Fentanyl Awareness Forum | Español | Русский
You are invited to attend a fentanyl awareness forum, featuring Sgt. Bill Sofianos of the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Jan
2023
Sep
2022
Warning about “rainbow” fentanyl opioid | Español | Русский
We have been alerted by the Clark Regional Drug Task Force about new versions of the drug fentanyl that look like Skittles or Smarties candy.
Aug
2022
Get your child’s immunizations now | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Avoid the summer rush and make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. Immunizations, well child checks and sports physicals will be offered by Sea Mar Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.
Oct
2021
Health curriculum introduction | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Parents and guardians will receive information about the comprehensive sexual health curriculum presented to their children in class.
Jul
2021
When to keep a child who is sick at home | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Use these guidelines until you can speak with your health care provider.
Mar
2020
Important message about the coronavirus | Español | Русский | Chuukese
District employees are working directly with Clark County Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health to monitor the evolving situation.
Mar
2020
Information about coronavirus
VPS has been in contact with Clark County Public Health and has not been advised to take additional precautions. VPS will continue to take normal precautions, monitor schools and follow the recommendations of the local and state departments of health.
Aug
2019
Vaccine exemption change
As of July 28, 2019, Washington state law removed the personal and philosophical exemption to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Aug
2019
Updated immunization information
Important immunization update: A new state law revises immunization requirements for measles, mumps and rubella. As of July 2019, a new law removes the personal and philosophical option to exempt children from the MMR [...]
Aug
2017
Immunization resources for families
All students attending Vancouver Public Schools during the 2017-18 school year must meet current immunization requirements or obtain a legal exemption.
May
2017
Parent resources for suicide prevention
The show "13 Reasons Why" has started many conversations about suicide and mental health. Find resources for responding to children and teens on this topic.
Aug
2016
Are your child’s immunizations up to date?
All students attending Vancouver Public Schools during the 2016-17 school year must have current immunization records or a legal exemption. Find out the latest requirements.
Jan
2016
#TeamVPS: Valerie Hunt
Meet Nurse Valerie Hunt.
Jan
2016
More than just bandages and boo-boos: Care comes in many forms
The second-grader, covering one eye, rattled off a series of letters. School Nurse Germaine Robinett gestured at a row halfway down an eye chart. “Can you see these?” she asked. “Or are they getting too [...]
Nov
2015
The flu vaccine is available now
The flu vaccine is recommended for all school-aged children. The flu vaccine can help prevent illness, missed school, lost work time for parents and also decrease the risk of grandparents and infants becoming ill. Getting [...]
Nov
2014
What parents need to know about head lice
Outbreaks of head lice are common in the United States among children between the ages of 3 and 12 years. While outbreaks can be disturbing, lice are not a health hazard and are not responsible for [...]
Oct
2014
Enterovirus
As flu season approaches, please be on the lookout for similar symptoms that are actually related to the enterovirus. The Washington State Department of Health and CDC have put out some important information on what [...]