June 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the June 2025 Excellence Awards!
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Endeavour Technical Trades Center
On May 20, the district hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hudson’s Bay High School to celebrate the opening of the new Endeavour Technical Trades Center.
Forging Futures: Groundbreaking for Fort Vancouver’s New Technical Trades Center
This 100% donor-funded center will provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and welding, directly addressing the demand for skilled workers in our community and creating pathways to fulfilling careers for our students.
Student artwork honored in regional recognition
Several Vancouver students earned honors in the ESD 112’s Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show!
May 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the May 2025 Excellence Awards!
Interim Superintendent Announced as Superintendent Search Begins
The Board of Directors has selected Associate Superintendent Brett Blechschmidt, who is also our current Chief Financial Officer, to serve as Interim Superintendent for the 2025–26 school year.
VPS now: 4-29-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Kindergarten enrollment, early learning programs, plant sales and graduates dates.
Preschool and Transition to Kindergarten applications now open!
Applications are open for early learning options. Apply now!
April 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the April 2025 Excellence Awards!
VPS now: 3-27-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Kindergarten enrollment, spring break activities at JPCC, 2025-26 school calendar, and more.
Read Across America 2025
Students at VPS elementary schools participated in Read Across America, the nation's largest celebration of reading.
Paddy Hough Parade: A celebration of community and tradition
See what makes this event a beloved community tradition!
VPS now: 3-13-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Thank you to our community, kindergarten enrollment, 2025-26 school calendar, and more.
March 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the March 2025 Excellence Awards!
Thank you, community!
Thank you for supporting students and schools!
Fruit Valley Elementary kindergarteners receive new bikes through All Kids Bike Program and HDR Foundation grant
Kindergarteners at Fruit Valley Elementary received brand-new bikes this week thanks to the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Bicycle Program and a generous grant from the HDR Foundation
Weather alert: All schools CLOSED, Friday, Feb. 14 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
All VPS schools are closed due to the inclement weather: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Weather alert: All schools CLOSED, Thursday, Feb. 13 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
All VPS schools are closed due to the inclement weather: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
February 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the February 2025 Excellence Awards!
How we share information about weather-related school closures and delays | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Learn how we communicate with families.
Refugee and immigrant family resources
A list of community resources available for our refugee and immigrant students and families.
VPS now: 1-24-25 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: In this issue: Explore Programs and Schools of Choice, learn about a replacement levy, and more!
January 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2025 Excellence Awards!
Boundary exceptions for the 2025-26 school year | Español | Русский |
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.
Columbia River student selected for U.S. Senate program
Congratulations to Ashlye Triebs for being selected as a Washington State delegate for the U.S. Senate Youth Program!
VPS now: 12-18-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Explore Programs and Schools of Choice, learn about inclement weather alerts, cold weather resources for families, and much more!
December 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the December 2024 Excellence Awards!
Replacement levy on February 2025 ballot | Español | Русский |
Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors approved a replacement technology, safety, and capital projects levy to appear on the Feb. 11, 2025 special election ballot.
VPS now: 11-20-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: Replacement technology, safety, and capital projects levy; monitoring progress towards our strategic plan goals; revisiting our cell phone policy and more.
VPS teacher and volunteer honored as Learn Here Heroes
Congratulations to Eric Saueracker and Deanne Warren, Identity Clark County's 2024 Learn Here Heroes!
November 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the November 2024 Excellence Awards!
Vancouver Public Schools unveils new Little Free Library at Heights Campus
Vancouver Public Schools students and staff unveiled a new Little Free Library at the Heights Campus in Vancouver on Oct. 25.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg dedicated at ribbon-cutting ceremony
Vancouver Public Schools welcomed over 200 community members, educators, and families to celebrate the official dedication of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) Elementary School, the district's first entirely Spanish/English dual-language choice school.
Dedication of new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary set for Oct. 29 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Join us for the dedication and open house for Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) Elementary. Hear remarks from district and community leaders, learn about the benefits of dual-language education, and tour the new school!
October 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the October 2024 Excellence Awards!
VPS now: 9-26-24 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue: ParentSquare and ParentVUE, safety information and more.
Hate and bias protocol | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
HATE AND BIAS PROTOCOL Districtwide Hate and Bias Protocol We have been piloting a new hate and bias protocol at a number of our schools, and now beginning with [...]
First day of school highlights
Students shared high-fives, warm hugs, and big smiles as our kindergarten through 12 graders arrived for the first day of the classes. Check out some highlights from the first day of school!
First day of school 2024 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
We’re looking forward to seeing your child soon! Get details on the first day of school.