Level up
It’s a new way of asking students to flex their social and soft skills as they do independent and collaborative work.
Feb
2019
Jun
2018
Youngest learners benefit from donation
The money from an anonymous donor will benefit early learning programs.
Dec
2015
VPS helps its own
Students and staff members donated record amounts to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools in the nonprofit’s annual campaign.
Nov
2015
Donation will provide new theatre seating at VSAA
Community patron Leslie Durst was honored at the Nov. 10 school board meeting for her generous donation to purchase new seating for the Royal Durst Theatre at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. Durst is a [...]
Aug
2015
Stuffing the bus for needy students [Video]
For the first time, the foundations for the Vancouver and Evergreen school districts paired up to collect supplies for students who can't afford to purchase their own.
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.
Jan
2015
Happiness is…
Since 1988, the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools has been helping students come to school healthy, happy and ready to learn. FVPS serves all 37 district schools and programs. This year, the foundation’s theme is [...]
Sep
2014
Columbia Credit Union renews sponsorship
Columbia Credit Union has pledged to be the presenting sponsor for the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools spring luncheon through 2016. Commencing in 2014, their sponsorship resulted in the most successful luncheon ever, raising $150,000 and [...]