February 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a secretary, teacher, assistant superintendent, paraeducator and associate principal.
Feb
2020
Nov
2019
Students honored for fire safety posters
This year’s theme was "Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape."
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.
May
2018
May 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a paraeducator, a teacher mentor and a mental health specialist are this month's winners.
Apr
2018
Apply now for language programs
Learn about the district's three language programs. Applications are now being accepted for incoming kindergartners.
Mar
2018
Educator of the Week: Zachary Griffith
Griffith teaches third grade at Anderson Elementary.
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Oct
2017
Partnership with Police Activities League earns Excellence Award
The organizations have collaborated to offer after-school soccer and basketball programs in both school districts.
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
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.
Jan
2017
Technology, language program and science class on display at tour of public schools
Take a tour of the award-winning Sarah J. Anderson Elementary and Gaiser Middle School!
Nov
2016
Anderson Elementary
Find out how Anderson Elementary will be upgraded.
May
2016
May 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the May 2016 recognition: Darryl Eccleston, Cynthia Fisher, Debra Hale and Connie Langlois.
Mar
2016
Young dancers leap into 19th annual Dance Festival
With a flick of a scarf and a do-si-do, hundreds of elementary and middle school students took the stage on Feb. 16 for Vancouver Public Schools' 19th annual Dance Festival.
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.
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.
Jan
2016
Snow makeup day is June 16
As a result of Vancouver Public Schools’ weather-related closure on Jan. 4, the following changes are in effect for the current school year: June 16 has been designated as a makeup day and now is [...]
Dec
2015
The world—and this song—is theirs
Songwriting is fun for kids, say fifth-graders Norah Skogen and Ava Letinich.
Nov
2015
November 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the November 2015 recognition.
Nov
2015
Meeting the emergent needs of our school community
The growing needs of families directly affects our students. The role of Family-Community Resource Centers, now at 16 district schools, has always been to remove barriers to learning so all students can be successful. But [...]
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
Soccer program nets academic, personal wins
Every athlete knows that his or her sport is more than just a series of wins or losses. It’s an expression of hard work, tenacity and belief. What it means to the athlete personally cannot be measured [...]
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
From baby steps to big strides: Language programs are off and running
Wen-Shun Chen’s Franklin Elementary classroom looks like many other elementary classrooms in Vancouver Public Schools.
May
2015
Vancouver Public Schools announces administrative changes for 2015-16
Vancouver Public Schools has announced several administrative changes for the 2015-16 school year. Personnel assignments are subject to final approval by the school board. At the district administrative office, Travis Campbell has been hired as [...]
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 [...]
Apr
2015
Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School becomes Washington Innovative School [VIDEO]
A culture of universal achievement and commitment to closing the achievement gap have earned Sarah J. Anderson Elementary the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s only 2015 Washington Innovative School designation. In addition to [...]
Mar
2015
Jan
2015
College Day brings lessons in higher learning
Vancouver Public Schools students have college on the brain. But it’s not only high school juniors and seniors who are thinking about life after graduation. The more than 700 students at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary [...]
Oct
2014
October 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2014 recognition. They were honored at the Oct. 28 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Eddie Sawyer, instructional technology facilitator, information and technology services Anne Kizerian, teacher, [...]
Feb
2014
February 2014 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the February 2014 recognition. They were honored at the Feb. 25 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Lou Braafladt, security supervisor, safety and security office • Zach [...]
Oct
2009
Nine schools earn Energy Stars
Nine Vancouver schools earned the Energy Star for their contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.