Displays of knowledge bring honors at regional, state competitions
Hudson's Bay, Columbia River and Skyview high schools earn top spots in the regional and state Knowledge Bowl competitions.
Mar
2017
Mar
2017
VPS students dominate science and engineering fair
Students from Vancouver Public Schools were awarded first place in three of the four overall categories.
Mar
2017
Sophomore serves as Senate page
Columbia River High School's Symphony Koss is one of 19 students who spent a week as pages during the current legislative session.
Mar
2017
Local, state honors for student musicians
Musicians from around the district recently were honored for their talents.
Mar
2017
Student-athletes find success at winter state championships
See who placed in the top 10 at state in swimming, gymnastics, bowling and wrestling!
Feb
2017
Top 2017 regional SkillsUSA contestants announced
The top three competitors will advance to the state competition in Yakima, Washington, in March 2017.
Feb
2017
VPS juniors will take the SAT free of charge March 1
This Wednesday, March 1, high school juniors throughout the district have the opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test during the school day. SAT School Day is offered to make the three-and-a-half-hour exam available to [...]
Jan
2017
Symphony announces Young Artists winners
Congratulations to Columbia River High School's Symphony Koss! The talented sophomore recently was named a gold medalist in the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Young Artists competition.
Nov
2016
VPS student-athletes claim victory, success in state tournaments
Vancouver Public Schools was represented well in the fall 2016 state tournaments.
Nov
2016
November 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the November 2016 Employee Excellence Awards!
Oct
2016
October 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2016 Excellence Award recognition. They were honored at the Oct. 25 school board meeting.
Oct
2016
Reimagining Columbia River High School
With input from students, staff, parents and the community, staff members and architects worked together to develop three architectural concepts that would help Columbia River High School overcome its facility-related challenges.
Oct
2016
Two seniors named National Merit Semifinalists
Connor Rasmussen, Skyview High School, and Nicholas Neathamer, Columbia River High School, were named Semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Jun
2016
Hudson’s Bay DECA earns first-ever gold certification
The school-based enterprise at Hudson’s Bay High School is one of 316 SBEs in the nation to achieve gold-level certification this year from DECA Inc.
Jun
2016
Episode 52: Seniors walk the walk
The cheering was thunderous as seniors from Columbia River High School paraded down the halls of Eisenhower.
Jun
2016
VPS student-athletes represent in 2016 spring state championships
Students from all over Vancouver Public Schools represented the district and their individual schools at the 2016 spring state championships. Congratulations to all the participants!
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
Schools wrap up collection challenge
By collecting thousands of pounds of plastic film wrap, Vancouver schools learned about recycling in Clark County's 2016 Trex Plastic Wrap Collection Challenge.
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
Displays of skill bring awards
Students from across the district displayed their knowledge and abilities at the 2016 state SkillsUSA competition, March 31 to April 2 in Tacoma, Washington. They earned a total of 25 medals. In addition, four VPS [...]
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.
Apr
2016
April 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the April 2016 recognition. They were honored at the April 26 school board meeting.
Apr
2016
Apr
2016
Students qualify for national history, geography competitions
They came, they saw, they conquered history and geography—the History Bee and U.S. Geography Olympiad, that is.
Mar
2016
Student-athletes excel in winter state championships
Student-athletes from across Vancouver Public Schools competed in the winter 2016 state championships.
Mar
2016
Two VPS students participate in first phase of Washington Aerospace Scholars
Livia Anderson, a student at Columbia River High School, and Sydney Fox-Middleton, a student at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, have been selected for the first phase of the 10th Washington Aerospace Scholars program at the Museum of Flight.
Mar
2016
Nominees, finalists announced for 2016 Marshall Youth Leadership Award
Nearly 40 high school seniors have been nominated for the Marshall Youth Leadership Award, given by the Fort Vancouver National Trust. The award honors Clark County's high school seniors who exemplify the leadership of the award's namesake, General George C. Marshall.
Mar
2016
Patron tour to feature Columbia River High School, Discovery Middle School
On Friday, March 25, Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will host his last patron tour of the 2015–2016 school year. The tour will provide an in-depth look at the dynamic learning opportunities at Columbia River High School and Discovery Middle School.
Feb
2016
February 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the February 2016 recognition. They were honored at the Feb. 23 school board meeting.
Feb
2016
SAT School Day brings free testing
To encourage and support a college-going culture, Vancouver Public Schools will offer students the opportunity to take the SAT exam free of charge as part of SAT School Day.
Jan
2016
January 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the January 2016 recognition: Debi Carsten, Lucy Estrada-Guzman, Jim O’Banion and Tavia Quaid.
Jan
2016
6 reasons to apply for the IB program
Current and former students share their reasons for enrolling in Columbia River High School's International Baccalaureate program.
Jan
2016
Snow makeup day is June 16
As a result of Vancouver Public Schools’ weather-related closure on Jan. 4, the following changes are in effect for the current school year: June 16 has been designated as a makeup day and now is [...]
Nov
2015
November 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the November 2015 recognition.
Nov
2015
Musical talent crescendos as students join renowned groups
Students from all over the district have earned spots in the Washington Music Educators Association’s annually appointed Junior All-State and All-State groups and the American Choral Directors' Association's All-NW Men's Honor Choir.
Oct
2015
October 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2015 recognition. They were honored at the October 27 school board meeting.
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.
Oct
2015
Graduate success story: Kat rising
Katarina “Kat” Tarr’s love of coaching is simple: “I feel best when I’m here; I feel best when I’m giving back to the players,” she says.
Oct
2015
#TeamVPS: Jois Brownstein
Columbia River High School English and AVID teacher Years with VPS: 28.5 Most memorable career experiences: Seeing my 21 Advancement Via Individual Determination students graduate in June 2015. They were the first AVID class at River. I started with them as freshmen. By [...]
Oct
2015
VPS honors three National Merit Semifinalists for 2015-16
Three Vancouver Public Schools students have been named 2016 National Merit Semifinalists.