GO VIKINGS GO!
New This Week
- SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE!!!
- Extra! Extra! Get Your Tickets To See Newsies NOW
- Care To Help Feed A Newsie?
- 2 Vikings Win Volunteer Service Awards
- North Carolina Governor's School VAHS Applications Due Dec. 12, 2025
- You’re Invited To The Next PTSO Meeting (Oct 28th, 6:30pm)
Recent News Items
- Treat Yourself To Chipotle And Help The School (10/25)
- Get Your Class Of 2026 Sweatshirt
- CFNC Free Application Week is Here (10/20-10/26)
- Sponsorship 2025-26
- Durham Tech. Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Night (6pm Oct. 29)
Helpful Resources
- NC College Connect
- 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
- 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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SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE!!!
SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS is NEXT week: October 27th - November 1st!
We have dress up days, an assembly on October 31st, an end of week dance, and more.
Dress up days
Monday Oct 27th - Anything but a Backpack
Tuesday Oct 28th - Summer vs. Winter
Wednesday Oct 29th - Twin Day
Thursday Oct 30th - Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads
Friday Oct 31st - Costume Day
Please remember attire should be school appropriate and not in violation of the handbook.
Pep Assembly on Friday (special bell schedule)
Click here for the special 45-minute end-of-day bell schedule
Homecoming Dance
Who: Grades 9-12
Date: Saturday Nov 1st
Time: 7 to 10pm
Location: Umstead Pines at Willowhaven, 253 Country Club Dr., Durham, NC 27712
Tickets: $20 per ticket and may be purchased through GoFan (https://gofan.co/event/4837260?schoolId=NC12485). Tickets must be bought in advance. The last day to buy tickets is Wed, Oct 29th.
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/30E0F45A8A823A5FD0-52934858-homecoming
Should you have any questions, you may contact Tricia Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net)
Thanks in advance for your help.
We look forward to seeing your school spirit next week!
GO VIKINGS GO ! !
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Extra! Extra! Get Your Tickets To See Newsies NOW
NOVEMBER 13 (7 PM) | NOVEMBER 14 (7 PM) | NOVEMBER 15 (2 PM)
Follow the link to RESERVE YOUR SEATS! That's right - you can CHOOSE and RESERVE your seat in the new Voyager Performing Arts Center now!
Scan the code in the graphic or follow the link below!
https://cur8.com/26277/project/134940
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Care To Help Feed A Newsie?
Are you part of a community group or organization looking to help make a difference? Could you help organize a meal to feed our AMAZING cast for their extra rehearsals? Follow the link to learn more and help support our WONDERFUL student cast and crew of 60!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADAC2DA1FF2-59805932-feed
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2 VAHS Vikings Win Volunteer Service Awards
We are pleased to announce that two VAHS students have been awarded the Student Volunteer Service Award by the Triangle Nonprofit And Volunteer Center.
Please join us in congratulating Beatriz Oliva-Juarez and Jovani Correa Franco!
Thank you for your service and for representing Voyager Academy High School with such distinction.
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North Carolina Governor's School VAHS Applications Due Dec. 12, 2025
The North Carolina Governor's School is a 4-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Current Juniors that meet the eligibility guidelines are encouraged to apply!
Please see this 2026 Governor's School Process document for more information (click here).
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You’re Invited To The Next PTSO Meeting (Oct 28th, 6:30pm)
PTSO General Body Meeting
Click here for the zoom meeting link
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Treat Yourself To Chipotle And Help The School (10/25)
25% of all sales at Chipotle between 4-8pm on October 25 will get donated to the Voyager PTSO! Thank you for your support!
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Get Your Class Of 2026 Sweatshirt
Senior families,
The PTSO is thrilled to add “Class of 2026” hoodies to our merchandise lineup! These sweatshirts are $35 and available by pre-order only through our virtual storefront:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJVP04K8A9XW/checkout/67D6UTVYF4622SKSVNLC3D52 (go here for our full storefront inventory: https://voyagerptsostore.square.site )
The storefront image only shows the backside of the hoodie, so here is a look at front and back. Get yours today!!
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CFNC Free Application Week Is Here (10/20-10/26)
Many North Carolina colleges and universities will waive their application fees during College Application Week, October 20 (7:30 a.m. ET) – 26 (5:00 p.m.), 2025.
*All NC Community Colleges application fees are also being waived during this time.
Students please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Create or update your CFNC account.
Step 2: Use the CFNC college search function to learn more about these colleges and universities, and save your top choices to My Dashboard .
Step 3: When College Application Week opens on Oct. 20 at 7:30 a.m. ET, log into your CFNC.org account to apply. REMEMBER, to take advantage of waived fees during College Application Week, you must apply through CFNC.
Check the CFNC website for more information and to see the list of participating colleges.
https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/colleges-participating-in-caw/#bottom
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Dear Viking Families,
Voyager Athletics is thrilled to introduce our sponsorship program for the 2025-2026 school year. We are offering three packages appealing to Viking families and businesses alike. We take the commitment of fostering our students’ athletic journeys seriously and wouldn’t be able to fulfill that promise without the support of our amazing sponsors. This campaign will run until October 31, 2025.
Our athletic programs are valuable to our students, school, and community. Your contribution is greatly appreciated as it will help provide the best possible experience for our students. Funds raised will assist with the cost of facilities rentals, uniforms, coaching stipends, game day officials, and other athletic department expenses.
We would be honored and delighted if you would consider joining our endeavor by becoming a Voyager Academy Athletics Sponsor. Our sponsorship guide is attached for your review. You may also visit our online Sponsorship Form to fill out an application and learn more about how and where to make your contribution. If you are ready to move forward with a contribution, please Register Here
Voyager Academy is incredibly grateful for your continued support of our Viking athletes, coaches, and teams. If you have any questions about this program - please feel free to contact Richie Mitchell at rmitchell@voyageracademy.net or 919-433-3301 Ext. 229.
Warm regards,
Richie MItchell
Athletic Director
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Calling All Proud Parents
Recognize your student's milestones and successes with a yearbook ad.
Go to http://jostensadservice.com/student to view size and layout options and place your order. Create and purchase online by 12/31/2025
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Durham Tech. Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Night (6pm Oct. 29)
October 29, 6:00 PM is Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Night at Durham Tech. This is an opportunity to learn about the programs admit students who are in their first year or first 30 hours of an associate’s degree. All programs provide additional academic
and financial aid advising, opportunities to participate in campus events, and waived application fees.
Click here for details on guaranteed admissions pathways to NC colleges and universities.
Email transfercenter@durhamtech.edu right away to get the link to join.
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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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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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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