Two new elementary schools originally were identified as construction projects to be funded through the 2017 bond measure. One was designated for NE 25th Avenue south of NE 88th Street to serve the surrounding [...]
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All VPS schools are on a two-hour late start on Friday, Jan. 17. Buses are on regular routes but will arrive two hours later than usual. No morning preschool or other morning activities. Español Debido [...]
Vancouver Public Schools is pleased to welcome these new educators!
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.
Jump Quest is based on parkour, and Christopher Gilbert turned to his fellow students for beta testing.
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
A nurse, teacher, family-community resource coordinator, theater manager and principal are this month's Excellence Awardees.
Learn about the steps to register incoming kindergartners for school.
The Clark College Association for Higher Education ratified its contract on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 15. All faculty will be teaching tomorrow, Thursday, Jan, 16. Please go to the Clark College website for more [...]
Public meetings are scheduled at several district elementary schools to give the community an opportunity to provide input on the construction of two new elementary schools. One was originally planned to be built at [...]
Learn about the supplemental levy measure on the Feb. 11 ballot.
Our staff, students, families and community members take care of one another every day, but the generosity of spirit is perhaps most evident this time of year.
The team spent spent countless hours assisting their colleagues from across the district.
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students took third place in the 48-hour category of the 2019 National Film Festival for Talented Youth.
Pictured from left: Kyle Sproul, Tracie Barrows and Kathy Decker Vancouver Public Schools welcomes three new members to the board of directors. Kyle Sproul, Tracie Barrows and Kathy Decker took the oath of office at [...]
This is the team's second 2A state championship in four years.
Vancouver students recently earned spots among some of the state's most talented youth musicians.
Two paraeducators and three teachers are this month's recipients.
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Carla Feltz has been recognized by Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools for her outreach work.
This year’s theme was "Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape."
It's rare to get an overdue library book back after several years.
The district intends to hold community forums at Anderson, Hazel Dell, Minnehaha, Eisenhower and Walnut Grove elementary schools.
Columbia River High School's Noel Sims was nominated for this prestigious award.
Welcome to our new educators!
Dr. Erin Lark instills in students a love of science that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
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 [...]
Singer Kat Perkins visited students at Minnehaha Elementary and shared an important message.
The supplemental levy for education and operations would benefit all schools in the district.
This month's winners include an elementary academic coach, family-community resource coordinator, paraeducator, instructional technology facilitator and data integration technician.
Two additional options for a potential supplemental levy are under consideration by the school board. The options and the results of a recent community survey were shared with the board at the Oct. 22 work [...]
See when and where the class of 2020 will graduate!
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.
The crew from Columbia River High School is nominated in the Sports-Live Event category.
The new school’s two-story design, developed with input from staff members, will be located on the same site, but slightly to the east of the current structure.
Find out who the 2019 "Real Heroes" are in Vancouver Public Schools
Everyone is invited to a celebration on Nov. 7!
Vancouver schools provide better educational opportunities, faster growth in learning.
Students from Columbia River and Skyview high schools were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
After learning of the issue, Vancouver Public Schools took immediate steps to address it and retest.
Two clerks, two teachers and a teacher-librarian are this month's winners.
Among the biggest changes is a new location.
“Our 2018 extended grad rate is forecast to hit 89 percent,” said Superintendent Steve Webb, who noted that the 2018 graduation rates for almost all student groups are comparable to or exceed equivalent state graduation rates.
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!
Results showed no elevated lead levels.
Water testing for lead was recently completed at Chinook Elementary School and Alki Middle School. Results showed no elevated lead levels in the water sources we tested. If you have any questions, please call facility [...]
Welcome to our newest certificated employees!
Pending any unforeseen delays, construction is expected to be finished by fall 2020.
Several improvements will be made to the school beginning in late 2019 or early 2020.