April 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Four teachers and a paraeducator received Excellence Awards this month.
2019 plant sales
All proceeds support FFA and programs that teach kids job skills.
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Students honored for achievement in the arts
Three Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students are finalists in the Washington State Parent Teacher Association’s Reflections arts competition.
New technology coming fall 2019 | Español | Русский
As a result of feedback, Vancouver Public Schools will provide Chromebooks instead of iPads to high school students.
Second radon testing at GATE, Marshall Elementary and the Lieser Campus
Results of the second test showed that average levels at these three locations are now below the U.S. EPA's action level.
Tell us about your school!
Is your child excited to go to school? Do you feel welcome at your child's school? Does the school keep you well-informed about school activities? We're asking for your feedback about your child's school and [...]
New Columbia River H.S. 500 wing
See renderings of the new classroom wing!
Administrative changes announced for the 2019-20 school year
The following changes in administration will take place in August for the 2019-20 school year. These changes do not increase costs in the district’s administrative budget. Five central office administrative positions have been eliminated as [...]
Eight selected for regional Aspirations in Computing honors
All the honorees are students in Skyview High School’s Science, Math and Technology magnet program.
Kindergarten registration begins April 9
Any child who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2019, is eligible to enter kindergarten this fall.
Families invited to participate in travel survey | Encuesta de Viajes Estudiantiles
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
Technology for all students leads to recognition for Vancouver Public Schools
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.
2019-20 Orchestra and band class opportunities
We are excited to announce an instrumental program for next year's 5th-grade students! All currently enrolled 4th-grade students can apply now to participate in free band or orchestra classes next year. These [...]
Vancouver Public Schools honored as one of best districts for music education
VPS is one of 623 districts across the nation and one of just five in Washington state to be recognized.
March 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's awardees include a secretary, paraeducator, teacher, occupational therapist and mental health specialist.
Update on radon testing at Hudson’s Bay High School, Lincoln Elementary and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
We took immediate steps to improve ventilation in the affected areas and retested.
Disciplinary measures focus on re-engagement; safe and supportive environments
On March 15, a confrontation between three students at a Vancouver Public Schools middle school basketball tournament escalated into a disturbance that involved approximately 50 students, leading to the response of more than 30 [...]
Results from radon testing March 4-11, 2019
Results showed no elevated radon levels at these 21 locations.
From Vancouver to Kuwait: Kindness travels
Every Friday before school begins, students at Ogden Elementary meet for Kindness Club.
Results from radon testing Feb. 25–March 1, 2019
Results showed no elevated radon levels at these 11 locations.
Update on radon testing at GATE, Marshall Elementary and the Lieser Campus
Routine radon testing was completed at GATE, Marshall and the Lieser Campus on Feb. 28, 2019. Radon is measured and reported in picocuries per liters of air (pCi/L). The U.S. EPA action level is [...]
Information regarding disturbance at middle school basketball tournament
The incident happened on Friday night at Gaiser Middle School and involved students from several district schools.
Second application period for magnet programs and programs of choice 2019
Didn’t get a chance to apply for a magnet program or program of choice? You’ll have a second chance to submit an application beginning Monday, March 18, 2019. Applications will be accepted for the [...]
Vancouver students win state championships
Allison Blaine of Hudson’s Bay High School secured her second state championship in wrestling and Grace Gordon of Columbia River High School achieved a gold medal in gymnastics.
Five Vancouver student artists win awards in regional high school show
The show features award-winning artwork by students from Hudson's Bay High School, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies.
Counselor named finalist for Washington School Counselor of the Year
By the time she was in eighth grade, Kara Hecker had identified her dream job: school counseling.
Skyview sophomore raises money for cancer research
Erin Ryan, a sophomore at Skyview High School, raised $212,000 to help find a cure for childhood cancer. She was inspired by the story of former Skyview student Trey Foote who died in 2006 from [...]
