Jun 2015

Missing link: AVID ties students’ futures to college

June 12th, 2015|Categories: Design II strategic plan, Programs of Choice, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: , , , |

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

June 10th, 2015|Categories: Athletics and activities, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , |

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

May 14th, 2015|Categories: Project: Columbia River, Project: VSAA, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , , |

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

May 6th, 2015|Categories: Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12), VPS press releases|Tags: , , |

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

April 15th, 2015|Categories: Athletics and activities, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

Mar 2015

Student athletes compete in winter 2015 state championships

March 30th, 2015|Categories: Athletics and activities, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , |

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

March 25th, 2015|Categories: Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

Jan 2015

Youthful expressions of hope displayed in art show

January 21st, 2015|Categories: Programs of Choice, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , |

Emily Dickinson called it “the thing with feathers.” Shakespeare said it was the only medicine for the miserable. It came to symbolize President Obama’s 2008 campaign. And now hope figures prominently in works created by [...]

Jan 2015

Champion of the kids in the corner: District resource officer inspires students, staff

January 9th, 2015|Categories: Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: |

For 24 years District Resource Officer Joe Reed has roamed the grounds of Columbia River High School. He can’t go far without pausing to shake a hand; catch up and check in; or remind the [...]

Dec 2014

Columbia River seniors are National Merit commended students

December 10th, 2014|Categories: Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , |

Seven seniors from Columbia River High School recently achieved commendations from the prestigious National Merit scholarship program. Pictured above, from left, are Rebecca Bernheimer, Max Albrechtson, Rebecca Duncan, Daniel Nehnevaj, Ruby Davis, Nikita Kakorin and Cailin Dahlin. [...]

Nov 2014

Young musicians invited to join All-State, All-Northwest honor groups

November 25th, 2014|Categories: Project: Columbia River, Project: VSAA, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Pictured above, from left: Kimberly Claassen, Emily Liu, Donald William Higgins, Eva Stoumbos, Lauren Clark, Brent Hall, Jason Anderson, Dave Chartrey, Spencer Reid-Rice, Mason McCloud, Philip Denton, David Conditt and James O'Banion. Not pictured: Halie [...]

Nov 2014

Seniors named semifinalists, commended students in 2015 National Merit and National Achievement scholarship programs

November 20th, 2014|Categories: Programs of Choice, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , , |

Seniors from around the district recently were recognized as part of the two prestigious scholarship programs. National Merit semifinalists included Jason Anderson (pictured above on right), Columbia River High School, and Samir Sen, Skyview High [...]

Nov 2014

Schools get STEM boost from Daimler Trucks North America

November 5th, 2014|Categories: Partnerships, Project: Columbia River, Project: iTech, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson’s Bay and Skyview high schools, in addition to Vancouver iTech Preparatory, each received a $7,000 donation from the truck manufacturer to further science, technology, engineering and math education and career [...]

Oct 2014

Columbia River educator recognized for exceptional teaching

October 8th, 2014|Categories: Programs of Choice, Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: , |

Congratulations to Columbia River High School biology teacher Kelly Cameron, pictured above on left, who recently was honored by Stanford University as part of its Teacher Tribute Initiative. Isabelle Crary, pictured above on right, nominated [...]

Sep 2014

Thanks a latte, Dutch Brothers! 

September 10th, 2014|Categories: Project: Columbia River, Secondary schools (6-12)|Tags: , , , |

New Vancouver location raises funds for Columbia River High School Something was brewing at Dutch Bros. Coffee’s newest Vancouver location on Sept. 4, opening day. The coffee franchise sold $1 drinks all day to raise [...]

Oct 2013

October 2013 Employee Excellence Awards

October 23rd, 2013|Categories: Elementary schools, Employee Excellence Awards, Project: Columbia River, Project: McLoughlin, Project: Truman, Secondary schools (6-12), Staff|Tags: , , , |

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, [...]

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