Voyager Principal Update 5/17/26

A Note from Mr. Palmer

It feels surreal to be sending the last Principal’s Update of the year and my last as Voyager’s Principal. Over the years, I have watched this community grow into something truly extraordinary, and I am incredibly proud of the dedication, creativity, and heart our teams have poured into providing the very best education possible for every student who has walked through our doors. After a decade of calling Voyager home, I step into the next chapter with deep gratitude and immense excitement. I am thrilled to continue serving our entire Valor community in my new role as Managing Director of Schools. I cannot wait to see everything this community continues to accomplish. Thank you for making this journey unforgettable.

With so much pride and gratitude, M. Palmer
Principal Update

Sunday, May 17

Upcoming events, community notes, and athletics updates—organized for quick scanning and easy sharing.

Campus Announcements Upcoming Events Athletics

Campus Announcements

Voyager 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

We are excited to see you all at the VCP Gym on Tuesday, May 19th from 9:30–11:00 a.m. to celebrate our 8th graders! The ceremony will be 1 hour, followed by 30 minutes to take pictures. Please check your inbox for an email from Mrs. L. Peterson for more details about promotion.

Attendance Reminder

Valor Voyager will hold school every day this week until the school year ends at 12 p.m. on Thursday. Please ensure you have a plan for your scholar to attend every day so they can engage in end-of-year events and don’t miss their end-of-year projects.

Updated 2026–27 Bell Schedule

We’re making schedule adjustments for the 26–27 school year to ensure compliance with state guidance on instructional day length. Updated arrival and dismissal times:

  • Mondays: 7:55 a.m. – 3:36 p.m.
  • Tuesday–Friday: 7:55 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Student Circle will continue on Mondays. Students will attend all classes five days a week, including Content Focus and Enrichment on Mondays. After-school programming is not impacted.

Important Reminders

Nurse Announcement — Medication Pick-Up

If you brought medications for your child to keep at school, they must be picked up by an adult by 12:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026. Medications cannot be released to anyone under 18.

Medications will also be available for pick-up at Voyager on Thursday, May 28 from 2:00–6:00 p.m. After this date, any remaining medications will be disposed of per state requirements.

Questions? Contact the nurse: ahasletphillips@valorcollegiate.org or 615.823.7982

Fire Safety Update — State of Tennessee

Knowing your fire evacuation route helps teachers quickly confirm everyone made it out safely. It is important to maintain a Zone 0 during all fire drills. In the event of a real fire, never re-enter a burning building — once safely outside, stay outside.

Athletic Announcements

2026–27 Middle School Football Co-Op (with NCP)

Football for Middle School with Nashville Collegiate Prep begins June 1st. Practices: Monday–Thursday in June (Fridays added after the Dead Period). Middle School practice: 5:00–7:00 p.m. at NCP (14446 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013). Please complete the interest form to be added to NCP’s mailing list.

2026–27 High School Football Signups (with NCP)

Open to rising 9th graders. Begins June 1st. Practices: Monday–Thursday in June (Fridays added after the Dead Period). High School practice: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at NCP (14446 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013). Please complete the interest form to be added to NCP’s mailing list.

VCP Girls Basketball Elite Camp

The VCP Girls basketball team has a unique opportunity for girls interested in playing on the team or polishing their skills. Join the Varsity basketball training sessions June 1–5 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) at the VCP Gym. Registration: $50. Sign Up Here!

Athletics FAQs

  • Middle schools remain in the same athletic conference (HVAC); teams continue A & B format.
  • High school leagues remain MNPS AA division.
  • Tryouts continue to be announced via principal updates.
  • High school co-op with NCP (football, baseball & softball) with busing from Valor to NCP for practices.
  • No plans to add new sports for the 2026–27 school year.
Download the VCA Athletics App to stay up to date on all things athletics — Apple Device Link and Google Device Link available in the email. Replace interest form / JOIN HERE / app link placeholders with real URLs as needed.

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