Year in review:
2018–19
2018–19
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way. Despite challenges we faced this year, we saw some enormous accomplishments. Voters once again reaffirmed their support for public schools, a sustained commitment that deserves our gratitude. On-time graduation rates continued on an upswing—a 21-point increase since 2010. New schools took shape. We celebrated kindness and individuality.
Vancouver schools are dynamic, diverse places. Take a look. →
Building up
What a great view of the new Mac! @LSWArchitects and @SkanskaUSA are working hard for the Pioneers. Middle school will rock💝 #VPSAMAZING pic.twitter.com/nkdshGEMqh
— VPS ReSchools (@VPS_ReSchools) May 14, 2019
First Ogden staff tour of the new building today...The excitement is building! #beOgdenkind #vpsamazing pic.twitter.com/NZxK835Grh
— April Whipple (@PSOWhipple) May 31, 2019
Classrooms at Marshall will be amazing & the student learning too! Thanks @LSWArchitects & @SkanskaUSA. We do believe in kids! #VPSAMAZING pic.twitter.com/0bgX99Z1uh
— VPS ReSchools (@VPS_ReSchools) May 20, 2019
What happens when a '70s open concept school gets a full redesign? See the full fly-through: https://t.co/WEW3sR03L4 Can't wait for the new Truman Elementary to open in fall 2020! #ReimagineTruman @VPS_ReSchools @SuptVPS pic.twitter.com/FQOYHR5pbB
— Vancouver Public Schools (@VancouverSD) October 15, 2018
Classroom additions at Salmon Creek looking good! The Huskies and @HeathAngelbeck are feeling the love of community supports. #VPSAMAZING pic.twitter.com/c7w9shP7hg
— VPS ReSchools (@VPS_ReSchools) April 10, 2019
Harney Hornets are getting closer to new classrooms. Great progress for kids. #VPSAMAZING pic.twitter.com/leJYkaCBNY
— VPS ReSchools (@VPS_ReSchools) May 22, 2019
iTech is going to be as stunning as the surrounding campus. Thanks @robinsonconstco &@LSWArchitects. Lucky itech family😀😀 #VPSAMAZING pic.twitter.com/2bk7IyKtBR
— VPS ReSchools (@VPS_ReSchools) May 31, 2019
Celebrating diversity
@FVHS_CIS mariachi band ensemble joined us @Wash_HuskiesVPS for our Cinco de Mayo celebration today. They were our special guest performers that followed out 5th grade Ballet Folklorico group. Here they are performing for our front office staff #VPSamazing @VancouverSD pic.twitter.com/xaQCuc93h2
— Kirsten Copeland (@Kirs10Copeland) May 4, 2019
It was a beautiful day for a parade! Ask your third grader about their experience in today’s Children's Culture Parade, which filled the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with hundreds of students & many, many different cultures celebrated. #HarneyHornets #VPSAmazing pic.twitter.com/9VfyyjtQC7
— Harney Elementary (@HarneyHornets) May 10, 2019
First graders learning about Ramadan from a classmate during morning circle time #VPS_EaglePride #BeSuper_TeamIke pic.twitter.com/ZC1NKa6ScW
— jennifer (@jenblechs) May 6, 2019
Lake Shore welcomes West African drummers to celebrate African-American history month. pic.twitter.com/HXfHnoTWvP
— Starlet Heitz (@LakeShoreVPS) February 12, 2019
Students in the Fort Vancouver Black Student Union celebrated their heritage with a night of food, fun, and culture. Student reporter Sergio Mayo of Fort brings us the story in this Quick Look video. #VPSamazing pic.twitter.com/5TuxzVpY6i
— Vancouver Public Schools (@VancouverSD) April 26, 2019
Choosing kindness
Salmon Creek students rocked the “souper bowl” food drive for @clarkcountyfood. #huskylearning pic.twitter.com/6i1OjbgeRr
— Heath Angelbeck (@HeathAngelbeck) February 1, 2019
Take the time, go out of your way to be kind to another staff member or student. Imagine the possibilities! @SHSDivCom pic.twitter.com/2CuCMH7l6s
— Jeremy Tortora (@MrTortoraVPS) February 1, 2019
Awesome @HudsonsBayHS students showing up to plant trees on Salmon Creek to celebrate Earth Day! #BayWay #GoBay #HBHS @VancouverSD #VPSamazing #EarthDay2019 #ClarkPUD @SalmonWatch pic.twitter.com/wRYtkm4mYn
— Steven Jones (@teachermrjones) April 22, 2019
