Stories about middle and high schools (6-12 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
A counselor at Discovery Middle School for more than a decade, Megan Bledsoe uses data to monitor student progress and determine where additional support might be needed.
All four schools have appeared on the list in previous years.
VPS is one of 623 districts across the nation and one of just five in Washington state to be recognized.
VPS formed the steering committee to seek input and guidance from staff and community members in response to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office investigation of disproportionate discipline in the district.
This month's recipients include a secretary, teacher, assistant superintendent, paraeducator and associate principal.
Eighth-grader William Clark served as a page in the Washington state House of Representatives.
Regional co-champion Yeshi Berry performed "How to Triumph Like a Girl" by Ada Limón and "American Smooth" by Rita Dove.
The school’s location on the Washington State University Vancouver campus is unique in the state and supports iTech’s early college model with access to college classes.
One by one the high schoolers pair up with second graders and find a spot at one of the long tables.
Vancouver Public Schools is pleased to welcome these new educators!
Jump Quest is based on parkour, and Christopher Gilbert turned to his fellow students for beta testing.
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
A nurse, teacher, family-community resource coordinator, theater manager and principal are this month's Excellence Awardees.
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students took third place in the 48-hour category of the 2019 National Film Festival for Talented Youth.
This is the team's second 2A state championship in four years.
Vancouver students recently earned spots among some of the state's most talented youth musicians.
Two paraeducators and three teachers are this month's recipients.
High school senior Christian Ramirez received an honorable mention in the jazz/double bass category.
It's rare to get an overdue library book back after several years.
Columbia River High School's Noel Sims was nominated for this prestigious award.
Welcome to our new educators!
Dr. Erin Lark instills in students a love of science that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
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.
The crew from Columbia River High School is nominated in the Sports-Live Event category.
Everyone is invited to a celebration on Nov. 7!
Students from Columbia River and Skyview high schools were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Two clerks, two teachers and a teacher-librarian are this month's winners.
“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.
Symphony Koss received a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
Bridgette is one of just five winners from across the nation whose video game concepts Google Play selected for development and production.
Meet the certificated staff members who recently joined the district.
After placing fourth the previous year, Justin Lindsay clinched first place in extemporaneous speaking.
John Zingale’s passion for history/social studies, technology and project-based learning have enabled students to experience hands-on, individualized, project-based history.
Skyview High School teacher Dave Armstrong recently received one of the University of Washington’s most prestigious history awards.
Eide provides learning support to students at Skyview High School who work best in environments outside of general education classrooms.
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way.
Skyview High School's Payton May is Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen.
State Recognized Schools represent the top 20% in Washington for school improvement.
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?
