Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Beginning in fall 2020, this new preschool at Ogden Elementary will serve students of all abilities. Apply by July 10!
Educators have an elevated level of responsibility to be leaders in this change.
In just five years, Ogden Elementary Secretary Traicy Brent has quickly distinguished herself as a talented professional.
Find out how to get a device for a kindergartner, first grader or second grader.
VPS is one of 623 districts across the nation and one of just five in Washington state to be recognized.
This month's winners are members of the warehouse team and a principal, paraeducator, teacher and secretary.
VPS formed the steering committee to seek input and guidance from staff and community members in response to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office investigation of disproportionate discipline in the district.
For the 25th year, Beaches Restaurant will return to Vancouver Public Schools to serve green eggs and ham to every first-grader to promote literacy.
This month's recipients include a secretary, teacher, assistant superintendent, paraeducator and associate principal.
One by one the high schoolers pair up with second graders and find a spot at one of the long tables.
Vancouver Public Schools is pleased to welcome these new educators!
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
A nurse, teacher, family-community resource coordinator, theater manager and principal are this month's Excellence Awardees.
Two paraeducators and three teachers are this month's recipients.
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This year’s theme was "Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape."
Welcome to our new educators!
Singer Kat Perkins visited students at Minnehaha Elementary and shared an important message.
This month's winners include an elementary academic coach, family-community resource coordinator, paraeducator, instructional technology facilitator and data integration technician.
VPS is taking steps to examine and refine its disciplinary policies and practices after a 2018-19 investigation by the Washington state attorney general’s office identified disproportionate outcomes.
Everyone is invited to a celebration on Nov. 7!
Two clerks, two teachers and a teacher-librarian are this month's winners.
“Our 2018 extended grad rate is forecast to hit 89 percent,” said Superintendent Steve Webb, who noted that the 2018 graduation rates for almost all student groups are comparable to or exceed equivalent state graduation rates.
Meet the certificated staff members who recently joined the district.
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
It’s official: Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School was selected from more than 800 suggestions.
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way.
Felida Elementary achieved platinum status for conserving resources and implementing environment-friendly practices.
Students will get out of school at the standard time on June 3, 10 and 17.
A physical therapist assistant, two teachers and two counselors are the recipients of this month's awards.
For Audra Findley, a fifth grader at Lincoln Elementary, being a safety patroller is part of making people feel welcome at her school.
Based on feedback, the meet will be moved to Tuesday, May 28. This date applies only to the eight schools affected by the postponed May 20 meet.
Guests will engage with staff and students, explore classrooms and programs and witness learning at Eisenhower and Hough elementary schools.
The community is invited to say goodbye to two longtime Vancouver school buildings and celebrate the kickoff of construction on one of the schools at several upcoming events.
The project-based learning school for approximately 500 students will focus on arts and innovation.
Four teachers and a paraeducator received Excellence Awards this month.
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
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Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.