A letter from Sgt. Thompson in Kuwait thanking Ogden’s Kindness Club for their hard work making survival bracelets for soldiers serving abroad! So exciting! @PSOWhipple @OgdenCougars @USArmy @VancouverSD #beOgdenkind pic.twitter.com/VGz4DBxSgk
— Mary-Catherine McElr (@ms_mcelroy1) February 1, 2019
Friday ——> practice kindness! Say hello to somebody you have never met, help them out, make them feel comfortable, sit by them. Be kind, to everybody always. #CRHSloveweek 💜💛
— RIVER ASB (@river_asb) February 15, 2019
A Washington Ss had the opportunity to share the amazing work she has done to support Syrian refugees and how she got her class involved. Thanks @jennyhKOIN for visiting with one of our Huskies. Local school - global impact. That's #huskylearning @VancouverSD #VPSAmazing pic.twitter.com/lsGExyM9Kt
— Washington ES VPS (@Wash_HuskiesVPS) January 14, 2019
Our #PBIS specialists are two of the kindest people! They are leading the work in implementing PBIS Assemblies based on Amazing Model Ambassador traits, starting with #kindness ❤️ First one is March 4th #RooseveltRocks #VPS pic.twitter.com/zpHlCLXF7s
— Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary (@RooseveltVPS) February 27, 2019
Kindness Week has begun. pic.twitter.com/VJacvUAUgd
— Franklin Elementary (@BenFranklin_ES) January 28, 2019
Fort culinary students making cards for meals on wheels. Global youth service day is alive and kicking in culinary. #GYSD2019 #TrappersTakeAction #OleMas pic.twitter.com/jlOduXJwEC
— David Finnie (@brunofinnie) April 18, 2019
@ktobinvideo is teaming up with @capesandcrownsfoundation to teach her students photoshop magic for students at Lakeshore. Watch them on @kgwnews today!! pic.twitter.com/eITqtK1iLg
— Gaiser Middle School (@GaiserGrizzlies) March 11, 2019
Santa's Posse collected over 3000 food items from Alki students today!! Way to go Alki students. You make a difference with your generosity. pic.twitter.com/H7eYM7nA02
— Alki Middle School (@AlkiWolves) December 11, 2018
Unified basketball is a true reminder about what sports are really about: character, teamwork, sportsmanship, accomplishment. #lovealwayswins #MarchMadness2019 pic.twitter.com/OHI7ULbGm5
— Patrick Mongrain (@MongrainVPS) March 21, 2019
Gabe was the first donation in our school wide food drive and has won his $5 gift card! Thank you, Gabe! #CultureOfAchievement #VPSAwesome pic.twitter.com/LylEvJ7zkR
— Vancouver Flex Academy (@FlexAcademyVPS) January 18, 2019
Here’s a time-lapse of @iTechPrep students packing holiday meals while volunteering at the food bank. The whole school dedicated their compassion toward serving the Vancouver community and the caring was palpable. #heartwarming #vpsamazing #kidsrock pic.twitter.com/yeDCgREXHs
— Erin Lark (@larkscience) December 22, 2018
Today we celebrated Kindness at Walnut Grove in our school-wide PBIS assembly! So much fun! pic.twitter.com/rfnDWCVW5c
— Pam Pagel (@PamPagel1) March 28, 2019
Let’s do the Math! Gaiser/Sarah J. Math Buddy Program up and running! Weekly math practice for our elementary friends and leadership opportunities for our Grizzlies. Thank you @KatieArkooshVPS for the partnership!😊#gaisergrizzlies #studentleadership #teamvps pic.twitter.com/SV7IGhVqKg
— Abby Davis (@MrsDavisGMS) November 20, 2018
Thanks to Fire District 6 firefighters who brought warmth and joy to Anderson Elementary students today! #VPSAmazing #ItTakesAVillage @VPS_FCRC @CommSchools pic.twitter.com/JpUyMqZccy
— Steve Webb (@SuptVPS) October 30, 2018
Great crowd at Harney Elementary celebrating reading with a Green Eggs and Ham breakfast provided by @beachesrandb. Big thanks to @RiverviewBank for books for each first grade student. @T_Shoup @FoundationVPS @VancouverSD @SuptVPS #familyengagement pic.twitter.com/YxVWSvYT7i
— Carla Feltz (@FeltzCarla) March 2, 2019
Feeling confident about the future of our community and our world with these BIG dreamers! #WolfpupsVPS pic.twitter.com/bWVFuH6z1w
— Chinook Elementary VPS (@ChinookWolfpups) May 7, 2019
Thank you for a record setting luncheon, raising $300,000 to support student success! Featured photo of Felida ES performers by @HudsonsBayHS student Jaden C. Find out more about the event and view photos on our website: https://t.co/SAiGN0ui9e. #vpsamazing #BigImpact pic.twitter.com/Vzgq6DRL1I
