Snow Closure - Tues. Feb 3
Due to continued poor road conditions, Odyssey will be closed Tuesday, February 3. The safety of our students, families and staff is our top priority; thank you for supporting us as we navigate winter weather together. See you Wednesday!
Head of School Update
An update with information about the NC Opportunity Scholarship applications opening soon, new lunch order deadlines, upcoming group meetings, the school pancake breakfast, Music and Talent night for the HS, how to sign up for the community band for Day of the Heart, and more.
Snow Closure - Monday Feb. 2
Due to continued wintry conditions, Odyssey will be closed on Monday, February 2. Stay safe and warm, Odyssey community!
Kinder IRP Library Field Trip
Our kindergartners took a trip downtown to the Pack Memorial Library to check out books for their independent research projects. From wizards to betta fish to magicians - the research has officially begun!
NCSEAA Opportunity Scholarship - applications open soon
North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program has expanded eligibility in a major way: the income cap has been removed, and families no longer need prior public school enrollment to qualify. This state program offers tuition assistance ranging from $3,000 to $7,000 that can be used at Odyssey.
If cost has been the thing keeping you from exploring whether Odyssey could work for your family, this might change the equation. These scholarships exist to open doors that felt closed.
Applications are accepted February 2 - March 2 thru NCSEAA’s MyPortal system, with priority given to early applicants thru. Learn more and apply at the NC State Education Assistance Authority. We're here to answer questions about how this scholarship works with Odyssey's tuition.
2026 Spring After School Clubs!
Learn more about our clubs for the winter/spring 2026 semester!
Head of School update, 1/25
We were thrilled to see so many of you at our Meet the Teachers Open House last week! It was especially wonderful to watch current Odyssey families welcome potential Odyssey families - thank you all for being such incredible ambassadors for our sweet school.
Please be sure to read about the Spring Club offerings, linked within. We have a truly unique set of options for kids, and we encourage your students to try one (or two or three!) this spring!
Open House Success!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Open House—what an incredible turnout! From raffle winners to meeting our amazing teachers and exploring their truly magical classrooms, the energy was everything!
Meeting a quilter: 3/4 Visit
Renowned quilter Luke Haynes came to visit and spoke with our 3/4 students about the art of quilting, his creative process, and the winding, wonderful road that led him to life as an artist.
Middle School: Minimester Showcase!
This week, our middle school students took the stage to share the heart of their Minimester learning—and wow!
From the power and precision of a Polynesian dance focus, to striking hand-crafted spirit masks that explored identity and symbolism, to thoughtful presentations on community care, this performance was a beautiful reflection of whole-child learning in action.
Students also shared how they collected donations for Homeward Bound and reflected on why supporting our unhoused neighbors matters. Their words reminded us that learning at Odyssey isn’t just about academics—it’s about empathy, creativity, and showing up for our community.
We are so proud of these curious, compassionate, and courageous young humans.
Open House for Prospective and Current Families
Thinking about next year?
Wondering if there’s a school where your child can be known, challenged, and truly themselves?
Join us for our Odyssey Open House on January 21. Tour classrooms. Meet teachers for the coming year. Connect with current families. Ask real questions. Get real answers.
7/8 Field Trip: the Thomas Wolfe House
Today our 7th & 8th graders wrote in the dining hall of the boarding house where Thomas Wolfe grew up.
