Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Mar
2019
From Vancouver to Kuwait: Kindness travels
Every Friday before school begins, students at Ogden Elementary meet for Kindness Club.
Feb
2019
February 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a building operator, a secretary and a paraeducator are this month's winners.
Feb
2019
Level up
It’s a new way of asking students to flex their social and soft skills as they do independent and collaborative work.
Jan
2019
Measles information
In Vancouver Public Schools, three schools were exposure sites.
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.
Jan
2019
January 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, a school psychologist, FCRC coordinator and secretary.
Jan
2019
Two Vancouver schools are Schools of Distinction
The award recognizes sustained improvement in English language arts, math and graduation rates.
Jan
2019
The pursuit of kindness
The entire Felida Elementary student body and staff recently worked to polish a skill that, like playing the piano or cooking the perfect pizza, requires practice.
Jan
2019
Fifteen VPS teachers earn National Board certification in 2018
With this certification, these educators have demonstrated that they have reached the highest levels of the profession.
Jan
2019
A workout for the body and mind
This is where PE gets high tech.
Dec
2018
Kit Ross, Lake Shore Elementary: November 2018 Teacher Appreciation Program grant awardee
Said her nominator, "She creates projects and activities that make learning exciting and engaging for her students."
Nov
2018
November 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, two custodians and an associate principal.
Oct
2018
October 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners are a bus driver, clerk, secretary, teacher and school psychologist.
Oct
2018
Interpreters, volunteers honored
Elisa Iraheta and Viktoriya Krasovskaya and Sandy and Ken Turney received honors for their contributions to education in Clark County.
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.
Oct
2018
You’re invited to Visit VPS
The Visit VPS tour will treat guests to exclusive opportunities to engage with staff and students, explore classrooms and programs and experience learning at three schools.
Oct
2018
Testing helps teachers understand individual student progress
First- through eighth-graders are currently taking a test called i-Ready, as they do at the beginning of every school year.
Sep
2018
Last day of school year is June 18 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Due to the delayed first day of school, changes are in effect for the 2018-19 school year calendar.
Aug
2018
After-school dance at VSAA
All third- through eighth-grade VPS students are invited to participate in this fun, free program. Find out how to enroll.
Aug
2018
Attendance matters | Español | Русский | Chuukese
At our school, learning begins as soon as the bell rings and continues throughout the entire day. Learn about new elementary attendance procedures for the 2018-19 school year.
Aug
2018
Attendance matters | Español | Русский | Chuukese
At our school, learning begins as soon as the bell rings and continues throughout the entire day. Learn about new elementary attendance procedures for the 2018-19 school year.
Aug
2018
2018-19 Orchestra and band class opportunities
We are excited to announce an instrumental program for all incoming fifth-grade students! All currently enrolled fifth-grade students can apply now to participate in free band or orchestra classes this year. These [...]
Aug
2018
New visitor management system | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Vancouver Public Schools does many things to protect the many people within our buildings. Secure entrances, safety officers, mental health support and positive behavior training are just a few of the many ways that [...]
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
As need soars, schools rally behind families in Vancouver, Wash. — and other cities take notice
VPS' network of Family-Community Resource Centers is a promising approach to boosting family engagement and addressing poverty's effects on learning.
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
2017-18 annual report
Read about great moments from the 2017-18 school year!
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
Grant renewed for computer science education
The grant will fund a Vancouver program that brings coding and robotics opportunities to students in special education.
Jun
2018
Marshall Elementary goes all in on green
Most schools attempt one or two Washington Green Schools certifications per year. Marshall Elementary achieved all six of them.
Jun
2018
Going green, Fruit Valley earns bronze
Fruit Valley used 6,000 fewer gallons of water in February 2018 when compared to February 2017.
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.
Jun
2018
Youngest learners benefit from donation
The money from an anonymous donor will benefit early learning programs.
Jun
2018
Grant to benefit families of young children
The nearly $150,000 award will enable the district and community partners to plan ways to provide extra support to families.
May
2018
See the design for the new Truman Elementary!
View floor plans, exterior elevation designs and site plans.
May
2018
May 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a paraeducator, a teacher mentor and a mental health specialist are this month's winners.
May
2018
Middle schooler moves legislators
Meet William Clark, a young leader from Discovery Middle School. Plus, learn about Carrie Newton, one of his favorite teachers.
May
2018
Designs finalized for Marshall, McLoughlin
Take a virtual tour of the new schools!
May
2018
Students display historical knowledge
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
May
2018
Is your child starting kindergarten in the fall?
Do you have a kiddo about to start kindergarten next school year? Sign them up NOW for Jump Start, which takes place a few weeks this summer before school begins!
May
2018
Dance education on display at festival
"The variety of dancers and styles of dance that we get to see in the festival is really special,” said teacher Sheyla Mattos.
Apr
2018
Honor band concert draws top middle school musicians
Some of the district's top middle school musicians will be joined onstage by fifth-graders who participate in a before-school music program.
Apr
2018
April 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, two district resource officers and a specialist in the human resources department.
Apr
2018
Learning grows in school garden
It started out as a persuasive writing assignment in Arantxa Kovis’ fifth-grade class last November. The prompt: What would make Washington Elementary School better?
Apr
2018
2018 summer arts workshops
This summer, artists may participate in a variety of activities, including dance, acting, music and the visual arts. All opportunities are taught by certified teachers and are offered free to students currently enrolled in Vancouver Public Schools.
Apr
2018
Building a safer mouse trap
The assignment was just one project students have explored in their school’s makerspace.
Apr
2018
Apply now for language programs
Learn about the district's three language programs. Applications are now being accepted for incoming kindergartners.