2024 Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
See our routine radon testing results for spring 2024.
Jun
2024
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
Ten educators achieve prestigious certification
The number of National Board–certified educators in VPS is now 121.
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
Mandarin language learning program: Upcoming informational sessions
Are you interested in your incoming kindergarten child learning Mandarin? Learn about our Mandarin Language Learning Program at one of the following info sessions and find out how to apply for the 2023-2024 school [...]
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.
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!
Jun
2022
New staff members join VPS
See some of the professionals joining schools across the district.
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.
Jan
2022
VPS en Español – Episodio 6
En este episodio usted sabrá a donde puede encontrar información actualizada sobre el COVID. Además, conocerá sobre el Programa Dual en nuestro distrito con el maestro Mario Barba. Y sabrá como los estudiantes de la Primaria King celebraron el legado del Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Así como también, conocerá a Marisol Garcia, Coordinadora de Recursos para la Family y la Comunidad en la escuela secundaria McLoughlin.
Jan
2022
Temporary remote learning continues for some schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Learn about continuing temporary remote learning and what’s next.
Jan
2022
VPS en Español – MLK
En la Escuela Primaria King, los estudiantes y el personal dedicaron un nuevo poste de la paz en honor al Dr. Martin Luther King.
Jan
2022
Preschoolers to begin remote learning | Español | Русский
The move to remote learning applies only to preschool classes at Marshall, Truman, King and Ogden elementary schools.
Nov
2021
November 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include three teachers, a custodial assistant, capital project lead, director of capital projects and environmental safety coordinator.
Sep
2021
VPS will hold public dedication ceremonies for replacement schools
Please join us as we celebrate our newest schools!
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.
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!
Jun
2020
Students, families to receive additional community services
An agreement among Vancouver Public Schools and 13 local organizations to establish full-service community schools recently received a boost.
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.
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.
May
2019
Saying goodbye to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Students, families, friends and alumni came together at the closing activity and carnival at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School on May 18. The carnival, organized by the Parent Teacher Organization, featured games, [...]
May
2019
Public invited to closing activities and groundbreaking
The community is invited to say goodbye to two longtime Vancouver school buildings and celebrate the kickoff of construction on one of the schools at several upcoming events.
Jan
2019
New Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary coming in fall 2020
The two-story L-shaped building is projected to open in fall 2020.
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.
Aug
2018
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to four VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at four elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
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.
Mar
2018
Washington Teacher Kendra Yamamoto Sees Big Returns in Early Learning Programs
"There’s no role preschool teacher Kendra Yamamoto won’t tackle if it means children get the best start they can before entering kindergarten."
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
Aug
2017
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to four VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at four elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
Oct
2016
At King, college is core
Washington State University Vancouver student Adriana Benitez stood in front of teacher Katherine Howard’s fifth-grade class at King Elementary. “How many of you are excited to go to college?” she asked.
Sep
2016
Talking shop with the Regional Teacher of the Year
Kendra Yamamoto, the 2017 Regional Teacher of the Year, discusses teaching, early learning and mentoring new educators.
Aug
2016
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to five VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at five elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Jun
2016
#TeamVPS: Angel Banta
Meet Family-Community Resource Center Coordinator Angel Banta.
Jun
2016
Explorations in early learning
Teacher Kendra Yamamoto guided Saul’s hands across a table coated with shaving cream. “Mira, mira,” she said in Spanish. With her palm atop the boy’s fist, she maneuvered his index finger through a lathery curl.