VPS Administrative Changes for the 2023-24 School Year
See the updates about both who is leading the district and your child’s school.
Jun
2023
Nov
2022
Qualifying VPS students guaranteed admission to five state colleges | Español | Русский
College admissions staff will reach out to qualifying students by email beginning in December.
Aug
2022
Replacement education and operations levy planned for February 2023 ballot | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The current education and operations levy, passed by voters in 2019, will expire at the end of 2023.
May
2022
Family survey coming May 16 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Lea este mensaje en Español. Прочитать данное сообщение по-русски. Ánea nón fósun Chuuk. Vancouver Public Schools values your feedback! This May, we will be asking you to take a brief survey [...]
Oct
2021
Review process begins for the VPS Highly Capable program | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Teachers and administrators will begin identifying second through ninth grade students who may be eligible to participate in the program in the 2021-22 school year.
Sep
2021
VPS will hold public dedication ceremonies for replacement schools
Please join us as we celebrate our newest schools!
May
2021
Vancouver Public Schools’ Mike Stromme to lead Lynden School District
Stromme will serve as interim superintendent for the 2021-22 school year.
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 [...]
Mar
2021
Sandra Zavala-Ortega appointed to board of directors | Español | Русский
The board interviewed three candidates and voted unanimously for Zavala-Ortega.
Mar
2021
Update on school board appointment | Español | Русский
During a March 16 executive session, the board reviewed the applications submitted for the open position.
Mar
2021
Vancouver Public Schools seeks board applicants to fill vacancy | Español | Русский
The appointment to position 2 is temporary until November 2021, when it will be open for election.
Jan
2021
Superintendent argues for higher prioritization of vaccinations for educators | Español | Русский
Superintendents Mike Merlino, Evergreen, and Steve Webb, Vancouver, are urging health officials and Gov. Jay Inslee to re-prioritize vaccinations for educators.
Nov
2020
Graduation rate projected to reach nearly 90%
The district’s graduation rates have demonstrated an upward trend in recent years.
Oct
2020
School board approves equity resolution
The resolution outlines features of the board's commitment to the districtwide equity initiative.
Oct
2020
Suggestions for Columbia River High School mascot now being accepted
You can help choose a new mascot for Columbia River. Deadline is Oct. 31.
Aug
2020
VPS and VEA agree on school plans for 2020-21 | Español | Русский
Vancouver Public Schools and the Vancouver Education Association have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that addresses the terms of employment and delivery of educational services.
Aug
2020
Steve Webb will retire from VPS at the end of the 2021-22 school year | Русский | Español
The superintendent will have served in his current role for 14 years.
Aug
2020
VPS seeks applicants to serve on equity advisory committee | Español | Русский
The application period is Aug. 6 through 14.
Jul
2020
Camara Banfield appointed to board of directors
New board member will be sworn in at the July 14 board meeting.
Jun
2020
Directors to interview candidates for appointment to the school board
The board of directors will interview candidates on June 29 and 30. The public is invited to watch via Zoom.
Jun
2020
Vancouver Public Schools launches equity initiative | Русский | Español | Fóósun Chuuk
Learn more about an equity initiative launch for the 2020-21 school year.
Jun
2020
UPDATED: Vancouver Public Schools seeks board applicants to fill vacancy
The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors seeking interested applicants to fill director position.
Apr
2020
VPS again honored as one of best districts for music education
This is the second year of recognition for music education.
Apr
2020
Seven Vancouver schools earn awards from the State Board of Education
Seven Vancouver schools are among 24 honored schools from Southwest Washington and 391 statewide.
Apr
2020
Administrative changes announced for the 2020-21 school year
The following changes in administration will take place in August for the 2020-21 school year. All personnel assignments are subject to final approval by the school board. Darci Fronk, principal at Alki Middle School, will [...]
Mar
2020
Important message about the coronavirus | Español | Русский | Chuukese
District employees are working directly with Clark County Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health to monitor the evolving situation.
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.
Nov
2019
VPS collaborates with community partners on discipline
Vancouver Public Schools is reaching out to staff and community members for input and guidance as part of its response to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office investigation of disproportionate discipline for special education, African [...]
Oct
2019
Vancouver Public Schools is committed to improving student disciplinary practices
VPS is taking steps to examine and refine its disciplinary policies and practices after a 2018-19 investigation by the Washington state attorney general’s office identified disproportionate outcomes.
Oct
2019
New national study shows VPS outperforms most comparable districts
Vancouver schools provide better educational opportunities, faster growth in learning.
Aug
2019
Paul Scarpelli appointed to fill vacant position on board of directors
The board of directors voted unanimously.
Aug
2019
Vancouver Public Schools seeks board applicants to fill vacancy
The application period has ended.
Jun
2019
Personnel changes announced for 2019-20
Positions originally identified as possible budget cuts preserved; associate principal moves Thanks to the availability of $6.5 million in one-time state levy equalization assistance and the use of $3.81 million in one-time money from district [...]
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 [...]
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
Disciplinary measures focus on re-engagement; safe and supportive environments
On March 15, a confrontation between three students at a Vancouver Public Schools middle school basketball tournament escalated into a disturbance that involved approximately 50 students, leading to the response of more than 30 [...]
Feb
2019
A message from the superintendent
Dear VPS community, If the legislature doesn't act on a comprehensive set of solutions to provide full funding for basic education, vital programs and services that serve students will be at-risk throughout the state. Today, [...]
Feb
2019
Open letter to the Legislature
Dear Legislators: In talking with colleagues and school board members across the state, I hear growing concern about the need for a strong commitment from elected officials to enact McCleary fixes that provide predictable and [...]
Feb
2019
Deadline to turn in school levy election ballots is Feb. 12
Ballots are due on Tuesday for Vancouver Public Schools’ levy election. Two levies—an education and operations levy and a technology levy are on the ballot. These levies are not new taxes. They will replace the [...]
Aug
2018
VPS partners on exploring alternate location of downtown arts and innovation multi-use campus
The project would change the previously planned location for a new downtown elementary school.