Feb 2024

Applications for Middle and High School Programs of Choice are open through Feb. 23 | Español | Русский |

February 5th, 2024|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, Programs of Choice, Secondary schools (6-12), Русский|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

VPS middle and high school students can participate in Choice Programs and Schools that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Applications are open through February 23, 2024, at 4 p.m.

Jan 2024

Applications for Middle and High School Programs of Choice are open Jan. 3 | Español | Русский |

January 3rd, 2024|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, Programs of Choice, Secondary schools (6-12), Русский|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

VPS middle and high school students can participate in Choice Programs and Schools that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Find out how to apply.

Mar 2023

Several secondary choice program applications reopen | Español

March 20th, 2023|Categories: Homepage lead story, Programs of Choice, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , , |

Didn’t get a chance to apply for a secondary choice program? We still have space available for several secondary choice programs and applications reopen on March 20 at 4 p.m.

Mar 2022

Still time to apply for specialty programs | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk

March 23rd, 2022|Categories: Español, Programs of Choice, Русский|Tags: , , , , |

Several VPS programs are again accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. Deadlines vary, so apply now!

Dec 2021

Welding/Fabrication program renamed Advanced Manufacturing | Español | Русский

December 7th, 2021|Categories: Programs of Choice, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , |

Advanced Manufacturing has added new CNC machining equipment including a plasma-cutting table, CAD lab, 3D printers, virtual welders and new energy-efficient welding units.

Sep 2019

From gamer to creator: Columbia River student brings video game concept to life

September 13th, 2019|Categories: Programs of Choice, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff, VPS achievements|Tags: , |

Bridgette is one of just five winners from across the nation whose video game concepts Google Play selected for development and production.

Mar 2018

Building Trades class gives students a glimpse at future careers

March 28th, 2018|Categories: Programs of Choice|Tags: |

The new Building Trades program at Hudson's Bay High School gives kids a hands-on opportunity to learn about careers in construction and related fields.  Participants can work toward eligibility for apprenticeships by [...]

Jan 2018

From student to teacher: Training the next generation

January 9th, 2018|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Elementary schools, Programs of Choice, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: , , , |

High school senior and Careers in Education student Scully Falcon-Rosas, center, reads to students in Carol Patrick's class at Ogden Elementary. “She’s really nice and she knows how to work with kids," said [...]

Mar 2016

Medellin named Outstanding Music Educator

March 9th, 2016|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Programs of Choice, Project: VSAA, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: , , , |

Congratulations to Ann Medellin, who recently was named the 2016 Outstanding Music Educator by the Washington state chapter of the American String Teachers Association!

Mar 2016

Patron tour to feature Columbia River High School, Discovery Middle School

March 7th, 2016|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Family-Community Resource Center, Programs of Choice, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12), VPS press releases|Tags: , |

On Friday, March 25, Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will host his last patron tour of the 2015–2016 school year. The tour will provide an in-depth look at the dynamic learning opportunities at Columbia River High School and Discovery Middle School.

Feb 2016

7 innovations from the iTech Demonstration of Learning

February 8th, 2016|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Programs of Choice, Project: iTech, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , |

What do robots, Thanksgiving, bottle rockets and philosophy have in common? They’re all subjects that Vancouver iTech Preparatory students showcased at their Demonstration of Learning on Jan. 21.

Dec 2015

Cultivating creative schools

December 2nd, 2015|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Programs of Choice, Project: VSAA, Secondary schools (6-12), Supt news, VPS in the news|Tags: , , , , , , |

Original source: School Administrator, December 2015 Arts are integral to our curriculum, which is why we engage students in arts-centric learning experiences and give them opportunities to select options that meet their needs and interests. Learn [...]

Nov 2015

STEM school lands national award for Vancouver Public Schools

November 1st, 2015|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Design II timeline, Programs of Choice, Project: iTech, Secondary schools (6-12), VPS achievements, VPS press releases, weLearn1:1|Tags: , , |

Vancouver Public Schools is one of 30 districts nationwide and one of just three Washington districts to receive District Administration magazine’s District of Distinction award.

Jul 2015

Student engagement at iTech Prep earns state award

July 9th, 2015|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Design II timeline, Partnerships, Programs of Choice, Project: iTech, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff, weLearn1:1|Tags: , |

Vancouver iTech Preparatory has received the Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Student Engagement Award for 2015.

Jun 2015

Recycling reimagined: Project mushrooms into national win

June 17th, 2015|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Design II timeline, Programs of Choice, Secondary schools (6-12), VPS achievements|Tags: , , |

First photo above, from left: Brittney Hauff, Cedric Hitzeman and Kasandra Wielenbeck show their mushrooms. Second photo: Wielenbeck, Hitzeman, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, teacher Steve Lorenz and Hauff receive their award in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy [...]

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