Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
Jan
2021
School psychologist is Outstanding Advocate
Meet award-winning School Psychologist Paulette Selman and learn about her role.
Dec
2020
#TeamVPS: Education Ombuds Rachel Cason
Meet Education Ombuds Rachel Cason and learn how she helps students and families dealing with a discipline matter.
Nov
2020
Regional History Bee winner takes the national stage
While his mind may be on the past, James Ekeya's sights are set on the future.
Oct
2020
Discovery counselor is among top in the nation
Recently Megan Bledsoe shared her thoughts on working at Discovery Middle School, her role, student social-emotional health and a little bit about herself.
Sep
2020
How stories and connections inspire an award-winning educator
While science is her discipline, she is like every great storyteller unbound by the constraints of a single genre.
Jul
2020
VSAA’s Ann Medellin elected to national association of music leaders
VPS administrator selected to national music education association.
Jun
2020
New #TeamVPS members
Welcome to the new educators hired in May and June 2020!
Jun
2020
Columbia River students win 2020 regional broadcasting award
Their win in the sports-live event category was announced on June 6.
Jun
2020
Statement on racial inequity and injustice | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Educators have an elevated level of responsibility to be leaders in this change.
May
2020
Band director is quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
Tim Heichelheim has earned legacy candidate status.
May
2020
Traicy Brent is regional Classified School Employee of the Year
In just five years, Ogden Elementary Secretary Traicy Brent has quickly distinguished herself as a talented professional.
May
2020
Educator, students honored for computer science achievements
Thirteen students representing three different schools and teacher Kim Hansen were honored.
May
2020
Artists earn regional recognition
Five Vancouver Public Schools students earned honors in the Educational Service District 112 Regional High School Art Show.
Apr
2020
Vancouver educator named Washington School Counselor of the Year
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.
Apr
2020
iTech’s Zingale earns national award
History teacher John Zingale brings the past to life for his middle school students at Vancouver iTech Preparatory. His hands-on teaching style recently earned Zingale the distinction of top middle school history teacher in the country, an award given by the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mar
2020
March 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners are members of the warehouse team and a principal, paraeducator, teacher and secretary.
Feb
2020
February 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a secretary, teacher, assistant superintendent, paraeducator and associate principal.
Feb
2020
Vancouver Public Schools and Superintendent Steve Webb honored with national award
The district will be recognized for providing academic and non-academic support to all students, improving graduation rates and closing opportunity gaps.
Jan
2020
New to #TeamVPS
Vancouver Public Schools is pleased to welcome these new educators!
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
#TeamVPS: Benefits team
The team spent spent countless hours assisting their colleagues from across the district.
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
Community engagement coordinator named to Honor Roll
Carla Feltz has been recognized by Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools for her outreach work.
Nov
2019
A happy return
It's rare to get an overdue library book back after several years.
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.
Nov
2019
November 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include an elementary academic coach, family-community resource coordinator, paraeducator, instructional technology facilitator and data integration technician.
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
District custodian, volunteer honored
Find out who the 2019 "Real Heroes" are in Vancouver Public Schools
Oct
2019
October 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two clerks, two teachers and a teacher-librarian are this month's winners.
Sep
2019
New to #TeamVPS
Welcome to our newest certificated employees!
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.
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.