Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
May
2018
Middle schooler moves legislators
Meet William Clark, a young leader from Discovery Middle School. Plus, learn about Carrie Newton, one of his favorite teachers.
May
2018
Designs finalized for Marshall, McLoughlin
Take a virtual tour of the new schools!
May
2018
Silver medal for iTech Prep
The magnet school is one of the 20 best high schools in the state of Washington.
May
2018
Students display historical knowledge
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
May
2018
Hudson’s Bay aces state FFA championship
The school's nursery landscape team won the state Future Farmers of America Career Development Event in March.
May
2018
A beautiful impact
Orpheus, a live event featuring honest, compelling, original stories, returns for the fifth year.
May
2018
Dance education on display at festival
"The variety of dancers and styles of dance that we get to see in the festival is really special,” said teacher Sheyla Mattos.
Apr
2018
Honor band concert draws top middle school musicians
Some of the district's top middle school musicians will be joined onstage by fifth-graders who participate in a before-school music program.
Apr
2018
April 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, two district resource officers and a specialist in the human resources department.
Apr
2018
Learning grows in school garden
It started out as a persuasive writing assignment in Arantxa Kovis’ fifth-grade class last November. The prompt: What would make Washington Elementary School better?
Apr
2018
Coming in winter 2019: The new iTech Prep
A single facility on the Washington State University Vancouver campus will serve sixth through 12th grades.
Apr
2018
Building a safer mouse trap
The assignment was just one project students have explored in their school’s makerspace.
Apr
2018
Two students honored for achievements in technology
Congratulations to Annika Epperly and Ojasvi Kamboj for earning regional recognition from the National Center for Women and Information Technology!
Mar
2018
Vitamente Sinfonietta earns top honors
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics' top orchestra and performing groups earned more awards than any other school at an orchestra festival on March 17.
Mar
2018
Sawyer named NextGeneration Leader
Eddie Sawyer is one of just five K-12 educational technology professionals from around the nation to earn this honor.
Mar
2018
March 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a certified occupational therapy assistant, a paraeducator and clerk are this month's winners.
Mar
2018
27th Annual Paddy Hough Parade thrills community
The 27th Annual Paddy Hough Parade rolled down Main Street Vancouver. See what makes this event a beloved community tradition! Reporter: Bailley Simms
Mar
2018
Bell ringers lead the way
For the third year in a row, Skyview High School students set an "incredi-bell" national record for fundraising for the Salvation Army.
Mar
2018
Top 10 at state in winter championships
Congratulations to these student-athletes and their coaches!
Mar
2018
Educator of the Week: Zachary Griffith
Griffith teaches third grade at Anderson Elementary.
Mar
2018
Washington Teacher Kendra Yamamoto Sees Big Returns in Early Learning Programs
"There’s no role preschool teacher Kendra Yamamoto won’t tackle if it means children get the best start they can before entering kindergarten."
Feb
2018
February 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
A visual art specialist, custodian, teacher, clerk and teacher librarian are this month's winners.
Feb
2018
Safety in Vancouver Public Schools | Español | Русский
We are vigilant and proactive when it comes to our children's safety and have clear plans and procedures to deal with threats and other emergency situations.
Feb
2018
At Lake Shore Elementary, students learn the power of helping others
Lake Shore Elementary set what it thought was a modest goal: Raise $750 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Feb
2018
Solid, honest connections to every student: Focus on counselors
What does a school counselor do? The answer may surprise you.
Jan
2018
Vancouver Flex Academy earns first Green Schools certification
Improvements to the school's grounds led to statewide recognition.
Jan
2018
January 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
A paraeducator, student success coordinator and four teachers are this month's winners.
Jan
2018
From student to teacher: Training the next generation
High school senior and Careers in Education student Scully Falcon-Rosas, center, reads to students in Carol Patrick's class at Ogden Elementary. “She’s really nice and she knows how to work with kids," said [...]
Jan
2018
Young women’s voices ignite literary scene
Their writing appraises not only what their topics mean through the lens of identity, but also the social ramifications of their themes.
Dec
2017
Student musicians named to top performance groups
Students were selected from McLoughlin and Thomas Jefferson middle schools; Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools; and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.
Dec
2017
Tranquility garden coming to Fort Vancouver High School
Horticulture students at the Center for International Studies and teacher Toree Hiebert are working to create a garden that will reflect the student body's many cultures.
Dec
2017
Students tackle homelessness, win award
They plan to construct a full-scale prototype from a lightweight perlite-concrete material and recycled plastic bottles.
Dec
2017
Franklin repeats as School of Distinction
Find out why Franklin won the honor for the second consecutive year.
Dec
2017
December 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include a principal, paraeducator, two teachers and two interpreters.
Dec
2017
Welcome to the Experience Lab
Real-world experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.
Nov
2017
November 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Three teachers, a registrar and an associate principal are this month's winners.
Nov
2017
Top 10 in fall 2017 state competitions
Student-athletes received top honors in cross-country, swimming and diving and soccer.
Nov
2017
Students on board with free city bus passes
The Youth Opportunity Pass isn’t meant to replace the school district’s buses, but rather expands transportation options for families.
Nov
2017
Computer science opportunities forthcoming for Vancouver students in special education classrooms
A pilot program will provide tech opportunities for approximately 60 students in self-contained special education classrooms.