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
Sep
2015
Once a Trapper, always a Trapper
The Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies has a strong base of supporters in a group that knows the school well: its alumni.
Aug
2015
Fort Vancouver High School teacher is regional Teacher of the Year
Bethany Rivard is one of nine finalists from around the state for the Washington State Teacher of the Year Award.
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
Still buddies: Nine-year mentor bond pays it forward
Some things change. Isaiah Ephraim, Nathan Harris and Seth Hunt are no longer the third-graders that found in businessman Steve Runyan a friend, mentor and weekly lunch buddy for three years.
Jun
2015
Students sail into lessons on solar power
Ethan danced as an overcast morning gave way to just enough light to allow the solar-powered boat he’d built with his classmate Brandy to pull ahead in the race.
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
Fired up: Historic culinary feat ignites Fort Vancouver grad’s career
Even if he’d stayed in Seattle, cooking at up-and-coming restaurants, Skylar Stover would have been notable among graduates of Fort Vancouver High School’s Culinary Arts program of choice.
Jun
2015
#TeamVPS: David Finnie
Fort Vancouver High School Culinary Arts teacher Years with VPS: 17 Most memorable career experience: While VPS was building the Jim Parsley Education, Family and Community Center, I had the opportunity to work with George [...]
Jun
2015
From baby steps to big strides: Language programs are off and running
Wen-Shun Chen’s Franklin Elementary classroom looks like many other elementary classrooms in Vancouver Public Schools.
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
May 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the May 2015 recognition. They were honored at the May 26 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Zoya Snigur, cook, Roosevelt Elementary School April Leonard, teacher, Chinook Elementary School [...]
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
Artists make their mark
Pictured above, from left: Elijah Maxwell Thomas, Cristal Hernandez-Patiño and Joymae Capps' winning bookmark designs Three VPS students received grand prizes in the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District's 2015 Summer Reading Bookmark Contest. Congratulations to Elijah Maxwell Thomas, [...]
Apr
2015
April 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the April 2015 recognition. They were honored at the April 28 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Patty Kellum, secretary, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School Erik Smith, teacher, Hough and [...]
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 [...]
Mar
2015
Feb
2015
February 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the February 2015 recognition. They were honored at the Feb. 24 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Samir Sankari, counselor, Fort Vancouver High School Luanna Parno, teacher, Fort Vancouver High [...]
Feb
2015
‘A great day’ brings together students for fun, competition
Noah Narayan’s goal for the basketball game was simple. “I’m just trying to get the ball into the hoop,” he said with a smile before he took the court. A freshman at Skyview High School, [...]
Jan
2015
November/December teams of the month
High school team of the month Fort Vancouver High School wrestling coach Saleh Batroukh has done a great job increasing program numbers and developing an identity of team unity and hard work as the team [...]
Jan
2015
Diversity in action at Fort Vancouver High School
Original source: The Columbian, Jan. 8, 2015 Students at Fort Vancouver High School recently told Dr. Anthony Jackson, vice president for education at the Asia Society, that they love the diversity of their school. Jackson toured Fort and met [...]
Nov
2014
Young musicians invited to join All-State, All-Northwest honor groups
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
Schools get STEM boost from Daimler Trucks North America
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
October 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2014 recognition. They were honored at the Oct. 28 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Eddie Sawyer, instructional technology facilitator, information and technology services Anne Kizerian, teacher, [...]
Jun
2014
An avid leader is born
At a young age, Jose Scott learned an important lesson from his mother, Holli: If you are alive, you are able to make a difference. Holli, a home health care provider who dreamed of opening [...]
Jan
2014
January 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the January 2014 recognition. They were honored at the Jan. 28 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Nicole Halstead, teacher, Fruit Valley Community Learning Center • Karen [...]
Feb
2013
February 2013 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients represent Fruit Valley, Lake Shore, Sacajawea and Hazel Dell elementary schools; McLoughlin Middle School; and Fort Vancouver High School.