February 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a secretary, teacher, assistant superintendent, paraeducator and associate principal.
Feb
2020
May
2019
May 20 elementary track meet rescheduled again
Based on feedback, the meet will be moved to Tuesday, May 28. This date applies only to the eight schools affected by the postponed May 20 meet.
Apr
2019
Families invited to participate in travel survey | Encuesta de Viajes Estudiantiles
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
Aug
2018
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to four VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at four elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Jun
2018
Going green, Fruit Valley earns bronze
Fruit Valley used 6,000 fewer gallons of water in February 2018 when compared to February 2017.
Jun
2018
Classroom additions for elementary schools
To reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grades, the district will construct new classrooms at five schools beginning in fall 2018.
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
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.
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
Oct
2017
Attendance matters. You matter. See you at school.
What’s less well-known are the effects of chronic absenteeism, which factors in both excused and unexcused absences.
Oct
2017
Partnership with Police Activities League earns Excellence Award
The organizations have collaborated to offer after-school soccer and basketball programs in both school districts.
Aug
2017
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to four VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at four elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
Jun
2017
Fruit Valley educator designated Teacher of the Week
Dinah Nguyen, a fourth-grade teacher at Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, is a top-notch educator and coach.
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.
Nov
2016
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center
Future improvements at Fruit Valley Community Learning Center will include new classrooms, a roof replacement and more!
Sep
2016
Fruit Valley celebrates heroes
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center students and staff recently celebrated heroes and heroism at a superhero-themed all-school assembly.
Aug
2016
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to five VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at five elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
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.
Mar
2016
Young dancers leap into 19th annual Dance Festival
With a flick of a scarf and a do-si-do, hundreds of elementary and middle school students took the stage on Feb. 16 for Vancouver Public Schools' 19th annual Dance Festival.
Feb
2016
Education employees and volunteers are recognized as real heroes
Educators and volunteers are being recognized from throughout the county by the local non-profit group Identity Clark County (ICC). The Real Heroes program honors exemplary educators as part of its Land Here, Live Here, Learn Here [...]
Feb
2016
National case study features school district’s resource centers
A Broader, Bolder Approach to Education today released a case study about Vancouver Public Schools. Developed over the past year, the case study highlights the district's Family-Community Resource Centers, known as FCRCs, and work with local partners to remove poverty-created barriers to learning among more than half of VPS' 23,500 students.
Jan
2016
Mural showcases heritage, future at Fruit Valley Community Learning Center
Drumbeats pounded through Fruit Valley Community Learning Center’s gym on Jan. 14. The entire school was gathered to witness the unveiling of a student-created mural.
Jan
2016
New elementary school websites
VPS’ elementary schools have partnered with the district’s communications office to embark on a redesign of all elementary school websites.
Jan
2016
A most important meal
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But at Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, the meal’s importance extends beyond nutrition.
Jan
2016
Snow makeup day is June 16
As a result of Vancouver Public Schools’ weather-related closure on Jan. 4, the following changes are in effect for the current school year: June 16 has been designated as a makeup day and now is [...]
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.
Oct
2015
October 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2015 recognition. They were honored at the October 27 school board meeting.
Sep
2015
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to five VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at five elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Jun
2015
Book swap aims to prevent the summer slide
The Fruit Valley Community Learning Center staff has a goal: preventing the summer slide. And not the kind found on the playground. This slide is rooted in research demonstrating that without access to books over the [...]
Mar
2015