Students selected for State Honor Ensembles
Several students were selected to participate in Washington Music Educators Association's All-State Honor Groups.
Feb
2024
Jan
2024
January 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the January Excellence Awards!
Jun
2023
June 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the June 2023 Excellence Awards!
Jun
2022
Sharing gratitude as we end the 2021-22 school year | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Thank you to our students, families and staff for your collaboration and contributions to a successful school year!
May
2022
Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Results showed that radon levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency’s limit.
Mar
2022
VPS en Español – Episodio 8
En este episodio, hablaremos sobre los cambios e información actualizada sobre el COVID, conocerá a Denisse Barba subdirectora de la escuela primaria Anderson, quien nos habló sobre el mes de la mujer. También verá como los estudiantes de las escuelas Sarah J Anderson y Jaason Lee aprender sobre las discapacidades. Y Conocerá a Amalia Franco, Coordinadora de Recursos para la familia y la comunidad en la escuela secundaria Discovery.
Mar
2022
One book, one school: Reading helps students find their greatness
“We wanted a book that had a message that could help us build the culture of the school,” said Teacher-Librarian Cheryl Miller.
Feb
2022
Lead levels in school water: Provide your input | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS has been testing for and lowering lead levels in school water since 2016 following Environmental Protection Agency standards. Now, the state of Washington has set a new standard.
Feb
2022
February 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a teacher, teacher librarian, school nurse, building operator and instructional coach.
Jan
2022
Middle and high schools temporarily moving to remote learning days | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
It is necessary to implement a temporary schedule in which some of our schools will switch to four days of remote learning over the next three weeks.
Jul
2021
Welcome, new hires
Welcome to some of the newest members of #TeamVPS!
May
2020
Construction update: Spring 2020
Work continues on school bond projects. Here's the latest on all of the projects to date.
Jan
2020
Eighteen educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
Apr
2019
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Apr
2019
Administrative changes announced for the 2019-20 school year
The following changes in administration will take place in August for the 2019-20 school year. These changes do not increase costs in the district’s administrative budget. Five central office administrative positions have been eliminated as [...]
Oct
2018
You’re invited to Visit VPS
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.
Feb
2018
Outstanding teens recognized
Two Skyview students earned top awards in the Miss Clark County Outstanding Teen Pageant.
Nov
2017
November 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Three teachers, a registrar and an associate principal are this month's winners.
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
Jun
2017
The future of history: Students demonstrate knowledge in national competition
No need to tell these kids about history. They're experts in it—and they've got the accolades to prove it!
May
2017
Summer 2017 bond projects
Construction and repair projects for summer 2017 have been scheduled, with funding provided by the bond measure that local voters approved in February 2017.
Apr
2017
Young historians put their knowledge of the past to the test
Seventeen elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools competed in the regional History Bee held at Columbia River High School.
Nov
2016
Jason Lee Middle School
A Family-Community Resource Center, secure entrance and new track are among the many improvements that Jason Lee Middle School will receive with funding from a bond measure.
Jun
2016
Students buzz to National History Bee
Elementary and middle school students from Vancouver recently competed in the National History Bee and Citizenship Bee in Chicago, Illinois.
Apr
2016
Students qualify for national history, geography competitions
They came, they saw, they conquered history and geography—the History Bee and U.S. Geography Olympiad, that is.
Jan
2016
Snow makeup day is June 16
As a result of Vancouver Public Schools’ weather-related closure on Jan. 4, the following changes are in effect for the current school year: June 16 has been designated as a makeup day and now is [...]
Dec
2015
December 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the December 2015 recognition.
Nov
2015
November 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the November 2015 recognition.
Oct
2015
Learning in a digital world
This year, VPS students in sixth through 12th grades are using iPads or laptops, thanks to a 2013 community-approved technology levy.
Jul
2015
Jason Lee MESA team sweeps national competition
In their third year of dominating the competition at local and state Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement events, the MESA team from Jason Lee Middle School ended another successful season with a win at the national competition in Ogden, [...]
Jun
2015
Celebrating greatness, 50 years at a time
Eighty-six-year-old Bud McDonald greeted guests arriving at Jason Lee Middle School with fun-sized Snickers bars. McDonald and his granddaughter Tahlia Silvey, a Jason Lee math teacher, were at the school on May 21 to celebrate [...]
Jun
2015
From baby steps to big strides: Language programs are off and running
Wen-Shun Chen’s Franklin Elementary classroom looks like many other elementary classrooms in Vancouver Public Schools.
Jun
2015
Sixth-grader wins Citizenship Bee, places fifth in History Bee
Sixth-grader Andrew Douglas (pictured on left) used his considerable knowledge of history to secure two top-five finishes at the National History Bee Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, in late May. After correctly responding to the question "What illness contracted [...]
Jun
2015
Awards add up at state math competition
What do you get when you add four young math aces to one dedicated teacher and multiply by the state Math is Cool competition? Answer: A first place in the Division I team category for [...]
May
2015
Vancouver Public Schools announces administrative changes for 2015-16
Vancouver Public Schools has announced several administrative changes for the 2015-16 school year. Personnel assignments are subject to final approval by the school board. At the district administrative office, Travis Campbell has been hired as [...]
Apr
2015
History buffs headed to national competitions
From left: Columbia River students Dakota Anderberg, Courtney Stump, Alfonso Gonzalez, Josh Nygaard and Zoe Clute History is alive and well at Columbia River High School and Jason Lee Middle School! Last March, CRHS [...]
Mar
2015
Jan
2015
Jason Lee Middle School seeks alums
Calling all former panthers! Jason Lee Middle School will celebrate its 50th anniversary later this year! This spring, they're looking for alumni to speak to current students. If you're an alum and would like to [...]
Jan
2015
November/December teams of the month
High school team of the month Fort Vancouver High School wrestling coach Saleh Batroukh has done a great job increasing program numbers and developing an identity of team unity and hard work as the team [...]
Jun
2014
Simply AMESAING
Tyler Bacon, James Hess and Sam Sparkman are at it again. After winning the Southwest Washington middle school Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement competitions in 2013 and 2014 and dominating last year’s state championship, [...]