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
Happy 100th day!
One hundred days of learning. One hundred days of growing. One hundred days of being wonderfully, wildly Odyssey!
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.
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!
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.
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!
