Students receive Aspirations in Computing awards
Eleven Skyview High School students were named recipients of the awards that celebrate high school students’ aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing.
VPS now: 4/14/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: New last day of school year is June 16; safety procedures, including lockdowns and evacuations, and the role of district resource officers; Future Ready Parent Workshop; learning lab will introduce students to project-based learning; and more!
Last day of school year is June 16 | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Due to the weather-related closure on April 11, the following schedule is in effect for the last week of the 2021-2022 school year.
What do you appreciate about your child’s school?
Please share your thoughts about what makes school special for your child!
Future Ready Parent workshop | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Parents of students in grades 6-12: Wondering what’s next for your child? Unsure what options are available and which path your child should take? Join us for this virtual event!
April 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include three teachers, a paraeducator, clerk, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator and principal.
VPS en Español – Episodio 8
En este episodio, hablaremos sobre los cambios e información actualizada sobre el COVID, conocerá a Denisse Barba subdirectora de la escuela primaria Anderson, quien nos habló sobre el mes de la mujer. También verá como los estudiantes de las escuelas Sarah J Anderson y Jaason Lee aprender sobre las discapacidades. Y Conocerá a Amalia Franco, Coordinadora de Recursos para la familia y la comunidad en la escuela secundaria Discovery.
Students dominate winter state competitions
See state champions and student-athletes who placed in the top 10 in bowling, basketball, wrestling, swimming and gymnastics.
VPS now: 3/29/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: Still time to apply for specialty programs, important dates to know, absences due to religious holidays and more.
Provide your input on naming the field at Columbia River High School | Español
Proposed names will go to the VPS board of directors for final approval.
Apply now for Spanish/English dual language program | Español | Русский
Do you want your child to learn to speak and read in Spanish and English? If your child will be in kindergarten in the 2022-23 school year, enroll them in the Spanish/English dual language program.
Student artwork lauded in regional art show
Vancouver students from Skyview High School and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics earned recognition.
VPS now: 3/17/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: Updated COVID guidance in effect, Spanish/English dual language program now accepting applications, 2022-23 school year calendar, immunization requirements for next school year and more.
March is National Nutrition Month
Email your favorite recipe to Nutrition.Services@vansd.org by March 31. Tell us about the recipe and what nutrition means to you.
Students learn about cancer treatment and prevention
“Cancer is a topic that is difficult, but important to talk about with students,” said William Baur, a science teacher at Heights Campus.
New learning lab will introduce students to project-based learning | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
The Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School will serve as the VITA Learning Lab when it opens in the fall.
One book, one school: Reading helps students find their greatness
“We wanted a book that had a message that could help us build the culture of the school,” said Teacher-Librarian Cheryl Miller.
New COVID guidelines go into effect March 12 | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Masks and face coverings will be optional in school buildings and on buses.
VPS now: 3/3/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: Mask requirements changing, new opportunities for students to access advanced courses and programs, Spanish/English dual language program now accepting applications and more.
Вторгнення в Україну | Вторжение в Украину | English | Español | Fósun Chuuk
Ми всі шоковані насиллям, що розгортається в Україні, і ми виступаємо разом як шкільна спільнота проти жорстокості та насильства. На нас всех повлияла информация о развёртывании силовых действий в Украине, и наше школьное сообщество сплочённо выступает против жестокости и насилия.
Mask requirements changing | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Until March 12, masks will continue to be required in VPS buildings and on VPS buses.
March 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a bus driver, two district resource officers and two teachers.
New opportunities for students to access advanced courses and programs | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Automatic enrollment will help identify students who may not know about advanced placement options and the potential to earn college credit in high school.
VPS en Español – Episodio 7
En este episodio, obtenga la información más reciente sobre las reglas de COVID-19, vea cómo los estudiantes celebraron el mes de la herencia afroamericano, conozca a los maestros de leguaje dual y más.
VPS now: 2/18/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
In this issue read about the indoor mask mandate ending on March 21, lead levels in school water and the approved 2022-23 district calendar.
Lead levels in school water: Provide your input | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS has been testing for and lowering lead levels in school water since 2016 following Environmental Protection Agency standards. Now, the state of Washington has set a new standard.
Indoor mask mandate to end March 21 | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Update: Masks and face coverings will become optional in VPS schools and buildings and on VPS buses starting Saturday, March 12.
VPS now: 2/11/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: Possible changes to mask rules coming soon, school board approves equity policy, new program may eliminate student quarantine timeframe--and more!
Program may eliminate student quarantine timeframe | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The program may eliminate an at-home quarantine for students who are not fully vaccinated and who are close contacts of someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
Possible changes to mask rules coming soon | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Until state leaders change the rules, we must continue wearing face coverings indoors.
Welcome, new employees!
Meet some of Team VPS' newest members!
School board approves equity policy | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
The policy will help ensure that all students have what they need to participate in school life and reach their full potential.
Learning about Basquiat and Angelou During Black History Month [video]
Students in Ms. Nelson's second-grade class are expressing themselves in the styles of Maya Angelou and Jean-Michel Basquiat in a special poetry and art lesson.
Students honored for art and writing
Submissions are evaluated on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
VPS now: 2/3/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: Surge of COVID-19 cases creates backlog of notifications, environmental monitoring in 2021-22 school year, possible changes in bus routes and more.
Teachers earn prestigious certification
Earning this certification signifies a commitment to the profession’s highest standards.
Surge of COVID-19 cases creates backlog of notifications | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
School and district staff must thoroughly investigate each case, determine close contacts and follow through on all the details.
February 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a teacher, teacher librarian, school nurse, building operator and instructional coach.
VPS en Español – Episodio 6
En este episodio usted sabrá a donde puede encontrar información actualizada sobre el COVID. Además, conocerá sobre el Programa Dual en nuestro distrito con el maestro Mario Barba. Y sabrá como los estudiantes de la Primaria King celebraron el legado del Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Así como también, conocerá a Marisol Garcia, Coordinadora de Recursos para la Family y la Comunidad en la escuela secundaria McLoughlin.
VPS now: 1/27/22 | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
News to know: In-person learning to continue, possible changes in bus routes, survey seeks student feedback about pandemic, update on athletic testing--and more!