Surge of COVID-19 cases creates backlog of notifications | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
School and district staff must thoroughly investigate each case, determine close contacts and follow through on all the details.
Feb
2022
May
2021
Updated mask requirement information | español | русский
Mask wearing guidance has changed, but these changes do not apply to schools.
Apr
2021
UPDATED: Grab-and-go meals | Español | Русский
Students, parents or guardians can pick up meals from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jan
2021
Vaccinations for school employees
Washington state is in Phase IB, Tier 1 of its vaccination schedule. This includes people who are 65 and older, and people who are 50 and older who also live in a multigenerational household. School [...]
Jan
2021
VPS this week: 1/8/21
Recommendation for beginning hybrid learning for grades K-8, gathering name suggestions for a new elementary school, in-district boundary exceptions and magnet programs and programs of choice.
Jan
2021
VPS superintendent will recommend transitions to hybrid learning | Español | Русский
The superintendent’s recommendation is consistent with new guidelines issued last month by Washington Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington Department of Health.
Nov
2020
Preschool services to begin the week of Nov. 30 | Español
In-person classes will have 10 or fewer students.
Nov
2020
Health screenings for small group kindergarten | Español | Русский
VPS is taking precautions to keep students and employees safe.
Oct
2020
In-person instruction planned for kindergarten students | Español | Русский
The plan is underway to bring small groups of kindergarten students into classrooms.
Aug
2020
Important message regarding special education services | Español | Русский
We will partner with parents and students this fall in several ways.
Aug
2020
Remote learning: What to know | Español | Русский
Find out what's included in the improved remote learning experience.
Aug
2020
New state health guidelines support beginning school year in remote learning | Español | Русский
The decision tree sets guidelines for deciding when to transition from remote learning to a hybrid schedule and eventually to 100% in-person school.
Jul
2020
Surveys of staff, families show increased concern about in-person school | Español | Русский
View the results of the surveys of families and staff members conducted in late July 2020.
Jul
2020
Recommendation for full remote learning in the fall | Español | Русский
The decision to recommend a full remote learning model is based on several factors.
Jul
2020
NEW/UPDATED: Take the return-to-school survey | Español | Русский
The global pandemic is affecting the way our families and employees think and feel about students returning to school buildings this fall.
Jul
2020
Options for a possible return to school | Español | Русский
Families will be able to choose their preferred learning path for their children.
Jun
2020
VPS students, parents and staff want a safe return to ‘traditional’ school in the fall | Español | Русский
The most pressing needs expressed by parents and students were in-person, teacher-led instruction and socialization.
Jun
2020
State guidelines for returning to school in the fall | Русский | Español | Fóósun Chuuk
OSPI's guidance sets an expectation for schools to reopen for "traditional" in-person learning, following physical distancing protocol as much as possible along with other health and safety practices.
Jun
2020
We need your feedback about next school year (Español, русский, Fóósun Chuuk)
Take the survey today to provide your feedback for a safe return to school.
Apr
2020
The #VPSamazing work continues l Русский l Español
Our community partners and employees have worked tirelessly to provide food, basic necessities, child care, technology, instruction, learning support, nursing, counseling and problem-solving assistance.
Apr
2020
Schools will remain closed | Español | Русский l Fóósun Chuuk
We have missed seeing our students over the past few weeks and had hoped that our schools would be able to reopen their doors later this spring, but we know it is essential for us to act responsibly for everyone’s safety.
Mar
2020
March 24 message | Español | Русский l Fóósun Chuuk
Information on continuing meals, basic needs support, child care and remote/online learning.
Mar
2020
Information for IB students and families
May examinations for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme will not be held this spring.
Mar
2020
March 21 message from special services | Русский l Español l Chuukese
An update from special services for parents of students who receive special education services.
Mar
2020
March 20 message from special services
Information for families of students who receive special education services.
Mar
2020
March 17 message from special services | Español | Русский
Information for families of students who receive special education services.
Mar
2020
Coronavirus update: All VPS schools to close | Español | Русский | Chuukese
All VPS schools to close March 16 through April 24.
Mar
2020
Coronavirus update: March 12 | Русский | Chuukese
As of today, Vancouver Public Schools’ students and staff will not travel to athletic competitions and activities being held in Oregon at least until after April 10. This is due to Oregon Gov. Kate [...]
Mar
2020
Latest cancellations, postponed events
Last updated 3/13/20 at 10:42 a.m. Please check back frequently as we are updating this document as we learn of more cancellations or events that will be postponed. Other event cancellations 3/14 SAT testing @ [...]
Mar
2020
Coronavirus update: March 11 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Vancouver Public Schools’ students and staff will not travel to athletic competitions and activities being held in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
Mar
2020
Coronavirus update: March 9 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Vancouver Public Schools has not been notified of any confirmed cases that have a connection to any of our schools or the district.
Mar
2020
Coronavirus update: March 6 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
We are monitoring this evolving situation every day. We also have a dedicated webpage with answers to FAQs and more information.
Mar
2020
Important message about the coronavirus | Español | Русский | Chuukese
District employees are working directly with Clark County Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health to monitor the evolving situation.
Mar
2020
Information about coronavirus
VPS has been in contact with Clark County Public Health and has not been advised to take additional precautions. VPS will continue to take normal precautions, monitor schools and follow the recommendations of the local and state departments of health.