Huskies' Weekly News
Sunday, November 16, 2025 ARCHIVED
Principal Batten's Weekly Message
Good afternoon V3A students, families, and staff. This is Dr. Batten, Principal of Vance Virtual Village Academy with your Huskies Weekly News: https://v3a.online/HWN. There will be NO in-person student assistance this week as we re-evaluate and restructure our extra support standard operating procedures. We have two main events this week. Grade 6-8 AIG students have a field trip at CFI on Thursday from 8:45am - 2:20pm. Friday, we will have grades 6-11 yearbook pictures for all V3A students from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm. We ask that all 6-11th grade V3A students come during this time for their yearbook picture, even if you do not wish to order pictures. This way we have yearbook pictures and pictures to add to Infinite Campus. Students needing bus transportation for pictures should sign up by Wednesday at 4pm https://v3a.online/bus
VC High School indoor track practice will begin December 1 at 3:45pm in the VCHS football stadium. High school students interested should turn in an updated physical to the VCHS athletic director. For more information, contact Coach Watkins at VCHS.
Q1 Report Cards can be picked up at V3A from 9:00am- 4:00pm. Parent/guardians wishing to have a report card conference can sign up here: https://v3a.online/ConferenceRequest
SCHEDULE (Q2 Week 3)
- MONDAY (November 17) Report card pick up 9am-4pm. Weekly Staff Meeting 12:30pm
- TUESDAY (November 18) NO in-person student assistance. Report card pick up 9am-4pm
- WEDNESDAY (November 19) Report card pick up 9am-4pm.
- THURSDAY (November 20) NO in-person student assistance. Gr6-8 AIG Experience at CFI 8:45am - 2:20pm.
- FRIDAY (November 21) Gr6-11 Yearbook Pictures 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at V3A. Bus transportation sign-up: https://v3a.online/bus
UPCOMING
- TUESDAY (November 25) Early Release at 12:30pm
- WEDNESDAY (November 26) No School for students. Optional staff workday
- THURSDAY (November 27) Thanksgiving holiday
- FRIDAY (November 28) Thanksgiving holiday
DAILY EXPECTATIONS
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
REMINDERS
- Volunteer Application: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/community/volunteer-with-vcs
- Updating Your Child's Information: Need an Infinite Campus Parent Account? Infinite Campus Parent Portal Activation. This system is utilized to update information, contact information, see your child's attendance, grades and more!
- Accessing Your Child's Attendance, Grades, Schedule & More: Logging in to your Campus Parent Portal Account: Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- 2025-2026 Academic Calendars: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/calendar/2025-2026-academic-calendars
- Progress Report & Report Card Dates: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/calendar/2025-2026-progress-report-calendar-dates
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
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
Relief for Jamaican Families affected by Hurricane Melissa
Drop off family donations at V3A 9am-3pm.
Pet Food Donations
Drop off pet donations at V3A 9am-3pm.
Careers Art & Poetry Contest (November-December)
Click on the picture for more information about the Careers Art & Poetry Contest sponsored by the National Career Development Associate (www.ncda.org).
Holiday Card Contest (due November 19)
High School Student Opportunity
Opportunity for High School Students:
District C Teamship offers high school students a unique internship experience where they work in teams to solve real business problems for high-tech companies. This virtual program not only helps students develop essential problem-solving skills but also allows them to build a professional network and enhance their college applications.
Benefits of Teamship:
- Gain real-world experience that stands out on college applications and resumes.
- Collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork and innovation.
- Work with expert coaches and receive guidance throughout the process.
- Potential for follow-up internships or job offers from business partners.
District C is an official partner of SparkNC. Learn more or register today at the following link: https://districtc.co/find-a-teamship-program/spark-teamship-statewide/
In-Person Student Support
In-person student support available most Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at V3A (219 Charles St. Entrance #1). Please sign up each week: https://v3a.online/StudentSupport
V3A/NuMe "Get Empowered" SEL session
V3A Save Promise Club - Start With Hello Week
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.
Congratulations Mr. Wesley!
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.
Student Virtual Learning SOPs
Click the picture to review the Student Virtual Learning standard operating procedures.
Virtual Teaching SOPs
Click the picture to review the Virtual Teaching SOPs
