Ten educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 121.
Feb
2023
Dec
2022
October through December 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the October, November and December Excellence Awards!
Jul
2022
Team VPS expands
Vancouver Public Schools welcomes new staff members.
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
Students recognized for videos promoting clean waterways
From the videos submitted by 83 Clark County students, works by seven VPS students were selected for prizes and recognition.
May
2022
June 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include two teachers, a custodian, paraeducator and Family-Community Resource Center coordinator
May
2022
Welcome to Team VPS
Meet some of VPS' newest staff members.
May
2022
Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Results showed that radon levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency’s limit.
May
2022
May 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include teachers, a paraeducator, digital learning coach, building operator and TV studio staff.
Mar
2022
April 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include three teachers, a paraeducator, clerk, Family-Community Resource Center coordinator and principal.
Mar
2022
Apply now for Spanish/English dual language program | Español | Русский
Do you want your child to learn to speak and read in Spanish and English? If your child will be in kindergarten in the 2022-23 school year, enroll them in the Spanish/English dual language program.
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.
Oct
2021
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 | Mes de Celebración de la Herencia Hispana 2021
See how VPS schools celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Sep
2021
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of the newest members of Team VPS!
Jul
2021
Student videos highlight clean water actions
Four Vancouver Public Schools students earned top honors and prizes in the inaugural Stormwater Partners Student Video Contest.
Mar
2021
Educators earn professional designation
This certification signifies that these educators have met the highest standards in their profession.
Mar
2021
March 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
Learn about this month's recipients!
Feb
2020
February 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a secretary, teacher, assistant superintendent, paraeducator and associate principal.
Jun
2019
Legacy of green
Nearly 40 students from Gaiser Middle School descended on Tenny Creek Neighborhood Park on an overcast June morning.
Apr
2019
Families invited to participate in travel survey | Encuesta de Viajes Estudiantiles
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
Jan
2019
Fifteen VPS teachers earn National Board certification in 2018
With this certification, these educators have demonstrated that they have reached the highest levels of the profession.
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.
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Feb
2018
Outstanding teens recognized
Two Skyview students earned top awards in the Miss Clark County Outstanding Teen Pageant.
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
Jun
2017
Delivering hope
“The first thing I do is check in with the parent to address their basic needs,” said Nicole Loran-Graham, coordinator of the mobile FCRC. “‘How are you doing? Have you eaten? How are you staying warm? Have you slept?’"
Jun
2017
Gaiser student films dominate festival
Gaiser represented seven out of the 11 films selected for the middle school category of the festival, and two student films won awards.
Jun
2017
The future of history: Students demonstrate knowledge in national competition
No need to tell these kids about history. They're experts in it—and they've got the accolades to prove it!
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.
Apr
2017
Young historians put their knowledge of the past to the test
Seventeen elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools competed in the regional History Bee held at Columbia River High School.
Apr
2017
Gaiser’s Shea honored for inspiring students
Gaiser Middle School science teacher Charlene Shea was recently recognized as a 2017 Golden Apple Moments award winner by Seattle PBS station KCTS 9 and PEMCO Insurance. Dr. Shea was honored for her tireless efforts [...]
Mar
2017
March 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a literacy facilitator and a registrar are among the latest employees to earn the district's award for outstanding staff members.
Jan
2017
Technology, language program and science class on display at tour of public schools
Take a tour of the award-winning Sarah J. Anderson Elementary and Gaiser Middle School!
Nov
2016
Gaiser Middle School
Gaiser Middle School will receive multiple upgrades with funding from a bond measure.
Jul
2016
Gaiser Middle School honored by Department of Education
Gaiser Middle School was one of 47 schools and 15 districts honored by the U.S. Department of Education at a ceremony on July 20.
Jun
2016
Gaiser video third in Washington Green Schools’ contest
"Clean schools are green schools, and green schools rock!" That's the message in Gaiser Middle School's third-place video in Washington Green Schools' annual contest.
Jun
2016
Student films win media awards
Students from Gaiser Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory collected several awards at the Middle School Media Festival.
Apr
2016
Gaiser wins Green Ribbon School award
Gaiser Middle School, already renowned for its green efforts, today was named one of 47 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools.