GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
New This Week
- Pizza With A Purpose!
- NC Merit Scholarships Virtual Information Sessions
- Durham Tech. CTE Information Session
Recent News Items
PTSO Spirit Night: Dine At El Rodeo Restaurant And Raise Money For Voyager Academy (9/20)
- Hey Seniors: Time To Order Your Cap And Gown!
- HBCU College Fair
- The Voyager Academy Fall Sports 2024 Online Store Has Been Launched
- A Great Senior Tradition: Painted Parking Spots
- To All VAHS Students: Student Council Elections
- Let's Save Lives Together–Come donate blood!
- VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
- Come To Europe With Us This Summer
Helpful Sites And Resources
- Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s Academic Progress: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- Voyager Academy Athletics Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- The Voyager Academy Parent/Student Handbook
- Voyager Academy Academic Calendar
- Important Dates
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Pizza With A Purpose!
**Save the Date - Voyager Academy High School Theatre & Dance Fundraiser Update**
On Thursday, September 26th the delicious and generous California Pizza Kitchen (6910 Fayetteville Rd.) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Voyager Academy High School's upcoming production of Oklahoma!
On behalf of Voyager Academy High School Theatre & Dance you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Durham restaurants some love too!
We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e287678 (even if you’re not completely sure) so California Pizza Kitchen knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Molly
Voyager Academy High School Theatre & Dance
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NC Merit Scholarships Virtual Information Sessions
Five of North Carolina's premier merit scholarships are coming together to provide two virtual information sessions for students, parents, counselors and college advisors. During these sessions, program representatives will give an overview of each scholarship, discuss general scholarship search advice and hold a live Q&A to answer your questions.
The following programs will be represented:
Levine Scholars Program - UNC Charlotte
Park Scholars - NC State University
Cheatham-White Scholarship Program - NC A&T
Brinkley-Lane Scholars - East Carolina University
Cheatham-White Scholarship Program - NC Central University
Dates/Times:
Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where:
Hosted on Zoom
Register Here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRdbATo-Q3ZYs21aQ9YVvg2nTa9suwv9Gbw3c9yonKov5VHQ/viewform
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Durham Tech. CTE Information Session
All VAHS Students and Parents are Invited to attend the Durham Technical Community College Career and Technical Education Information Session! Learn about the many programs and opportunities available at Durham Tech.
Monday October 14, 2024 from 2:00-3:00
Voyager Academy HS (room D123)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JD-WsH4GvMo6ylhrxDl9upHTNSpLlWBGzm4J7dS22Mo/edit
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PTSO Spirit Night: Dine At El Rodeo Restaurant And Raise Money For Voyager Academy (9/20)
Friday Sept. 20 is PTSO Spirit Day at El Rodeo Restaurant (3600 N. Duke St, right around the corner). Dine in or take out.
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Hey Seniors: Time To Order Your Cap And Gown!
The Herff Jones Representative met with the class of 2025 during Advisory on Monday 9/9/24. They provided information and paper order forms for graduation attire, announcements and class rings. Additional Paper forms are available in the front office. Herff Jones will return to VAHS on 9/17 during lunch to accept paper order forms. Checks will not be accepted for payment. After 9/17, orders can be placed through the online ordering portal. https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
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HBCU College Fair
The 9th Annual HBCU College Fair happening at Cary Academy on Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM for a day filled with college exploration, information, and fun. This FREE event will feature representatives from various Historically Black Colleges and Universities ready to answer all your questions and provide valuable information about their institutions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about your future academic endeavors and potential career paths. Enter for your chance to win a free laptop!
Pre- Registration is not required for entry to the fair. Registration IS REQUIRED for workshops as they are space limited. On site registration will also be available.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-hbcu-college-fair-tickets-860600648707?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
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The Voyager Academy Fall Sports 2024 Online Store Has Been Launched
The direct link for the store is: https://theathleticshop.chipply.com/VoyagerAcademyFallSports2024/
We look forward to your successful sale; please let us know if we can be of any assistance.
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A Senior Tradition: Painted Parking Spots
Hey Seniors! A senior tradition and privilege is to paint your parking spot. A $30 fee (in addition to the purchased parking pass) can be paid online through LINQ Connect. Painting dates are Sept 20th 10am-4pm, Sept 21st 10am-3pm, or Sept 30th 2:30-5:30pm. Payment, contract, and approved design must be completed before you can paint. Contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) for details, contract and questions.
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To All VAHS Students: Student Council Elections
Attention All Viikngs! If you're interested in joining the Student Council by running for class President or class Vice President, pick up a candidate application from Mrs.Higdon (B133). All applications are due to Mrs. Higdon by Thursday Sept 12th at 4pm. Campaign week is Sept 16th-19th. Elections will be held Monday Sept 23rd during advisory.
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Let's Save Lives Together–Come donate blood!
Hello Voyager Vikings! I hope you are all settling into the school year nicely! My name is Morgan King and I am a junior this year. As per tradition, I will be hosting a Blood Drive this year. Please mark your calendars for September 24th, from 9-2 in the high school front parking lot. If you are at least 16 years of age and interested in donating you must have parental permission. Help us save lives and Donate blood! Have a wonderful and restful weekend! Go Vikings Go!!!
Donor Link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/268690
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VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
Student Support Services is hosting a book club for Voyager parents and caregivers. Families across campus are welcome to join for discussion and community. Fill out the interest form below and select from three book options, or offer a suggestion of your own!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMx9KSQNl9VHkKRsTw5vGYLy_SKJRa7N6MnbMJH-E7h75uNA/viewform
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Come with us to Europe this Summer!
The trip is entitled the "European Quartet" as we will visit 4 cities in 4 different countries: Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, & London! Click on the Above link to RSVP your spot for our Interest Meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 21st at 6:00pm in the Chorus Room in the High School. We will provide Pizza for all attendees who have RSVP'd :) Come and hear about our trip coming up this Summer 2025: our travel dates, where we'll go, costs, and other details. Interest Meeting attendees will automatically be entered into a scholarship opportunity towards to total cost of the trip. See you there!
Click here! https://bit.ly/3WQejd9
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HELPFUL SITES AND RESOURCES
Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s Academic Progress: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
Click here to become an “Observer” in your child’s Canvas account. Once there, you can set it up to receive notifications about upcoming assignments, and grades just entered, keeping you updated on progress, daily.
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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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Voyager Academy Athletics Website
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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 Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Voyager Academy Academic Calendar
Important Dates