Happy Sunday, Voyager families! I hope you are enjoying a restful fall break. There are no major updates as we do not have classes this week.
I do want to flag the Annual Health Assessment information for our 6th and 8th grade families. If you would prefer your scholar not participate, the opt-out form is linked below.
Please remember classes resume on Monday, October 19, and report cards will be released on Monday, October 26. Thank you for all you do to support our scholars!
Week of October 11Voyager Weekly Principal’s Update
Upcoming events, campus announcements, and family engagement updates.
On Campus
Campus Announcements
🩺 6th & 8th Grade Annual Health Assessments
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Details: We will be conducting our annual health assessments, as mandated by Tennessee. All 6th and 8th graders will be screened for scoliosis, height, weight, hearing, vision, and blood pressure. If you want your child to participate, you do not need to do anything. However, if you wish to OPT OUT, please fill out this form.
🔄 💻 Chromebooks Over Fall Break
A reminder that Chromebooks have been shut off since Thursday, October 8, so scholars will not have access to them over fall break.
🎉 Spirit Week: October 26–30
Spirit Week is coming, and every day has a fun theme!
- Monday, October 26: Adam Sandler Day
- Tuesday, October 27: Twin Day
- Wednesday, October 28: Student Teacher Swap
- Thursday, October 29: Meme Day
- Friday, October 30: Costume Day
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! Please feel free to send your scholar to school with 1-2 of the items listed below to help us reach our goal.
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)
🎲 Middle School Bingo & Game Night
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Where: VCP Dining Hall & Commons
Details: Bingo & Game Night for our Flagship and Voyager families. We hope to see you there!
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:
🔄 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.
Go Wildcats
Athletic Announcements
🏀 MS Boys Basketball: Upcoming Open Gyms + Tryout Info
Upcoming Open Gyms
When: Saturday, October 17 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. @ VCP Gym (1 spot left!)
Thursday, October 22 | 3:30–5:00 p.m. @ Flagship Blacktop
Details: 25 spots available. Please make sure your student has proper footwear and water. Sign up for either day here!
Tryout Information
When: Wednesday, November 4 to Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: VCP Gym
- The Tryout Interest Form must be completed by an adult, not a student.
- Students who need to stay after school will attend a study hall at VCP until tryouts begin.
- The tryout schedule will be emailed to families who complete the interest form.
Tryout schedule:
- Wednesday, Nov 4: Returning players and new 8th graders
- Thursday, Nov 5: Callbacks and new 6th and 7th graders
- Friday, Nov 6: Callbacks