— Foundation For VPS (@FoundationVPS) May 17, 2019
Congrats to this week’s members of the 90% club. These student leaders earned 90% or higher in Safety, Respect and Responsibility all week. Thank you for being Falcon Strong. #vpsamazing #leadwithlove pic.twitter.com/Pqkrpifgqx
— Fir Grove/Vista School (@FirVista) May 25, 2019
Thanks to #VPSAmazing staff and families and partner donations, we were able to provide Thanksgiving dinner for over 20 Lieser families. We are so thankful for the caring support. #OcelotSPIRIT #TeamLieser pic.twitter.com/N1nmw8lR32
— PrincipalHogan (@VPSOcelot) November 19, 2018
SEASON OF GIVING🌲Thrilled to have a food pantry at Eisenhower! @jessbodell Thank you for organizing our week-long Annual Student Leadership Food Drive!@VPS_FCRC @VancouverSD pic.twitter.com/G1zFWxiACt
— jennifer (@jenblechs) December 21, 2018
Thanks to these volunteers and our community partnerships, lots of kids will have healthy meals this weekend. #HDPride #FCRC pic.twitter.com/pT8KLaUZTZ
— Hazel Dell Elem (@Hazel_DellES) March 9, 2019
Thank you @VSAA_VPS for helping out Hough during your #dayofcaring You made our day! #vpsamazing #houghlearning pic.twitter.com/f8gcUyQIDE
— Steve Vance (@HoughElementar1) April 18, 2019
Xander earned our first Positive Referral for his amazing effort this week. He earned a positive phone call home and some time throwing the ball for Rosie. Great job Xander! pic.twitter.com/LrlcnKsbkj
— Starlet Heitz (@LakeShoreVPS) January 11, 2019
Lincoln choir performs for our partner down the street, Trinity Lutheran.#TrinityPartnership#LincolnChoirperformance pic.twitter.com/YvYZVfF2Jv
— Lincoln_Rocks1 (@Lincoln_Rocks1) March 21, 2019
Day of service at Jason Lee this morning. 715 students doing 16 different projects. Blankets being tied for the hospital, Easter baskets for seniors, cards for first responders and veterans and much more. #proudprincipal #CommunityEngagement #findyourgreatness pic.twitter.com/q4CUXbufsy
— Curt Scheidel (@JLeePrincipal) March 15, 2019
On this #DLDay I am so grateful for the #VPSAmazing Teacher Librarians who help develop #FutureReady citizens every day in @VancouverSD @MrsClowLibrary @mrsandrewjeski @Jordikers Love these student responses from #MinnehahaElementary pic.twitter.com/dIK1CyeyP9
— Katie Dunfield (@K_Dunfield) February 28, 2019
I think I might have the best kids ever.. A Discovery student spent her own money to buy a 10 pack of socks to donate to our sock drive.. Its takes a lot world.. But i was speechless.. #WhatEverItTakes #DiscoToolbox #DiscoStrong pic.twitter.com/IpBtmgdeZb
— Bobbie Lowe (@BobbieLoweTL) December 12, 2018
Swimming pools and friendship:
Meet employee Brent Pike and GATE student Joey Golphenee, who struck up an unlikely friendship at the Jim Parsley Center.
Thank you @ClarkCollege for visiting us and donating a Dr. Seuss book to each one of our kinders! We appreciate you all! #VPSAmazing #kingkindergarten pic.twitter.com/gsD7BqTlWu
— Jennifer Gay (@KinderCougs) March 1, 2019
Today Felida Elementary delivered 485 encouragement cards to Sacajawea students in honor of MLK's legacy of service. Thank you for including Sacajawea during your Choose Kind Day! We plan to continue with our own Kindness Week starting Monday! #VPSamazing #MLK @KrisJanati pic.twitter.com/fwFJk6JztV
— Sacajawea Elementary (@Sac_Principal) January 25, 2019
Choose Kind challenge accepted, @KrisJanati! Thank you to Mrs. Miles for helping us create kindness cards for every student at Fruit Valley. After Felida wrote 485 cards to Sacajawea students, we returned the favor. @MrFechter #KindnessChallenge #SkyhawksSOAR #VPSamazing pic.twitter.com/QlDIKb3nty
— Sacajawea Elementary (@Sac_Principal) March 29, 2019
Kindness Challenge accepted and complete. Panthers share kindness cards with the Patriots @BenFranklin_ES after @Sac_Principal @KrisJanati Who will get the kindness box next? #VPSSuccess #KindnessMatters #smallschoolbigheart pic.twitter.com/bl8d6DIepH
— Mr. Fechter (@MrFechter) April 24, 2019