New locations, names for schools
See the new names for Fir Grove/Vista and the Lieser Campus!
Jan
2021
May
2020
Construction update: Spring 2020
Work continues on school bond projects. Here's the latest on all of the projects to date.
Apr
2019
Second radon testing at GATE, Marshall Elementary and the Lieser Campus
Results of the second test showed that average levels at these three locations are now below the U.S. EPA's action level.
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.
Jan
2018
Preview plans for new Marshall Elementary, McLoughlin Middle School and Lieser Campus
The public is invited to preview the preliminary architectural designs of Marshall Elementary, McLoughlin Middle School and Lieser Campus at an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will be [...]
Nov
2017
November 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Three teachers, a registrar and an associate principal are this month's winners.
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
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.
Apr
2017
Student pens winning essay
A visit to Glacier National Park was the inspiration for an award-winning essay by Ryan Welch, an 8th-grader at Vancouver Home Connection. Welch earned first place for 8th-grade at the local, state and Northwest Regional [...]
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 [...]
Jan
2017
Twenty-five years later, school excavates time capsule
Students and staff members plan to dig up the capsule in a celebration of the school’s past, present and future.
Nov
2016
Reimagining Lieser Campus
See the two concepts that planning teams of staff members and architects developed for the Lieser Campus!
Nov
2016
Re: Lieser Campus
The building that houses the Lieser campus opened in 1944. Today, it no longer meets modern teaching and learning needs.
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.
Feb
2016
SAT School Day brings free testing
To encourage and support a college-going culture, Vancouver Public Schools will offer students the opportunity to take the SAT exam free of charge as part of SAT School Day.
Nov
2015
Thank you, SEIU!
VPS employees who belong to Service Employees’ International Union, Local 925, donated approximately 400 pounds of food and hygiene items for the district’s Family-Community Resource Centers.
Jan
2015
January 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Six employees were selected for the January 2015 recognition. They were honored at the Jan. 27 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Stephanie Kennedy, teacher, Minnehaha and Lake Shore elementary schools Stephanie Jakubek, counselor, [...]
Dec
2014
#VPSsuccess: Ann Cedeno, Home Connection
Ann Cedeno is a passionate educator at the Lieser Campus Home Connection program. Her creativity in instructional approaches empowers students to connect their learning to the world. Through Ann's teaching, students become critical thinkers and [...]
May
2014
May 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the May 2014 recognition. They were honored at the May 27 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: RoseMary Marek, literacy specialist, Hazel Dell Elementary School Bekah Raymond, teacher, [...]
Dec
2013
December 2013 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the December 2013 recognition. They were honored at the Dec. 10 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Jeff McCoy, custodian, Felida Elementary School • Erica Nicewonger, teacher, [...]