Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
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.
Jul
2019
Skyview teacher wins Educator Impact Award
Eide provides learning support to students at Skyview High School who work best in environments outside of general education classrooms.
Jun
2019
2018-19: Year in review
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way.
Jun
2019
Felida Elementary is green and platinum
Felida Elementary achieved platinum status for conserving resources and implementing environment-friendly practices.
Jun
2019
Flex, Home Connection named State Recognized Schools
State Recognized Schools represent the top 20% in Washington for school improvement.
Jun
2019
Legacy of green
Nearly 40 students from Gaiser Middle School descended on Tenny Creek Neighborhood Park on an overcast June morning.
Jun
2019
Spring 2019 state sports
Congratulations to the student-athletes and their coaches!
May
2019
Teams earn top honors at state History Day
Ninth and eighth graders from Vancouver iTech Preparatory took first and third place, respectively.
May
2019
The past of the future
The details were still there: colors, intricate designs, contours and even flaws and cracks in the 150-year-old items.
May
2019
Skyview teacher wins Educator of the Year honor
Tori Sharpe inspires learning and creativity through her teaching.
May
2019
The X factor
Robotics team harnesses diversity, collaboration to engineer results on the field and in their community.
Apr
2019
Students medal at 2019 SkillsUSA
Almost 60 students from Vancouver Public Schools medaled in the state competition.
Apr
2019
April 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Four teachers and a paraeducator received Excellence Awards this month.
Apr
2019
2019 plant sales
All proceeds support FFA and programs that teach kids job skills.
Apr
2019
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Apr
2019
Administrative changes announced for the 2019-20 school year
The following changes in administration will take place in August for the 2019-20 school year. These changes do not increase costs in the district’s administrative budget. Five central office administrative positions have been eliminated as [...]
Apr
2019
Eight selected for regional Aspirations in Computing honors
All the honorees are students in Skyview High School’s Science, Math and Technology magnet program.
Apr
2019
Technology for all students leads to recognition for Vancouver Public Schools
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.
Mar
2019
March 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's awardees include a secretary, paraeducator, teacher, occupational therapist and mental health specialist.
Mar
2019
From Vancouver to Kuwait: Kindness travels
Every Friday before school begins, students at Ogden Elementary meet for Kindness Club.