Celebrating Our Schools
See recent recognitions for several of our schools.
Jun
2024
Jun
2024
2024 Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
See our routine radon testing results for spring 2024.
May
2024
June 2024 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the June Excellence Awards!
Apr
2024
Inclusion Preschool Applications Are CLOSED for the 2024-25 School Year | Español | Русский
The application period is closed for the 2024-25 school year.
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.
Dec
2022
October through December 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the October, November and December Excellence Awards!
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
Radon testing results | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Results showed that radon levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency’s limit.
Feb
2022
Lead levels in school water: Provide your input | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS has been testing for and lowering lead levels in school water since 2016 following Environmental Protection Agency standards. Now, the state of Washington has set a new standard.
Dec
2021
December 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include paraeducators, teachers and an associate principal.
Nov
2021
Bridging cultures through music
“Music in our culture has a really big role. Lots of ceremonies are surrounded by drums, singing and dancing,” said Mona Pocha.
May
2021
May 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients represent Fort Vancouver and Columbia River high schools, Lincoln Elementary School and the transportation and special services departments.
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!
May
2020
Construction update: Spring 2020
Work continues on school bond projects. Here's the latest on all of the projects to date.
Apr
2020
Seven Vancouver schools earn awards from the State Board of Education
Seven Vancouver schools are among 24 honored schools from Southwest Washington and 391 statewide.
May
2019
Pulling out all the stops
For Audra Findley, a fifth grader at Lincoln Elementary, being a safety patroller is part of making people feel welcome at her school.
May
2019
May 20 elementary track meet rescheduled again
Based on feedback, the meet will be moved to Tuesday, May 28. This date applies only to the eight schools affected by the postponed May 20 meet.
Apr
2019
Families invited to participate in travel survey | Encuesta de Viajes Estudiantiles
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
Jun
2018
Grant renewed for computer science education
The grant will fund a Vancouver program that brings coding and robotics opportunities to students in special education.
Feb
2018
Outstanding teens recognized
Two Skyview students earned top awards in the Miss Clark County Outstanding Teen Pageant.
Dec
2017
December 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include a principal, paraeducator, two teachers and two interpreters.
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.
Apr
2017
April 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Three paraeducators and one teacher were selected to receive Employee Excellence Awards for the month of April 2017.
Nov
2016
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School will receive a new secure entrance, Family-Community Resource Center and other improvements.
May
2016
Fifth-grade family night at Discovery
Attention, parents of fifth-graders who will attend Discovery Middle School next year! Discovery's fifth-grade parent night is Thursday, June 2, at 6 p.m.
Mar
2016
March 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the March 2016 recognition. They were honored at the March 22 school board meeting.
Feb
2016
National case study features school district’s resource centers
A Broader, Bolder Approach to Education today released a case study about Vancouver Public Schools. Developed over the past year, the case study highlights the district's Family-Community Resource Centers, known as FCRCs, and work with local partners to remove poverty-created barriers to learning among more than half of VPS' 23,500 students.
Jan
2016
New elementary school websites
VPS’ elementary schools have partnered with the district’s communications office to embark on a redesign of all elementary school websites.
Apr
2015
April 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the April 2015 recognition. They were honored at the April 28 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Patty Kellum, secretary, Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School Erik Smith, teacher, Hough and [...]
Mar
2015
Nov
2014
Lincoln Elementary receives $1,150 from Altrusa International for family literacy
Lincoln Elementary's Family-Community Resource Center recently received a grant in the amount of $1,150 from Altrusa International of Clark County to encourage and engage parents to become more involved in reading with their children. The award, [...]
Oct
2009
Nine schools earn Energy Stars
Nine Vancouver schools earned the Energy Star for their contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.