Student artwork earns regional recognition
Several VPS students earned honors in the ESD 112’s Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show!
Mar
2024
Feb
2024
Applications for Middle and High School Programs of Choice are open through Feb. 23 | Español | Русский |
VPS middle and high school students can participate in Choice Programs and Schools that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Applications are open through February 23, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Jan
2024
Applications for Middle and High School Programs of Choice are open Jan. 3 | Español | Русский |
VPS middle and high school students can participate in Choice Programs and Schools that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Find out how to apply.
Apr
2023
2023 Summer arts workshops | Español | Русский
This summer, artists may participate in a variety of activities, including dance, acting, music and the visual arts. All opportunities are offered free to students currently enrolled in Vancouver Public Schools.
Aug
2022
Free after-school dance program | Fóósun Chuuk
Open to students in grades 3-8. Apply by Friday, Sept. 9, to participate.
Aug
2022
Students’ artworks honor family, earn national acclaim
Devon Brown and Amyah Gibson, both seniors at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, earned medals in the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics.
Apr
2021
Vancouver Public Schools again honored for music education
Vancouver Public Schools’ ongoing commitment to music education earned the district its third consecutive award as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. The honor, given by the nonprofit National Association of Music Merchants [...]
Apr
2021
Student artwork honored in regional show
Lily Engblom-Stryker, a student at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, was one of eight pieces selected to receive ESD 112 Awards.
Jul
2020
VSAA’s Ann Medellin elected to national association of music leaders
VPS administrator selected to national music education association.
Jun
2020
Student artwork selected for State Superintendent’s High School Art Show
The show featured visual art and dance by Vancouver students.
May
2020
Band director is quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
Tim Heichelheim has earned legacy candidate status.
May
2020
Artists earn regional recognition
Five Vancouver Public Schools students earned honors in the Educational Service District 112 Regional High School Art Show.
Apr
2020
VPS again honored as one of best districts for music education
This is the second year of recognition for music education.
Mar
2020
Vancouver Public Schools honored as one of best districts for music education
VPS is one of 623 districts across the nation and one of just five in Washington state to be recognized.
Feb
2020
VSAA student advances to state Poetry Out Loud contest
Regional co-champion Yeshi Berry performed "How to Triumph Like a Girl" by Ada Limón and "American Smooth" by Rita Dove.
Dec
2019
Student film earns festival honors
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students took third place in the 48-hour category of the 2019 National Film Festival for Talented Youth.
Dec
2019
Musicians invited to join All-State bands, choirs and orchestras
Vancouver students recently earned spots among some of the state's most talented youth musicians.
Dec
2019
Student musician earns YoungArts honorable mention
High school senior Christian Ramirez received an honorable mention in the jazz/double bass category.
May
2019
High school junior wins national award for music
Christian Ramirez, a double bass player from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, earned his second consecutive recognition.
Apr
2019
Students honored for achievement in the arts
Three Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students are finalists in the Washington State Parent Teacher Association’s Reflections arts competition.
Mar
2019
Five Vancouver student artists win awards in regional high school show
The show features award-winning artwork by students from Hudson's Bay High School, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies.
Jan
2019
Musicians named to prestigious performing groups
Fourteen student-musicians were selected for the Washington Music Educators Association's bands, choirs and orchestras.
Dec
2018
Music, volunteerism and achievement awards for Columbia River senior
On stage and in the community, Symphony Koss excels.
May
2018
Inside and outside the library, portraits tell a story
“We’re a caring school. We work toward getting that bond,” said senior Dean Imel.
May
2018
A beautiful impact
Orpheus, a live event featuring honest, compelling, original stories, returns for the fifth year.
May
2018
Dance education on display at festival
"The variety of dancers and styles of dance that we get to see in the festival is really special,” said teacher Sheyla Mattos.
Apr
2018
Honor band concert draws top middle school musicians
Some of the district's top middle school musicians will be joined onstage by fifth-graders who participate in a before-school music program.
Dec
2017
Student musicians named to top performance groups
Students were selected from McLoughlin and Thomas Jefferson middle schools; Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools; and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.
Nov
2017
“A Codex of Flight” opens Nov. 14
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s "Codex on the Flight of Birds," the multidisciplinary production includes live music, dance, theatre and visual art.
Jun
2017
VSAA named Exemplary School
The honor is given to Arts Schools Network members that meet the principles of exemplary practice.
Jun
2017
Vocal music director honored with national award
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics’ Margaret Green is one of only five recipients and the only winner from Washington state or the West Coast.
May
2017
Three students earn art accolades
Three VPS students earned recognition in the 2017 Washington state Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
May
2017
River student wins Southwest Washington Congressional Art Competition
Christine Choi's work, “Unity,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Mar
2017
‘Welcome here in this school’
The new mural at Hudson's Bay High School is a picture of diversity.
Mar
2017
Four student-artists draw awards
Four VPS students were among the award winners at the 2017 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show.
Feb
2017
Students recite great poems in regional contest
Isabella Daltoso of Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is one of two top finishers in the Southwest Washington Regional Poetry Out Loud contest. Fort Vancouver High School senior Sullivan Gui also competed.
Nov
2016
Re: Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
VSAA's students and staff excel, thanks to a strong school culture and parental support. However, the building that houses the school prevents it from fully meeting local demand for artistic opportunities.
Jun
2016
Violinist nabs a string of musical awards
Name and avocation converge for Symphony Koss. The accomplished violinist and pianist has received several awards and accolades over the past year.
May
2016
Students achieve National Merit Awards
Congratulations to Courtney Stump, Columbia River High School, and Gabriel Epstein, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. Both are recipients of National Merit Awards.
May
2016
High school musicians participate in state contest
Students from Vancouver Public Schools joined some of Washington's finest high school musicians at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest.