What’s new in construction around the district
Now four-and-a-half years into the active design and construction work, the bond program is more than halfway through.
Jan
2021
Jan
2020
Episode 70: New beginnings
This month is the start of a new year, a new decade and a new school for Vancouver iTech Preparatory.
Sep
2019
In the construction zone: 28 schools on track for bond work
Construction and upgrades are in progress at 28 district schools. Here's a rundown of the projects. Remodel and expansion projects Columbia River High School: Final design phase of remodel and expansion; construction scheduled to begin [...]
Apr
2019
See the latest progress on the new iTech Prep
Watch cross-laminated timber being installed at the new school, scheduled to open in winter 2019.
Nov
2018
Construction update for iTech Prep
See the latest progress on the new building on the Washington State University Vancouver campus.
Nov
2018
School, district highlighted as top 25 in nation for innovation
At the time of the partial announcement, VPS and iTech were the only district and school on the West Coast featured in the resulting series of case studies.
Oct
2018
Summer and fall 2018 construction and upgrades
Groundbreakings kick off construction Over the past four months, groundbreaking ceremonies for Marshall and Ogden elementaries, McLoughlin Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory kicked off construction work to rebuild those schools from [...]
Sep
2018
Ceremony kicks off construction of Vancouver iTech Preparatory
“I think it’s a great day, to be honest. Our school is starting to come true,” said junior Fahad Hamad, who started at iTech in 2013 as a sixth-grader.
Aug
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new iTech Prep
Hope to see you there!
May
2018
Silver medal for iTech Prep
The magnet school is one of the 20 best high schools in the state of Washington.
Apr
2018
Coming in winter 2019: The new iTech Prep
A single facility on the Washington State University Vancouver campus will serve sixth through 12th grades.
Nov
2017
Designing new schools and upgrading others: It’s all in a day’s work
Bond-funded upgrades and design work for several replacement schools and the new Vancouver iTech Preparatory building are making daily progress throughout the district. An update on the projects was presented to the board of [...]
Nov
2017
Solving the puzzle
Sasha Thomas, a senior at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, and Carson Mowrer, a senior at Skyview High School, want to bring the pastime to people with visual impairments.
Jul
2017
Design work advances for Ogden, iTech Prep
In the five-and-a-half months since local voters approved the bond measure to rebuild or upgrade every single school in the district, VPS has been hard at work fulfilling its promise to taxpayers.
Jun
2017
Lessons in empathy through a study of hate
How does hate manifest and spread? What are the implications of vitriol? In answering these questions, students work toward becoming leaders in a more compassionate future.
Jun
2017
Young women honored for excellence in science, math and tech
The honorees were selected based on their performance and promise in the fields of science, math and technology.
May
2017
Vancouver iTech Preparatory: Plan for the new school
The new school building will be located on approximately 5 acres of leased land northeast of the main WSU Vancouver campus.
May
2017
Designing a dream
Planning is underway for the first phase of several construction projects. Find out the timeline for construction.
May
2017
Teacher is finalist for Prize for Excellence in Education
The contest honors local educators making an impact on students, families and colleagues.
May
2017
May 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, two clerks, a secretary and a music specialist all received the final Excellence Award of the 2016-17 school year.
May
2017
Vancouver iTech Preparatory’s higher education partnerships and successes
Vancouver Public Schools partners with WSU Vancouver and Clark College to provide a science, technology, engineering and math pathway from K-12 to higher education.
Mar
2017
Robotics team earns highest tournament honors
Atomic Raven Force bested 50 competitors and took home the Excellence Award.
Mar
2017
Leaders nominated for Marshall Youth Award
Nine of the 22 Clark County high school seniors who are nominated for the 2017 General George C. Marshall Youth Leadership Award are from Vancouver schools.
Feb
2017
Bond construction projects scheduled for six-year timeline
The construction schedule prioritizes eligibility for state assistance funding and completing projects on time and within budget.
Jan
2017
School election is Tuesday, February 14
Ballots were mailed to voters who live within the district's boundaries on Friday, Jan. 27. The election is Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Jan
2017
Obtenga más información sobre la iniciativa electoral
Obtenga más información sobre la iniciativa electoral de emisión de bonos que mejoría todas las escuelas del distrito. La fecha límite para enviar las boletas de voto es el martes, 14 de febrero. [...]
Jan
2017
5 surprising facts about the bond measure
Get the inside story on the district's upcoming bond request.
Dec
2016
Family fun, learning offered at STEAM Maker Fair
Learners of all ages are invited to attend Vancouver iTech Preparatory’s upcoming Maker Fair!
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
Bond measure to appear on Feb. 14 special election ballot
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Vancouver Public Schools' board of directors approved a resolution to put a capital facilities bond measure on the ballot in the Feb. 14, 2017, special election.
Oct
2016
Reimagine districtwide improvements
The district is developing plans to improve every school, contingent on approval of a bond measure.
Sep
2016
Vancouver iTech Preparatory junior soars
Vancouver iTech Preparatory junior Rachel Friesen dedicated a portion of her summer to studying at the Advanced Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, in Alabama.
Jun
2016
VPS teams imagine the future
Teams from Skyview High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory received a slew of awards at the 2016 Imagine Tomorrow competition.
Jun
2016
Student films win media awards
Students from Gaiser Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory collected several awards at the Middle School Media Festival.
Jun
2016
Grant will help provide space for reduced class sizes
Vancouver Public Schools was selected to receive a $43 million grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The grant will be used to build and expand classrooms to make kindergarten through third-grade class sizes smaller.
Jun
2016
Two honored for efforts to stamp out racism
Vancouver iTech Preparatory senior Astrid DuBois was one of two honorees by the YWCA Clark County for efforts to stamp out racism.
May
2016
Innovation award for iTech Prep
Vancouver iTech Preparatory is one of seven schools to receive the state’s Innovative Schools designation for 2016.
Apr
2016
Vancouver iTech Preparatory collects WTSA awards
The iTech Prep chapter of the Washington Technology Student Association, or WTSA, received the White Chapter Affiliation Program Award for its recruitment efforts. With 33 members at the middle-school level, iTech Prep's chapter enrollment surpassed that of other [...]
Mar
2016
Two VPS students participate in first phase of Washington Aerospace Scholars
Livia Anderson, a student at Columbia River High School, and Sydney Fox-Middleton, a student at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, have been selected for the first phase of the 10th Washington Aerospace Scholars program at the Museum of Flight.
Mar
2016
Nominees, finalists announced for 2016 Marshall Youth Leadership Award
Nearly 40 high school seniors have been nominated for the Marshall Youth Leadership Award, given by the Fort Vancouver National Trust. The award honors Clark County's high school seniors who exemplify the leadership of the award's namesake, General George C. Marshall.