Robotics teams bring home trophies
Thousands of teams from more than 40 countries showcased their technical, teamwork and critical thinking skills as they put their creations through a series of challenging tasks.
Vancouver schools recognized among top in Washington state and nation
Several VPS schools were featured on U.S. News and World Report's 2022 list.
Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Results showed that radon levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency’s limit.
What do you appreciate about your child’s school?
Please share your thoughts about what makes school special for your child!
Still time to apply for specialty programs | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Several VPS programs are again accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. Deadlines vary, so apply now!
Teachers earn prestigious certification
Earning this certification signifies a commitment to the profession’s highest standards.
Temporary remote learning continues for some schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Learn about continuing temporary remote learning and what’s next.
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.
December 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include paraeducators, teachers and an associate principal.
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.
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of the newest members of team VPS!
New educators join team VPS
VPS welcomed 17 new educators to the district this month.
Student videos highlight clean water actions
Four Vancouver Public Schools students earned top honors and prizes in the inaugural Stormwater Partners Student Video Contest.
Student-created history exhibit featured in national showcase
Vancouver iTech Preparatory's Jonah Campbell, Clark Hegewald and Grant Myers are the only students from Washington state represented in the showcase.
Findings and key actions from the VPS equity audit | Español | Русский
Findings from the audit showed areas that the district can improve to be more inclusive of all students, families and employees by embracing each person’s unique culture and background.
Nine students earn regional tech awards
Congratulations to these students from Skyview High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory.
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.
Episode 72: Grace in an uncertain world
This episode is about finding a path forward when the landscape has changed dramatically.
How stories and connections inspire an award-winning educator
While science is her discipline, she is like every great storyteller unbound by the constraints of a single genre.
High school remote learning 2.0: Watch the webinar [VIDEO]
What will remote learning 2.0 be like for high schools, VSAA and iTech? Get an overview here.
Steve Webb will retire from VPS at the end of the 2021-22 school year | Русский | Español
The superintendent will have served in his current role for 14 years.
Construction update: Spring 2020
Work continues on school bond projects. Here's the latest on all of the projects to date.
Educator, students honored for computer science achievements
Thirteen students representing three different schools and teacher Kim Hansen were honored.
Class of 2020 commencement and celebrations | Español | Русский l Fóósun Chuuk
Find out about formal graduation events and other celebrations.
The #VPSamazing work continues l Русский l Español
Our community partners and employees have worked tirelessly to provide food, basic necessities, child care, technology, instruction, learning support, nursing, counseling and problem-solving assistance.
Four Vancouver high schools among top in state, country
All four schools have appeared on the list in previous years.
Latest cancellations, postponed events
Last updated 3/13/20 at 10:42 a.m. Please check back frequently as we are updating this document as we learn of more cancellations or events that will be postponed. Other event cancellations 3/14 SAT testing @ [...]
Vancouver Public Schools and Superintendent Steve Webb honored with national award
The district will be recognized for providing academic and non-academic support to all students, improving graduation rates and closing opportunity gaps.
Episode 70: New beginnings
This month is the start of a new year, a new decade and a new school for Vancouver iTech Preparatory.
Eighteen educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
New educators in Vancouver Public Schools
Welcome to our new educators!
Teacher recognized for outstanding science education
Dr. Erin Lark instills in students a love of science that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
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 [...]
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.
2018-19: Year in review
Dreaming big is the Vancouver way.
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?
Teams earn top honors at state History Day
Ninth and eighth graders from Vancouver iTech Preparatory took first and third place, respectively.
The past of the future
The details were still there: colors, intricate designs, contours and even flaws and cracks in the 150-year-old items.
VPS high schools rank among best in Washington
U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 study of the best high schools.
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.