2024-25 school year

On May 20, the district hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hudson’s Bay High School to celebrate the opening of the new Endeavour Technical Trades Center.

May 2025

Forging Futures: Groundbreaking for Fort Vancouver’s New Technical Trades Center
Forging Futures: Groundbreaking for Fort Vancouver’s New Technical Trades Center

Forging Futures: Groundbreaking for Fort Vancouver’s New Technical Trades Center

May 19th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year|Tags: Advanced Manufacturing, Career and Technical Education, donrs, technical trades center, welding|

This 100% donor-funded center will provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and welding, directly addressing the demand for skilled workers in our community and creating pathways to fulfilling careers for our students.

May 2025

Student artwork honored in regional recognition
Student artwork honored in regional recognition

Student artwork honored in regional recognition

May 15th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: art, arts, awards, Fort Vancouver High School, Skyview High School, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics|

Several Vancouver students earned honors in the ESD 112’s Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show!

May 2025

May 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
May 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

May 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

May 13th, 2025|Categories: #TeamVPS, 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: Eisenhower Elementary School, Hazel Dell Elementary, Hough Elementary, McLoughlin Middle School, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary|

Congratulations to the recipients of the May 2025 Excellence Awards!

May 2025

Interim Superintendent Announced as Superintendent Search Begins
Interim Superintendent Announced as Superintendent Search Begins

Interim Superintendent Announced as Superintendent Search Begins

May 2nd, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Homepage lead story, VPS press releases|

The Board of Directors has selected Associate Superintendent Brett Blechschmidt, who is also our current Chief Financial Officer, to serve as Interim Superintendent for the 2025–26 school year.

Apr 2025

VPS now: 4-29-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS now: 4-29-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

VPS now: 4-29-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

April 29th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, VPS en Español, VPS this week newsletters, Русский|

In this issue: Kindergarten enrollment, early learning programs, plant sales and graduates dates.

Apr 2025

Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies
Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies

Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies

April 29th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12)|

It’s almost time to celebrate the class of 2025! See when and where the class of 2025 will graduate.

Apr 2025

Plant Sales 2025
Plant Sales 2025

Plant Sales 2025

April 15th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: annual plant sale, Columbia River High School, Fort Vancouver High School, Hudson's Bay High School, Vancouver Flex Academy|

Sales are open to the public. Proceeds support student clubs and classes.

Apr 2025

April 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
April 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

April 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

April 7th, 2025|Categories: #TeamVPS, 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: Fort Vancouver High School, Hazel Dell Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Middle School|

Congratulations to the recipients of the April 2025 Excellence Awards!

Mar 2025

VPS now: 3-27-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS now: 3-27-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

VPS now: 3-27-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

March 27th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, VPS en Español, VPS this week newsletters, Русский|

In this issue: Kindergarten enrollment, spring break activities at JPCC, 2025-26 school calendar, and more.

Mar 2025

Read Across America 2025
Read Across America 2025

Read Across America 2025

March 18th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Homepage lead story, Partnerships|

Students at VPS elementary schools participated in Read Across America, the nation's largest celebration of reading.

Mar 2025

Paddy Hough Parade: A celebration of community and tradition
Paddy Hough Parade: A celebration of community and tradition

Paddy Hough Parade: A celebration of community and tradition

March 17th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools|

See what makes this event a beloved community tradition!

Mar 2025

VPS now: 3-13-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS now: 3-13-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

VPS now: 3-13-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

March 14th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, Programs of Choice, VPS en Español, VPS this week newsletters, Русский|

In this issue: Thank you to our community, kindergarten enrollment, 2025-26 school calendar, and more.

Mar 2025

March 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
March 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

March 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

March 11th, 2025|Categories: #TeamVPS, 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: Eisenhower Elementary School, ITS, Lincoln Elementary, Sacajawea Elementary, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, VITA Elementary, VSAA|

Congratulations to the recipients of the March 2025 Excellence Awards!

Feb 2025

Thank you, community!
Thank you, community!

Thank you, community!

February 15th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Capital Levy 2025, Homepage lead story|

Thank you for supporting students and schools!

