GO VIKINGS GO!
New This Week
- Afternoon Pick-up Alert
- Parent/Teacher Conferences Are Fri. Sept. 26
- Student Led Blood Drive On Sept. 24
- Class of 2026 Cap and Gown Ordering
- Sock-tember: A Sock Drive For Kids At VAHS
- Viking Cafe On Wheels Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Attn Seniors: FAFSA Beta Is Now Live and Open to All
- Seniors: Painted Parking Spots
Recent News Items
- 3rd Annual Performing Arts Mattress Sale Fundraiser
- PTSO Spirit Night Is Here
- North Carolina Governor's School 2026
- Purchase You Parking Pass Now
Helpful Resources
- NC College Connect
- Seniors: Be Considered For Early Admission With “National College Match”
- Stay Up-To-The-Minute With Your Student’s Grades: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- College App. Assistance: College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Webinars
- How To Purchase Viking Gear
- Add The Voyager Academy Parent Calendar To Your Calendar
- Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
- Important dates
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Afternoon Pick-up Alert
Please be aware that students are not to be dropped off, nor picked up at any of the properties across Ben Franklin Blvd. This is private property, not a public lot. Also, please be aware that carline wait-time has decreased significantly since the beginning of the year.
Please help Voyager Academy to be good neighbors.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences Are Fri. Sept. 26
Friday, September 26th is Parent/Teacher Conference Day at Voyager Academy High School. Teachers are currently in the process of reaching out to parents/guardians of students of concern. If you would like to meet with your Viking’s teacher(s), please feel free to contact them to schedule a conference.
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Student Led Blood Drive On Sept. 24
Hello Voyager Families!
My name is Morgan King, and I am a senior at VAHS. The high school has been hosting successful blood drives for years, and I hope to continue that tradition this year.
The Blood Connection will be at VAHS on Wednesday, September 24th, from 9:00-12:45. The mobile unit will be in the high school parking lot. You must be at least 16 to donate. Participants under 18 are required to fill out a parental permission form. Posters and additional information are linked below. Please don't hesitate to contact me at the email below if you have any questions or concerns.
Feel free to invite your family and friends to donate blood.
Register here:
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/287213
Please click here for the consent form.
Please click here for a flyer with details.
We need you. Please consider helping... Thank you so much!
Class of 2026 Cap and Gown Ordering
There will be a Class of 2026 assembly during Advisory on Monday September 29, 2025. The Herff Jones representative will provide information about ordering graduation announcements, caps and gowns and class rings. They will return on October 6 during lunch to collect paper order forms. Online ordering will be available beginning October 7. Please see the flyer below for more details. (click here for the flyer)
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Sock-tember: A Sock Drive For Kids At VAHS
VAHS Service Club is proud to partner with the Welcome Baby Organization for their 2nd Annual Sock-tember Drive! Welcome Baby is a Durham-based organization that supports local families with young children through resources, education, and community care.
Drive Dates: Tuesday, September 16 – Friday, October 3, 2025. There will be a box in the lobby of each school.
Collection Goal: 500 pairs of socks (Newborn through Children’s size 9) across all schools.
All donations will go directly to families in our community through Welcome Baby’s weekly Giving Closet.
Why Socks Matter for Kids
Health & Hygiene: Clean socks protect little feet from blisters, infections, and cold floors.
Emotional Comfort: A warm, cozy pair of socks helps children feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn.Confidence: Fresh socks support self-esteem so kids feel comfortable at school and play.
Children outgrow socks faster than any other clothing item—often needing new pairs every season!
Questions? Contact VAHS senior Aidan Daly: aidan.daly@students.voyageracademy.net
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Viking Cafe On Wheels Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Room E136 Celebrated The Vikings Cafe on Wheels with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to showcase the new name and logo students voted on. Parents attended and enjoyed a musical performance by Demont and tasting of coffee and treats the cart will offer. Students began delivering orders this week to staff!
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Attn Seniors: FAFSA Beta Is Now Live and Open to All
Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced today that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to everybody, which means that students can get a jump start on finding out what financial aid is available to them!
While the official open date of the FAFSA isn't until October 1, FSA is saying on its website that the U.S. Department of Education is launching "Open Beta," which is expanding online beta testing of the 2026-27 FAFSA to anybody.
