Achievements
A brief overview of recent and notable VPS achievements
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.
October 2020
Discovery counselor is among top in the nation
Recently Megan Bledsoe shared her thoughts on working at Discovery Middle School, her role, student social-emotional health and a little bit about herself.
September 2020
How stories and connections inspire an award-winning educator
While science is her discipline, she is like every great storyteller unbound by the constraints of a single genre.
June 2020
Students, families to receive additional community services
An agreement among Vancouver Public Schools and 13 local organizations to establish full-service community schools recently received a boost.