Stories about middle and high schools (6-12 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Apr
2019
April 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Four teachers and a paraeducator received Excellence Awards this month.
Apr
2019
2019 plant sales
All proceeds support FFA and programs that teach kids job skills.
Apr
2019
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Apr
2019
Students honored for achievement in the arts
Three Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students are finalists in the Washington State Parent Teacher Association’s Reflections arts competition.
Apr
2019
New technology coming fall 2019 | Español | Русский
As a result of feedback, Vancouver Public Schools will provide Chromebooks instead of iPads to high school students.
Apr
2019
Tell us about your school!
Is your child excited to go to school? Do you feel welcome at your child's school? Does the school keep you well-informed about school activities? We're asking for your feedback about your child's school and [...]
Apr
2019
New Columbia River H.S. 500 wing
See renderings of the new classroom wing!
Apr
2019
Eight selected for regional Aspirations in Computing honors
All the honorees are students in Skyview High School’s Science, Math and Technology magnet program.
Apr
2019
Families invited to participate in travel survey | Encuesta de Viajes Estudiantiles
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
Apr
2019
Technology for all students leads to recognition for Vancouver Public Schools
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.
Mar
2019
Vancouver Public Schools honored as one of best districts for music education
VPS is one of 623 districts across the nation and one of just five in Washington state to be recognized.
Mar
2019
March 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's awardees include a secretary, paraeducator, teacher, occupational therapist and mental health specialist.
Mar
2019
Information regarding disturbance at middle school basketball tournament
The incident happened on Friday night at Gaiser Middle School and involved students from several district schools.
Mar
2019
Second application period for magnet programs and programs of choice 2019
Didn’t get a chance to apply for a magnet program or program of choice? You’ll have a second chance to submit an application beginning Monday, March 18, 2019. Applications will be accepted for the [...]
Mar
2019
Vancouver students win state championships
Allison Blaine of Hudson’s Bay High School secured her second state championship in wrestling and Grace Gordon of Columbia River High School achieved a gold medal in gymnastics.
Mar
2019
Five Vancouver student artists win awards in regional high school show
The show features award-winning artwork by students from Hudson's Bay High School, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies.
Mar
2019
Counselor named finalist for Washington School Counselor of the Year
By the time she was in eighth grade, Kara Hecker had identified her dream job: school counseling.
Feb
2019
February 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a building operator, a secretary and a paraeducator are this month's winners.
Feb
2019
VSAA hosts regional dance festival
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics hosted the Northwest Regional High School Dance Festival over Presidents' Day weekend, drawing more than 200 students from up and down the west coast. 22 colleges sent representatives [...]
Feb
2019
First-place honors for VSAA yearbook
This is VSAA’s first yearbook award from the American Scholastic Press Association.
Feb
2019
Where are they now?
Anya Pavlovic Kain stayed busy with International Baccalaureate and Running Start classes and was president of Natural Helpers and a member of the Clark County Youth Commission.
Jan
2019
Measles information
In Vancouver Public Schools, three schools were exposure sites.
Jan
2019
January 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, a school psychologist, FCRC coordinator and secretary.
Jan
2019
Two Vancouver schools are Schools of Distinction
The award recognizes sustained improvement in English language arts, math and graduation rates.
Jan
2019
VPS recognized for scholarship sign-up rate
Eligible students must sign up in middle school, by the end of their eighth grade year.
Jan
2019
Fifteen VPS teachers earn National Board certification in 2018
With this certification, these educators have demonstrated that they have reached the highest levels of the profession.
Jan
2019
A workout for the body and mind
This is where PE gets high tech.
Jan
2019
Musicians named to prestigious performing groups
Fourteen student-musicians were selected for the Washington Music Educators Association's bands, choirs and orchestras.
Jan
2019
Time to apply for specialized programs and schools
VPS students can participate in magnet programs and programs of choice that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Find out how to apply.
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.