Student’s suggestion chosen for new school
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
Jun
2019
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.
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.
Mar
2018
March 8 open house will feature virtual tour of the new Ogden Elementary
The public is invited to see the final design of Ogden Elementary School at an open house on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A virtual tour of the new school will simulate [...]
Feb
2018
School designs support learning communities
First photo: Preliminary rendering of McLoughlin Middle School Second photo: Preliminary rendering of Marshall Elementary School School designs support culturally relevant and engaging learning experiences Final designs are now in sight for [...]
Feb
2018
2018 property taxes
Learn how local school levies and bonds, as well as tax changes at the state level, impact your tax bill.
Nov
2017
Designing new schools and upgrading others: It’s all in a day’s work
Bond-funded upgrades and design work for several replacement schools and the new Vancouver iTech Preparatory building are making daily progress throughout the district. An update on the projects was presented to the board of [...]
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
Oct
2017
Preliminary designs for Ogden Elementary unveiled
Preliminary designs of the new school incorporate community and child-friendly spaces.
Jul
2017
Design work advances for Ogden, iTech Prep
In the five-and-a-half months since local voters approved the bond measure to rebuild or upgrade every single school in the district, VPS has been hard at work fulfilling its promise to taxpayers.
May
2017
Vancouver iTech Preparatory: Plan for the new school
The new school building will be located on approximately 5 acres of leased land northeast of the main WSU Vancouver campus.
May
2017
Designing a dream
Planning is underway for the first phase of several construction projects. Find out the timeline for construction.
May
2017
Summer 2017 bond projects
Construction and repair projects for summer 2017 have been scheduled, with funding provided by the bond measure that local voters approved in February 2017.
May
2017
Vancouver iTech Preparatory’s higher education partnerships and successes
Vancouver Public Schools partners with WSU Vancouver and Clark College to provide a science, technology, engineering and math pathway from K-12 to higher education.
Feb
2017
Bond measure approved with 69.82% ‘yes’ votes
Thank you, local voters!
Feb
2017
Bond construction projects scheduled for six-year timeline
The construction schedule prioritizes eligibility for state assistance funding and completing projects on time and within budget.
Jan
2017
School election is Tuesday, February 14
Ballots were mailed to voters who live within the district's boundaries on Friday, Jan. 27. The election is Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Jan
2017
Obtenga más información sobre la iniciativa electoral
Obtenga más información sobre la iniciativa electoral de emisión de bonos que mejoría todas las escuelas del distrito. La fecha límite para enviar las boletas de voto es el martes, 14 de febrero. [...]
Jan
2017
Re: Fir Grove/Vista
The 60-year-old Fir Grove/Vista building does not meet the needs of the school's staff, students and families and has many facility-related challenges.
Jan
2017
Reimagining Fir Grove/Vista
Review the two design concepts developed for Fir Grove/Vista after a symposium that asked staff members to reimagine the school's future.
Jan
2017
5 surprising facts about the bond measure
Get the inside story on the district's upcoming bond request.
Dec
2016
Re: Schools: A Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Steve Webb
Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Webb sits down with Jason Lee Middle School teacher Carl Click to lay out the facts for the bond measure the school district is asking voters to approve in February 2017.
Nov
2016
Reimagining Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
See the three concepts that planning teams of staff members and architects developed for VSAA's proposed expansion!
Nov
2016
Re: Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
VSAA's students and staff excel, thanks to a strong school culture and parental support. However, the building that houses the school prevents it from fully meeting local demand for artistic opportunities.
Nov
2016
Top 12 facts about the bond measure
Learn about the bond measure that will appear on the Feb. 14, 2017, special election ballot.
Nov
2016
New elementary schools
Learn about the two new schools that are coming to the district, thanks to voter approval of a bond measure in February 2017.