Almost all of our pitchers saw the mound and Adam Frieburger hit a grand slam in the 1st inning! Our first games are coming up on Tuesday, Feb 27 v South Granville (H) at 6pm and Thursday, Feb. 29 v Riverside (A) at 6pm. Come out and support!
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Share The Love: Support The VA Arts Building!
Share the Love by donating to the Voyager Academy Performing Arts Center! Voyager will be paying for the entire construction of the building with reserves saved over the years. However, we need your help to furnish the interior of the auditorium and with the purchase of instruments.
Your donation will go directly towards:
Sound Equipment
Stage Lights
Stage Curtain
Audiovisual system
400+ Theatre Seats
Instruments for students
Every dollar counts - so donate what you can. In fact, during this campaign The Wilkinson Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Clean Green Environmental, will match all contributions up to $50,000!
So, Share the Love and double your contribution by donating today and help us reach our $50,000 match so we can raise $100,000 by the end of February!
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VAHS Theatre Department Mattress Sale Fundraiser
If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Voyager Academy Anastasia Performance & Dance Night 2024 are excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, February 24th, from 10am - 4pm. There will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The brand name mattresses are made to order, have full factory warranties, are available in all sizes, and are priced below retail. In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, mattress protectors, adjustable power bases and even massage chairs!! Delivery and financing are available. Visit the Facebook event and click “GOING”, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE OUR POSTS: FACEBOOK LINK
Click here for the flyer with all details.
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The “Next Step”: Career Exploration Program for Juniors
The College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Next Step 2024 program is available February 19th through May 31st for all NC high school juniors and parents! The program is designed for Juniors to: share their plans and needs, Connect with NC colleges, and join the online program to take steps toward achieving their college or workforce/career goals. A link will be provided on February 19, 2024 to all Juniors and their Parents/guardians so they can take the next steps to enroll in this program. To prepare, students can create a CFNC account and check out the Next Steps Overview at https://www.cfnc.org/next-step-program/
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New DPS Driver's Ed Classes
A new March Driver's Ed class has been added to the spring class schedule for non-DPS students attending school in Durham County.
Registration is via the DPS website. The portal opens at 9:00 am on the dates listed.
Robin Derr N.B.C.T.
DPS National Board Facilitator
DPS Driver Education Coordinator
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Take College Classes At Durham Tech. While At VAHS, For Free
Any rising 11th and 12th grade student with a 2.75 GPA is eligible to take free dual enrollment classes through the CCP (Career and College Promise) program.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment
This is a great opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school.
Use the link below to take the register for an Information session.
1️⃣ Learn about the advantages of CCP and how it can fast-track your child's college education.
2️⃣ Discover the diverse range of courses available for enrollment.
3️⃣ Hear success stories from students who have excelled through the CCP program.
4️⃣ Get insights into the application process and eligibility criteria.
To secure your spot, please RSVP at https://visit.durhamtech.edu/event/477422
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HBCU Showcase and Community Resource Fair
Bull City In Black: HBCU Showcase and Community Resource Fair celebrates the history and enduring legacy of historically black colleges and universities form across the state and region. On Saturday February 17, The Emily K Center will host representatives and student organizations from HBCUs and community organizations with a focus on mental health and wellness. The event id free and high school students and families are encouraged to attend.
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CFNC Next Steps Program for Juniors and Parents/Guardians
The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) Next Step 2024 program will be available February 19th through May 31st for NC high school juniors and parents!
The program is designed for Juniors to 1) Share their plans and needs 2) Connect with NC colleges 3) Join the online program to take steps toward reaching their goals.
Check out the CFNC website for more information https://www.cfnc.org/next-step-program/
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STEM Opportunity for High School Sophomores AT NCSU
NCSU SATELLITE is a five-day STEM outreach and leadership development program with the goal of exposing high school sophomores from under-resourced communities in North Carolina to post-secondary educational opportunities in STEM and its many disciplines. SATELLITE Campers have had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities including a field trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences, an egg drop competition, plant biology seminars, workshops in paper science engineering, textiles and design, game theory, and hands-on life sciences demonstrations led by genuine NC State faculty and students. SATELLITE’s mission is fueled by our desire and passion to help close the higher educational divide among communities through equitable opportunities and exposure.
The SATELITE Program will run from May 18-22, 2024. The deadline to apply is March 8th, 2024.C heck out the website at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/mission/
(click here for flyer with info)
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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”.
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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!
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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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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