Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
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 organizations have collaborated to offer after-school soccer and basketball programs in both school districts.
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.
For many students' families, new school supplies are difficult or impossible to afford.
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
Congratulations to Walnut Grove, Felida and Truman elementary schools!
“The first thing I do is check in with the parent to address their basic needs,” said Nicole Loran-Graham, coordinator of the mobile FCRC. “‘How are you doing? Have you eaten? How are you staying warm? Have you slept?’"
Dinah Nguyen, a fourth-grade teacher at Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, is a top-notch educator and coach.
They come from 47 different countries and speak 25 different languages, but they all have one thing in common—friendship.
No need to tell these kids about history. They're experts in it—and they've got the accolades to prove it!
Planning is underway for the first phase of several construction projects. Find out the timeline for construction.
Two teachers, two clerks, a secretary and a music specialist all received the final Excellence Award of the 2016-17 school year.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is one of 280 schools statewide and one of 11 schools in the Educational Service District 112 region to receive a 2016 Washington Achievement Award.
Construction and repair projects for summer 2017 have been scheduled, with funding provided by the bond measure that local voters approved in February 2017.
How can students who currently live outside of Vancouver Public Schools' boundaries attend a VPS school next year? Learn the steps to request a transfer.
Three paraeducators and one teacher were selected to receive Employee Excellence Awards for the month of April 2017.
Seventeen elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools competed in the regional History Bee held at Columbia River High School.