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
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 [...]
May
2019
Public invited to closing activities and groundbreaking
The community is invited to say goodbye to two longtime Vancouver school buildings and celebrate the kickoff of construction on one of the schools at several upcoming events.
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 [...]
Jul
2018
Groundbreaking for Ogden
A large crowd turned out to celebrate Ogden's next step!
Jun
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new Ogden Elementary!
Ogden Elementary School will be completely rebuilt thanks to a bond measure that voters approved in 2017.
Apr
2018
Building a safer mouse trap
The assignment was just one project students have explored in their school’s makerspace.
Mar
2018
Ogden Elementary design plans finalized
See how the themes of community, collaboration and sustainability are displayed in the plans.
Mar
2018
March 8 open house will feature virtual tour of the new Ogden Elementary
The public is invited to see the final design of Ogden Elementary School at an open house on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A virtual tour of the new school will simulate [...]
Dec
2017
December 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include a principal, paraeducator, two teachers and two interpreters.
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
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
Oct
2017
Preliminary designs for Ogden Elementary unveiled
Preliminary designs of the new school incorporate community and child-friendly spaces.
Oct
2017
Preview preliminary architectural design for Ogden Elementary
The new Peter S. Ogden Elementary won't open until fall 2019, but the public is invited to a preview of the future school. Preliminary architectural designs will be unveiled at an open house on Thursday, [...]
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.
May
2017
Designing a dream
Planning is underway for the first phase of several construction projects. Find out the timeline for construction.
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.
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.
Jun
2016
Students match literary wits in Battle of the Books
Eleven teams representing Eisenhower, Felida, Hazel Dell, Marshall, Ogden and Salmon Creek elementary schools matched literary wits in the fourth annual VPS Battle of the Books.
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.
May
2016
Schools wrap up collection challenge
By collecting thousands of pounds of plastic film wrap, Vancouver schools learned about recycling in Clark County's 2016 Trex Plastic Wrap Collection Challenge.
Mar
2016
Reimagining Ogden Elementary
Planning teams of staff members and architects developed concepts and designs for a new, larger Ogden.
Mar
2016
Re: Ogden symposium
The district is embarking on a redesign of Ogden to address the building’s challenges. Nearly 70 people gathered at a March 9 symposium to discuss what the new school would be like.
Mar
2016
Young dancers leap into 19th annual Dance Festival
With a flick of a scarf and a do-si-do, hundreds of elementary and middle school students took the stage on Feb. 16 for Vancouver Public Schools' 19th annual Dance Festival.
Feb
2016
National case study features school district’s resource centers
A Broader, Bolder Approach to Education today released a case study about Vancouver Public Schools. Developed over the past year, the case study highlights the district's Family-Community Resource Centers, known as FCRCs, and work with local partners to remove poverty-created barriers to learning among more than half of VPS' 23,500 students.
Jan
2016
New elementary school websites
VPS’ elementary schools have partnered with the district’s communications office to embark on a redesign of all elementary school websites.
Dec
2015
Working together to feed hungry families
Three community organizations joined Gaiser Middle School, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School and the VPS mobile FCRC to feed hungry families on Dec. 11.
Oct
2015
Building hope: Symposium participants envision new elementary schools
If you want to know what an elementary school should look and feel like, ask a fifth-grader. An elementary school should “feel like you’re at home and be comfortable. Because if you’re comfortable, you’re comfortable [...]
Sep
2015
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to five VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at five elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Jun
2015
Students sail into lessons on solar power
Ethan danced as an overcast morning gave way to just enough light to allow the solar-powered boat he’d built with his classmate Brandy to pull ahead in the race.
Jun
2015
District’s “old school” schools need 21st-century updates
In March, the district conducted an informal online survey about district facilities needs. More than 1,500 respondents—parents, students, staff members and the community—told VPS how its buildings could be improved. King Elementary School, built [...]
Jun
2015
Battle of the Books is a contest of literary prowess
With a team name that is probably deserving to be a title of its own a popular fictional book, a group of Felida Elementary students won the city-wide Battle of the Books May 30 at [...]
Jan
2015
Then and now: Planning for the future
No matter where you live, work or play in Vancouver, it is likely that you drive by a school at some point during your travels. Vancouver Public Schools has 37 schools and programs located within [...]
Sep
2014
Peter S. Ogden Elementary receives donation
Representatives from Dick Hannah Dealerships' Subaru Division stopped by Ogden on Sept. 30 to drop off donated school supplies and a check for $8,600. The donation was part of the company's Tools for Schools supply [...]
May
2014
May 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the May 2014 recognition. They were honored at the May 27 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: RoseMary Marek, literacy specialist, Hazel Dell Elementary School Bekah Raymond, teacher, [...]