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.
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.
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.
Sep
2022
First day of school photos 2022
See first day of school pictures from around the district!
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!
May
2022
June 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include two teachers, a custodian, paraeducator and Family-Community Resource Center coordinator
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.
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.
Jan
2020
Lead testing results for Salmon Creek Elementary | Español | Русский |
Results now show that average levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency’s action level.
May
2019
Episode 67: What do student podcasts tell us about learning?
Hear from two innovative teachers who are helping their students speak out and learn in new ways about not only technology, but also collaboration and communication.
Feb
2019
Episode 66: Spreading kindness
In Vancouver Public Schools, we believe that emotional intelligence is something to be cultivated and embraced.
Feb
2019
Level up
It’s a new way of asking students to flex their social and soft skills as they do independent and collaborative work.
Dec
2018
Blended learning: Student tested, teacher approved
Since its introduction nearly seven years ago, Vancouver Public Schools’ one-to-one technology program has expanded to provide digital tools to all students in grades three through 12. Training and professional development for teachers and [...]
Jun
2018
Classroom additions for elementary schools
To reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grades, the district will construct new classrooms at five schools beginning in fall 2018.
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.
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
Oct
2017
New path connects Salmon Creek students to fitness and fun
PTA and community partners make new Salmon Creek Elementary path a dream come true.
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.
Dec
2016
December 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners represent Salmon Creek and Walnut Grove elementary schools and the facilities planning department!
Nov
2016
Salmon Creek Elementary School
Built in 2004, Salmon Creek Elementary will receive upgrades, thanks to a voter-approved bond measure.
Sep
2016
Water-quality testing update
Since the initial testing, the district has been diligent in testing additional water sources at every school and other district facilities as an added precaution.
Jun
2016
Students match literary wits in Battle of the Books
Eleven teams representing Eisenhower, Felida, Hazel Dell, Marshall, Ogden and Salmon Creek elementary schools matched literary wits in the fourth annual VPS Battle of the Books.
May
2016
Green Team creates living wall
Bearing nine different types of succulent plants, Salmon Creek Elementary's new living wall is the culmination of months of hard work by the school's Green Team.
Feb
2016
Annual dance festival leaps onto VSAA stage
Vancouver Public Schools will present its 19th annual Dance Festival Tuesday, Feb. 16.
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.
Nov
2015
In poster contest, students illustrate enthusiasm for fire prevention
Anderson, Chinook, Felida, Hazel Dell, Lake Shore, Sacajawea and Salmon Creek elementary students recently participated in the annual Fire Safety Poster Contest.
Jun
2015
District’s “old school” schools need 21st-century updates
In March, the district conducted an informal online survey about district facilities needs. More than 1,500 respondents—parents, students, staff members and the community—told VPS how its buildings could be improved. King Elementary School, built [...]
Jun
2015
Battle of the Books is a contest of literary prowess
With a team name that is probably deserving to be a title of its own a popular fictional book, a group of Felida Elementary students won the city-wide Battle of the Books May 30 at [...]
Mar
2015
Oct
2013
October 2013 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2013 recognition. They were honored at the Oct. 22 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Janell Olander, paraeducator, Truman Elementary School • Darci Fronk, principal, [...]