Summer camp special: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
Big news for summer at Odyssey ☀️🎶
We’re thrilled to host a special summer music camp led by Grammy-winning artist @secretagent23skidoo — giving students the chance to create, collaborate, and dive deep into the joy of making music. From songwriting and rhythm to performance and creative expression, campers will spend the week learning directly from a working artist while embracing Odyssey’s playful, pressure-free approach to the arts.
Expect big sounds, big imagination, and the kind of musical magic that happens when kids feel free to explore.
🎤 Open to young musicians and curious creators alike.
🔗 Registration is open. Find out more at https://odysseycommunity.org/summer-camp
Elementary Special Guest
Ms. Robin had a furry visitor in Literacy class today!
Our tiny visitor curled up for story time, practiced excellent “pawsitive” listening skills, and stole the spotlight with that face. Nothing makes reading cozier than a kitten cuddle buddy!
1/2 IRP Field Trip
Today our Odyssey 1/2 class took learning on the road — literally. 🚌📚
They hopped on the city bus and headed downtown to the beautiful Pack Memorial Library to research their IRP projects. There’s something powerful about watching young learners navigate their city, dig into real research, and experience the magic of a public library in action.
From stacks of inspiring books to quiet corners built for big thinking, the day was full of independence, curiosity, and community connection.
Experiential learning at its finest. 💛
3/4 IRP Presentation Day
Big questions!
Bold ideas!
Trifolds full of wonder!
Our 3rd & 4th graders presented their Independent Research Projects - choosing topics they love, digging deep, and becoming the experts in the room.
Independent thinking in action.
Financial aid deadline reminder
A gentle reminder to our current and prospective families: The deadline to apply for financial aid through Odyssey is February 20th.
Odyssey is deeply committed to accessibility and to making this learning community available to a wide range of families. Financial aid is one of the ways we help support that mission.
If you plan to apply, please be sure to complete your application before the deadline.
📅 Deadline: February 20
📍 Apply through the FACTS Family Portal
Peaceful protest practice for the elementary students
Our 1–2 and 3–4 students have been exploring what it means to create a more fair and just world, starting right in the classroom. After reflecting on how we treat one another, students made signs and participated in a symbolic, age-appropriate protest on campus—using their voices to say that unkindness isn’t okay.
2/7: Community Pancake Breakfast
Join us for a free community pancake breakfast - come eat, linger, and play!
We’ll have cornhole, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and plenty of room to just be together.
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.
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!
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.
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.
