Achievements
A brief overview of recent and notable VPS achievements
June 2023
Vancouver Public Schools’ Hilda Lail Recognized as 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112
She joins a statewide list of eight other regional educational service district finalists for the Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year Award.
January 2023
Vancouver Public Schools and Superintendent Jeff Snell honored with Compass Award
Superintendent Jeff Snell received the Compass Award in recognition of the district’s commitment to student equity and ensuring the success of each of our students.
May 2022
Vancouver schools recognized among top in Washington state and nation
Several VPS schools were featured on U.S. News and World Report's 2022 list.
April 2021
Vancouver Public Schools again honored for music education
Vancouver Public Schools’ ongoing commitment to music education earned the district its third consecutive award as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. The honor, given by the nonprofit National Association of Music Merchants [...]
February 2021
School Counselor of the Year inspires kindness
Meet Counselor Lisa DiMurro-Johnson, who helps students manage their feelings, develop a growth mindset and be kind to one another.
November 2020
Graduation rate projected to reach nearly 90%
The district’s graduation rates have demonstrated an upward trend in recent years.