Updates on VSAA addition and Shumway Park
Learn about changes coming to Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, and hear how Shumway Park will be affected.
VPS this week: 1/21/21
Hybrid learning to expand Jan. 25, health screenings, vaccinations and more.
What’s new in construction around the district
Now four-and-a-half years into the active design and construction work, the bond program is more than halfway through.
New locations, names for schools
See the new names for Fir Grove/Vista and the Lieser Campus!
VPS this week: 1/14/21
Hybrid learning will begin soon for elementary students; timeline; and what's next for middle and high schools.
Hybrid learning to begin soon for elementary students | Español | Русский
Lea este mensaje en Español. Прочитать данное сообщение по-русски. Vancouver Public Schools, consistent with new guidance from the Wash. Dept. of Health, will begin hybrid instruction for elementary students. The district’s [...]
i-Ready test: watch the parent info webinar [VIDEO]
Students in first through eighth grade, (kindergarten is optional but strongly recommended), will be taking the winter i-Ready Diagnostic soon. Find out how to help them be successful!
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.
VPS this week: 1/8/21
Recommendation for beginning hybrid learning for grades K-8, gathering name suggestions for a new elementary school, in-district boundary exceptions and magnet programs and programs of choice.
VPS superintendent will recommend transitions to hybrid learning | Español | Русский
The superintendent’s recommendation is consistent with new guidelines issued last month by Washington Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington Department of Health.
Recall of some furloughed VPS staff members | Español | Русский
All paraeducators, secretaries and clerks who were temporarily furloughed in September have been recalled to work and had their hours reinstated.
School psychologist is Outstanding Advocate
Meet award-winning School Psychologist Paulette Selman and learn about her role.
Apply for Vancouver Public Schools’ secondary magnet programs and programs of choice beginning Jan. 6
Secondary students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of magnet programs, full-day programs which feature a unique theme as a focus for the curriculum across all content areas, and programs of choice, half-day [...]
2020-21 budget update
The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving its mark on the district’s budget. There is a potential shortfall of $5 to $7.5 million. Most of the shortfall is due to an enrollment decline of nearly 1,000 students [...]
Apply for in-district boundary exceptions
If you want your child to attend a different school that is not their neighborhood school, apply now for the 2021-22 school year.
Suggest a name for a new elementary school
The deadline to suggest a name is Friday, Jan. 15.
VPS this week: 12/17/20
VPS may be able to accelerate the transition to small group, in-person learning for kindergarten through fifth-grade students in January 2021, contingent upon CCPH support and COVID-19 metrics.
Episode 73: Finding the good
We’ve come so far since the pandemic shut our doors last March.
New K-5 portfolio review process for Highly Capable services | Español | Русский
The process for identifying students for the district’s highly capable program will begin in February 2021.
VPS this week: 12/10/20
Get details on the pause on small group in-person learning and the earliest dates that more students could begin in-person learning.
Take the survey | Tomen la encuesta
Help determine the qualities of the next superintendent by providing your input.
Meetings and survey offer opportunity to give input on superintendent search
The opportunity to provide input on the search for a new superintendent is available to VPS parents, employees and other community stakeholders. Zoom meetings have been scheduled by McPherson & Jacobson, the search firm hired [...]
#TeamVPS: Education Ombuds Rachel Cason
Meet Education Ombuds Rachel Cason and learn how she helps students and families dealing with a discipline matter.
First Steps Kindergarten
If your child was too young to begin kindergarten this fall, they may be eligible to start school in February 2021. Find out how.
Regional History Bee winner takes the national stage
While his mind may be on the past, James Ekeya's sights are set on the future.
Winter weather 2020-21 | Español | Русский
Depending on whether most students are learning remotely or in person, winter weather could result in the following this year.
Preschool services to begin the week of Nov. 30 | Español
In-person classes will have 10 or fewer students.
Episode 72: Grace in an uncertain world
This episode is about finding a path forward when the landscape has changed dramatically.
Health screenings for small group kindergarten | Español | Русский
VPS is taking precautions to keep students and employees safe.
Planning for your future begins now
College enrollment, military opportunities, scholarships, internships, employment… there are so many avenues for students to pursue once they get their high school diploma.
Kindergarten to start in-person instruction | Español | Русский
VPS will welcome small groups of kindergarten students back into school classrooms for in-person learning, consistent with Department of Health guidance.
Graduation rate projected to reach nearly 90%
The district’s graduation rates have demonstrated an upward trend in recent years.
In-person instruction planned for kindergarten students | Español | Русский
The plan is underway to bring small groups of kindergarten students into classrooms.
Clark County school districts agree to move to in-person education for kindergartners
In-person instruction for small groups of the county’s youngest learners is a safe, cautious approach; consistent with state health guidance.
School board approves equity resolution
The resolution outlines features of the board's commitment to the districtwide equity initiative.
Discovery counselor is among top in the nation
Recently Megan Bledsoe shared her thoughts on working at Discovery Middle School, her role, student social-emotional health and a little bit about herself.
Researching the research
How one Columbia River High School student turned her longstanding interest in medicine, pathology and anatomy into a project that is now drawing attention from the scientific community.
Grab-and-go meals available Oct. 15 and 16 | Русский | Español
Don't miss grab-and-go meals this Thursday and Friday.
Watch the parent webinar about hybrid learning
If you missed last week's parent webinar, you can access it here.
Will your child return to school for in-person hybrid learning? | Español | Русский
On Oct. 8, elementary parents and guardians will receive an intent form to indicate whether their child will participate.
Suggestions for Columbia River High School mascot now being accepted
You can help choose a new mascot for Columbia River. Deadline is Oct. 31.
2020-21 Orchestra and band class opportunities | Español | Русский
We are excited to invite all fifth-grade students to participate in the 2020-2021 Instrumental Program.
Attendance messages begin Oct. 5 | Español | Русский
Attendance matters during remote learning!
Title I information for 2020-21 | | Español | Русский
See Title I schools and information Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance to states and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to meet the educational needs of students. [...]
Hybrid learning postponement | Español | Русский
The postponement will allow more time for concerns and questions to be addressed and Clark County COVID-19 case data to be monitored before a start date for hybrid learning is set.
Elementary hybrid schedules | Español | Русский
Update Sept. 18: The transition to hybrid learning on Sept. 29 has been postponed.
Elementary students might begin hybrid learning as soon as Sept. 29* | Español | Русский
Update Sept. 18: The transition to hybrid learning on Sept. 29 has been postponed.
Schools open; grab-and-go meals resume: Fri., Sept. 18 | Español | Русский
Grab-and-go meals, including weekend meals, will be available.
All school facilities closed to public: Thurs., Sept. 17 | Español | Русский
Contact a family-community resource coordinator for help with food or other basic needs. Remote instruction will continue for students.
All school facilities closed to public: Wed., Sept. 16 | Español | Русский
Contact a family-community resource coordinator for help with food or other basic needs. Remote instruction will continue for students.