2024 Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
See our routine radon testing results for spring 2024.
Jun
2024
Feb
2024
February 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the February Excellence Awards!
Jan
2024
January 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the January Excellence Awards!
Jan
2023
January 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2023 Excellence Awards!
Sep
2022
First day of school photos 2022
See first day of school pictures from around the district!
Jun
2022
Sharing gratitude as we end the 2021-22 school year | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Thank you to our students, families and staff for your collaboration and contributions to a successful school year!
Jun
2022
Students recognized for videos promoting clean waterways
From the videos submitted by 83 Clark County students, works by seven VPS students were selected for prizes and recognition.
May
2022
Welcome to Team VPS
Meet some of VPS' newest staff members.
May
2022
Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Results showed that radon levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency’s limit.
Feb
2022
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.
Feb
2022
Welcome, new employees!
Meet some of Team VPS' newest members!
Feb
2022
February 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a teacher, teacher librarian, school nurse, building operator and instructional coach.
Jan
2022
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.
Dec
2021
Welcome, new hires!
Find out who has joined Team VPS.
May
2020
Band director is quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
Tim Heichelheim has earned legacy candidate status.
Jan
2020
Eighteen educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
Dec
2019
December 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two paraeducators and three teachers are this month's recipients.
Apr
2019
April 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Four teachers and a paraeducator received Excellence Awards this month.
Apr
2019
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Apr
2019
Families invited to participate in travel survey | Encuesta de Viajes Estudiantiles
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
Jan
2019
January 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, a school psychologist, FCRC coordinator and secretary.
Jan
2019
Musicians named to prestigious performing groups
Fourteen student-musicians were selected for the Washington Music Educators Association's bands, choirs and orchestras.
May
2018
Students display historical knowledge
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
Apr
2018
April 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, two district resource officers and a specialist in the human resources department.
Mar
2018
Honoring one another
“We’re like a family,” said senior Carmen Chacon of her peers in the Culinary Arts program.
Feb
2018
February 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
A visual art specialist, custodian, teacher, clerk and teacher librarian are this month's winners.
Dec
2017
December 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include a principal, paraeducator, two teachers and two interpreters.
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
May
2017
Episode 56: A team that works
Fifteen Alki students from the leadership class and structured communication program worked through a series of warm-ups and stretches. Then they moved onto skills: those that can be used in soccer, like passing, as well as social skills that can be used off the pitch.
May
2017
Summer 2017 bond projects
Construction and repair projects for summer 2017 have been scheduled, with funding provided by the bond measure that local voters approved in February 2017.
Apr
2017
Alki building operator wins Green Apple Award
Under Steve Horton's leadership, the school’s Environmental Club has directed a drastic reduction in waste over the past 12 years.
Nov
2016
Alki Middle School
A new boiler and HVAC system are coming to Alki.
Apr
2016
Alki student panda logo finalist
Congratulations to Jennifer Chun! The Alki Middle School student is one of three finalists in the Washington State Panda Foundation's logo contest.
Mar
2016
Miss Clark County, Outstanding Teen crowned
Two current VPS students and one VPS alum were honored by the Miss Clark County Scholarship Organization.
Dec
2015
VPS helps its own
Students and staff members donated record amounts to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools in the nonprofit’s annual campaign.
Dec
2015
December 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the December 2015 recognition.
Oct
2015
Learning in a digital world
This year, VPS students in sixth through 12th grades are using iPads or laptops, thanks to a 2013 community-approved technology levy.
Mar
2015
Oct
2014
Flipped out
Original source: Metro Parent Education Guide 2014 The flipped classroom model subverts the idea that homework must be done outside of school time. Instead, students in flipped classrooms learn new material at home, outside of [...]
Oct
2009
Nine schools earn Energy Stars
Nine Vancouver schools earned the Energy Star for their contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.