No start date has been set for testing at VPS schools. Before any optional testing will be offered at school sites, the district will have a plan in place that addresses logistics and safety, and will communicate information to staff members and families.
News to know: COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 approved by FDA, VPS will conduct study of its school calendar, Transitional Kindergarten at Ogden Elementary, free food pantries--and more!
Interested parents should contact their healthcare provider or local pharmacies about availability and scheduling. VPS is not offering vaccinations at district schools. The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently required for student enrollment.
News to know: Rental assistance, provide feedback on draft equity policy, health curriculum introduction, new hours for free optional COVID-19 testing—and more!
Completion rate for Covid-19 vaccination or approved exemption is 99.98%.
News to know: Free optional COVID-19 testing for staff members and current students, rental assistance, community invited to provide input on proposed equity policy, health curriculum introduction, review process begins for the Highly Capable program and more!
News to know: Free optional COVID-19 testing and testing for athletics, rental assistance, community invited to provide input on proposed equity policy, Washington state Healthy Youth Survey, understanding financial aid and more.
News to know: Hispanic Heritage Month, rental assistance, masking guidance at outdoor activities, when to keep a sick child home and more.
Recently updated state guidelines now require spectators to wear face coverings at outdoor events with 500 or more people in attendance. The new guidance includes spectators, event staff and school bands in the seating [...]
News to know: Rental assistance, protests at Skyview High School, school volunteering resumes gradually, how families will be notified if there is a confirmed case and transitional kindergarten.
Thank you for your understanding, flexibility and patience as we worked through the issues and challenges that go along with reopening schools in a large system.
News to know: Busing changes, free meals for all students, immunization information and health and safety during the 2021-22 school year.
Get info on rental assistance, immunization and more back-to-school details.
Families who meet certain income guidelines are still encouraged to complete an application for free or reduced-price meals.
Vancouver Public Schools will provide two instructional options to meet the needs of our students and families. Parents and guardians must select an option for their child(ren).
After the Department of Health's update is released, VPS will share more information about the fall 2021 return to school.
