Huskies' Weekly News
Sunday, October 26, 2025 ARCHIVED
Principal Batten's Weekly Message
Good evening V3A students, families, and staff. This is Dr. Batten, Principal of Vance Virtual Village Academy with your Huskies Weekly News: https://v3a.online/HWN. This is a busy week with the end of the Q1 grading period and the beginning of Q2. Our 6th-8th grade students have their required NC Check-Ins this week. We conclude the Kids Heart Challenge with a celebration on Wednesday at 12:00pm in the V3A/CFI auditorium. We also will offer CPR training for 8th-12th grade students (graduation requirement).
For NC Check-In testing, 6th-8th grade students should arrive at V3A (219 Charles St Entrance #1) between 7:30-8:00am with their charged laptops & chargers in a "drop & go" manner so that we do not block the buses for STEM and AA. Parents/guardians who wish to park, should use the parking lot off of Mitchell St.
**Important Update**
No in-person student support this week due to NC Check-In Testing and teacher grades being due
SCHEDULE (Q1 Ends, Q2 Begins)
- MONDAY (October 27) Gr6-8 required READING Check-In. Students should arrive at V3A between 7:30-8:00 am with their charged laptops & chargers.
- TUESDAY (October 28) **NO In-person student support this week**
- WEDNESDAY (October 29) Gr6-8 required MATH Check-In. Students should arrive at V3A between 7:30-8:00 am with their charged laptops & chargers.KHC Celebration CANCELLED due to lack of participation. 1pm CPR training for grades 8-12.
- THURSDAY (October 30) **NO in-person student support** Grade 8 required SCIENCE Check-In. 8th-Grade students should arrive at V3A between 7:30-8:00 am with their charged laptops & chargers.
- FRIDAY (October 31) Make Up NC Check-ins (if needed)
UPCOMING
- THURSDAY (November 6) V3A Family Engagement at Perry Memorial Library 12:00 - 1:30pm (story time, art, gaming, Lego building, virtual learning support session for families)
- MONDAY (November 10) Senior Tuxes & Drapes Pictures 12:15 - 2:15 pm at V3A
- FRIDAY (November 21) Gr6-11 Yearbook Pictures 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at V3A
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
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/
Beta Club Pet Supply Drive (November)
Congratulations Mr. Wesley!
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.
Scouts College Search
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
AIG Signing Day
AIG students/parents can come to any of the signing sessions to sign their AIG Differentiated Education Plans (DEPs).