Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
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!
Oct
2021
VPS employees meet state mandate
Completion rate for Covid-19 vaccination or approved exemption is 99.98%.
Oct
2021
October 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a paraeducator, family-community resource coordinator, teachers and a data strategist.
Sep
2021
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of the newest members of Team VPS!
Aug
2021
New educators join team VPS
VPS welcomed 17 new educators to the district this month.
Jul
2021
Welcome, new hires
Welcome to some of the newest members of #TeamVPS!
Jun
2021
Student-created history exhibit featured in national showcase
Vancouver iTech Preparatory's Jonah Campbell, Clark Hegewald and Grant Myers are the only students from Washington state represented in the showcase.
Jun
2021
Science awards
Skyview High School students earned first place in the 2021 Washington State Science and Engineering Fair.
Jun
2021
SkillsUSA state champions
Six students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics earned first place.
Jun
2021
Students recognized for video production excellence
Students from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming submitted more than 155 entries this year, and these VPS students earned recognition.
May
2021
May 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients represent Fort Vancouver and Columbia River high schools, Lincoln Elementary School and the transportation and special services departments.
Apr
2021
Administrative changes announced for the 2021-22 school year
The following changes in administration will take place in July for the 2021-22 school year. All personnel assignments are subject to final approval by the school board. Vancouver Public Schools will open two new elementary [...]
Apr
2021
Two teachers named Washingtonians of the Day
“The innovative teaching that’s going on here is extraordinary,” said Gov. Inslee.
Apr
2021
Nine students earn regional tech awards
Congratulations to these students from Skyview High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory.
Apr
2021
April 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
The April 2021 award recipients include three teachers, a district resource officer and an attendance clerk.
Mar
2021
On board to help
After 22 years driving a school bus, Kelly Thompson received a helping hand when she least expected it.
Mar
2021
Bay brings home silver medal
The event challenges participants to demonstrate their knowledge of nursery and landscape development and practices.
Mar
2021
Student performers earn awards
Five students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics were recognized for their musical performances.
Mar
2021
Educators earn professional designation
This certification signifies that these educators have met the highest standards in their profession.
Mar
2021
March 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
Learn about this month's recipients!
Feb
2021
VPS this week: 2/25/21
High school hybrid learning dates, health screening reminder and an update on the superintendent search.
Feb
2021
School Counselor of the Year inspires kindness
Meet Counselor Lisa DiMurro-Johnson, who helps students manage their feelings, develop a growth mindset and be kind to one another.
Feb
2021
What it means to serve
A message from Interim Superintendent Kathy Everidge.
Feb
2021
Vancouver Public Schools superintendent retiring | Español | Русский
Board also names interim superintendent and finalists in search for new superintendent.
Feb
2021
VPS this week: 2/11/21
Middle and high school hybrid learning, superintendent search community forum and winter weather.
Feb
2021
February 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
Meet this month's recipients.
Jan
2021
Recall of some furloughed VPS staff members | Español | Русский
All paraeducators, secretaries and clerks who were temporarily furloughed in September have been recalled to work and had their hours reinstated.
Jan
2021
School psychologist is Outstanding Advocate
Meet award-winning School Psychologist Paulette Selman and learn about her role.