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
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.
Sep
2015
Columbia River courtyards to get upgrade
A plan to enhance Columbia River High School’s courtyards recently received a $2,000 boost from the National FFA.
Jul
2015
Students show off skills at national conference
Vancouver Public Schools students excelled at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kentucky.
Jun
2015
Missing link: AVID ties students’ futures to college
When Dan Larson was a student at Hudson’s Bay High School, he had little formalized guidance through the labyrinth of applying to colleges, securing financial aid and getting set up for freshman year.
Jun
2015
Athletes command spring sports state championships
Students from all over Vancouver Public Schools competed in spring sports state championships in May. Congratulations to the following top 10 placers and winners! Tennis Class 4A girls Sammi Hampton (pictured above in back row, [...]
May
2015
Students from five VPS high schools named Washington Scholars
From left: Rebecca Steele, Bryce Hackett, Jessica Ekeya, Ruby Davis, Jason Anderson, Saul Paez Martinez, Newalla Comstock, Hunter Simpson, Katherine Cooke, Nathan Wreggit, Rowyn Lea, Alexander Sheppert and Samir Sen. Not pictured: Wendy Hsei, [...]
May
2015
Three VPS students earn top National Merit honors
Three students from Vancouver Public Schools have received top honors from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Jason Anderson, Columbia River High School, and Samir Sen, Skyview High School, were named 2015 National Merit Scholars. Jessica [...]
Apr
2015
History buffs headed to national competitions
From left: Columbia River students Dakota Anderberg, Courtney Stump, Alfonso Gonzalez, Josh Nygaard and Zoe Clute History is alive and well at Columbia River High School and Jason Lee Middle School! Last March, CRHS [...]
Apr
2015
Columbia River senior selected 2015 Public Health Champion
Bryce Hackett has been honored with a Public Health Champion award by the Washington State Public Health Association. The association recognized seven individuals, coalitions and businesses, including Hackett, that are working to improve public health. [...]
Mar
2015
Student athletes compete in winter 2015 state championships
Pictured above, from left: Columbia River High School bowling coach Dana Blair; Fort Vancouver High School bowler Lauryn Heying; Hudson's Bay High School bowler Reagan Lorey; and Columbia River bowlers Shantel Black, Anali Gomez, Celine Bennett, [...]
Mar
2015
Students bring home medals from Jobs for Washington’s Graduates
Several VPS students earned medals at the recent state Jobs for Washington's Graduates competition. Congratulations to the following: Columbia River High School Spencer Gehner Gold medal, Public Speaking Nalon Sombounvong Silver medal, Portfolio Yadira Velador [...]
Oct
2013
October 2013 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2013 recognition. They were honored at the Oct. 22 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Janell Olander, paraeducator, Truman Elementary School • Darci Fronk, principal, [...]