VAESP leaders walk out of state-mediated bargaining after VPS proposes a total base salary increase of 15.5 percent over four years
Over four years, VAESP members would receive a total base salary increase of 15.5 percent.
Vancouver voters to consider two replacement levies | Español | Русский | Chuukese
These levies are not new taxes. If approved, they would replace existing levies that expire at the end of 2019.
Blended learning: Student tested, teacher approved
Since its introduction nearly seven years ago, Vancouver Public Schools’ one-to-one technology program has expanded to provide digital tools to all students in grades three through 12. Training and professional development for teachers and [...]
Kit Ross, Lake Shore Elementary: November 2018 Teacher Appreciation Program grant awardee
Said her nominator, "She creates projects and activities that make learning exciting and engaging for her students."
Dec. 6 negotiations update
Dear VPS families, To keep you informed during contract negotiations with the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals, I am writing to let you know that the VPS and VAESP bargaining teams worked all day [...]
Music, volunteerism and achievement awards for Columbia River senior
On stage and in the community, Symphony Koss excels.
Prepare now for possible winter weather school closures
Be ready Winter weather conditions can be difficult to predict, but there are a few steps you can take to prepare for possible school closures or delays. Make sure your contact information is up to [...]
VPS recognized for professional mentoring program
Recognizing that school principals are not digital natives like their young students, Vancouver Public Schools' team of instructional technology facilitators developed a program to train school administrators as edtech leaders in their schools. The program, [...]
VPS 2018 graduation rate to hit 85 percent
The final estimate for the 2018 on-time graduation rate in VPS is 85 percent, up from 82 percent in 2017. The five-year trend has shown an increase of 11 points from 74 percent in 2014. [...]
Construction update for iTech Prep
See the latest progress on the new building on the Washington State University Vancouver campus.
School, district highlighted as top 25 in nation for innovation
At the time of the partial announcement, VPS and iTech were the only district and school on the West Coast featured in the resulting series of case studies.
Episode 65: Community care, nature focus in full bloom
Superintendent Webb visits Hough Elementary in downtown Vancouver to speak with a few of the folks in the school’s Green Team and Garden Club.
November 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, two custodians and an associate principal.
Skyview goes to the Dark Ages for annual SMT Tech Day
Skyview High School's annual SMT (Science, Math, and Technology) Tech Day challenge took students to the Dark Ages, and sent them off to Thanksgiving break on a high note. In the annual event, students [...]
Nov. 26 negotiations update
Dear VPS Families: As we prepare to continue contract negotiations with the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals with the assistance of a state mediator, I want to provide you with a brief update on [...]
Columbia River top 5 in volleyball, girls’ soccer
Both teams won their respective district championships before advancing to state.
Vancouver is semifinalist in FAFSA Completion Challenge
After just one month, VPS seniors completed applications for federal financial aid at a rate that is 10 percent above the rate of all seniors in Washington state.
FFA team earns bronze
Hudson's Bay High School competed against 41 other state champion programs in the National FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event.
K103 Honor Roll: Luke Glassett
Luke Glassett teaches history at Skyview High School.
Students build app for Congressional App Challenge
Annika Epperly and Ojasvi Kamboj were named the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for the 3rd Congressional District in November.
Oct. 30 negotiations update
Dear VPS families: Vancouver Public Schools has decided to request mediation support from the state to help us reach agreement on a new contract with the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals, the union that [...]
Oct. 26 negotiations update
Dear VPS families: As we shared in a letter to you earlier this week, contract negotiations with the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals (non-teaching staff union) are a difficult challenge this year due to [...]
October 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners are a bus driver, clerk, secretary, teacher and school psychologist.
Pitch perfect teaching
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics teacher Margaret Green was featured in Leaders in Learning.
Apply by Oct. 31; get money for your future
High school seniors should apply for financial aid in October to get access to the most amount of money for job training programs, trade schools and/or college.
