GO VIKINGS GO!
New This Week
- Biology Turns Detective
- Optional Practice ACT Registration
- You Are Invited To The Next Voyager Academy PTSO Meeting!
Recent News Items
- Viking Basketball Off To A 4-0 Start In Conference Play
- Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)
- Hey Seniors: The 2025–26 FAFSA Form Is Now Available
- Here Is A Common (College) Application Resource
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 VAHS Master List Of Scholarships
- VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
- 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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Biology Turns Detective
Mrs. Punt's Biology classes were hired to determine who was responsible for the victim's death—whether it was the boss, the roommate, or the girlfriend. Students were given a sample of the stomach contents of the victim and they had to do four different macromolecule tests to see where they last ate and with whom. They tested for simple carbs, complex carbs, proteins, and lipids. Ask one of Mrs. Punt's Biology students who was the culprit AND why!
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Optional Practice ACT Registration
The staff at VAHS is offering an optional digital ACT Practice Test Administration for current Juniors on Tuesday February 18, 2025. This practice session will mimic the actual ACT State Testing being held at VAHS on March 11, 2025. The practice session is a great opportunity for students to experience the timing and testing conditions of a full length ACT. Eleventh grade parents or students may sign up using the form below.
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You Are Invited To The Next Voyager Academy PTSO Meeting!
Would you like to attend the next VA PTSO meeting?
It is Jan. 28th, at 6:30pm and is being held remotely.
Here is the zoom link.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87866534714?pwd=5mCf6dOh7IQdaMSECeB2aJ3kqYNuRi.1
Hope to see you there!
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Viking Basketball Off To A 4-0 Start In Conference Play
The Voyager Viking basketball team is currently 11-6 on the season, with a 4-0 record in conference play. The Vikings are ranked 8th in the NC 1A East rankings. Highlights of the season include wins over larger schools, including Southern Alamance, Western Alamance, and Apex. The team would like to invite Viking fans to fill the gym to support our team. The next game is on Martin Luther King Day against Williams High School (Burlington) at Southern Alamance High School at 4:00 PM. The next home game is against Roxboro Community on January 31.
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Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)
Dive into the world of brain science this summer! Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE) is a full-time, 8-week, paid summer research internship program for Durham high school students in grades 10 and 11. Participants perform hands-on experiments in neuroscience labs at Duke, engage in professional development and college prep activities, and receive a stipend and free lunch. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those without prior research experience! We are looking for students who are interested in exploring the mysteries of the brain, curious about a career in science or medicine, and eager to learn and grow.
Questions?
Please check the FAQs on our website. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please email duneprogram@duke.edu.
(Click here for a printable version of the flyer below)
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Hey Seniors: The 2025–26 FAFSA Form Is Now Available
The 2025–26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form is now available for all seniors and contributors. Seniors planning to attend college next year and their parent(s)/guardian(s) need to complete the form to apply for financial aid for college, career school. Learn more and start the application here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Paying for college is a big concern for students and families. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the best ways to make the cost of college more manageable. FAFSA unlocks access to financial aid at the federal, state, and college level for students who qualify, and CFNC (College Foundation of NC) has lots of great resources to help. https://www.cfnc.org/fafsa-tools/
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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 (jokane@voyageracademy.net).
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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 VAHS Master List Of Scholarships
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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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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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