Construction update: Spring 2020
Work continues on school bond projects. Here's the latest on all of the projects to date.
May
2020
Feb
2020
Board of directors concludes deliberations on bond project options
Community feedback informs board deliberation on construction of two new elementary schools.
Feb
2020
Thank you, voters | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Thank you for supporting students and schools!
Feb
2020
Deadline to turn in school levy election ballots is Feb. 11
A three-year supplemental levy for VPS is on the ballot.
Feb
2020
Dedication of new Vancouver iTech Preparatory set for Feb. 20
The school’s location on the Washington State University Vancouver campus is unique in the state and supports iTech’s early college model with access to college classes.
Jan
2020
Review the bond program options and provide feedback
With an updated enrollment forecast, VPS has developed a fourth option that the board of directors would like the public to comment on.
Jan
2020
Ballots for school levy election are in the mail
Ballots for the Feb. 11 special election have been mailed.
Jan
2020
Public invited to forums to learn about planned elementary schools
Two new elementary schools originally were identified as construction projects to be funded through the 2017 bond measure. One was designated for NE 25th Avenue south of NE 88th Street to serve the surrounding [...]
Jan
2020
Public invited to forums about new elementary schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Public meetings are scheduled at several district elementary schools to give the community an opportunity to provide input on the construction of two new elementary schools. One was originally planned to be built at [...]
Dec
2019
Supplemental levy on the ballot this February | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Learn about the supplemental levy measure on the Feb. 11 ballot.
Nov
2019
Special board meeting on new elementary school decision is canceled
The district intends to hold community forums at Anderson, Hazel Dell, Minnehaha, Eisenhower and Walnut Grove elementary schools.
Nov
2019
Voters to consider supplemental levy in February 2020 special election
The supplemental levy for education and operations would benefit all schools in the district.
Nov
2019
Proposed supplemental levy rates reviewed
Two additional options for a potential supplemental levy are under consideration by the school board. The options and the results of a recent community survey were shared with the board at the Oct. 22 work [...]
Oct
2019
New Walnut Grove Elementary School coming in 2021
The new school’s two-story design, developed with input from staff members, will be located on the same site, but slightly to the east of the current structure.
Oct
2019
New Fir Grove/Vista slated to open in late 2020
Among the biggest changes is a new location.
Sep
2019
Upgrades coming to Franklin Elementary School
Pending any unforeseen delays, construction is expected to be finished by fall 2020.
Sep
2019
Sacajawea Elementary School to receive upgrades
Several improvements will be made to the school beginning in late 2019 or early 2020.
Sep
2019
In the construction zone: 28 schools on track for bond work
Construction and upgrades are in progress at 28 district schools. Here's a rundown of the projects. Remodel and expansion projects Columbia River High School: Final design phase of remodel and expansion; construction scheduled to begin [...]
Aug
2019
The highs and lows of the approved 2019-20 budget
Following a public hearing at the Aug. 13 school board meeting, the board of directors adopted resolution 841, the budget for the 2019-20 school year. The budget reflects several actions to address a $14.5 million [...]
Jun
2019
Student’s suggestion chosen for new school
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
Jun
2019
School board selects name for new elementary school
It’s official: Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School was selected from more than 800 suggestions.
Jun
2019
Supplemental levy reviewed
In a May 28 letter to the VPS board of directors, the Management Task Force, a VPS advisory group, recommended that the district consider a supplemental levy ballot measure in 2019-20 as permitted by [...]
May
2019
Advisory group provides budget feedback
The following letter was presented to the Board of Directors at the May 28 school board meeting by John McDonagh, chair, on behalf of the VPS Management Task Force. May 28, 2019 Rosemary Fryer, President [...]
May
2019
Final VPS budget recommendations will preserve direct services to students
A district advisory group is concerned, however, that the use of one-time money from the state and the district’s financial reserve will result in another large shortfall for 2020-21.
May
2019
District receives clean audit report
The official audit released by the Washington State Auditor’s Office evaluates the integrity of district financial statements, internal controls and compliance with state and federal laws and grant funding requirements.
Apr
2019
New elementary school naming
The project-based learning school for approximately 500 students will focus on arts and innovation.
Apr
2019
See the latest progress on the new iTech Prep
Watch cross-laminated timber being installed at the new school, scheduled to open in winter 2019.
Mar
2019
Construction update: downtown elementary, Columbia River High School and more
Photo: Concept design of the new K-5 elementary school (back right), which will be built adjacent to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Operations Center at Mill Plain Blvd. and Fort Vancouver Way. Update [...]
Mar
2019
Thank you, voters | ¡Gracias, votantes! | Спасибо, избиратели! | Ach kapasen kinisou ngeni meinisin ekkewe aramas re úttút!
The education and operations levy passed with 64.49 percent support and the technology levy passed with 62.65 percent support.
Feb
2019
Election results: Replacement levies pass
Voters approved levies for technology and education/operations, according to early election results.
Jan
2019
New Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary coming in fall 2020
The two-story L-shaped building is projected to open in fall 2020.
Dec
2018
Vancouver voters to consider two replacement levies | Español | Русский | Chuukese
These levies are not new taxes. If approved, they would replace existing levies that expire at the end of 2019.
Nov
2018
Construction update for iTech Prep
See the latest progress on the new building on the Washington State University Vancouver campus.
Oct
2018
Property tax changes
Find out how changes at the state level will affect local amounts.
Oct
2018
Summer and fall 2018 construction and upgrades
Groundbreakings kick off construction Over the past four months, groundbreaking ceremonies for Marshall and Ogden elementaries, McLoughlin Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory kicked off construction work to rebuild those schools from [...]
Oct
2018
Truman design plans finalized
After almost 50 years as an open concept school, Truman Elementary is about to embark on its next chapter: a brand-new building.
Aug
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new iTech Prep
Hope to see you there!
Aug
2018
Exciting upgrades coming to Columbia River High School | Español | Русский
Because local voters approved a bond measure in 2017, Columbia River High School will receive facility improvements.
Aug
2018
VPS partners on exploring alternate location of downtown arts and innovation multi-use campus
The project would change the previously planned location for a new downtown elementary school.
Jul
2018
Groundbreaking for Ogden
A large crowd turned out to celebrate Ogden's next step!
Jul
2018
Groundbreaking for Marshall and McLoughlin
Find out what the staff and students had to say about the future of their schools!
Jun
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new Ogden Elementary!
Ogden Elementary School will be completely rebuilt thanks to a bond measure that voters approved in 2017.
Jun
2018
Summer bond projects extend play opportunities
Playgrounds at 13 elementary schools are getting new rubberized surfaces and fields at four high schools are under construction this summer.
Jun
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new Marshall and McLoughlin
Both schools will be completely rebuilt in the next few years.
Jun
2018
Classroom additions for elementary schools
To reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grades, the district will construct new classrooms at five schools beginning in fall 2018.
May
2018
See the design for the new Truman Elementary!
View floor plans, exterior elevation designs and site plans.
May
2018
New turf fields coming to Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson’s Bay and Skyview high schools
Work is expected to be completed at all high school fields by fall 2018.
May
2018
Designs finalized for Marshall, McLoughlin
Take a virtual tour of the new schools!
Apr
2018
Coming in winter 2019: The new iTech Prep
A single facility on the Washington State University Vancouver campus will serve sixth through 12th grades.
Mar
2018
Ogden Elementary design plans finalized
See how the themes of community, collaboration and sustainability are displayed in the plans.