Huskies' Weekly News
Monday, September 7, 2025 ARCHIVED
Principal Batten's Weekly Message
Good afternoon V3A students, families, and staff. I hope that you have had a fantastic weekend. All students should now be enrolled in Canvas & Edmentum course and students should be completing assignments on Canvas and/or Edmentum, depending on the class. Students who are still experiencing technology problems should contact their teacher. If you are having problems with your laptop or charger, please contact our virtual learning support person Tiffany Branch (252-506-7172)
Students and parents, please join the V3A Class Dojo to ensure that you do not miss any class and school messages.
Below are the hyperlinked Zoom schedules for Middle School (MS, Grades 6-8) and High School (HS, Grades 9-12)
https://v3a.online/MS-ZoomSchedule
https://v3a.online/HS-ZoomSchedule
DAILY Reminders. Students should...
- Check their email and Canvas daily
- Attend ALL Zoom classes and Intervention Zoom sessions (until told otherwise)
- Follow all virtual learning Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Complete ALL assigned work
- Contact your teacher if confused and/or you need extra help
SCHEDULE
- MONDAY (September 8) V3A staff mtg 3:20 pm, VCS-BOE Mtg 6 pm @ASC
- TUESDAY (September 9) 8a-12p In-person student support (sign-up)
- WEDNESDAY (September 10) VCS Title I Virtual Parent Night via Zoom at 6 pm
- THURSDAY (September 11) 8a-12p In-person student support (sign-up), AIG Family Night 5:30-6:30 pm in CFI/V3A auditorium
- FRIDAY (September 12)
- Start With Hello Week (Sept 15-19) V3A Save Promise Club National call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth
- September 15 - October 3: iReady Beginning of the Year (BOY) Assessment window
Please feel free to contact me by my office phone (252-506-7206), cell phone (252-590-0595), or email (jbatten@vcs.k12.nc.us).
-Dr. Batten
VCHS Dance Group!
Hello students!
I am Ms. Campbell, and I’m thrilled to invite 10 enthusiastic female dancers to join our school's Dance Group! If you have a passion for dance and love to perform, this is your chance to shine. Our Dance Group celebrates a variety of styles, including praise dance, modern contemporary, hip hop, K-pop, and Hispanic dance. The group is aimed at giving you the chance to dance at competitions and special events. Currently two members of our group have sent in their audition video to compete in the TRIANGLE'S GOT TALENT show. Last year, we launched the group and had an incredible spring show at the Wayne Adcock Theater, showcasing our hard work and talent. It was a fantastic experience, and I can’t wait for us to create more unforgettable moments together!
If you’re disciplined and ready to take your dancing to the next level, please reply to this email, and I’ll get back to you.
Let’s make this year even more spectacular!
Samantha L. Campbell
Theater Arts TeacherCreative Director
Vance County High School
V3A Save Promise Club - Start With Hello Week
The Gates Scholarship (due Sept 15)
Eligibility requirements:
- A high school senior
- Pell-eligible
- A US citizen or permanent resident
- In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
An ideal candidate will also have:
- An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
- Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
- Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.
For additional information, please visit our website.
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US Service Academy Day with Senator Ted Budd
Senator Ted Budd is hosting a Service Academy Day Sept. 20 to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. See attached a flyer with details.
High school and middle school students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to attend. Congressional staff will be present to explain the nomination process. Family members, counselors, and educators are welcome.
National Manufacturing Day (October 3)
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Self Registration
Infinite Campus Parent Update Form
Volunteer Applications Available Online
If you have someone interested in becoming a volunteer, they can now complete the application online! It is also still available in paper form. The application can be accessed on the VCS website under Community...or the direct link to the online application is https://bit.ly/VolunteerVCS.
The Process:
1. Application Submission Online (or paper copy turned in to Communications)
2. Applications processed through Communications
3. Background Check initiated by HR
4. Prospective Volunteer completes information from BiB in email
5. HR reviews the results upon BiB completion
6. Communications contact prospective volunteers with results
7. If approved, the volunteer must pick up a badge and is added to the official volunteer list.
Please note, the volunteer application may take up to 2-weeks to process.
KidsOutAndAbout.com
KidsOutAndAbout.com is a free weekly newsletter with ideas about family friendly activities in our area.
FREE Student Library Card
Vance County Schools students have access to the library through your Student ID number!
*Remember, your username/library card number is your Student ID# and your PIN is the last four digits of your student ID.
Student Virtual Learning SOPs
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Virtual Teaching SOPs
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