VPS will hold public dedication ceremonies for replacement schools
Please join us as we celebrate our newest schools!
Sep
2021
Jul
2021
Update on school construction
Here are a few recent highlights as remodeling and construction continue throughout the district.
Jan
2021
What’s new in construction around the district
Now four-and-a-half years into the active design and construction work, the bond program is more than halfway through.
Jan
2021
New locations, names for schools
See the new names for Fir Grove/Vista and the Lieser Campus!
Oct
2019
New Fir Grove/Vista slated to open in late 2020
Among the biggest changes is a new location.
Sep
2019
In the construction zone: 28 schools on track for bond work
Construction and upgrades are in progress at 28 district schools. Here's a rundown of the projects. Remodel and expansion projects Columbia River High School: Final design phase of remodel and expansion; construction scheduled to begin [...]
Mar
2019
Construction update: downtown elementary, Columbia River High School and more
Photo: Concept design of the new K-5 elementary school (back right), which will be built adjacent to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Operations Center at Mill Plain Blvd. and Fort Vancouver Way. Update [...]
May
2017
Designing a dream
Planning is underway for the first phase of several construction projects. Find out the timeline for construction.
Feb
2017
Bond construction projects scheduled for six-year timeline
The construction schedule prioritizes eligibility for state assistance funding and completing projects on time and within budget.
Jan
2017
School election is Tuesday, February 14
Ballots were mailed to voters who live within the district's boundaries on Friday, Jan. 27. The election is Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Jan
2017
Obtenga más información sobre la iniciativa electoral
Obtenga más información sobre la iniciativa electoral de emisión de bonos que mejoría todas las escuelas del distrito. La fecha límite para enviar las boletas de voto es el martes, 14 de febrero. [...]
Jan
2017
Re: Fir Grove/Vista
The 60-year-old Fir Grove/Vista building does not meet the needs of the school's staff, students and families and has many facility-related challenges.
Jan
2017
Reimagining Fir Grove/Vista
Review the two design concepts developed for Fir Grove/Vista after a symposium that asked staff members to reimagine the school's future.
Jan
2017
5 surprising facts about the bond measure
Get the inside story on the district's upcoming bond request.
Nov
2016
Top 12 facts about the bond measure
Learn about the bond measure that will appear on the Feb. 14, 2017, special election ballot.
Nov
2016
Bond measure to appear on Feb. 14 special election ballot
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Vancouver Public Schools' board of directors approved a resolution to put a capital facilities bond measure on the ballot in the Feb. 14, 2017, special election.
Oct
2016
Reimagine districtwide improvements
The district is developing plans to improve every school, contingent on approval of a bond measure.
Jun
2016
Grant will help provide space for reduced class sizes
Vancouver Public Schools was selected to receive a $43 million grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The grant will be used to build and expand classrooms to make kindergarten through third-grade class sizes smaller.
Feb
2016
Education employees and volunteers are recognized as real heroes
Educators and volunteers are being recognized from throughout the county by the local non-profit group Identity Clark County (ICC). The Real Heroes program honors exemplary educators as part of its Land Here, Live Here, Learn Here [...]
Nov
2015
Thank you, SEIU!
VPS employees who belong to Service Employees’ International Union, Local 925, donated approximately 400 pounds of food and hygiene items for the district’s Family-Community Resource Centers.
Jan
2015
Then and now: Planning for the future
No matter where you live, work or play in Vancouver, it is likely that you drive by a school at some point during your travels. Vancouver Public Schools has 37 schools and programs located within [...]
Nov
2014
November 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the November 2014 recognition. They were honored at the Nov. 18 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Charity Nunnelley, ELL/Title I program specialist, special services department Pat Conner, swing [...]