A Note from Ms. Naramore
What a first quarter it has been! We wrap up Quarter 1 this Wednesday, and I am so proud of our scholars, families, and staff for the community we have built together so far this year. Please take a moment this week to celebrate your scholar for all they have done so far, particularly if you have a 5th grader!
I also hope you will join us for the AI + Human Connection Summit this week. Whether you come to the community-wide opening session or the Immersive Futures Experience, it will be a meaningful chance to learn and reflect together on what AI means for our community, whether you are an AI promoter or skeptic. You can find all the details and registration in the Campus Announcements below.
One quick reminder before break: Chromebooks will be shut off starting Thursday, October 8th. Beyond that, I hope everyone enjoys a restful and joyful fall break with the people they love. Thank you for being such an important part of the Voyager community!
Christina Naramore
Week of October 4
Voyager Weekly Principal’s Update
Upcoming events, campus announcements, and family engagement updates.
Campus Announcements Upcoming Events Family Engagement Celebrations FACEOn Campus
Campus Announcements
🔄 🤖 Last Call: Join Us for the AI + Human Connection Summit at Valor
What will it mean to be human in a world shaped by AI? Join us for three ways to explore that question together, created in partnership with the Rithm Project. Learn more about the Summit here.
Community-Wide Opening Session
When: Thursday, October 8 | 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Details: Open to everyone. No registration required! Michelle Culver (the Rithm Project) and Daren Dickson (Valor Innovation) frame the moment: what AI and human connection mean for education, and how our community might respond in ways that reflect our values.
Immersive Futures Experience
When: October 7, 8 & 9 | Sessions are 2.5 hours, with five sessions to choose from
Details: A limited number of spots remain, and they are first come, first served. This is a multigenerational experience for families, students, and faculty together. Each session includes an introduction, an immersion into four possible AI futures, and a group debrief on how Valor should prepare and respond. Recommended for students in 7th grade and up, and families are encouraged to attend together. Register here and pick your preferred time slot. Participants will receive an email confirmation.
Community Meaning-Making Lunch
When: Friday, October 9 | 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Details: Seating is limited and first come, first served. Open to anyone who attended an Immersive Futures Experience. A smaller group works together to turn what we learned into concrete AI norms, policies, and design guardrails for our community.
📚 End of Quarter 1 and Chromebooks Over Fall Break
Quarter 1 ends on Wednesday, October 7. Please also note that Chromebooks will be shut off starting Thursday, October 8, so scholars will not have access to them over fall break.
🥫 Food Drive Update: We’ve Reached the Halfway Mark!
We have reached the halfway mark for our Food Drive with Second Harvest. Please feel free to send your scholar to school with 1-2 of the items listed below to help us reach our goal. Together, we can make a difference for families in our community!
Most Needed Items:
- Peanut Butter, Pasta, Rice
- Canned Chicken, Tuna
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables
- Canned Soups, Stews, Chili & Pasta
- Beans (canned or dried)
- Cereal (whole grain, low sugar)
🔄 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
We’re nearing the end of Quarter 1 and looking forward to Quarter 2. With that in mind, we would LOVE to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff, who have worked so hard to set the tone for the ’26–27 school year. We’ll be hosting the Middle School Teacher Luncheon on Tuesday, October 6th from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., along with the Voyager Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Sign up to help 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
Valor Family Group
Family Engagement Announcements
🔄 🥫 2nd Annual Network Food Drive
We’re excited to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank for our 2nd Annual Network Food Drive! From September 21st through October 23rd, 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.
Around Nashville
Celebrations & Community Connection
October is Hispanic Heritage Month (through Oct. 15), Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and LGBTQ+ History Month. Each is a reminder that every story in our community deserves to be seen and heard. Here are local ways to connect as a family this month:
🗳️ Make Your Voice Heard
Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026
Details: At Valor, we never tell students who to vote for, but we do encourage civic engagement, and showing it at home matters. The deadline to register for the November 3 election is Monday, Oct. 5. Register or check your status here.
National Night Out Against Crime
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Where: East Park, 600 Woodland St.
Details: Enjoy food and family fun, and get to know your local MNPD precinct. Find other precinct events at Nashville.gov. Flyer
Before the Crisis: Youth Opioid Prevention
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Where: Pruitt Library, 117 Charles E. Davis Blvd.
Details: This free event features people with lived experience and covers warning signs, emerging trends, and prevention. Flyer
Comfort Zone Camp
When: October 16–18, 2026
Where: Camp Widjiwagan, Antioch
Details: A free weekend grief camp for kids and teens who have lost a parent, sibling, caregiver, or friend. Parents attend a parallel program on site. Registration required: Flyer
45th Annual Indian Education Tennessee Pow Wow
When: October 16–18, 2026
Where: Long Hollow State Park, Hermitage
Details: Experience Native music, dance, art, food, and history. Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. is free for students and educators. Flyer
Fine Arts, Clubs & Enrichment
FACE: Fine Arts, Clubs & Enrichment Announcements
Valor Theatre
🎭 Fall Productions: Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for our fall Valor Theatre productions! One ticket gets you into BOTH shows! Tickets are discounted from October 15th to November 1st.
- The Sound of Murder (Rated PG)
- SIX: Teen Edition (Rated PG-13)
Showtimes (The Sound of Murder & SIX: Teen Edition):
- Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 6, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Clubs
Club Reminder
Boys & Girls Club and all clubs will not meet 10/8 through 10/18.