Vancouver Public Schools negotiates new contract with Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals
We are finding that the bargaining process is more challenging this year due to changes in the state’s funding system for K-12 education.
Property tax changes
Find out how changes at the state level will affect local amounts.
Interpreters, volunteers honored
Elisa Iraheta and Viktoriya Krasovskaya and Sandy and Ken Turney received honors for their contributions to education in Clark County.
School check-in changes with Raptor system
Visitors to every Vancouver Public School are now using the Raptor system, an online check-in program that not only tracks who is the building, but also does rapid background checks to ensure student safety. [...]
Where are they now?
Fast forward to 2018, and Hudson's Bay High School alum Dr. Ann Kao is flourishing in the medical field.
Youth leaders take the national stage
Three VPS students traveled in September to Washington, D.C., for leadership activities.
Skyview’s suicide prevention program
Skvyiew students and staff participated in a new suicide prevention curriculum. Counselor Jay Gowen brought the program to Skyview to get students talking about the problem, and how they can help one another. [...]
Summer and fall 2018 construction and upgrades
Groundbreakings kick off construction Over the past four months, groundbreaking ceremonies for Marshall and Ogden elementaries, McLoughlin Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory kicked off construction work to rebuild those schools from [...]
Truman design plans finalized
After almost 50 years as an open concept school, Truman Elementary is about to embark on its next chapter: a brand-new building.
You’re invited to Visit VPS
The Visit VPS tour will treat guests to exclusive opportunities to engage with staff and students, explore classrooms and programs and experience learning at three schools.
Testing helps teachers understand individual student progress
First- through eighth-graders are currently taking a test called i-Ready, as they do at the beginning of every school year.
Episode 64: A bright and hopeful future
Years of planning and community support of a 2017 bond measure have led to this: building new schools and making upgrades at every school in the district.
Graduate Success Story: Ana Cabrera
Before she was on national television reading the news on CNN, Ana Cabrera was a senior at Skyview High School. She responded to a call for a student anchor for a brand new news [...]
Skyview senior is National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
The total number of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
Money for your future
Unsure about what you want to do after high school? Looking to go to college, a technical or trade school or a training or certificate program? Get money for your future!
Ceremony kicks off construction of Vancouver iTech Preparatory
“I think it’s a great day, to be honest. Our school is starting to come true,” said junior Fahad Hamad, who started at iTech in 2013 as a sixth-grader.
Program provides students online access to Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
Connect FVRL, a partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, provides digital access to eBooks and resources for students in Vancouver Public Schools for reading and research. Students in grades nine through 12 at [...]
Last day of school year is June 18 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Due to the delayed first day of school, changes are in effect for the 2018-19 school year calendar.
VPS teachers approve contract; school starts Sept. 5
The new contract with VEA includes 31 early release days for the school year.
Pop-up food pantries scheduled Sept. 4-7 for VPS students and families | Español | Русский
Available food items will include snacks, breakfast items, bread and bagels, lunch items, fresh produce and more.
Vancouver Public Schools and Vancouver Education Association tentatively agree on a new contract
Vancouver Public Schools and Vancouver Education Association today reached a tentative agreement on a new contract for teachers, counselors and other education professionals in the district. Schools are expected to open on Wednesday, Sept. 5., [...]
Vancouver Public Schools presents Sept. 1 teacher compensation proposal
Key points: VEA members would receive a total compensation increase of 13.6 percent from 2017-18 to 2018-19. Over three years, VEA members would receive a total compensation increase of 18.1 percent. VPS would need to [...]
Schools closed Friday, Aug. 31
Family-community resource coordinators will host food pantries and provide resources to families at five locations on Aug. 31.
Open letter to the community | Русский | Chuukese | Español
In VPS’ most recent publicly announced proposal, every single net new discretionary McCleary dollar, and more, would be invested into teacher compensation.
Schools closed Thursday, Aug. 30
Vancouver Public Schools and Vancouver Education Association will be negotiating tomorrow, August 30.