GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
New This Week
- Don't Miss Oklahoma! This Year’s VAHS Musical
- Help Us Show Appreciation For Our Teachers
- Next Week Is VAHS Spirit Week!
- The Harvest Moon Homecoming Dance
- Come To Trunk-Or-Treat At The Homecoming Game On 10/30
- Honor the Departed: Join Us in Celebrating Día de los Muertos
- Order Your Fall School Pictures
- Retakes for Pictures on November 5th
- Biology/Science Club Teaches 2nd Graders about Molecules with Candy!
Recent News Items
- The VAHS Scholarship List
- Mini College Fair at VAHS Nov. 7
- Here Is A Common (College) Application Resource
- Free College Planning Event
- VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
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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Don't Miss Oklahoma! This Year’s VAHS Musical
The show will run November 14th - 15th at the Homestead Festival Steakhouse in Timberlake.
You can also enjoy dinner at the Steakhouse before the show. Reservations can be made for parties of 10 or more.
Here are the details:
Dates: Nov. 14 and Nov. 15
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Homestead Steakhouse (205 Frank Timberlake Rd, Timberlake, NC)
Tickets: $10 Click here for tickets.
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Help Us Show Appreciation For Our Teachers
It is that time of the month again, please help make our VAHS faculty luncheon a success!
On Monday, October 28, 2024, we hope to show the teachers and staff just how much we appreciate them, with your help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D45ACAF2AA4F58-51772941-october
Thank you in advance for your support,
The Voyager Academy PTSO
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Here comes Spirit Week!
SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS is the week of October 28th - November 2nd! (Next week)
We have dress up days, an assembly on November 1st, an end of week dance, and more!
Monday Oct 28th - Music Artist Day
Tuesday Oct 29th - Two's Day (partner up to be twins or a dynamic duo)
Wednesday Oct 30th - Decades Day (9th & 10th graders: 70's & 80's; 11th & 12th graders: 90's & 2000's)
Thursday Oct 31st - Costume Day
Friday Nov 1st - Surfers vs Bikers and Assembly at the end of the day
*Please remember attire should be school appropriate and not in violation of the handbook.Saturday Nov 2nd - Homecoming Dance For grades 9-12 from 7pm-10pm
Umstead Pines at Willowhaven, 253 Country Club Dr., Durham, NC 27712
Tickets are $20 per ticket and may be purchased through LINQ Connect through Oct 30th.
Parents: We can use your help!
We are in need of food donations and chaperones. Here is the sign-up genius link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8A823A5FD0-52447782-homecoming
Thanks in advance for your help!
Should you have any questions, you may contact Tricia Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net)
We look forward to seeing your school spirit next week!
GO VIKINGS GO ! !
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The Harvest Moon Homecoming Dance
What: VAHS Fall Semi-Formal Dance for grades 9-12
When: Saturday, November 2nd, 7-10pm
Where: Umstead Pines at Willowhaven, 253 Country Club Dr., Durham, NC 27712
Tickets: $20 per ticket and may be purchased through LINQ Connect through Oct 30th
*Non-Voyager students can attend with a Voyager student upon approval. Guest ticket applications can be picked up from the front office or Mrs. Higdon B133 and returned no later than October 25th. If bringing a non-Voyager guest, don't purchase 2 tickets until the guest is approved.
Please contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) with any questions.
Parents: We can use your help!
We are in need of food donations and chaperones. Here is the sign-up genius link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8A823A5FD0-52447782-homecoming
Should you have any questions, you may contact Tricia Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net)
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Come To Trunk-Or-Treat At The Homecoming Game On 10/30
What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than a TRUNK OR TREAT event on the campus of your own school? Come out and join us on October 30th, from 5:30-8:00, during our high school homecoming soccer game. Enjoy some sweet treats, win some cool prizes, and have fun! We encourage all Voyager friends and family to come out and celebrate with us! Voyager vs Eno River, kickoff at 6. We hope to see you there!
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Honor the Departed: Join Us in Celebrating Día de los Muertos
To celebrate the Day of the Dead, the Spanish Honor Society will maintain an ofrenda near the front of the school from October 28th to November 1st. On this ofrenda will be photographs of those who have been important to you and who have departed this life. Please bring in photographs of all those you would like to honor by October 28th.
Students need to let Mrs. Price (dejaprice@voyageracademy.net) know the names of those they want remembered no later than October 31st, to be included in a memorial "roll call" on November 1st.
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Order Your Fall School Pictures
Individual and Senior Class pictures can now be ordered!
Click here for the order form.
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Retakes for Pictures on November 5th
Strawbridge will be as VAHS to take any absentee or retake pictures on November 5th. This is for Senior pictures as well as for all other high school grades.
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Biology/Science Club Teaches 2nd Graders about Molecules with Candy!
Biology/Science Club has started off with a bang! Students had their first "teaching session" with select 2nd graders. Bridgett, Huda, and Charlize explained that everything is made of molecules with a diagram and a brief explanation. Then, the rest of the Bio Club students helped the 2nd graders form their water molecule with toothpicks and nerds. We can't wait to teach them about more science next time! Come see Mrs. Punt, Bridgett, or Huda if you would like to join Biology/Science Club to get hands-on experience teaching 2nd graders and talking about science.
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The VAHS Master Scholarship List
For a master list of scholarship opportunities for Seniors, as well as scholarship search engines an platforms, please click here. Seniors may want to bookmark this and check it from time to time as it is often updated. Good luck!!
The VAHS Master Scholarship List
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Mini College Fair at VAHS Nov. 7
All VAHS students are invited to attend the Fall 2024 Mini-College Fair in the gym during lunch on Thursday November 7. Confirmed admission s reps. from the following colleges will be in attendance: East Carolina University, Durham Tech, Alabama, UNC Greensboro, Shaw University, UNC Charlotte, and App State. This is a grate opportunity to speak directly with admissions representatives to learn about the programs and opportunities that these colleges have to offer. It is never to early to start college planning!
Click here for a flier with more information.
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Here Is A Common (College) Application Resource
Congratulations to the 43 seniors who are working on college applications using the Common Application! https://www.commonapp.org/. A total of 36 applications have already been submitted! The Common Application is user friendly, and convenient. Check out this video resource for more information: https://youtu.be/Zv9Vr8eswTU?si=d35eic0gqh1oLEun
Contact Ms. O'Kane if you have any questions or to schedule a Senior Meeting.
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Free College Planning Event
Continuando Mi Camino is a free bilingual (English/Spanish) postsecondary exploration event for middle and high school students and their families. The event (Oct. 26, 12-4pm) is sponsored by the Emily K Center and will feature colleges/universities, community-based organizations, employment opportunities, and guest speakers for participants to start planning for their futures and learn about the resources available to them.
This event is intended to be fully in Spanish/bilingual. Open to anyone in the community, and completely free! Learn more and register Here:
https://www.emilyk.org/camino
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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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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