February 2025 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the February 2025 Excellence Awards!
Feb
2025
Sep
2022
Bus driver shortage results in delayed bus routes | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
We are experiencing a severe shortage of school bus drivers, which may result in delayed buses to and from school over the next several weeks. We recognize this is a major inconvenience for many of our families and we apologize.
Mar
2022
March 2022 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include a bus driver, two district resource officers and two teachers.
Mar
2021
On board to help
After 22 years driving a school bus, Kelly Thompson received a helping hand when she least expected it.
Oct
2018
October 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners are a bus driver, clerk, secretary, teacher and school psychologist.
Aug
2017
Bus stop/route changes
This is an important update if your child will ride the school bus this year.
Nov
2016
November 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the November 2016 Employee Excellence Awards!
Oct
2016
Shifting bus culture
Every time he pulls up to a school, bus driver John Ringold says the same thing to his young passengers: “I’m proud of you and I care about you. Please be safe, respectful, responsible and cooperative. Thank you and have a wonderful day. You’re awesome.”
Jan
2016
Bus-work
For many Vancouver Public Schools students who ride the bus, “homework” might be more aptly called “bus-work.”
Jun
2015
Foundation’s work saves lives
On May 29, Scott Driscoll presented a check for $16,500 to Mick Hoffman, executive director of safety, transportation and athletics at Vancouver Public Schools. The money, from the Quinn Driscoll Foundation, will purchase 10 portable [...]
May
2015
Drivers pull into scoring position at regional bus rodeo
Pictured above, back row from left: Kathy Miller, Bea Kamp, Debbie Dickerson, Christine Easter and Michelle Blasko, a few of the competition judges. Front row: Jo Janes, Joe Stewart, Judy Sharpe, Carla Horner and Duane Peterson. Kneeling: Esther [...]
Mar
2015
March 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the March 2015 recognition. They were honored at the March 24 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Mick Hoffman, executive director of operations, safety and security, athletics and activities and [...]
Feb
2015
February 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the February 2015 recognition. They were honored at the Feb. 24 school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Samir Sankari, counselor, Fort Vancouver High School Luanna Parno, teacher, Fort Vancouver High [...]
Nov
2013
November 2013 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the November 2013 recognition. They were honored at the Nov. 26 school board meeting. Pictured left to right are: • Scott Counard, bus driver, transportation • Eva Unger, principal, Hough [...]