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In this issue: VITA and RBG, fentanyl forums, levy, and more.
In this issue: VITA and RBG, fentanyl forums, levy, and more.
Learn about the renewal Education and Operations levy voters will be asked to consider on the February 14, 2023 ballot. See how the levy supports extracurricular activities, like sports, music, theater, and more.
You are invited to attend a fentanyl awareness forum, featuring Sgt. Bill Sofianos of the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Are you interested in your incoming kindergarten child learning Mandarin? Learn about our Mandarin Language Learning Program at one of the following info sessions and find out how to apply for the 2023-2024 school [...]
Superintendent Jeff Snell received the Compass Award in recognition of the district’s commitment to student equity and ensuring the success of each of our students.
On January 10, Sandra Zavala-Ortega began her role as the first Latina School Board President for VPS.
In this issue: Magnet Programs and Programs of Choice, Inside VPS, Levy, and more.
Thank you VPS school board!
Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2023 Excellence Awards!
En esta edición especial de VPS en Español, escuche a los estudiantes y al personal sobre los programas magnet disponibles para los estudiantes.
Learn about the renewal Education and Operations Levy voters will be asked to consider on the February 14th, 2023 ballot. See how the levy supports students through the district's Family-Community Resource Centers.
VPS students can participate in magnet programs and programs of choice that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Find out how to apply.
En este episodio, obtenga más información sobre el impuesto de febrero y cómo apoyaría a los estudiantes. ¡Además, obtenga más información sobre los programas magnet del distrito y vea las cosas emocionantes que nuestros estudiantes están haciendo en las escuelas!
In this issue: VPS Voices podcast, high school celebrations, when to keep sick kids home, and more.
We take all medical and safety concerns very seriously and we think it’s important to have conversations about safety with our students, staff, and community. Please see this information about what we do in the event of an emergency.
Congratulations to the recipients of the October, November and December Excellence Awards!
Congratulations to Skyview High School! The school has been designated a Special Olympics Unified Champion School® receiving national banner recognition. See local media coverage.
Join us Dec. 9 for Columbia River High School 60th anniversary open house.
In this issue: Transitional Kindergarten, Employee Excellence Awards, Weather Alerts, and more.
Get the facts about Vancouver Public Schools' renewal education and operations levy.
In the event of a weather delay or closure, it will be shared numerous ways.
If your child was too young to begin kindergarten this fall, they may still be eligible to start school this year. Find out how.
In this issue: A replacement levy will be on the February ballot, learn about the VPS budget, and more.
In partnership with the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) and other local agencies, Vancouver Public Schools is participating in a committee tasked with updating Clark County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors approved a renewal education and operations levy to appear on the Feb. 14, 2023 special election ballot.
We welcome families to join the Family Advisory Group. Learn more and complete the application.
In this issue: Meet our education ombudsman, Vancouver Public Schools is partnering with Share of Vancouver and Clark County Food Bank to host free food pantries, the SmileMobile is coming to Vancouver, replacement levy planned for February 2023!
College admissions staff will reach out to qualifying students by email beginning in December.
On September 8, 2022, Governor Inslee announced that all remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and the ongoing state of emergency will end on October 31.
Families can find free food at several locations.
En este episodio, ¡volvemos a la escuela! Vea la escuela primaria más nueva de Vancouver y obtenga más información sobre eventos especiales en el distrito.
In this issue: Write our story, VITA Learning Lab introduces students to project-based learning, bus driver shortage results in delayed bus routes, replacement levy planned for February 2023, join the VPS team!
We are experiencing a severe shortage of school bus drivers, which may result in delayed buses to and from school over the next several weeks. We recognize this is a major inconvenience for many of our families and we apologize.
We have been alerted by the Clark Regional Drug Task Force about new versions of the drug fentanyl that look like Skittles or Smarties candy.
Please join us as we celebrate our newest school.
In this issue: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, replacement levy planned for February 2023, curriculum nights are underway, join the VPS team!
This year, all second through fifth grade students will have an opportunity to visit this new school and learn more about the community they live in.
We are excited to invite all incoming fifth-grade students to participate in the 2022-2023 Instrumental Program.
In this issue: First day of school photos, fall Panorama survey, Transitional Kindergarten, free meals for all students.
In order to learn more about student experiences at school, we will be asking for your child’s feedback via an online survey they will be completing at school in grades 3-12.