January 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
A nurse, teacher, family-community resource coordinator, theater manager and principal are this month's Excellence Awardees.
Jan
2020
Dec
2019
Musicians invited to join All-State bands, choirs and orchestras
Vancouver students recently earned spots among some of the state's most talented youth musicians.
Oct
2019
Skyview High School lead testing results | Español | Русский | Chuukese
After learning of the issue, Vancouver Public Schools took immediate steps to address it and retest.
Aug
2019
Skyview grad wins gold
After placing fourth the previous year, Justin Lindsay clinched first place in extemporaneous speaking.
Jul
2019
Teacher recognized for excellence in history education
Skyview High School teacher Dave Armstrong recently received one of the University of Washington’s most prestigious history awards.
Jul
2019
Skyview teacher wins Educator Impact Award
Eide provides learning support to students at Skyview High School who work best in environments outside of general education classrooms.
Jun
2019
Vancouver teen experiencing life ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’
Skyview High School's Payton May is Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen.
Jun
2019
Designing a vision for the future
As Clark County continues to grow, how will the people who live, work and enjoy spending time here reconcile the area’s evolving identity with its rich history?
Jun
2019
Spring 2019 state sports
Congratulations to the student-athletes and their coaches!
May
2019
Global art project celebrates the everyday heroes of Vancouver high schools
A public art installation created by and featuring photos of students from Skyview and Hudson’s Bay high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is on display at the Vancouver Community Library.
May
2019
Skyview teacher wins Educator of the Year honor
Tori Sharpe inspires learning and creativity through her teaching.
May
2019
The X factor
Robotics team harnesses diversity, collaboration to engineer results on the field and in their community.
May
2019
VPS high schools rank among best in Washington
U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 study of the best high schools.
Apr
2019
Students medal at 2019 SkillsUSA
Almost 60 students from Vancouver Public Schools medaled in the state competition.
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 [...]
Apr
2019
Eight selected for regional Aspirations in Computing honors
All the honorees are students in Skyview High School’s Science, Math and Technology magnet program.
Mar
2019
Vancouver students win state championships
Allison Blaine of Hudson’s Bay High School secured her second state championship in wrestling and Grace Gordon of Columbia River High School achieved a gold medal in gymnastics.
Mar
2019
Skyview sophomore raises money for cancer research
Erin Ryan, a sophomore at Skyview High School, raised $212,000 to help find a cure for childhood cancer. She was inspired by the story of former Skyview student Trey Foote who died in 2006 from [...]
Feb
2019
Episode 66: Spreading kindness
In Vancouver Public Schools, we believe that emotional intelligence is something to be cultivated and embraced.
Jan
2019
Fifteen VPS teachers earn National Board certification in 2018
With this certification, these educators have demonstrated that they have reached the highest levels of the profession.
Jan
2019
Musicians named to prestigious performing groups
Fourteen student-musicians were selected for the Washington Music Educators Association's bands, choirs and orchestras.
Nov
2018
November 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, two custodians and an associate principal.
Nov
2018
Skyview goes to the Dark Ages for annual SMT Tech Day
Skyview High School's annual SMT (Science, Math, and Technology) Tech Day challenge took students to the Dark Ages, and sent them off to Thanksgiving break on a high note. In the annual event, students [...]
Nov
2018
K103 Honor Roll: Luke Glassett
Luke Glassett teaches history at Skyview High School.
Nov
2018
Students build app for Congressional App Challenge
Annika Epperly and Ojasvi Kamboj were named the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for the 3rd Congressional District in November.
Oct
2018
October 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners are a bus driver, clerk, secretary, teacher and school psychologist.
Oct
2018
Skyview’s suicide prevention program
Skvyiew students and staff participated in a new suicide prevention curriculum. Counselor Jay Gowen brought the program to Skyview to get students talking about the problem, and how they can help one another. [...]
Sep
2018
Skyview senior is National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
The total number of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
Jun
2018
Episode 63: A million efforts
I’m reminded that this district is blessed to educate so many young people, with thousands of stories of resilience, achievement, perseverance, hopes and dreams.
Jun
2018
Top 10 at spring 2018 state championships
See the state champs from around the district!
Jun
2018
Baseball team recognized for academics
Skyview earned the 4A State Academic Achievement Award for their collective 3.71 GPA.
May
2018
Actions speak louder than words
Tariq is like most students, but in one way he is different.
May
2018
Inside and outside the library, portraits tell a story
“We’re a caring school. We work toward getting that bond,” said senior Dean Imel.
May
2018
Washington State Adopts Educational Technology Standards
Superintendent Chris Reykdal signed new K-12 learning standards that launch Washington classrooms into the digital age. OLYMPIA—May 18, 2018—Today’s students are “digital natives,” and need to be prepared to thrive in the ever-growing technology-powered world. [...]
May
2018
Graduate success story: Because she’s brave
A Skyview alum overcomes her past through optimism and compassion. Plus, learn about Positive Alternative to School Suspension Coordinator Eric Silvey.
May
2018
New turf fields coming to Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson’s Bay and Skyview high schools
Work is expected to be completed at all high school fields by fall 2018.
May
2018
Students bring home accolades from state skills-based contest
Congratulations to Fort Vancouver, Columbia River, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics!
Apr
2018
Two students honored for achievements in technology
Congratulations to Annika Epperly and Ojasvi Kamboj for earning regional recognition from the National Center for Women and Information Technology!
Mar
2018
Bell ringers lead the way
For the third year in a row, Skyview High School students set an "incredi-bell" national record for fundraising for the Salvation Army.
Mar
2018
Top 10 at state in winter championships
Congratulations to these student-athletes and their coaches!