Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
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.
Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
“Music in our culture has a really big role. Lots of ceremonies are surrounded by drums, singing and dancing,” said Mona Pocha.
Meet the newest members of Team VPS!
This month's recipients include three teachers, a custodial assistant, capital project lead, director of capital projects and environmental safety coordinator.
Meet some of the newest members of team VPS!
Completion rate for Covid-19 vaccination or approved exemption is 99.98%.
This month's recipients include a paraeducator, family-community resource coordinator, teachers and a data strategist.
Meet some of the newest members of Team VPS!
VPS welcomed 17 new educators to the district this month.
Welcome to some of the newest members of #TeamVPS!
Vancouver iTech Preparatory's Jonah Campbell, Clark Hegewald and Grant Myers are the only students from Washington state represented in the showcase.
Skyview High School students earned first place in the 2021 Washington State Science and Engineering Fair.
Six students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics earned first place.
Students from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming submitted more than 155 entries this year, and these VPS students earned recognition.
This month's recipients represent Fort Vancouver and Columbia River high schools, Lincoln Elementary School and the transportation and special services departments.
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 [...]
“The innovative teaching that’s going on here is extraordinary,” said Gov. Inslee.
Congratulations to these students from Skyview High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory.
The April 2021 award recipients include three teachers, a district resource officer and an attendance clerk.
After 22 years driving a school bus, Kelly Thompson received a helping hand when she least expected it.
The event challenges participants to demonstrate their knowledge of nursery and landscape development and practices.
Five students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics were recognized for their musical performances.
This certification signifies that these educators have met the highest standards in their profession.
Learn about this month's recipients!
High school hybrid learning dates, health screening reminder and an update on the superintendent search.
Meet Counselor Lisa DiMurro-Johnson, who helps students manage their feelings, develop a growth mindset and be kind to one another.
A message from Interim Superintendent Kathy Everidge.
Board also names interim superintendent and finalists in search for new superintendent.
Middle and high school hybrid learning, superintendent search community forum and winter weather.
Meet this month's recipients.
All paraeducators, secretaries and clerks who were temporarily furloughed in September have been recalled to work and had their hours reinstated.
Meet award-winning School Psychologist Paulette Selman and learn about her role.
Meet Education Ombuds Rachel Cason and learn how she helps students and families dealing with a discipline matter.
While his mind may be on the past, James Ekeya's sights are set on the future.
Recently Megan Bledsoe shared her thoughts on working at Discovery Middle School, her role, student social-emotional health and a little bit about herself.
While science is her discipline, she is like every great storyteller unbound by the constraints of a single genre.
VPS administrator selected to national music education association.
Welcome to the new educators hired in May and June 2020!
Their win in the sports-live event category was announced on June 6.
Educators have an elevated level of responsibility to be leaders in this change.
Tim Heichelheim has earned legacy candidate status.