Voyager families, I am excited that our annual Lynx Games begin this week as we close out the final week and a half of the quarter. It is one of my favorite competitions of the year, and the energy it brings into our building is something to see. For our new families, Lynx Games is our Pride vs. Pride competition, where our scholars compete against one another during lunch and pride time, and with their paychecks, so make sure to ask your scholar how their Pride is doing or what games they have signed up for.
As we wrap up the quarter, a few things I want to put on your radar are Fall Break (October 8–16), yearbook pickup when we return, Report Card Conferences on November 3, and Quarterly Awards on November 10 and 12. These dates are just a preview — more info to come in the upcoming weeks.
Thank you, as always, for your partnership.
Week of September 27, 2026Voyager Weekly Principal’s Update
Upcoming events, campus announcements, and family engagement updates.
On Campus
Campus Announcements
🤖 AI + Human Connection: A Valor Community Conversation
What will it mean to be human in a world shaped by AI? How can we embrace the possibilities of artificial intelligence while protecting what matters most: our humanity and our connections to one another?
Join us for an all-community conversation at Valor to explore these questions together. Open to all Valor staff, students, and families, this gathering is an opportunity to share perspectives, ask big questions, and consider what it means to live, learn, and connect in an increasingly AI-shaped world.
When: Thursday, October 8 | 8:30–9:30 AM
Where: Valor
Details: All Valor staff, students, and families are welcome. No registration required!
✨ Want to Go Deeper? Join the AI Immersive Experience on October 9
A limited number of spots remain for Valor’s one-of-a-kind AI + Human Connection Immersive Experience, created in partnership with the Rithm Project. Through live actors and interactive scenarios, participants will step into possible futures and experience firsthand both the incredible possibilities and the real risks of a world increasingly shaped by AI.
This first-of-its-kind school-based experience offers an opportunity to explore how we can use AI without losing what matters most: our humanity and connection to one another.
When: Friday, October 9
Who: Students in 7th grade and above are especially encouraged to participate. Students and caregivers are encouraged to attend together!
Details: Register here. Remaining spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will receive an email confirmation.
We hope you’ll join us as we explore these questions and help shape what comes next for our Valor community.
🍽 Lunch Menu
We want to share a quick update regarding our school lunch menu. You can view our full monthly menu online at Valor Voyager Lunch Menu, which includes daily hot meal options, vegetarian alternatives, and detailed nutritional information.
If your scholar has specific dietary restrictions, food allergies, or if you prefer to send a lunch from home, please ensure their preferences and needs are updated with our main office. As a reminder, scholars who bring lunch from home should bring items that do not require reheating.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Voyagers fueled and ready to learn each day!
📘 NICE ESL Classes
Valor is working with NICE to offer free English classes to our parents! Please complete a survey according to your preferences. If you have any questions, please email Holland White at hwhite@valorcollegiate.org.
Valor Family Group
Family Engagement Announcements
🔄 🥫 2nd Annual Network Food Drive
When: September 21 – October 23, 2026
Where: Donation boxes can be found at all campuses
Details: We’re excited to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank for our 2nd Annual Network Food Drive! Scholars and families are invited to help us collect food and support neighbors in our community experiencing food insecurity. Every donation makes a difference! Stay tuned for more details on how your family can participate.
🍴 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Middle School
Details: We are nearing the end of Quarter 1 and we are looking forward to Quarter 2. With that being said, we would LOVE to celebrate our AMAZING teachers and staff as they have worked hard to set the tone for the 26–27 school year. We will be hosting the Middle School Teacher Luncheon as part of the Voyager Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Sign up to contribute here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Hospitality Chair for your school or the Family Engagement Manager:
- Voyager Hospitality Chair — Jasmine Williamson, jasminewilliamson15@gmail.com
- Family Engagement Manager — Alexis Morris, alexis.morris@valorcollegiate.org
Go Lynx
Athletic Announcements
🏆 Athletics Week at a Glance — September 28 – October 2, 2026
📅 Monday, September 28
- 3:00 PM — 🎳 Bowling (HS): vs. Hillsboro | 📍 Tusculum Bowling
- 4:15 PM & 6:00 PM — ⚽ MS Boys Soccer: vs. Nashville Catholic | 📍 Ezell Road Park
📅 Tuesday, September 29
- 3:00 PM — 🎳 Bowling (HS): vs. Glencliff | 📍 Tusculum Bowling
- 6:30 PM — ⚽ Girls Varsity Soccer: vs. Maplewood | 📍 Rose Park
📅 Wednesday, September 30
- 4:30 PM & 5:30 PM — 🏐 HS Volleyball SENIOR NIGHT vs. CPA — there will be giveaways after every set!
- Dismiss at 2:15 — 🏃 HS Cross Country (Varsity): Meet in the Middle | 📍 Bell Buckle
📅 Thursday, October 1
- 6:30 PM — ⚽ Girls Varsity Soccer: vs. Grace Christian Academy | 📍 Rose Park
📅 Friday, October 2
- 4:30 PM — 🏐 Volleyball (HS – JV): vs. Arlington | 🏠 Home — Pink Out for Breast Cancer!
- 5:30 PM — 🏐 Volleyball (HS – Varsity): vs. Arlington | 🏠 Home — Pink Out for Breast Cancer!
- 7:00 PM — 🏈 Football (HS – Varsity): vs. Memphis East | 🏠 Home @ NCP
Additional Information
⚽ Middle School Soccer Practices
All Middle School soccer practices will take place at Metro Soccer Fields, 1266 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211. If you need transportation to practices, please email your coach and the athletic staff.
- MS Boys Soccer Coach — dtchad@valorcollegiate.org
- MS Girls Soccer A-Coach — wly@valorcollegiate.org, rzarrow@valorcollegiate.org
- MS Girls Soccer B-Coach — fpino@valorcollegiate.org
- Athletics Staff — kharvey@valorcollegiate.org, jdelozier@valorcollegiate.org
🚌 Bus & Game Day Dismissal Plans
Bus dismissal: Students will release at carpool and go to the front office of their specific school (Flagship or Voyager). They will then be escorted by a school-based member to the VCP cafeteria for study hall. They are to remain in study hall until their bus picks them up. Bus leave times are 4:15 on Mondays and 3:50 Tuesday–Friday.
Game day dismissal: Plans will be communicated from the coach, as time of departure depends on location and game time. There will be bussing for every game day. When games are at Ezell Road Park, the bus will drop off only. For other away games, the bus will take scholars to the game and bring them back to Valor.
Fine Arts, Clubs & Enrichment
FACE Announcements
💃 Lovely Lavish Ladies Dance
Our dance team is partnering with the Lupus Foundation of America to raise money for Lupus!
🤖 VEX Robotics IQ Update
VEX Robotics IQ will now meet on Thursdays so our club leader can remain in compliance with his teacher duties. Special shout out to Chris Wengert for being flexible with this change and actively creating programs for our middle school scholars to be prepared to compete in high school with VEX Robotics VRC.
🔬 Design Innovators
Design Innovators is looking for students in 5th–8th grade interested in interactive STEM workshops. Details below!