Families interested in getting started, can head to StudentAid.gov/joinbeta. They don't have to request access to the beta or wait to be admitted. They can start right now.This is good news for students and families, but be aware that while the U.S. Department of Education will process these FAFSA forms and send them to institutions of higher education, this is still a beta period.
This means that the Department of Education is continuing to monitor the FAFSA performance and may need to address bugs as they arise. Even so, if your students participate in this beta and complete the FAFSA, it will be processed. They won't need to fill it out again.
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Seniors: Painted Parking Spots
A senior tradition and privilege is to paint your parking spot. Painting dates are Sept 26th 10am-4pm, Sept 27th 10am-3pm, and Sept 29th 2:15-5pm. Payment, contract, and approved design must be completed by Sept 22nd. Information and contract is posted outside Mrs. Higdon's door B133. Contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) for details, contract and questions.
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3rd Annual Performing Arts Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Click here for a flyer with all details
Click here for our Facebook page
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PTSO Spirit Night Is Here
Our Next Voyager PTSO Spirit Night is here!
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North Carolina Governor's School 2026
The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school. Please review the information on the website below or contact Ms. O'Kane for more information. Completed applications for the VAHS candidates are due to Ms. O'Kane by December 2, 2025.
Click here for the Governor’s School Family Overview
Governor’s School Website:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/north-carolina-governors-school
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NC College Connect
Congratulations to the VAHS seniors who have earned eligibility for the NC College Connect program. https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect/. NC College Connect is a program that provides a simpler and faster way for students with a weighted 2.8 or higher to get admitted to college in North Carolina. Eligible seniors should have received a letter from the College Foundation of NC (CFNC) with a list of colleges and universities that they have been offered admission through the program. Information about next steps is included in the letter and at the website listed above. The Attached PowerPoint is also a great resource.
Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane if there are additional questions.
Click here for a slideshow with highlights and details!
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Seniors: Be Considered For Early Admission With “National College Match”
The National College Match gives seniors the opportunity to be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship.
QuestBridge programs are for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Most of the students who are selected as Finalists come from households earning less than $65,000 per year for a household of four with minimal assets (assets include savings, investments, and homes, properties, or businesses owned). However, there are no absolute cut-offs.
The deadline for seniors to apply is Tuesday, September 30. Please check out https://www.questbridge.org/ for more information.
Interested/Eligible students are encouraged to reach out to Jill O'Kane, VAHS School Counselor for assistance (jokane@voyageracademy.net).
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Purchase You Parking Pass Now
Find the Student Parking Agreement link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFPIqglzQ8JEuSa8xiTWnEYGyrFLggjfyhYrpPO-tTOQc2Jw/viewform
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HELPFUL SITES AND RESOURCES
Stay Up-To-The-Minute With Your Student’s Grades: 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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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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College App. Assistance: College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Webinars
The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free online resource provided by the state of North Carolina to help students plan, apply, and pay for college. It's a collaboration between several organizations, including the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority and the UNC System. CFNC.org is the official website for this service. They are hosting a handful of student and parent webinars in the Fall. Below are just two of the upcoming opportunities.
1) Finding and Applying for the Right Scholarships. The best scholarships are local ones. CFNC experts will share where to look for scholarships students might qualify for and how they can put their best foot forward in their application process.
Date: September 9
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9017513947455/WN_BZvtMdm3Tb-wD4SKj6l8zw#/registration
2) NC College Connect is a program that provides a simpler and faster way to get admitted to college in North Carolina. Students from a North Carolina public high school with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above who meet the NC College Connect requirements are automatically admitted to select North Carolina colleges and universities. All they need to do is submit a form to accept their admission—it’s easy!
Date: September 16th at 6:00 pm. No need to register; just click the link on the cfnc webpage when the session is ready to begin.
https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect/
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How To Purchase Viking Gear
How to purchase Viking Gear!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WNh8rYGBbD
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Add The Voyager Academy Parent Calendar To Your Calendar
You can add the Voyager Academy Parent Calendar to your calendar. Go to the bottom of the page linked below for instructions:
VAHS Calendars and Schedules – Voyager Academy.
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates