Stories about middle and high schools (6-12 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Dec
2018
Music, volunteerism and achievement awards for Columbia River senior
On stage and in the community, Symphony Koss excels.
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.
Nov
2018
November 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, two custodians and an associate principal.
Nov
2018
Skyview goes to the Dark Ages for annual SMT Tech Day
Skyview High School's annual SMT (Science, Math, and Technology) Tech Day challenge took students to the Dark Ages, and sent them off to Thanksgiving break on a high note. In the annual event, students [...]
Nov
2018
Columbia River top 5 in volleyball, girls’ soccer
Both teams won their respective district championships before advancing to state.
Nov
2018
Vancouver is semifinalist in FAFSA Completion Challenge
After just one month, VPS seniors completed applications for federal financial aid at a rate that is 10 percent above the rate of all seniors in Washington state.
Nov
2018
FFA team earns bronze
Hudson's Bay High School competed against 41 other state champion programs in the National FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event.
Nov
2018
K103 Honor Roll: Luke Glassett
Luke Glassett teaches history at Skyview High School.
Nov
2018
Students build app for Congressional App Challenge
Annika Epperly and Ojasvi Kamboj were named the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for the 3rd Congressional District in November.
Oct
2018
October 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners are a bus driver, clerk, secretary, teacher and school psychologist.
Oct
2018
Pitch perfect teaching
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics teacher Margaret Green was featured in Leaders in Learning.
Oct
2018
Apply by Oct. 31; get money for your future
High school seniors should apply for financial aid in October to get access to the most amount of money for job training programs, trade schools and/or college.
Oct
2018
Interpreters, volunteers honored
Elisa Iraheta and Viktoriya Krasovskaya and Sandy and Ken Turney received honors for their contributions to education in Clark County.
Oct
2018
Youth leaders take the national stage
Three VPS students traveled in September to Washington, D.C., for leadership activities.
Oct
2018
Skyview’s suicide prevention program
Skvyiew students and staff participated in a new suicide prevention curriculum. Counselor Jay Gowen brought the program to Skyview to get students talking about the problem, and how they can help one another. [...]
Oct
2018
You’re invited to Visit VPS
The Visit VPS tour will treat guests to exclusive opportunities to engage with staff and students, explore classrooms and programs and experience learning at three schools.
Sep
2018
Skyview senior is National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
The total number of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
Sep
2018
Money for your future
Unsure about what you want to do after high school? Looking to go to college, a technical or trade school or a training or certificate program? Get money for your future!
Sep
2018
Last day of school year is June 18 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Due to the delayed first day of school, changes are in effect for the 2018-19 school year calendar.
Aug
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new iTech Prep
Hope to see you there!
Aug
2018
After-school dance at VSAA
All third- through eighth-grade VPS students are invited to participate in this fun, free program. Find out how to enroll.
Aug
2018
New visitor management system | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Vancouver Public Schools does many things to protect the many people within our buildings. Secure entrances, safety officers, mental health support and positive behavior training are just a few of the many ways that [...]
Jul
2018
Communication efforts honored nationally
Communicators from around the district earned Publications and Digital Media Awards in six categories.
Jul
2018
As need soars, schools rally behind families in Vancouver, Wash. — and other cities take notice
VPS' network of Family-Community Resource Centers is a promising approach to boosting family engagement and addressing poverty's effects on learning.
Jul
2018
Groundbreaking for Marshall and McLoughlin
Find out what the staff and students had to say about the future of their schools!
Jul
2018
Choi changes the game
The Columbia River High School student is the grand prize winner of Google Play's Change the Game Design Challenge.
Jun
2018
2017-18 annual report
Read about great moments from the 2017-18 school year!
Jun
2018
Summer bond projects extend play opportunities
Playgrounds at 13 elementary schools are getting new rubberized surfaces and fields at four high schools are under construction this summer.
Jun
2018
Forged in the shop: Welding program builds confidence, job skills and friendship
Jose Rangel—Joe as he’s known at school—loves working in the welding shop.
Jun
2018
Hudson’s Bay teacher receives grant for agriculture science education
Amy Carpenter was awarded $12,000 to advance agriculture science education.
Jun
2018
2018 things to do this summer
Opportunities include camps, free meals, school-readiness events and more!
Jun
2018
Recent grad to attend prestigious science camp
Noah Beltran, a recent graduate of Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies and former Clark College Running Start student, is one of only two Washington state students selected.
Jun
2018
Top 10 at spring 2018 state championships
See the state champs from around the district!
Jun
2018
Teacher librarian receives grant for media literacy curriculum
Columbia River High School teacher librarian Shana Ferguson was awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching grant.
Jun
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new Marshall and McLoughlin
Both schools will be completely rebuilt in the next few years.
Jun
2018
Trades demonstration teaches skills, builds excitement
Wearing backpacks and safety glasses, 25 young people intently observed trade professionals demonstrate carpentry, plumbing and electrical wiring.
Jun
2018
Baseball team recognized for academics
Skyview earned the 4A State Academic Achievement Award for their collective 3.71 GPA.
May
2018
Leaders lift school
Leadership, the students say, starts small.
May
2018
Actions speak louder than words
Tariq is like most students, but in one way he is different.
May
2018
Inside and outside the library, portraits tell a story
“We’re a caring school. We work toward getting that bond,” said senior Dean Imel.
May
2018
Pathway expands Spanish language learning opportunities
The class is a pre-AP Spanish seminar taught entirely in Spanish, a language these students have been studying for years.
May
2018
May 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a paraeducator, a teacher mentor and a mental health specialist are this month's winners.
May
2018
Graduate success story: Because she’s brave
A Skyview alum overcomes her past through optimism and compassion. Plus, learn about Positive Alternative to School Suspension Coordinator Eric Silvey.
May
2018
Middle schooler moves legislators
Meet William Clark, a young leader from Discovery Middle School. Plus, learn about Carrie Newton, one of his favorite teachers.
May
2018
New turf fields coming to Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson’s Bay and Skyview high schools
Work is expected to be completed at all high school fields by fall 2018.
May
2018
Designs finalized for Marshall, McLoughlin
Take a virtual tour of the new schools!
May
2018
Silver medal for iTech Prep
The magnet school is one of the 20 best high schools in the state of Washington.
May
2018
Students display historical knowledge
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
May
2018
From Vancouver to India
Freshman Andrew Douglas was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth.
May
2018
Hudson’s Bay aces state FFA championship
The school's nursery landscape team won the state Future Farmers of America Career Development Event in March.