Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
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Meet the certificated staff members who recently joined the district.
Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Meet the certificated staff members who recently joined the district.
Important immunization update: A new state law revises immunization requirements for measles, mumps and rubella. As of July 2019, a new law removes the personal and philosophical option to exempt children from the MMR [...]
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
It’s official: Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School was selected from more than 800 suggestions.
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way.
Felida Elementary achieved platinum status for conserving resources and implementing environment-friendly practices.
Students will get out of school at the standard time on June 3, 10 and 17.
Opportunities include camps, free meals, school-readiness events and more!
A physical therapist assistant, two teachers and two counselors are the recipients of this month's awards.
For Audra Findley, a fifth grader at Lincoln Elementary, being a safety patroller is part of making people feel welcome at her school.
Based on feedback, the meet will be moved to Tuesday, May 28. This date applies only to the eight schools affected by the postponed May 20 meet.
Guests will engage with staff and students, explore classrooms and programs and witness learning at Eisenhower and Hough elementary schools.
The community is invited to say goodbye to two longtime Vancouver school buildings and celebrate the kickoff of construction on one of the schools at several upcoming events.
The project-based learning school for approximately 500 students will focus on arts and innovation.
Four teachers and a paraeducator received Excellence Awards this month.
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Is your child excited to go to school? Do you feel welcome at your child's school? Does the school keep you well-informed about school activities? We're asking for your feedback about your child's school and [...]
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.
This month's awardees include a secretary, paraeducator, teacher, occupational therapist and mental health specialist.
Every Friday before school begins, students at Ogden Elementary meet for Kindness Club.
Two teachers, a building operator, a secretary and a paraeducator are this month's winners.
It’s a new way of asking students to flex their social and soft skills as they do independent and collaborative work.
In Vancouver Public Schools, three schools were exposure sites.
The two-story L-shaped building is projected to open in fall 2020.
This month's winners include two teachers, a school psychologist, FCRC coordinator and secretary.
The award recognizes sustained improvement in English language arts, math and graduation rates.
The entire Felida Elementary student body and staff recently worked to polish a skill that, like playing the piano or cooking the perfect pizza, requires practice.
With this certification, these educators have demonstrated that they have reached the highest levels of the profession.
This is where PE gets high tech.
Said her nominator, "She creates projects and activities that make learning exciting and engaging for her students."
This month's winners include two teachers, two custodians and an associate principal.
This month's winners are a bus driver, clerk, secretary, teacher and school psychologist.
Elisa Iraheta and Viktoriya Krasovskaya and Sandy and Ken Turney received honors for their contributions to education in Clark County.
After almost 50 years as an open concept school, Truman Elementary is about to embark on its next chapter: a brand-new building.
The Visit VPS tour will treat guests to exclusive opportunities to engage with staff and students, explore classrooms and programs and experience learning at three schools.
First- through eighth-graders are currently taking a test called i-Ready, as they do at the beginning of every school year.
At our school, learning begins as soon as the bell rings and continues throughout the entire day. Learn about new elementary attendance procedures for the 2018-19 school year.
At our school, learning begins as soon as the bell rings and continues throughout the entire day. Learn about new elementary attendance procedures for the 2018-19 school year.
Vancouver Public Schools does many things to protect the many people within our buildings. Secure entrances, safety officers, mental health support and positive behavior training are just a few of the many ways that [...]