Stories about middle and high schools (6-12 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Jan
2020
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Jan
2020
New to #TeamVPS
Vancouver Public Schools is pleased to welcome these new educators!
Jan
2020
Bay student wins app challenge
Jump Quest is based on parkour, and Christopher Gilbert turned to his fellow students for beta testing.
Jan
2020
Eighteen educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
Jan
2020
January 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
A nurse, teacher, family-community resource coordinator, theater manager and principal are this month's Excellence Awardees.
Dec
2019
Student film earns festival honors
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students took third place in the 48-hour category of the 2019 National Film Festival for Talented Youth.
Dec
2019
Columbia River girls’ soccer team is 2A state champion
This is the team's second 2A state championship in four years.
Dec
2019
Musicians invited to join All-State bands, choirs and orchestras
Vancouver students recently earned spots among some of the state's most talented youth musicians.
Dec
2019
December 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two paraeducators and three teachers are this month's recipients.
Nov
2019
A happy return
It's rare to get an overdue library book back after several years.
Nov
2019
Senior selected for Senate Youth Scholarship award
Columbia River High School's Noel Sims was nominated for this prestigious award.
Nov
2019
New educators in Vancouver Public Schools
Welcome to our new educators!
Nov
2019
Teacher recognized for outstanding science education
Dr. Erin Lark instills in students a love of science that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Oct
2019
Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies
See when and where the class of 2020 will graduate!
Oct
2019
Vancouver Public Schools is committed to improving student disciplinary practices
VPS is taking steps to examine and refine its disciplinary policies and practices after a 2018-19 investigation by the Washington state attorney general’s office identified disproportionate outcomes.
Oct
2019
High school broadcasters vie for National Student Production Award
The crew from Columbia River High School is nominated in the Sports-Live Event category.
Oct
2019
Honoring Directors Fryer and Giovannozzi
Everyone is invited to a celebration on Nov. 7!
Oct
2019
National recognition for ten students
Students from Columbia River and Skyview high schools were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Oct
2019
October 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two clerks, two teachers and a teacher-librarian are this month's winners.
Sep
2019
Three schools share improvement efforts, outcomes
“Our 2018 extended grad rate is forecast to hit 89 percent,” said Superintendent Steve Webb, who noted that the 2018 graduation rates for almost all student groups are comparable to or exceed equivalent state graduation rates.
Sep
2019
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
2019
Columbia River grad selected to study in Taiwan
Symphony Koss received a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
Sep
2019
From gamer to creator: Columbia River student brings video game concept to life
Bridgette is one of just five winners from across the nation whose video game concepts Google Play selected for development and production.
Sep
2019
Welcome to #TeamVPS
Meet the certificated staff members who recently joined the district.
Aug
2019
Skyview grad wins gold
After placing fourth the previous year, Justin Lindsay clinched first place in extemporaneous speaking.
Aug
2019
Vancouver educator is finalist for national history award
John Zingale’s passion for history/social studies, technology and project-based learning have enabled students to experience hands-on, individualized, project-based history.
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 [...]
Jul
2019
Teacher recognized for excellence in history education
Skyview High School teacher Dave Armstrong recently received one of the University of Washington’s most prestigious history awards.
Jul
2019
Skyview teacher wins Educator Impact Award
Eide provides learning support to students at Skyview High School who work best in environments outside of general education classrooms.
Jun
2019
Student’s suggestion chosen for new school
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
Jun
2019
2018-19: Year in review
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way.
Jun
2019
Vancouver teen experiencing life ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’
Skyview High School's Payton May is Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen.
Jun
2019
Flex, Home Connection named State Recognized Schools
State Recognized Schools represent the top 20% in Washington for school improvement.
Jun
2019
Designing a vision for the future
As Clark County continues to grow, how will the people who live, work and enjoy spending time here reconcile the area’s evolving identity with its rich history?
Jun
2019
Legacy of green
Nearly 40 students from Gaiser Middle School descended on Tenny Creek Neighborhood Park on an overcast June morning.
Jun
2019
Spring 2019 state sports
Congratulations to the student-athletes and their coaches!
Jun
2019
No Monday early releases in June | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Students will get out of school at the standard time on June 3, 10 and 17.
May
2019
Where are they now?
Not everyone discovers a career-defining interest in high school, yet that’s exactly what happened to Sarah Faulkner.
May
2019
Things to do this summer
Opportunities include camps, free meals, school-readiness events and more!
May
2019
Teams earn top honors at state History Day
Ninth and eighth graders from Vancouver iTech Preparatory took first and third place, respectively.
May
2019
May 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
A physical therapist assistant, two teachers and two counselors are the recipients of this month's awards.
May
2019
Global art project celebrates the everyday heroes of Vancouver high schools
A public art installation created by and featuring photos of students from Skyview and Hudson’s Bay high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is on display at the Vancouver Community Library.
May
2019
The past of the future
The details were still there: colors, intricate designs, contours and even flaws and cracks in the 150-year-old items.
May
2019
Skyview teacher wins Educator of the Year honor
Tori Sharpe inspires learning and creativity through her teaching.
May
2019
Girls Lead the Way Summer Robotics Camp
Students who will be in sixth through eighth grades next school year should apply by June 14 for this summer camp.
May
2019
High school junior wins national award for music
Christian Ramirez, a double bass player from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, earned his second consecutive recognition.
May
2019
The X factor
Robotics team harnesses diversity, collaboration to engineer results on the field and in their community.
May
2019
2019 summer arts workshops
This summer, artists may participate in a variety of activities, including dance, acting, music and the visual arts. All opportunities are offered free to students currently enrolled in Vancouver Public Schools.
May
2019
VPS high schools rank among best in Washington
U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 study of the best high schools.
Apr
2019
Students medal at 2019 SkillsUSA
Almost 60 students from Vancouver Public Schools medaled in the state competition.