GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- No School For Students On Monday April 22
- Men’s Lacrosse Wins First Conference Title
- Radioactive! UNC Nuclear Medicine Professor Visits Chemistry Class
- Viking Hoopers Earn All-Conference Awards
Recent news items:
- Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony Donation Request
- AP Exams at Voyager Academy HS Begin On May 6
- Taking Community College Courses While At VAHS (for free): Inaugural CCP Parent Night Session
- Juniors: Start working on the Common (College) Application now!
- Student Leadership Opportunity
- Bull City Lights Auditions are Happening NOW
- 2024 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony Is May 1, 2024
- Share The Love: Support The VA Arts Building!
- The “Next Step”: A Career Exploration Program for Juniors
- Youth Leadership Opportunity
- STEM Opportunity for High School Sophomores AT NCSU
- A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
News You Can Use
- Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
- 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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No School For Students On Monday April 22
Just a reminder for all that there is no school for students on Monday April 22, as it is a teacher workday.
Men’s Lacrosse Wins First Conference Title
Junior Nick Hayes scored 4 goals and Senior Graham Buchanan added 3 more as the men’s lacrosse team took home their first ever conference title this week after beating Roxboro Community, 10-6!
Radioactive! UNC Nuclear Medicine Professor Visits Chemistry Class
Students in Ms. Fortkort's Physical Science class welcomed a visit from Dr. Smith, a UNC Professor in the field of nuclear medicine and radiochemistry. He presented some interesting information about how radioactive chemicals are used to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Students were able to use Geiger counters to "hear" how much radioactive particles were being emitted by various materials. By the way, if you have any old (earlier than 1959) Fiesta ware dishes that are bright orange that means they may be painted with chemicals containing Uranium and you should give them to Ms. Fortkort!
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Viking Hoopers Earn All-Conference Awards
Four members of the conference champion Voyager basketball team were selected to the All-Conference Team following the 2023-24 season. Dwight Anderson, Michael Gales, David McMillon, and Nasir Westbrook garnered the All-Conference awards as they led the Vikings to the conference championship and to the 3rd round of the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Congratulations to these Vikings and to the team for their success on the court this season.
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Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony Donation Request
Please help us celebrate the VAHS Class of 2024 by donating food and beverage items for the Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. The event takes place on May 1, 2024 in the VAHS gym. It's a VAHS tradition for 9-11 grade families to provide the breakfast items for our seniors and their families. Please use the sign up genius link below or contact Jill O'Kane to make a donation. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A5A62AA5F58-48195215-2024
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AP Exams at Voyager Academy HS Begin On May 6
Advanced Placement (AP) exams are scheduled at VAHS during the first two weeks of May, beginning on May 6. All students taking AP classes will take the associated AP exams. Please see the AP Exam Schedule and AP Information documents below for detailed information about AP exams and AP courses.
Click here for the AP Exam schedule
Click here for some more important info. about Advanced Placement courses at VAHS (including exams)
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Taking Community College Courses While At VAHS (for free): Inaugural CCP Parent Night Session
All VAHS families are invited to attend Durham Technical Community College's Career and College Promise (CCP) Parent Night. This event event will help families gain a deeper understanding of the CCP process, explore available resources, and address any questions about CCP that they may have. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Student Leadership Opportunity
Note in the Pocket offers an exciting Student Leadership Program for High School students. Through this program, students will further develop their leadership skills while learning more about their community through volunteer and service projects. The program includes Teen Board and Ambassador cohorts. Applications for the 2024-2025 Teen Board cohort are now open and the deadline to apply is April 15.
Teen Board students complete a variety of projects including volunteer service, hosting clothing drives and fundraisers, and raising awareness for Note in the Pocket's mission. The Teen Board meets monthly and hears from industry leading guest speakers on a variety of topics including Public Speaking, Marketing & Communications, Volunteerism, and Starting their own Nonprofit. Students are put in small groups and work with a Mentor to complete their project plans.
Students in grades 9-11 (including rising 9th graders) are invited to apply. Please see the application link below and the attached flyer. Applications will be reviewed in early May and select students will be invited to complete and interview. Selected students will be invited to join the Teen Board in early June. Students are asked to complete summer volunteer hours and the monthly meetings will be held September 2024-May 2025.
Teen Board Application- apply online using this link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTrxfR_3Aq_jFlQ4uOHqmuO515fycLqmGrjB9Zh6sc9x50iw/viewform
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Bull City Lights Auditions are Happening NOW!
Auditions for the 24-25 Bull City Lights Show Choir will be completed via recordings this year! Look over the information and scan the QR codes for everything you need to know! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Gates.(cgates@voyageracademy.net)
Links:
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2024 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony Is May 1, 2024
Save the date! The VAHS Class of 2024 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday May 1, 2024 from 8:45-10:30 in the VAHS Gym. All Seniors and parents/guardians are invited to attend.
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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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The “Next Step”: A 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.
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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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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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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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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