Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Fall iReady testing window begins Sept. 7
The iReady testing window for 1st–12th graders is Sept. 7–27.
Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
The iReady testing window for 1st–12th graders is Sept. 7–27.
Students shared high-fives, warm hugs, and big smiles as our 1st through 12 graders arrived for the first day of the classes. We are so excited to see all the incredible things our students will accomplish this year!
We’re looking forward to seeing your child soon! Get details on the first day of school.
We are now accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten, through September 15.
Avoid the summer rush and make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. Students must have all of the required immunizations or an approved exemption before they start school.
New start times for the 2023-24 school year
See the updates about both who is leading the district and your child’s school.
It's time to register for kindergarten.
Congratulations to the recipients of the May 2023 Excellence Awards!
Would you like your child to attend a different VPS school than their neighborhood school next year? If you live within VPS boundaries, please apply for an in-district boundary exception.
This summer, artists may participate in a variety of activities, including dance, acting, music and the visual arts. All opportunities are offered free to students currently enrolled in Vancouver Public Schools.
Congratulations to the recipients of the April 2023 Excellence Awards!
See what makes this event a beloved community tradition!
Congratulations to the recipients of the March 2023 Excellence Awards!
See the lineup of over twenty concerts and musical programs!
Students at VPS elementary schools are participating in Read Across America, the nation's largest celebration of reading.
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 121.
Announcing two new elementary choice schools: VITA and RBG. Applications are being accepted.
Congratulations to the recipients of the February 2023 Excellence Awards!
Let us know how you observe Black History Month. Share how you celebrate on our padlet!
Are you interested in your incoming kindergarten child learning Mandarin? Learn about our Mandarin Language Learning Program at one of the following info sessions and find out how to apply for the 2023-2024 school [...]
Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2023 Excellence Awards!
Congratulations to the recipients of the October, November and December Excellence Awards!
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.
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!
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.
Please join us as we celebrate our newest school.
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.
We are excited to invite all incoming fifth-grade students to participate in the 2022-2023 Instrumental Program.
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.
See first day of school pictures from around the district!
Open to students in grades 3-8. Apply by Friday, Sept. 9, to participate.
Safety and security is a top priority in Vancouver Public Schools. An important part of keeping our students safe involves an ability to identify concerning language or inappropriate use of technology by students on their school-issued laptops and iPads, email and the internet.
This year, every VPS student will continue to have the option to eat breakfast and lunch at school for free. But we need your help. Your child’s school will soon share an education benefits form for you to complete.
No time to make a sign? Use one of these for a great first-day-of-school picture!
Here are the top things to know.
Find out why attendance matters and when attendance messages will begin.
Para todos los estudiantes que sean de nuevo ingreso en el Distrito Escolar de Vancouver que hablan idioma diferente al inglés. Все новые ученики начальных, средних и старших школ Ванкуверского школьного района, для которых английский язык не является родным. Meinisin minafén chóón sukkun ngeni ach kei Vancouver Public Schools nón (elementary, middle, me high school) iir mei káeó ngeni fóósun Merika. All students new to VPS who speak a language other than English at home.
Vancouver Public Schools welcomes new staff members.
Sharing gratitude as we end the 2021-22 school year, congratulating the class of 2022 and planning for the future.