Huskies' Weekly News
Sunday, October 4, 2026 ARCHIVED
Principal Batten's Weekly Message
As part of the districtwide CharacterStrong program, we focused on KINDNESS during September. The following students, staff, and families members were nominated for exhibiting kindness, especially as it relates to learning. In October, we will be focusing on RESPECT. Nominate a student, staff, or family member who demonstrates RESPECT during October.
September Kindness Nominees
- Douglas Morrison II (student) V3A middle school recognition
- Linda Aleshire (student) V3A high school recognition
- Jaryk Harris (student)
- Ju'Maiyuh Ormond (student)
- Malik Stegall (student)
- Zy'Kise Thurman (student)
- Wendy Baker (staff)
- Toni Fletcher (staff)
- Angela Foster (staff)
- Brandie Smith (staff)
- Aunt Beckie (family)
- Kristan Davis (family)
- April Sanders (family)
Last Friday, V3A students participated in Manufacturing Career Day at VGCC. Local manufacturing companies shared amazing career opportunities in and around our area.
This week, we will have an in-person Experiential Learning Fun Day Thursday morning from 8:30a - 12:00. V3A middle school students (6-8) can sign up to participate and V3A high school students (9-12) can sign up to help as volunteers. Sign-up https://v3a.online/October8. Bus transportation to/from V3A will be available for those living in Vance County.
As always, check the Zoom Master Schedule (https://v3a.online/ZoomSchedule) for class times, Zoom links, and any class changes. If you have questions or see any schedule conflicts, please email or call Toni Fletcher (tfletcher@vcs.k12.nc.us; 919-221-5600).
This week's Schedule
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
For Graduating Students: Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) now available
- SUNDAY (Oct 4) NC Idea Challenge video submission due.
- MONDAY (Oct 5) Regular Zoom schedule. Math iReady BOY diagnostics concludes. Staff SIT/ILT Zoom Mtg at 12:35pm.
- TUESDAY (Oct 6) Regular Zoom schedule
- WEDNESDAY (Oct 7) Regular Zoom schedule
- THURSDAY (Oct 8) In-person Experiential Learning Day at V3A/CFI 8:30a - 12:00p (Gr6-8 participants, Gr9-12 helpers) Sign-up https://v3a.online/October8. VCS Fall Festival at VCMS 5:00-6:30pm.
- FRIDAY (Oct 9) Regular Zoom schedule
Upcoming
- THURSDAY (October 22) 10th-grade PreACT/CCRAA required testing at V3A
- Oct 26-30: EOG/EOC Benchmark #1required testing at V3A
I am still catching up on emails and calls. For more immediate assistance, please contact Toni Fletcher or Leigh Ann Twisdale in the V3A main office 252-506-7172.
-Dr. Batten
V3A Kindness Award Recipient - Douglas Morrison II
HS Kindness Award Recipient - Linda Aleshire
Back to School Information
2026-27 Academic Calendars
Scouts College Search
NCAEOP Scholarships (by Nov 14, 2026)
DEADLINE for submitting Scholarship Applications – November 14, 2026
2027 NCAEOP EOP Scholarship Application
2027 NCAEOP Student Scholarship Application
(Forms are not fillable online, please download to your computer and complete offline. This may not work with a Chromebook.)
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.