Celebrating Our Schools
See recent recognitions for several of our schools.
Jun
2024
Sep
2023
Fall 2023 Panorama survey | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In order to learn more about student experiences at school, we will be asking for your child’s feedback via an online survey they will be completing at school in grades 3-12.
Jun
2023
VPS now: 6/16/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Congratulations Class of 2023!, new school start times, employee excellence awards, and more!
Jun
2023
Graduates 2023
Graduates - look at how far you’ve come! Fellow VPS students, your VPS staff, loved ones and community are incredibly proud of you.
Jun
2023
VPS now: 6/1/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: summer meals, immunizations, graduation dates, and more!
May
2023
We need your help to write our story | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Please share your input on the emerging themes in our strategic planning process!
May
2023
VPS now: 5/18/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: proposed school start times, strategic planning, summer workshops, and more!
May
2023
VPS now: 5/5/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue of VPS now: Take the Panorama Family Survey, Early Kindergarten and Dual-Language program deadlines, graduations dates, and more!
Apr
2023
VPS now: 04/20/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Kindergarten registration, in-district boundary exceptions, and much more!
Apr
2023
Plant sales 2023
Sales are open to the public. Proceeds support student clubs and classes.
Mar
2023
VPS now: 3/30/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Kindergarten registration, Future Ready Parent Workshop, and more!
Mar
2023
April 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the April 2023 Excellence Awards!
Mar
2023
VPS now: 3/13/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Elementary and Secondary Choice Programs, RBG, Student Recognitions, and more!
Mar
2023
March 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the March 2023 Excellence Awards!
Feb
2023
VPS now: 2/27/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Levy update, Elementary Choice Programs, DOE grant, and more.
Feb
2023
Vancouver Public Schools Receives Grant from the Department of Education to Support Student Mental Health
Vancouver Public Schools is one of several hundred schools nationwide to receive a four-year federal school-based mental health services grant.
Feb
2023
VPS now: Special Edition | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS now: Special Edition announcing two new elementary school choice programs
Feb
2023
Announcing two new elementary choice schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Announcing two new elementary choice schools: VITA and RBG. Applications are being accepted.
Feb
2023
February 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the February 2023 Excellence Awards!
Feb
2023
VPS now: 2/9/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Black History Month, Mandarin Language Learning, staff and student accomplishments, and more.
Feb
2023
VPS levy spotlight: Teachers and paraeducators
Learn about the renewal Education and Operations levy voters will be asked to consider on the February 14th, 2023 ballot. See how the levy supports our students by funding teacher and paraeducator salaries.
Jan
2023
VPS now: 1/26/23 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: VITA and RBG, fentanyl forums, levy, and more.
Jan
2023
VPS levy spotlight: Extracurricular activities
Learn about the renewal Education and Operations levy voters will be asked to consider on the February 14, 2023 ballot. See how the levy supports extracurricular activities, like sports, music, theater, and more.
Jan
2023
Fentanyl Awareness Forum | Español | Русский
You are invited to attend a fentanyl awareness forum, featuring Sgt. Bill Sofianos of the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Jan
2023
January 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2023 Excellence Awards!
Jan
2023
VPS en Español Especial – Programas de Elección
En esta edición especial de VPS en Español, escuche a los estudiantes y al personal sobre los programas magnet disponibles para los estudiantes.
Dec
2022
VPS now: 12/15/22 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: VPS Voices podcast, high school celebrations, when to keep sick kids home, and more.
Dec
2022
Safety incident responses and communications
We take all medical and safety concerns very seriously and we think it’s important to have conversations about safety with our students, staff, and community. Please see this information about what we do in the event of an emergency.
Dec
2022
Columbia River High School 60th Anniversary open house
Join us Dec. 9 for Columbia River High School 60th anniversary open house.
Dec
2022
VPS now: 12/2/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Transitional Kindergarten, Employee Excellence Awards, Weather Alerts, and more.
Nov
2022
VPS now: 11/17/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: A replacement levy will be on the February ballot, learn about the VPS budget, and more.
Nov
2022
Vancouver Public Schools is participating in county-wide hazard mitigation planning
In partnership with the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) and other local agencies, Vancouver Public Schools is participating in a committee tasked with updating Clark County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Nov
2022
VPS now: 11/3/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Meet our education ombudsman, Vancouver Public Schools is partnering with Share of Vancouver and Clark County Food Bank to host free food pantries, the SmileMobile is coming to Vancouver, replacement levy planned for February 2023!
Oct
2022
COVID-19 vaccinations no longer required | Español | Русский
On September 8, 2022, Governor Inslee announced that all remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and the ongoing state of emergency will end on October 31.
Oct
2022
Get free food for VPS families 2022-23 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Families can find free food at several locations.
Oct
2022
VPS now: 10/13/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Write our story, VITA Learning Lab introduces students to project-based learning, bus driver shortage results in delayed bus routes, replacement levy planned for February 2023, join the VPS team!
Sep
2022
Bus driver shortage results in delayed bus routes | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
We are experiencing a severe shortage of school bus drivers, which may result in delayed buses to and from school over the next several weeks. We recognize this is a major inconvenience for many of our families and we apologize.
Sep
2022
Warning about “rainbow” fentanyl opioid | Español | Русский
We have been alerted by the Clark Regional Drug Task Force about new versions of the drug fentanyl that look like Skittles or Smarties candy.
Sep
2022
VPS now: 9/23/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, replacement levy planned for February 2023, curriculum nights are underway, join the VPS team!
Sep
2022
VITA Learning Lab introduces students to project-based learning | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
This year, all second through fifth grade students will have an opportunity to visit this new school and learn more about the community they live in.