New Walnut Grove Elementary School coming in 2020
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.
District custodian, volunteer honored
Find out who the 2019 "Real Heroes" are in Vancouver Public Schools
Honoring Directors Fryer and Giovannozzi
Everyone is invited to a celebration on Nov. 7!
First Steps Kindergarten
If your child was too young to begin kindergarten this fall, they may be eligible to start school in January 2020. Find out how.
New national study shows VPS outperforms most comparable districts
Vancouver schools provide better educational opportunities, faster growth in learning.
National recognition for ten students
Students from Columbia River and Skyview high schools were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Skyview High School lead testing results | Español | Русский | Chuukese
After learning of the issue, Vancouver Public Schools took immediate steps to address it and retest.
October 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two clerks, two teachers and a teacher-librarian are this month's winners.
New Fir Grove/Vista slated to open in late 2020
Among the biggest changes is a new location.
Three schools share improvement efforts, outcomes
“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.
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!
Hough lead testing update | Español | Русский
Results showed no elevated lead levels.
Water testing results at Chinook and Alki | Español | Русский
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 [...]
New to #TeamVPS
Welcome to our newest certificated employees!
Upgrades coming to Franklin Elementary School
Pending any unforeseen delays, construction is expected to be finished by fall 2020.
Sacajawea Elementary School to receive upgrades
Several improvements will be made to the school beginning in late 2019 or early 2020.
In the construction zone: 28 schools on track for bond work
Construction and upgrades are in progress at 28 district schools. Here's a rundown of the projects. Remodel and expansion projects Columbia River High School: Final design phase of remodel and expansion; construction scheduled to begin [...]
Columbia River grad selected to study in Taiwan
Symphony Koss received a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
From gamer to creator: Columbia River student brings video game concept to life
Bridgette is one of just five winners from across the nation whose video game concepts Google Play selected for development and production.
Community will participate in updating vision for schools
Vancouver Public Schools will enlist members of the community to write the next chapter of its Design II strategic plan. Design II, Chapter 3 will build on the successes of the current plan and will [...]
Welcome to #TeamVPS
Meet the certificated staff members who recently joined the district.
Paul Scarpelli appointed to fill vacant position on board of directors
The board of directors voted unanimously.
The highs and lows of the approved 2019-20 budget
Following a public hearing at the Aug. 13 school board meeting, the board of directors adopted resolution 841, the budget for the 2019-20 school year. The budget reflects several actions to address a $14.5 million [...]
Vaccine exemption change
As of July 28, 2019, Washington state law removed the personal and philosophical exemption to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Skyview grad wins gold
After placing fourth the previous year, Justin Lindsay clinched first place in extemporaneous speaking.
Vancouver educator is finalist for national history award
John Zingale’s passion for history/social studies, technology and project-based learning have enabled students to experience hands-on, individualized, project-based history.
Vancouver Public Schools and Service Employees’ International Union tentatively agree on new contract
If ratified, a new, three-year contract would cover bus drivers and maintenance, custodial, grounds and cafeteria workers.
Back to school 2019
Welcome back to the 2019-20 school year! We’re glad you’re here. Resource list for back-to-school Be prepared by looking up your list for what to bring to school. If you are riding [...]
Updated immunization information
Important immunization update: A new state law revises immunization requirements for measles, mumps and rubella. As of July 2019, a new law removes the personal and philosophical option to exempt children from the MMR [...]
Vancouver Public Schools seeks board applicants to fill vacancy
The application period has ended.
Teacher recognized for excellence in history education
Skyview High School teacher Dave Armstrong recently received one of the University of Washington’s most prestigious history awards.
Skyview teacher wins Educator Impact Award
Eide provides learning support to students at Skyview High School who work best in environments outside of general education classrooms.
Student’s suggestion chosen for new school
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
School board selects name for new elementary school
It’s official: Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School was selected from more than 800 suggestions.
2018-19: Year in review
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way.
Episode 68: Class of 2019 says goodbye
Graduations are a cause for celebration and a source of pride—for everyone.
Vancouver teen experiencing life ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’
Skyview High School's Payton May is Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen.
Felida Elementary is green and platinum
Felida Elementary achieved platinum status for conserving resources and implementing environment-friendly practices.
Supplemental levy reviewed
In a May 28 letter to the VPS board of directors, the Management Task Force, a VPS advisory group, recommended that the district consider a supplemental levy ballot measure in 2019-20 as permitted by [...]
Flex, Home Connection named State Recognized Schools
State Recognized Schools represent the top 20% in Washington for school improvement.
Designing a vision for the future
As Clark County continues to grow, how will the people who live, work and enjoy spending time here reconcile the area’s evolving identity with its rich history?
Legacy of green
Nearly 40 students from Gaiser Middle School descended on Tenny Creek Neighborhood Park on an overcast June morning.
Spring 2019 state sports
Congratulations to the student-athletes and their coaches!
Columbia River High School broadcasters earn regional Emmy
CR Sports was honored for their broadcast of a basketball game against Ridgefield High School in January.
Personnel changes announced for 2019-20
Positions originally identified as possible budget cuts preserved; associate principal moves Thanks to the availability of $6.5 million in one-time state levy equalization assistance and the use of $3.81 million in one-time money from district [...]
No Monday early releases in June | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Students will get out of school at the standard time on June 3, 10 and 17.
Where are they now?
Not everyone discovers a career-defining interest in high school, yet that’s exactly what happened to Sarah Faulkner.
Advisory group provides budget feedback
The following letter was presented to the Board of Directors at the May 28 school board meeting by John McDonagh, chair, on behalf of the VPS Management Task Force. May 28, 2019 Rosemary Fryer, President [...]
Things to do this summer
Opportunities include camps, free meals, school-readiness events and more!
Teams earn top honors at state History Day
Ninth and eighth graders from Vancouver iTech Preparatory took first and third place, respectively.