I’m Christina Naramore, and it’s my honor to serve as your Principal this year. My leadership team and I have spent the summer preparing for what’s ahead, and are incredibly excited to kick off the year. Our full staff returns to campus this week, which feels like our first major step toward launching this school year! And in a little over a week we’ll be welcoming you all to campus at Kickoff Night, when the school year will truly feel like it’s upon us.
While I’m new to the role of Principal, this is not my first year at Voyager — I’ve had the privilege of serving as both Assistant Principal of Academics and Assistant Principal of Culture. This is a phenomenal school community that I cannot wait to serve in this new capacity. I look forward to meeting you and your student, and to celebrating the moments, big and small, that make this school feel like the amazing place it is.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime at cnaramore@valorcollegiate.org.
Here’s to a year we’ll remember together. Go Lynx!
Week of July 26The Voyager Weekly Principal’s Update
Upcoming events, campus announcements, and family engagement updates — organized for quick scanning and easy sharing.
On Campus
Campus Announcements
Reminder: Updated School Hours
For the 26–27 school year, we’ve adjusted our schedule to comply 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 continues on Mondays, and school time stays roughly the same as the current schedule. Students will attend all classes five days a week, meaning Content Focus and Enrichment classes now happen on Mondays too. After-school programming is not impacted.
Links to Important Resources
Need the yearly calendar, school supply list, or weekly lunch menu? Bookmark the Family Resources and Links page for easy access to this information and more.
Please Note
Important Reminders
7th Grade Immunization Records
If you have an incoming 7th grader and haven’t submitted their updated Tdap booster record, please take care of this as soon as possible. Scholars need updated immunization records on the official Tennessee Immunization Certificate, with the box at the bottom checked by the doctor’s office as “Complete 7th Grade or Higher.” Scholars without documentation of a Tdap booster, a medical exemption, or a parent/guardian religious-objection note by day 10 of the school year (August 13th) will not be allowed to attend school until it’s received.
Please note: due to HIPAA and privacy laws, we generally can’t contact your scholar’s physician directly to obtain this information. Questions? Contact the school nurse: Alphonsine Haslet-Phillips, ahasletphillips@valorcollegiate.org.
Valor Family Group
Family Engagement Announcements
Campus-Wide Parent Welcome Breakfast
Thursday, August 13th, 7:45–9:00 a.m.
Plaza Mariachi — 3955 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Meet the Family Engagement Team and learn how to get connected, informed, and involved with our Valor community. Feel free to bring a breakfast item to share — we look forward to seeing you there!
Valor Family & Student Event Calendar
Check out our new centralized calendar for Valor families, students, and staff — it covers events happening during the school day and after school, so nothing slips by. You’ll find:
- Important dates (early release days, school breaks)
- School events (field trips, testing dates, spirit weeks, award ceremonies)
- After-school events (theater performances, club dates)
- Family engagement activities (meetings, cultural festivals)
- Enrollment events (tours, enrollment deadlines)
Bookmark it and check back often to stay in the know.
Fine Arts, Clubs & Enrichment
FACE Announcements
Welcome, Dameneke Charles — New Afterschool Care Manager
Big news for our afterschool program! We’re excited to announce Dameneke Charles as our new Afterschool Care Manager. Dameneke brings a passion for student engagement and safety, and is eager to meet all of our wonderful scholars and families. In line with FACE’s commitment to culturally-aware fine arts and enrichment, Dameneke’s goal is to empower our diverse community through creative, inspiring experiences every day after school. Say hello next time you see Dameneke at pick-up!
Boys & Girls Club Leadership Transition
Boys and Girls Club is experiencing leadership transitions. If you have questions regarding BGC, please contact Michael Gooch, mgooch@bgcmt.org.