COVID-19 testing site temporary closure | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Update: COVID-19 testing for current students and staff members will resume on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of Team VPS' newest members!
VPS now: 1/20/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: temporary remote learning continues for some schools, revised equity policy reflects feedback from community, school menu has a new look and mobile app, free optional COVID-19 testing, apply now for specialty programs, rental assistance and more!
Temporary remote learning continues for some schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Learn about continuing temporary remote learning and what’s next.
VPS en Español – MLK
En la Escuela Primaria King, los estudiantes y el personal dedicaron un nuevo poste de la paz en honor al Dr. Martin Luther King.
What’s for lunch? Your school menu has a new look and mobile app | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Find out what will be served at your child’s school using our new online menu.
Revised equity policy reflects feedback from community | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The policy will go to the board of directors on Feb. 8 for final approval.
VPS now: 1/13/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: Free optional COVID-19 testing resumes, middle and high schools temporarily moving to remote learning days, apply now for specialty programs, rental assistance, in-district boundary exceptions for 2022-23, refer a highly capable student for services, kindergarten registration and more!
VPS en Español – Magnets
¡Obtenga más información sobre los eventos del programa magnet del distrito y las fechas de solicitud!
In-district boundary exceptions for 2022-23 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Would you like your child to attend a different VPS school than their neighborhood school next year? If you live within VPS boundaries, please apply for an in-district boundary exception.
Refer a highly capable student for services | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Do you know a student who performs or shows potential for performing at a significantly advanced academic level?
Middle and high schools temporarily moving to remote learning days | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
It is necessary to implement a temporary schedule in which some of our schools will switch to four days of remote learning over the next three weeks.
Preschoolers to begin remote learning | Español | Русский
The move to remote learning applies only to preschool classes at Marshall, Truman, King and Ogden elementary schools.
Important information about weather-related school closures and delays | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In the event of a weather delay or closure, it will be shared numerous ways.
Apply for Vancouver Public Schools’ secondary magnet programs and programs of choice beginning Jan. 5
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.
January 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include teachers, a principal, behavioral coach and program specialist.
COVID planning update | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
With the new year comes new challenges as the result of the highly transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19.
Changes in state guidance for indoor athletics | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Washington state Department of Health announced changes to COVID-19 testing for all high-contact indoor school sports.
Important update for high school wrestlers | Español | Русский
Effective immediately, VPS will pause all wrestling activities, including practices, travel and competition.
Welcome, new hires!
Find out who has joined Team VPS.
VPS en Español – Episodio 5
En este episodio, vea cómo la familia Ruiz está convirtiendo el dinero sobrante en grandes donaciones. Obtenga lo último sobre proyectos de construcción de escuelas en el distrito, ¡y más!
VPS now: 12/9/21 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: Rental assistance, equity policy headed for school board vote, students to receive Lenovo laptops, Xello Family and more.
Qualifying VPS students guaranteed admission to five state colleges | Español | Русский
College admissions staff will reach out to qualifying students by email beginning in December.
Equity policy headed for school board vote | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The VPS board of directors will hold a first reading of the policy at its Jan. 11, 2022, school board meeting. The board will vote on the policy on Feb. 8.
Students to receive Lenovo laptops | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Technology changes are coming to VPS students in sixth through 12th grades in the 2022-23 school year.
Welding/Fabrication program renamed Advanced Manufacturing | Español | Русский
Advanced Manufacturing has added new CNC machining equipment including a plasma-cutting table, CAD lab, 3D printers, virtual welders and new energy-efficient welding units.
December 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include paraeducators, teachers and an associate principal.
Student-athletes command state competitions
See state champions and student-athletes who placed in the top 10 in volleyball, swimming, cross-country and soccer.
Vancouver high schools among top in state, country
Several VPS schools appear on U.S. News and World Report's 2021 list of leading high schools.
Face coverings required for spectators at indoor sporting events | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Please help keep school sports open and safe for everyone by following the state masking rules.
COVID testing plans on hold for school sites | Español
No start date has been set for testing at VPS schools. Before any optional testing will be offered at school sites, the district will have a plan in place that addresses logistics and safety, and will communicate information to staff members and families.
Introducing Xello Family | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
You will receive an invitation soon to access your Xello Family account, where you can view your child's progress and explore the tool along with them.
Bridging cultures through music
“Music in our culture has a really big role. Lots of ceremonies are surrounded by drums, singing and dancing,” said Mona Pocha.
Welcome, new VPS employees
Meet the newest members of Team VPS!
VPS now: 11/18/21 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 approved by FDA, VPS will conduct study of its school calendar, Transitional Kindergarten at Ogden Elementary, free food pantries--and more!
VPS will conduct study of its school calendar | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The impact of the pandemic has demonstrated that opportunities may exist to serve students in different ways throughout the year.
VITA update | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The new elementary school is set to open next fall; however, due to an enrollment decline across the district, the school is going to operate for the first year as a learning and teaching lab.
VPS en Español – Episodio 4
¡En este episodio, vea cómo nuestra comunidad ayudó a los estudiantes necesitados, conozca a hispanohablantes en nuestras escuelas, obtenga ayuda con tecnología y más!