Feb 2025

Fruit Valley Elementary kindergarteners receive new bikes through All Kids Bike Program and HDR Foundation grant
Fruit Valley Elementary kindergarteners receive new bikes through All Kids Bike Program and HDR Foundation grant

Fruit Valley Elementary kindergarteners receive new bikes through All Kids Bike Program and HDR Foundation grant

February 14th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Partnerships, VPS in the news|Tags: Fruit Valley Community Learning Center|

Kindergarteners at Fruit Valley Elementary received brand-new bikes this week thanks to the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Bicycle Program and a generous grant from the HDR Foundation

Feb 2025

February 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
February 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

February 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

February 10th, 2025|Categories: #TeamVPS, 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: Fort Vancouver High School, Hazel Dell Elementary, Transportation, Truman Elementary|

Congratulations to the recipients of the February 2025 Excellence Awards!

Jan 2025

How we share information about weather-related school closures and delays | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
How we share information about weather-related school closures and delays | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

How we share information about weather-related school closures and delays | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

January 31st, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, Русский|

Learn how we communicate with families.

Jan 2025

Refugee and immigrant family resources
Refugee and immigrant family resources

Refugee and immigrant family resources

January 31st, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Equity news|

A list of community resources available for our refugee and immigrant students and families.

Jan 2025

VPS now: 1-24-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS now: 1-24-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

VPS now: 1-24-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

January 24th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, Programs of Choice, VPS en Español, VPS this week newsletters, Русский|

In this issue: In this issue: Explore Programs and Schools of Choice, learn about a replacement levy, and more!

Jan 2025

January is School Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board Appreciation Month

January is School Board Appreciation Month

January 24th, 2025|Categories: 2024-25 school year|

Thank you VPS school board!

Jan 2025

January 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
January 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

January 2025 Employee Excellence Awards

January 13th, 2025|Categories: #TeamVPS, 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: Hudson's Bay High School, Lake Shore Elementary, Ogden Elementary, special services, Washington Elementary|

Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2025 Excellence Awards!

Dec 2024

Columbia River student selected for U.S. Senate program
Columbia River student selected for U.S. Senate program

Columbia River student selected for U.S. Senate program

December 20th, 2024|Categories: 2024-25 school year|Tags: Columbia River High School|

Congratulations to Ashlye Triebs for being selected as a Washington State delegate for the U.S. Senate Youth Program!

Dec 2024

VPS now: 12-18-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS now: 12-18-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

VPS now: 12-18-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

December 18th, 2024|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Español, Homepage lead story, Programs of Choice, VPS en Español, VPS this week newsletters, Русский|

In this issue: Explore Programs and Schools of Choice, learn about inclement weather alerts, cold weather resources for families, and much more!

Dec 2024

December 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
December 2024 Employee Excellence Awards

December 2024 Employee Excellence Awards

December 9th, 2024|Categories: #TeamVPS, 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: Fort Vancouver High School, Hough Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, VITA Elementary|

Congratulations to the recipients of the December 2024 Excellence Awards!

Nov 2024

Replacement levy on February 2025 ballot | Español | Русский |
Replacement levy on February 2025 ballot | Español | Русский |

Replacement levy on February 2025 ballot | Español | Русский |

November 26th, 2024|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Capital Levy 2025, Español, Homepage lead story, VPS en Español, Русский|

Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors approved a replacement technology, safety, and capital projects levy to appear on the Feb. 11, 2025 special election ballot.

Nov 2024

VPS now: 11-20-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS now: 11-20-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

VPS now: 11-20-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk

November 20th, 2024|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Capital Levy 2025, Español, Homepage lead story, VPS en Español, VPS this week newsletters, Русский|Tags: capital levy 2025, cell phone policy, data dashboard|

In this issue: Replacement technology, safety, and capital projects levy; monitoring progress towards our strategic plan goals; revisiting our cell phone policy and more.

Nov 2024

VPS teacher and volunteer honored as Learn Here Heroes
VPS teacher and volunteer honored as Learn Here Heroes

VPS teacher and volunteer honored as Learn Here Heroes

November 12th, 2024|Categories: 2024-25 school year, Homepage lead story, Staff|Tags: Hudson's Bay High School|

Congratulations to Eric Saueracker and Deanne Warren, Identity Clark County's 2024 Learn Here Heroes!

Nov 2024

November 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
November 2024 Employee Excellence Awards

November 2024 Employee Excellence Awards

November 7th, 2024|Categories: #TeamVPS, 2024-25 school year, Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Homepage lead story, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: Fort Vancouver High School, Marshall Elementary, Ogden Elementary, VITA, VITA Elementary|

Congratulations to the recipients of the November 2024 Excellence Awards!

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