Student films win media awards
Students from Gaiser Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory collected several awards at the Middle School Media Festival.
Jun
2016
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.
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.
Feb
2016
Five teachers attain board certification
Five Vancouver Public Schools teachers earned National Board Certification in 2015, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for 21st-century careers.
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
Working together to feed hungry families
Three community organizations joined Gaiser Middle School, Peter S. Ogden Elementary School and the VPS mobile FCRC to feed hungry families on Dec. 11.
Oct
2015
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.
Jun
2015
Gaiser gets even greener
With apologies to Kermit the Frog: It’s not easy being green.
Jun
2015
#TeamVPS: Charlene Shea
Gaiser Middle School seventh-grade life science and math teacher. Years with VPS: 13. Most memorable career experiences: Turning a bioswale and blackberry patch into Gaiser Pond, our living lab.
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.
May
2015
Vancouver Public Schools announces administrative changes for 2015-16
Vancouver Public Schools has announced several administrative changes for the 2015-16 school year. Personnel assignments are subject to final approval by the school board. At the district administrative office, Travis Campbell has been hired as [...]
Apr
2015
Gaiser Middle School named Washington State Green School Leader
(Pictured above: Teacher Charlene Shea, Associate Principal Sheri Backous, Principal Mike Lane and Facility Support Services Planner Jennifer Halleck with Gaiser Middle School students) Congratulations to Gaiser Middle School! The Office of the Superintendent of Public [...]
Apr
2015
February/March team of the month
Gaiser Middle School boys basketball team finished undefeated for the 2015 season. Coach Long provided a positive experience for the team, even when they struggled through difficult injuries. Although they faced strong competition from all [...]
Mar
2015
March 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the March 2015 recognition. They were honored at the March 24 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Mick Hoffman, executive director of operations, safety and security, athletics and activities and [...]
Mar
2015
Mar
2014
March 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the March 2014 recognition. They were honored at the March 25 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Cindy Dosier, learning support teacher, Franklin Elementary School • Steffanie [...]