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
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.
Nov
2017
Graduation dates and locations set for class of 2018
Find out when and where commencements will take place.
Nov
2017
Students on board with free city bus passes
The Youth Opportunity Pass isn’t meant to replace the school district’s buses, but rather expands transportation options for families.
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!
Mar
2017
Leaders nominated for Marshall Youth Award
Nine of the 22 Clark County high school seniors who are nominated for the 2017 General George C. Marshall Youth Leadership Award are from Vancouver schools.
Mar
2017
Four student-artists draw awards
Four VPS students were among the award winners at the 2017 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show.
Feb
2017
Top 2017 regional SkillsUSA contestants announced
The top three competitors will advance to the state competition in Yakima, Washington, in March 2017.
Feb
2017
VPS juniors will take the SAT free of charge March 1
This Wednesday, March 1, high school juniors throughout the district have the opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test during the school day. SAT School Day is offered to make the three-and-a-half-hour exam available to [...]
Feb
2017
Quick response with an AED saves Vancouver student’s life
When a Hudson's Bay High School student's heart stopped during wrestling practice, the staff sprang into action.
Nov
2016
Hudson’s Bay students pilot leadership cycle
Students from Hudson's Bay High School recently completed a pilot program that positions them as leaders in the cycling community.
Nov
2016
Hudson’s Bay High School
With funding from a bond measure, Hudson's Bay High School will receive upgrades including a new Family-Community Resource Center, air conditioning, new gymnasium bleachers and more!
Aug
2016
Grant will provide support for homeless students in three county school districts
The state of Washington Department of Commerce awarded a $500,000 Homeless Student Stability Program grant to three Clark County school districts and Council for the Homeless.
Jun
2016
Hudson’s Bay DECA earns first-ever gold certification
The school-based enterprise at Hudson’s Bay High School is one of 316 SBEs in the nation to achieve gold-level certification this year from DECA Inc.
Jun
2016
Episode 52: Seniors walk the walk
The cheering was thunderous as seniors from Columbia River High School paraded down the halls of Eisenhower.
Jun
2016
VPS student-athletes represent in 2016 spring state championships
Students from all over Vancouver Public Schools represented the district and their individual schools at the 2016 spring state championships. Congratulations to all the participants!
Jun
2016
#TeamVPS: Andy Meyer
Meet Hudson’s Bay High School Associate Principal/Athletic Director Andy Meyer.
Jun
2016
Graduate success story: Powerful vision
At the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes, impairment is not synonymous with impediment. Take NWABA’s founder and executive director, Billy Henry.
May
2016
Hudson’s Bay students rise above the influence
Students at Hudson’s Bay High School are learning to resist the lure of cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and an equally dangerous behavior—distracted driving.
May
2016
Three VPS students selected for Sing Fourth competition
Ten finalists, including three VPS students, recently auditioned and were selected to perform in the Fort Vancouver National Trust's Sing Fourth teen vocal competition.
May
2016
Hudson’s Bay welcomes incoming freshmen
Incoming Hudson’s Bay High School freshmen and their parents are invited to attend the school's welcome night on Tuesday, May 24.
May
2016
Displays of skill bring awards
Students from across the district displayed their knowledge and abilities at the 2016 state SkillsUSA competition, March 31 to April 2 in Tacoma, Washington. They earned a total of 25 medals. In addition, four VPS [...]
May
2016
Bands march to top honors
Three Vancouver Public Schools marching bands earned top honors for their performances at the Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach, Washington, on May 1.