Radon testing March 11-March 15 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
During the week of March 11-March 15, 2019, Vancouver Public Schools’ facility support crews will begin routine testing for radon. The testing will monitor radon levels in frequently occupied rooms including classrooms and offices [...]
Construction update: downtown elementary, Columbia River High School and more
Photo: Concept design of the new K-5 elementary school (back right), which will be built adjacent to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Operations Center at Mill Plain Blvd. and Fort Vancouver Way. Your [...]
Thank you, voters | ¡Gracias, votantes! | Спасибо, избиратели! | Ach kapasen kinisou ngeni meinisin ekkewe aramas re úttút!
The education and operations levy passed with 64.49 percent support and the technology levy passed with 62.65 percent support.
Episode 66: Spreading kindness
In Vancouver Public Schools, we believe that emotional intelligence is something to be cultivated and embraced.
Radon testing March 4-March 8 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
During the week of March 4-March 8, 2019, Vancouver Public Schools’ facility support crews will begin routine testing for radon.The testing will monitor radon levels in frequently occupied rooms including classrooms and offices that are [...]
A message from the superintendent
Dear VPS community, If the legislature doesn't act on a comprehensive set of solutions to provide full funding for basic education, vital programs and services that serve students will be at-risk throughout the state. Today, [...]
February 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a building operator, a secretary and a paraeducator are this month's winners.
Radon testing Feb. 25-March 1 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
During the week of February 25-March 1, 2019, Vancouver Public Schools’ facility support crews will begin routine testing for radon. The testing will monitor radon levels in frequently occupied rooms including classrooms and offices [...]
VSAA hosts regional dance festival
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics hosted the Northwest Regional High School Dance Festival over Presidents' Day weekend, drawing more than 200 students from up and down the west coast. 22 colleges sent representatives [...]
First-place honors for VSAA yearbook
This is VSAA’s first yearbook award from the American Scholastic Press Association.
New last day of school year is June 19 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Due to a weather-related closure on Feb. 5, the following schedule will be in effect for the last week of the 2018-19 school year.
Open letter to the Legislature
Dear Legislators: In talking with colleagues and school board members across the state, I hear growing concern about the need for a strong commitment from elected officials to enact McCleary fixes that provide predictable and [...]
VPS projects $14.3 million budget shortfall in 2019-20
Vancouver Public Schools is anticipating a decline in student enrollment for the 2019-20 school year that will further compound a projected budget shortfall. The district’s enrollment analysis is consistent with projections independently gathered periodically by [...]
Election results: Replacement levies pass
Voters approved levies for technology and education/operations, according to early election results.
Important update about Friday evening and weekend activities
All Friday, Feb. 8, after-school and evening activities will be held as scheduled. The Friday night (2/8/19) basketball game at Columbia River High School vs. WF West has been canceled. All weekend activities, athletic events [...]
Deadline to turn in school levy election ballots is Feb. 12
Ballots are due on Tuesday for Vancouver Public Schools’ levy election. Two levies—an education and operations levy and a technology levy are on the ballot. These levies are not new taxes. They will replace the [...]
Level up
It’s a new way of asking students to flex their social and soft skills as they do independent and collaborative work.
Weather alert update: CLOSED on Tues., Feb. 5, 2019
All schools will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 5, due to icy conditions. All after-school and evening activities are canceled. Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, todas las escuelas de “VPS” estarán cerradas 5/February/2019. Todas las [...]
Weather alert: 2-hour late start on Tues., Feb. 5, 2019 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
All VPS schools are on a two-hour late start on Tuesday, Feb. 5. No morning preschool or other morning activities. UPDATE: Buses are on snow routes this morning. Find more weather-related information. Español 5 Febrero [...]
Where are they now?
Anya Pavlovic Kain stayed busy with International Baccalaureate and Running Start classes and was president of Natural Helpers and a member of the Clark County Youth Commission.
Measles information
In Vancouver Public Schools, three schools were exposure sites.
New Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary coming in fall 2020
The two-story L-shaped building is projected to open in fall 2020.