Achievements
A brief overview of recent and notable VPS achievements
May 2020
Band director is quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
Tim Heichelheim has earned legacy candidate status.
Traicy Brent is regional Classified School Employee of the Year
In just five years, Ogden Elementary Secretary Traicy Brent has quickly distinguished herself as a talented professional.
April 2020
Vancouver educator named Washington School Counselor of the Year
A counselor at Discovery Middle School for more than a decade, Megan Bledsoe uses data to monitor student progress and determine where additional support might be needed.
Four Vancouver high schools among top in state, country
All four schools have appeared on the list in previous years.
iTech’s Zingale earns national award
History teacher John Zingale brings the past to life for his middle school students at Vancouver iTech Preparatory. His hands-on teaching style recently earned Zingale the distinction of top middle school history teacher in the country, an award given by the Sons of the American Revolution.
February 2020
Vancouver Public Schools and Superintendent Steve Webb honored with national award
The district will be recognized for providing academic and non-academic support to all students, improving graduation rates and closing opportunity gaps.