Huskies' Weekly News
Sunday, September 14, 2025 ARCHIVED
Principal Batten's Weekly Message
Good evening V3A students, families, and staff. I hope that you enjoyed this beautiful weekend. We have a busy week ahead with our 6th-8th graders taking their Beginning of the Year (BOY) iReady assessments during their ELA and Math classes. One theme for this year is to be more connected socially, and so students & staff will be participating in the Start With Hello Week to help students build connections, prevent social isolation, and create safe, more inclusive schools. Each day has a connection theme and I'm looking forward to hearing from student's experiences during this special week. Students also should be on the look out for a survey tomorrow about student clubs for the 2025-26 school year.
We have nearly resolved all technology access and scheduling issues. Students who are still experiencing technology problems or you are unsure of an assignment should contact their teacher. Any scheduling issues should be directed at Dr. Batten (jbatten@vcs.k12.nc.us). If you are having problems with your laptop or charger, please contact our virtual learning support person Tiffany Branch (252-506-7172)
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
- September 15 - October 3: Grades 6-8 iReady Beginning of the Year (BOY) Assessment window
- 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
- MONDAY (September 15) Meet-N-Great Monday. Pick a student in one of your classes who you do not know and send them a friendly email (as we've practiced AVID). Use one of the Conversation Starters if you need some ideas. Gr6-8 ELA iReady BOY during ELA Zoom classes.
- TUESDAY (September 16) Upstander Tuesday - Share your Why I'll Start With Hello story. Gr6-8 Math iReady BOY during Math Zoom classes. 8a-12p In-person student support (sign-up).
- WEDNESDAY (September 17) Wear Green Wednesday - as a symbol of unity, inclusivity, and solidarity. Share your photo with Dr. Batten.
- THURSDAY (September 18) Trusted Adult Thursday - Learn what a "Trusted Adult" means to you by completing the Trusted Adult Turntable. Students will be invited to participate during their lunch time Thursday (6-8 Zoom from 12:30-12:55pm; 9-12 Zoom from 1:00-1:25). 8a-12p In-person student support (sign-up)
- FRIDAY (September 19) NO School for students - Optional Staff Workday. Know Your Classmates Friday - Create your own mini magazine (Zines) about your self and topics important to you.
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
V3A Save Promise Club - Start With Hello Week
KidsOutAndAbout.com
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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.
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
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.
Student Virtual Learning SOPs
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Virtual Teaching SOPs
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