Voyager Academy High School News, Sept. 27, 2024

GO VIKINGS GO!


New This Week

  • Midterm Exams Are On 10/2 And 10/3
  • Join Us At Voyager Academy Fall Festival Sat. 9/28! (12-3pm)
  • 2nd Annual Theatre Department Mattress Sale Fundraiser
  • VAHS Penny Wars Are Back!

Recent News Items

  • NC Merit Scholarships Virtual Information Sessions
  • Durham Tech. CTE Information Session
  • Hey Seniors: Time To Order Your Cap And Gown!
  • HBCU College Fair (9/28)
  • 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
  • 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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Midterm Exams Are on 10/2 and 10/3

Midterm exams will take place on Wednesday 10/2 and Thursday 10/3. We will be on a regular bell schedule on those days.  Friday 10/4 marks the end of the first half of the Fall semester. Report cards will be sent out on 10/17 with grades up to 10/4.


Please click here for the midterm exam schedule.



Join Us At Voyager Academy Fall Festival Sat. 9/28! (12-3pm)


We made it through the storm

Now the weather’s looking clear

So c’mon out and join us

FALL FESTIVAL IS HERE !




Hope to see you there.



2nd Annual Theatre Department Mattress Sale Fundraiser

The 2nd Annual Theatre Department Mattress Sale Fundraiser is Saturday, October 19th!  The proceeds will benefit this semester's production of the musical Oklahoma!  


PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!



VAHS Penny Wars Are Back!

Brought to you by the VAHS Service Club…get Ready for the Annual Penny War Fundraiser! This is the annual competition between grade levels to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All next week, students can participate by contributing dollars and pennies to their grade-level jars, or silver coins to take away money from other grade level jars. Last year the class of 2025 won the war, but which grade level will win the 2024 Penny War? Look for a Service Club member next week with a grade level jar to earn bragging rights for your grade level!





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



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



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




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.



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.



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



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



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.



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



Voyager Academy Athletics Website



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



Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook



Voyager Academy Academic Calendar



Important Dates


Dates

Events

Sept. 28

Fall Festival! (click here for more)

Oct. 2

Mid term exams for pds. 1 & 3 (regular bell schedule)

Oct. 3

Mid term exams for pds. 2 & 4 (regular bell schedule)

Oct. 4

Mid term exam make-ups; End of 1st half of Fall semester

Oct. 7-11

NO CLASSES – Fall Break

Oct. 17

Report cards go out

Oct. 19

Theatre Dept. Mattress Sale Fundraiser! (click here for details)

Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

SPIRIT/HOMECOMING WEEK!!

Nov. 5

Pre ACT/CRAA (req. 10 th grade)

Nov. 8

Teachers alert parents/students with grade below 60

Nov. 11

NO CLASSES – Veterans Day

Nov. 18

Project Exhibition Day

Nov. 25-26

NC Biology Check ins (diagnostic exams)

Dec.12-13

Teacher made final exams

Dec.16-18

EOC exams





VOYAGER VIKING VALUES

CONFIDENCE   -   CURIOSITY   -   EMPATHY

REFLECTION   -   INTEGRITY