Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Said her nominator, "She creates projects and activities that make learning exciting and engaging for her students."
This month's winners include two teachers, two custodians and an associate principal.
This month's winners are a bus driver, clerk, secretary, teacher and school psychologist.
Elisa Iraheta and Viktoriya Krasovskaya and Sandy and Ken Turney received honors for their contributions to education in Clark County.
After almost 50 years as an open concept school, Truman Elementary is about to embark on its next chapter: a brand-new building.
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.
First- through eighth-graders are currently taking a test called i-Ready, as they do at the beginning of every school year.
Due to the delayed first day of school, changes are in effect for the 2018-19 school year calendar.
All third- through eighth-grade VPS students are invited to participate in this fun, free program. Find out how to enroll.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
The project would change the previously planned location for a new downtown elementary school.
VPS' network of Family-Community Resource Centers is a promising approach to boosting family engagement and addressing poverty's effects on learning.
A large crowd turned out to celebrate Ogden's next step!
Find out what the staff and students had to say about the future of their schools!
Read about great moments from the 2017-18 school year!
Ogden Elementary School will be completely rebuilt thanks to a bond measure that voters approved in 2017.
Playgrounds at 13 elementary schools are getting new rubberized surfaces and fields at four high schools are under construction this summer.
The grant will fund a Vancouver program that brings coding and robotics opportunities to students in special education.
Most schools attempt one or two Washington Green Schools certifications per year. Marshall Elementary achieved all six of them.
Fruit Valley used 6,000 fewer gallons of water in February 2018 when compared to February 2017.
Both schools will be completely rebuilt in the next few years.
To reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grades, the district will construct new classrooms at five schools beginning in fall 2018.
The money from an anonymous donor will benefit early learning programs.
The nearly $150,000 award will enable the district and community partners to plan ways to provide extra support to families.
View floor plans, exterior elevation designs and site plans.
Two teachers, a paraeducator, a teacher mentor and a mental health specialist are this month's winners.
Meet William Clark, a young leader from Discovery Middle School. Plus, learn about Carrie Newton, one of his favorite teachers.
Take a virtual tour of the new schools!
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
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!
"The variety of dancers and styles of dance that we get to see in the festival is really special,” said teacher Sheyla Mattos.
Some of the district's top middle school musicians will be joined onstage by fifth-graders who participate in a before-school music program.
This month's winners include two teachers, two district resource officers and a specialist in the human resources department.
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?
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.
The assignment was just one project students have explored in their school’s makerspace.
Learn about the district's three language programs. Applications are now being accepted for incoming kindergartners.
Two teachers, a certified occupational therapy assistant, a paraeducator and clerk are this month's winners.
We are excited to announce an instrumental program for next year's 5th-grade students! All currently enrolled 4th-grade students can apply now to participate in free band or orchestra classes next year. These [...]
The 27th Annual Paddy Hough Parade rolled down Main Street Vancouver. See what makes this event a beloved community tradition! Reporter: Bailley Simms
See how the themes of community, collaboration and sustainability are displayed in the plans.
Find out what changes are in effect for the end of the 2017-18 school year.
Griffith teaches third grade at Anderson Elementary.
"There’s no role preschool teacher Kendra Yamamoto won’t tackle if it means children get the best start they can before entering kindergarten."
“We’re like a family,” said senior Carmen Chacon of her peers in the Culinary Arts program.
A visual art specialist, custodian, teacher, clerk and teacher librarian are this month's winners.
We are vigilant and proactive when it comes to our children's safety and have clear plans and procedures to deal with threats and other emergency situations.