Results from radon testing Feb. 25–March 1, 2019
Results showed no elevated radon levels at these 11 locations.
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 [...]
Fifteen VPS teachers earn National Board certification in 2018
With this certification, these educators have demonstrated that they have reached the highest levels of the profession.
School, district highlighted as top 25 in nation for innovation
At the time of the partial announcement, VPS and iTech were the only district and school on the West Coast featured in the resulting series of case studies.
Vancouver is semifinalist in FAFSA Completion Challenge
After just one month, VPS seniors completed applications for federal financial aid at a rate that is 10 percent above the rate of all seniors in Washington state.
Summer and fall 2018 construction and upgrades
Groundbreakings kick off construction Over the past four months, groundbreaking ceremonies for Marshall and Ogden elementaries, McLoughlin Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory kicked off construction work to rebuild those schools from [...]
Episode 64: A bright and hopeful future
Years of planning and community support of a 2017 bond measure have led to this: building new schools and making upgrades at every school in the district.
Program provides students online access to Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
Connect FVRL, a partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, provides digital access to eBooks and resources for students in Vancouver Public Schools for reading and research. Students in grades nine through 12 at [...]
Communication efforts honored nationally
Communicators from around the district earned Publications and Digital Media Awards in six categories.
2017-18 annual report
Read about great moments from the 2017-18 school year!
Students display historical knowledge
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
Advanced Placement testing free to students | Español | Русский | Chuukese
All registrations close Friday, March 9.
Weather update: Feb. 20
After-school and evening activities are canceled today, Feb. 20, for VPS elementary, middle and high schools. Exceptions are optional practices until 4 p.m. for Skyview basketball, Columbia River basketball and Skyview Stormbots. Schools that typically [...]
Exploring new technology to support students | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, Washington Elementary, McLoughlin and Discovery middle schools and Vancouver iTech Preparatory will pilot new software.
Designing new schools and upgrading others: It’s all in a day’s work
Bond-funded upgrades and design work for several replacement schools and the new Vancouver iTech Preparatory building are making daily progress throughout the district. An update on the projects was presented to the board of [...]
Solving the puzzle
Sasha Thomas, a senior at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, and Carson Mowrer, a senior at Skyview High School, want to bring the pastime to people with visual impairments.
Training for Vancouver school leaders propels digital education forward
Vancouver Public Schools has been recognized as a national District of Distinction for its efforts to empower school-level leaders
Staff honored nationally for communications
School and district communicators received six Publications and Electronic Media Awards and a Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association.
Lessons in empathy through a study of hate
How does hate manifest and spread? What are the implications of vitriol? In answering these questions, students work toward becoming leaders in a more compassionate future.
Young women honored for excellence in science, math and tech
The honorees were selected based on their performance and promise in the fields of science, math and technology.
Designing a dream
Planning is underway for the first phase of several construction projects. Find out the timeline for construction.
Teacher is finalist for Prize for Excellence in Education
The contest honors local educators making an impact on students, families and colleagues.
May 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, two clerks, a secretary and a music specialist all received the final Excellence Award of the 2016-17 school year.
Robotics team earns highest tournament honors
Atomic Raven Force bested 50 competitors and took home the Excellence Award.
Leaders nominated for Marshall Youth Award
Nine of the 22 Clark County high school seniors who are nominated for the 2017 General George C. Marshall Youth Leadership Award are from Vancouver schools.
Bond construction projects scheduled for six-year timeline
The construction schedule prioritizes eligibility for state assistance funding and completing projects on time and within budget.
School election is Tuesday, February 14
Ballots were mailed to voters who live within the district's boundaries on Friday, Jan. 27. The election is Tuesday, Feb. 14.
5 surprising facts about the bond measure
Get the inside story on the district's upcoming bond request.
Family fun, learning offered at STEAM Maker Fair
Learners of all ages are invited to attend Vancouver iTech Preparatory’s upcoming Maker Fair!
Top 12 facts about the bond measure
Learn about the bond measure that will appear on the Feb. 14, 2017, special election ballot.
Bond measure to appear on Feb. 14 special election ballot
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Vancouver Public Schools' board of directors approved a resolution to put a capital facilities bond measure on the ballot in the Feb. 14, 2017, special election.
Episode 53: Making space for learning
Learn about Ogden's new makerspace, which has expanded opportunities for hands-on learning.
Reimagine districtwide improvements
The district is developing plans to improve every school, contingent on approval of a bond measure.
VPS teams imagine the future
Teams from Skyview High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory received a slew of awards at the 2016 Imagine Tomorrow competition.
Episode 52: Seniors walk the walk
The cheering was thunderous as seniors from Columbia River High School paraded down the halls of Eisenhower.
Student films win media awards
Students from Gaiser Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory collected several awards at the Middle School Media Festival.
Two honored for efforts to stamp out racism
Vancouver iTech Preparatory senior Astrid DuBois was one of two honorees by the YWCA Clark County for efforts to stamp out racism.
The reality of virtual reality
Listen to students at iTech Prep and teacher John Zingale describe the virtual reality tour they created for the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Episode 51: A little different, a lot to celebrate
Vancouver iTech Preparatory was an answer to the increased student demand for STEM-focused programming in Vancouver Public Schools.
Episode 50: Re: Schools
Let’s go back to the year 1956. Eisenhower was in the White House. “Heartbreak Hotel” topped the charts. America’s Oldest Teenager Dick Clark picked up a gig hosting “American Bandstand.” A loaf of bread cost about 18 cents.