April 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the April 2023 Excellence Awards!
Mar
2023
Jul
2018
Facilities support staff recognized
Fourteen members of Vancouver Public Schools' facility support services department, which maintains school buildings and grounds, were honored at the department's annual seminar on June 29.
Oct
2017
October 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include a teacher, counselor, custodian, clerk, human resource specialist and budget analyst.
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
May
2017
Summer 2017 bond projects
Construction and repair projects for summer 2017 have been scheduled, with funding provided by the bond measure that local voters approved in February 2017.
Apr
2017
Alki building operator wins Green Apple Award
Under Steve Horton's leadership, the school’s Environmental Club has directed a drastic reduction in waste over the past 12 years.
Jan
2017
January 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Meet the four staff members who were selected by a committee of their peers to receive Employee Excellence Awards in January 2017.
Nov
2016
Top 12 facts about the bond measure
Learn about the bond measure that will appear on the Feb. 14, 2017, special election ballot.
Nov
2016
Support facilities
In addition to every school in the district, support facilities will be upgraded with funds from a bond measure.
Aug
2016
Taking the call: Maintenance staff answers to keep district running
Summer is one of the busiest times for the district's maintenance staff. Read about what they've been up to while school's out.
Nov
2015
Thank you, SEIU!
VPS employees who belong to Service Employees’ International Union, Local 925, donated approximately 400 pounds of food and hygiene items for the district’s Family-Community Resource Centers.
Feb
2014
February 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the February 2014 recognition. They were honored at the Feb. 25 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Lou Braafladt, security supervisor, safety and security office • Zach [...]
Oct
2009
Nine schools earn Energy Stars
Nine Vancouver schools earned the Energy Star for their contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.