2024 Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
See our routine radon testing results for spring 2024.
Jun
2024
May
2024
June 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the June Excellence Awards!
Nov
2023
November 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the November 2023 Excellence Awards!
May
2023
May 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the May 2023 Excellence Awards!
Mar
2023
March 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the March 2023 Excellence Awards!
Feb
2023
February 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the February 2023 Excellence Awards!
Jan
2023
January 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2023 Excellence Awards!
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
New staff members join VPS
See some of the professionals joining schools across the district.
May
2022
Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Results showed that radon levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency’s limit.
Mar
2022
VPS en Español – Episodio 8
En este episodio, hablaremos sobre los cambios e información actualizada sobre el COVID, conocerá a Denisse Barba subdirectora de la escuela primaria Anderson, quien nos habló sobre el mes de la mujer. También verá como los estudiantes de las escuelas Sarah J Anderson y Jaason Lee aprender sobre las discapacidades. Y Conocerá a Amalia Franco, Coordinadora de Recursos para la familia y la comunidad en la escuela secundaria Discovery.
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.
Jan
2022
Temporary remote learning continues for some schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Learn about continuing temporary remote learning and what’s next.
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.
Aug
2021
New educators join team VPS
VPS welcomed 17 new educators to the district this month.
Mar
2021
March 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
Learn about this month's recipients!
Feb
2021
February 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
Meet this month's recipients.
Nov
2020
Episode 72: Grace in an uncertain world
This episode is about finding a path forward when the landscape has changed dramatically.
Oct
2020
Discovery counselor is among top in the nation
Recently Megan Bledsoe shared her thoughts on working at Discovery Middle School, her role, student social-emotional health and a little bit about herself.
Apr
2020
Vancouver educator named Washington School Counselor of the Year
A counselor at Discovery Middle School for more than a decade, Megan Bledsoe uses data to monitor student progress and determine where additional support might be needed.
Feb
2020
February 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a secretary, teacher, assistant superintendent, paraeducator and associate principal.
Feb
2020
Discovery student serves as legislative page
Eighth-grader William Clark served as a page in the Washington state House of Representatives.
Jan
2020
Eighteen educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
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
December 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two paraeducators and three teachers are this month's recipients.
Sep
2019
Three schools share improvement efforts, outcomes
“Our 2018 extended grad rate is forecast to hit 89 percent,” said Superintendent Steve Webb, who noted that the 2018 graduation rates for almost all student groups are comparable to or exceed equivalent state graduation rates.
Feb
2019
February 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a building operator, a secretary and a paraeducator are this month's winners.
May
2018
Middle schooler moves legislators
Meet William Clark, a young leader from Discovery Middle School. Plus, learn about Carrie Newton, one of his favorite teachers.
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.
Jan
2018
Exploring new technology to support students | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, Washington Elementary, McLoughlin and Discovery middle schools and Vancouver iTech Preparatory will pilot new software.
Jul
2017
Summer learnin’
School's in for summer.
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.
Mar
2017
Not your parents’ lunch
Programs that highlight fruits and vegetables are evolving the way that school lunches look, smell and taste.
Nov
2016
Discovery Middle School
How will Discovery Middle School benefit from the 2017 bond measure? Find out here!
Aug
2016
Grant will provide support for homeless students in three county school districts
The state of Washington Department of Commerce awarded a $500,000 Homeless Student Stability Program grant to three Clark County school districts and Council for the Homeless.
May
2016
Fifth-grade family night at Discovery
Attention, parents of fifth-graders who will attend Discovery Middle School next year! Discovery's fifth-grade parent night is Thursday, June 2, at 6 p.m.
May
2016
Bands march to top honors
Three Vancouver Public Schools marching bands earned top honors for their performances at the Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach, Washington, on May 1.
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
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.