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
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.
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!