Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
Oct
2024
October 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the October 2024 Excellence Awards!
Feb
2024
Educators achieve prestigious certification
Congratulations to our newest cohort of National Board–certified educators!
Nov
2023
Dr. Nick Davies, 2024 Washington State Assistant Principal of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Nick Davies for winning the 2024 Washington State Assistant Principal of the Year award!
Oct
2023
Hilda Lail, 2023 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Hilda Lail for winning the 2023 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year award!
Jun
2023
Vancouver Public Schools’ Hilda Lail Recognized as 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112
She joins a statewide list of eight other regional educational service district finalists for the Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year Award.
Feb
2023
Ten educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 121.
Dec
2022
October through December 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the October, November and December Excellence Awards!
Sep
2022
First day of school photos 2022
See first day of school pictures from around the district!
Aug
2022
Facility staff honored for exceptional work
Seven VPS staff members were honored at the district’s Facility Support Service Seminar in the areas of safety, caring, leadership, core values and high standards.
Aug
2022
Health and safety during the 2022-23 school year | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Here are the top things to know.
Aug
2022
Making an IMPACT: Program helps students find new perspectives
Last spring, 15 VPS middle and high school students gained a new perspective on school and a renewed commitment to their learning.
Jul
2022
Team VPS expands
Vancouver Public Schools welcomes new staff members.
Jun
2022
A place to thrive
High schooler Mohammed Al-Jawadi is skilled at finding solutions. At finding opportunities.
Jun
2022
Sharing gratitude as we end the 2021-22 school year | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Thank you to our students, families and staff for your collaboration and contributions to a successful school year!
Jun
2022
Stories connect and inspire: Author visit shows power of dreams
Seeing how students could connect strongly to author Reyna Grande and her work, interpreter Stephanie Ongtooguk, teacher Isabel Azcárraga and counselor Jane Klassen coordinated the visit.
Jun
2022
New staff members join VPS
See some of the professionals joining schools across the district.
Jun
2022
Student broadcasts among best in region
Columbia River, Skyview, Hudson’s Bay and VSAA were the only Southwest Washington schools that earned nominations.
Jun
2022
Students recognized for videos promoting clean waterways
From the videos submitted by 83 Clark County students, works by seven VPS students were selected for prizes and recognition.
May
2022
June 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include two teachers, a custodian, paraeducator and Family-Community Resource Center coordinator
May
2022
Robotics teams bring home trophies
Thousands of teams from more than 40 countries showcased their technical, teamwork and critical thinking skills as they put their creations through a series of challenging tasks.
May
2022
Welcome to Team VPS
Meet some of VPS' newest staff members.
Apr
2022
Students receive Aspirations in Computing awards
Eleven Skyview High School students were named recipients of the awards that celebrate high school students’ aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing.
Apr
2022
Last day of school year is June 16 | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Due to the weather-related closure on April 11, the following schedule is in effect for the last week of the 2021-2022 school year.
Mar
2022
April 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include three teachers, a paraeducator, clerk, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator and principal.
Mar
2022
Students dominate winter state competitions
See state champions and student-athletes who placed in the top 10 in bowling, basketball, wrestling, swimming and gymnastics.
Mar
2022
Students learn about cancer treatment and prevention
“Cancer is a topic that is difficult, but important to talk about with students,” said William Baur, a science teacher at Heights Campus.
Mar
2022
One book, one school: Reading helps students find their greatness
“We wanted a book that had a message that could help us build the culture of the school,” said Teacher-Librarian Cheryl Miller.
Mar
2022
March 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a bus driver, two district resource officers and two teachers.
Feb
2022
Welcome, new employees!
Meet some of Team VPS' newest members!
Feb
2022
Learning about Basquiat and Angelou During Black History Month [video]
Students in Ms. Nelson's second-grade class are expressing themselves in the styles of Maya Angelou and Jean-Michel Basquiat in a special poetry and art lesson.
Feb
2022
Teachers earn prestigious certification
Earning this certification signifies a commitment to the profession’s highest standards.
Feb
2022
February 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a teacher, teacher librarian, school nurse, building operator and instructional coach.
Jan
2022
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of Team VPS' newest members!
Dec
2021
Welcome, new hires!
Find out who has joined Team VPS.
Dec
2021
December 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include paraeducators, teachers and an associate principal.
Dec
2021
Student-athletes command state competitions
See state champions and student-athletes who placed in the top 10 in volleyball, swimming, cross-country and soccer.
Nov
2021
Bridging cultures through music
“Music in our culture has a really big role. Lots of ceremonies are surrounded by drums, singing and dancing,” said Mona Pocha.
Nov
2021
Welcome, new VPS employees
Meet the newest members of Team VPS!
Nov
2021
November 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include three teachers, a custodial assistant, capital project lead, director of capital projects and environmental safety coordinator.
Oct
2021
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of the newest members of team VPS!