Eighteen educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 148.
Jan
2020
Jan
2020
January 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
A nurse, teacher, family-community resource coordinator, theater manager and principal are this month's Excellence Awardees.
Sep
2019
Three schools share improvement efforts, outcomes
“Our 2018 extended grad rate is forecast to hit 89 percent,” said Superintendent Steve Webb, who noted that the 2018 graduation rates for almost all student groups are comparable to or exceed equivalent state graduation rates.
Jun
2019
Spring 2019 state sports
Congratulations to the student-athletes and their coaches!
May
2019
Global art project celebrates the everyday heroes of Vancouver high schools
A public art installation created by and featuring photos of students from Skyview and Hudson’s Bay high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is on display at the Vancouver Community Library.
May
2019
VPS high schools rank among best in Washington
U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 study of the best high schools.
Apr
2019
Students medal at 2019 SkillsUSA
Almost 60 students from Vancouver Public Schools medaled in the state competition.
Apr
2019
2019 plant sales
All proceeds support FFA and programs that teach kids job skills.
Mar
2019
Vancouver students win state championships
Allison Blaine of Hudson’s Bay High School secured her second state championship in wrestling and Grace Gordon of Columbia River High School achieved a gold medal in gymnastics.
Mar
2019
Five Vancouver student artists win awards in regional high school show
The show features award-winning artwork by students from Hudson's Bay High School, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies.
Mar
2019
Counselor named finalist for Washington School Counselor of the Year
By the time she was in eighth grade, Kara Hecker had identified her dream job: school counseling.
Feb
2019
Episode 66: Spreading kindness
In Vancouver Public Schools, we believe that emotional intelligence is something to be cultivated and embraced.
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.
Nov
2018
FFA team earns bronze
Hudson's Bay High School competed against 41 other state champion programs in the National FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event.
Oct
2018
Where are they now?
Fast forward to 2018, and Hudson's Bay High School alum Dr. Ann Kao is flourishing in the medical field.
Oct
2018
Youth leaders take the national stage
Three VPS students traveled in September to Washington, D.C., for leadership activities.
Jun
2018
Hudson’s Bay teacher receives grant for agriculture science education
Amy Carpenter was awarded $12,000 to advance agriculture science education.
Jun
2018
Top 10 at spring 2018 state championships
See the state champs from around the district!
Jun
2018
Trades demonstration teaches skills, builds excitement
Wearing backpacks and safety glasses, 25 young people intently observed trade professionals demonstrate carpentry, plumbing and electrical wiring.
May
2018
New turf fields coming to Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson’s Bay and Skyview high schools
Work is expected to be completed at all high school fields by fall 2018.
May
2018
Hudson’s Bay aces state FFA championship
The school's nursery landscape team won the state Future Farmers of America Career Development Event in March.
May
2018
Students bring home accolades from state skills-based contest
Congratulations to Fort Vancouver, Columbia River, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics!
Mar
2018
Building Trades class gives students a glimpse at future careers
The new Building Trades program at Hudson's Bay High School gives kids a hands-on opportunity to learn about careers in construction and related fields. Participants can work toward eligibility for apprenticeships by [...]
Mar
2018
Top 10 at state in winter championships
Congratulations to these student-athletes and their coaches!
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Jan
2018
From student to teacher: Training the next generation
High school senior and Careers in Education student Scully Falcon-Rosas, center, reads to students in Carol Patrick's class at Ogden Elementary. “She’s really nice and she knows how to work with kids," said [...]
Dec
2017
Student musicians named to top performance groups
Students were selected from McLoughlin and Thomas Jefferson middle schools; Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools; and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.
Dec
2017
Students tackle homelessness, win award
They plan to construct a full-scale prototype from a lightweight perlite-concrete material and recycled plastic bottles.
Nov
2017
Graduate success story: True warriors
They’ve never met in person, but Emilio Alcantar and Gavin Kilcullen have a lot in common. Loving families. Video games. Sports. Especially sports.
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
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.
Jun
2017
Episode 57: A family effort
Positive relationships bolster students when their focus is lagging, or life intervenes in challenging ways, and let them know that we want every one of them to be successful.
Jun
2017
Young women honored for excellence in science, math and tech
The honorees were selected based on their performance and promise in the fields of science, math and technology.
Jun
2017
For these teens, connection is the best prevention
The club helped create Cannabis Conversations: Friend2Friend, drawing on research that demonstrates the power of peer-to-peer connection to prevent drug use.
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.
May
2017
At state competition, a demonstration of career and technical skills
Hudson’s Bay, Fort Vancouver, Columbia River and Skyview high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics all won at least one gold medal.
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.
Mar
2017
Displays of knowledge bring honors at regional, state competitions
Hudson's Bay, Columbia River and Skyview high schools earn top spots in the regional and state Knowledge Bowl competitions.
Mar
2017
‘Welcome here in this school’
The new mural at Hudson's Bay High School is a picture of diversity.
Mar
2017
Student-athletes find success at winter state championships
See who placed in the top 10 at state in swimming, gymnastics, bowling and wrestling!