2024 Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
See our routine radon testing results for spring 2024.
Jun
2024
Apr
2024
Inclusion Preschool Applications Are CLOSED for the 2024-25 School Year | Español | Русский
The application period is closed for the 2024-25 school year.
Feb
2024
Kindergarten Registration and Elementary School Options
Do you have a child who needs to register for kindergarten? Attend an informational session to learn more about the options and how to apply.
Feb
2023
Announcing two new elementary choice schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Announcing two new elementary choice schools: VITA and RBG. Applications are being accepted.
Jan
2023
January 2023 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2023 Excellence Awards!
Sep
2022
VITA Learning Lab introduces students to project-based learning | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
This year, all second through fifth grade students will have an opportunity to visit this new school and learn more about the community they live in.
Sep
2022
First day of school photos 2022
See first day of school pictures from around the district!
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!
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.
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
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of Team VPS' newest members!
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!
Aug
2021
New educators join team VPS
VPS welcomed 17 new educators to the district this month.
Jul
2021
Welcome, new hires
Welcome to some of the newest members of #TeamVPS!
Jun
2020
Inclusion Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds | Español | Русский
Beginning in fall 2020, this new preschool at Ogden Elementary will serve students of all abilities. Apply by July 10!
May
2020
Construction update: Spring 2020
Work continues on school bond projects. Here's the latest on all of the projects to date.
Jan
2020
Eighteen educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
May
2019
May 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
A physical therapist assistant, two teachers and two counselors are the recipients of this month's awards.
Apr
2019
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Feb
2019
February 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a building operator, a secretary and a paraeducator are this month's winners.
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.
May
2018
May 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a paraeducator, a teacher mentor and a mental health specialist are this month's winners.
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.
Apr
2018
Apply now for language programs
Learn about the district's three language programs. Applications are now being accepted for incoming kindergartners.
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Jan
2018
January 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
A paraeducator, student success coordinator and four teachers are this month's winners.
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
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.
Oct
2017
Technology, language program and building construction class on display at tour of public schools
The tour will provide an in-depth look at Hudson’s Bay High School and Harney Elementary School.
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
Harney Elementary School
Harney Elementary will receive upgrades such as new classrooms and a new Family-Community Resource Center.
Oct
2016
Harney community leads with a path to learning and fun
Fourth-grade teacher Bernardo Rodriguez didn't mind getting a little wet at the Harney Elementary School carnival. He willingly sat under a dangling water balloon while students lined up for a chance to hit a [...]
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.
May
2016
A lesson in economics
The economics of supply and demand proved to be a win-win for Fort Vancouver High School’s welding and fabrication students and Harney Elementary School. Fort students built a commercial-grade steel rack to hold physical education [...]
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
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
January 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the January 2016 recognition: Debi Carsten, Lucy Estrada-Guzman, Jim O’Banion and Tavia Quaid.