Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
"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?
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.
See how the themes of community, collaboration and sustainability are displayed in the plans.
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.
Lake Shore Elementary set what it thought was a modest goal: Raise $750 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Two Skyview students earned top awards in the Miss Clark County Outstanding Teen Pageant.
What does a school counselor do? The answer may surprise you.
You are invited to visit Felida Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School!
A paraeducator, student success coordinator and four teachers are this month's winners.
High school senior and Careers in Education student Scully Falcon-Rosas, center, reads to students in Carol Patrick's class at Ogden Elementary. “She’s really nice and she knows how to work with kids," said [...]
Find out why Franklin won the honor for the second consecutive year.
This month's winners include a principal, paraeducator, two teachers and two interpreters.
Real-world experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.
Learning something new, seeing friends and teachers, lunch time or recess... the reasons why you come to school are endless! Tell us why attendance matters to you and you could win prize!
Three teachers, a registrar and an associate principal are this month's winners.
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
One of the newest staff members at Hough Elementary is teaching kids how to be kind, develop empathy and show compassion.
A pilot program will provide tech opportunities for approximately 60 students in self-contained special education classrooms.
After eight years, Kathy Gillespie is retiring from Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors.
This month's winners include a teacher, counselor, custodian, clerk, human resource specialist and budget analyst.
Congratulations to Steve Vance, principal at Hough Elementary School, and Mick and Marlee Hawthorne, volunteers at Washington Elementary, who were honored with Real Heroes awards. The awards, given by the Land Here, Live Here, [...]
PTA and community partners make new Salmon Creek Elementary path a dream come true.
Since 1996, Sheyla Mattos has translated her vast experience performing all over the world into powerful instruction for her VPS students.
What’s less well-known are the effects of chronic absenteeism, which factors in both excused and unexcused absences.
The tour will provide an in-depth look at Hudson’s Bay High School and Harney Elementary School.
This is an important update if your child will ride the school bus this year.
All students attending Vancouver Public Schools during the 2017-18 school year must meet current immunization requirements or obtain a legal exemption.
Is your son or daughter going into kindergarten this fall? Help make the transition easier by signing him or her up for Jump Start!
School's in for summer.
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
