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.
Aug
2018
Jul
2018
Superintendent recognized with national award for leadership in communications
Dr. Steve Webb, superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools, received the 2018 Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award. The award, given by the National School Public Relations Association, was presented July 17 at the annual [...]
Jun
2018
Youngest learners benefit from donation
The money from an anonymous donor will benefit early learning programs.
Mar
2018
You’re invited! Open house offers a preview of the new Truman Elementary design
The new Truman Elementary School won’t open until fall 2020, but the public is invited to a preview of the future school. Preliminary architectural designs will be unveiled at an open house on Tuesday, March [...]
Mar
2018
March 8 open house will feature virtual tour of the new Ogden Elementary
The public is invited to see the final design of Ogden Elementary School at an open house on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A virtual tour of the new school will simulate [...]
Jan
2018
Technology, coding, math and family resources on display at tour of public schools
You are invited to visit Felida Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School!
Jan
2018
New electronic flyer distribution system coming soon
We have good news! Vancouver Public Schools is launching a new electronic flyer distribution tool called Peachjar. To view school-approved digital flyers, simply click the “Extra” button on your school’s website. You’ll find it located [...]
Jan
2018
Preview plans for new Marshall Elementary, McLoughlin Middle School and Lieser Campus
The public is invited to preview the preliminary architectural designs of Marshall Elementary, McLoughlin Middle School and Lieser Campus at an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will be [...]
Jan
2018
Washougal Superintendent Michael Stromme to return to Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver Public Schools announced today that Dr. Michael Stromme, the superintendent of Washougal School District since July 2015, plans to rejoin the VPS executive team as associate superintendent for administrative services. The job change is [...]
Nov
2017
Wendy Smith is newest member of Vancouver Public Schools board of directors
Smith, who was elected in the Nov. 7 general election, will be formerly sworn in at the Dec. 12 school board meeting.
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.
Aug
2017
Training for Vancouver school leaders propels digital education forward
Vancouver Public Schools has been recognized as a national District of Distinction for its efforts to empower school-level leaders
Apr
2017
Modified homework policy reflects learning needs of students
New homework guidelines for Vancouver Public Schools will allow more time for younger students to enjoy family learning activities after the school day is over.
Mar
2017
Vancouver community schools model will be featured at national conference
Superintendent Steve Webb and Chief of Staff Tom Hagley will present two EdTalk sessions on the district’s community schools focus and work to support families and remove barriers to learning.
Mar
2017
District receives waiver for weather-related closures
Barring additional weather-related closures, the last day of school for students will be Wednesday, June 21.
Feb
2017
VPS juniors will take the SAT free of charge March 1
This Wednesday, March 1, high school juniors throughout the district have the opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test during the school day. SAT School Day is offered to make the three-and-a-half-hour exam available to [...]
Feb
2017
Vancouver’s mobilization of resources earns national award
Taking outreach services on the road has earned Vancouver Public Schools a Magna Awards 2017 Grand Prize, given by the National School Boards Association.
Jan
2017
School election is Tuesday, February 14
Ballots were mailed to voters who live within the district's boundaries on Friday, Jan. 27. The election is Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Jan
2017
Twenty-five years later, school excavates time capsule
Students and staff members plan to dig up the capsule in a celebration of the school’s past, present and future.
Dec
2016
U.S. Department of Education highlights VPS for reducing student testing
Vancouver Public Schools was noted in a White House briefing for its work to significantly reduce district assessments. The Dec. 7 release covered work-to-date about President Obama’s Testing Action Plan, which “asked the U.S. Department [...]
Sep
2016
Expo will showcase options for students after high school
From college to careers, a variety of post–high school options for students will be on display at Vancouver Public Schools’ inaugural Future U Expo. The expo is designed to help students of all ages and their families make a plan for the future.
Sep
2016
Water-quality testing update
Since the initial testing, the district has been diligent in testing additional water sources at every school and other district facilities as an added precaution.
Aug
2016
Changes for the 2016-17 school year
Find out what's new in Vancouver Public Schools for the 2016-17 school year.
Aug
2016
Grant will provide support for homeless students in three county school districts
The state of Washington Department of Commerce awarded a $500,000 Homeless Student Stability Program grant to three Clark County school districts and Council for the Homeless.
Jun
2016
Vancouver educator honored
The Washington Association of School Administrators today presented the 2016 Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award to Thomas R. Hagley, Jr., chief of staff.
May
2016
Results of water testing show district schools are safe
Update, Sept. 2, 2016: Additional testing over summer 2016 found one water source of concern. Read the full update. Results of district water testing for lead found the water to be safe in all schools. [...]
May
2016
Superintendent Steve Webb was guest at White House
Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steven Webb was a guest of President Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 3. Webb was invited to the White House Great Educators Event to honor the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, [...]
Mar
2016
Patron tour to feature Columbia River High School, Discovery Middle School
On Friday, March 25, Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will host his last patron tour of the 2015–2016 school year. The tour will provide an in-depth look at the dynamic learning opportunities at Columbia River High School and Discovery Middle School.
Mar
2016
District receives clean audit
Vancouver Public Schools received a clean audit report for the 10th consecutive year.
Feb
2016
Webb, Hagley named by Education Week as Leaders to Learn From 2016
America's newspaper and website of record for K-12 schools selected Vancouver, Wash., educators as two of 13 in the U.S. to recognize for leadership and innovation.
Feb
2016
National case study features school district’s resource centers
A Broader, Bolder Approach to Education today released a case study about Vancouver Public Schools. Developed over the past year, the case study highlights the district's Family-Community Resource Centers, known as FCRCs, and work with local partners to remove poverty-created barriers to learning among more than half of VPS' 23,500 students.
Feb
2016
SAT School Day brings free testing
To encourage and support a college-going culture, Vancouver Public Schools will offer students the opportunity to take the SAT exam free of charge as part of SAT School Day.
Feb
2016
Vancouver noted by the White House as a leader in computer science education
Vancouver, Wash. — Vancouver Public Schools is one of 25 school districts in the nation commended by the White House for its commitment in support of President Barack Obama’s initiative to expand computer science curricula [...]
Feb
2016
Levy ballot deadline nears
Voters have just one more week to submit ballots for the Vancouver Public Schools' levy election.
Jan
2016
Patron tour to feature Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
On Friday, Jan. 22, Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will host his second patron tour of the 2015–2016 school year. The tour will provide an in-depth look at the dynamic learning opportunities at Vancouver [...]
Dec
2015
Vancouver’s Steve Webb national finalist for Superintendent of the Year
Webb one of four finalists for American Association of School Administrators’ award OLYMPIA — The American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the nation’s top professional association for school system leaders, has named Dr. Steven Webb, [...]
Dec
2015
VPS featured in U.S. Department of Education professional learning videos
Vancouver Public Schools is one of eight Future Ready districts featured in a set of professional learning resources recently released by the U.S. Department of Education.
Nov
2015
Steve Webb named 2016 Washington state Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Steve Webb, Superintendent Vancouver Public Schools at Eisenhower Elementary School. Photo credit: Katharine Kimball Photography VPS’ top administrator, Dr. Steve Webb, is Washington state’s 2016 Superintendent of the Year, an honor given by [...]
Nov
2015
Students create, perform original physical theater work
“The Inevitable Consequence of Gravity, or There Once Was a Fish” is a devised physical theater comedy created by students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics under the artistic direction of guest artist Arturo [...]
Nov
2015
STEM school lands national award for Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver Public Schools is one of 30 districts nationwide and one of just three Washington districts to receive District Administration magazine’s District of Distinction award.