Voyageur Academy Parent & Community Organization (V.A.P.C.O.) The purpose of our parent committee or V.A.P.C.O. is to help children do better in school. We believe that when parents are involved in a child's education, both at home and at school, children do better academically. This includes better grades and test scores, improved attendance, fewer behavior problems, and a tendency to graduate and continue their education. This organization serves many purposes at our school; to build parenting skills, to strengthen our bond with our community supporters, to discuss upcoming events,...

School Leadership Team Vergil Smith | SuperintendentDr. Rod Atkins | Deputy Superintendent & K-8 PrincipalPatricia Crosson | HS Principal  Joseph Gagnon | Director of Data & Quality ControlMelissa Lopez | VA Dean of InstructionKaryne Matthews | VA Dean of Culture Anthony Tolbert | VCP Behavior Coordinator Jenny Childress | VCP Dean of InstructionMirella Arellano | Dean of Operations Sherri Menifee | School Counselor Francois Herard | Special Education CoordinatorRicky Gonzalez | Athletic Director/Behavior Coach Jason Rider | IT Director   Operations Staff Faith Drew | VCP Office...

Our Mission The mission of the Voyageur School District is to prepare students to be College Ready and College Bound. This mission will be achieved through the foundational pillars of Discipline, Focus and Hard-Work;  Perseverance and Character; and the humanitarian pillars of Empathy and Compassion. Our Vision ​Voyageur Academy empowers students with the academics and social skills to excel to and through college and become global leaders who will positively impact the city of Detroit. Our History ​Voyageur Academy is an elementary and middle school founded in 1998 and we proudly...

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If it is absolutely necessary to pick your child up early from school, you must pick them up prior to 2:45 p.m. After 2:45 p.m., you must wait until dismissal at 3:30 pm. to pick up your child. Also remember, whenever a student leaves school before dismissal, they MUST be signed out at the office. If you know ahead of time that your child needs to leave early, you should call the office. We will notify the teacher, but we will not dismiss the child until an adult arrives. We will only release students to designated adults (18 years or older). You may not enter the class to pick up your child....

Menu Breakfast Hours K thru 2nd grade: 7:30 am - 8:14 am (VA Building)9th-12th grade: 7:30 am - 7:50 am6th-8th grade: 7:50 am - 8:14 am3rd-5th grade: 7:50 am - 8:14 am Lunch Hours K thru 2nd grade: 10:50 am - 11:30 am (VA Building)3rd-5th grade: 10:50 am - 11:15 am9th-10th grade: 11:35 am - 12:00 am6th-8th grade: 12:05 pm - 12:30 pm11th-12th grade: 12:40 pm - 1:05 pm

Safety is a top priority for our schools. Safety is also a community effort and we thank our VCP family for their support in this. To keep our schools safe, if there is an issue of concern please alert our staff immediately. If you feel uncomfortable approaching a member of our team, please consider using the OK2SAY app/website. Since inception in 2014, OK2SAY has received over 10,000 tips, preventing multiple tragedies, including planned school attacks and student suicide. OK2SAY is confidential and available 24/7. To report a concern, please call 1-855-565-2729, text 652729, email This email...

Special Education Services Students with Disabilities, Section 504, Homelessness, and Child Find Please see the link below for the Wayne County Model for the identification of specific learning disability: Model for Specific Learning Disability 

VA K-8th Grade The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. Bell Schedule 1st Period | 8:15-9:17 2nd Period | 9:20-10:223rd Period | 10:25-11:27 4th Period | 11:30-1:20 (+ lunch) 5th Period | 1:23-2:25 6th Period | 2:27-3:30    VCP 9th-12th Grade The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 3:15 p.m. Bell Schedule 1st Period | 8:00-9:00 2nd Period | 9:05-10:053rd Period | 10:10-11:10 4th Period | 11:15-12:55 (+ lunch) 5th Period | 1:00-2:05 6th Period | 2:10-3:15  Teachers see their scholars every day, which ensures consistency and continuity. It also helps...