Celebrating Our Schools
See recent recognitions for several of our schools.
Jun
2024
Jun
2024
Graduates 2024
Graduates - look at how far you’ve come! Fellow VPS students, your VPS staff, loved ones and community are incredibly proud of you.
Apr
2024
Plant sales 2024
Sales are open to the public. Proceeds support student clubs and classes.
Jun
2023
Graduates 2023
Graduates - look at how far you’ve come! Fellow VPS students, your VPS staff, loved ones and community are incredibly proud of you.
Apr
2023
Plant sales 2023
Sales are open to the public. Proceeds support student clubs and classes.
Jun
2022
Congratulations, graduates! | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Leading up to graduation, we interviewed hundreds of seniors. We asked them about what worked for them and what we could improve to make school the best place it can be.
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
Vancouver schools recognized among top in Washington state and nation
Several VPS schools were featured on U.S. News and World Report's 2022 list.
Apr
2022
Plant sales 2022
Sales are open to the public. Proceeds support student clubs and classes.
Mar
2022
Still time to apply for specialty programs | Español | Русский | Fósun Chuuk
Several VPS programs are again accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. Deadlines vary, so apply now!
Jan
2022
Temporary remote learning continues for some schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Learn about continuing temporary remote learning and what’s next.
Jan
2022
Middle and high schools temporarily moving to remote learning days | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
It is necessary to implement a temporary schedule in which some of our schools will switch to four days of remote learning over the next three weeks.
Dec
2021
Vancouver high schools among top in state, country
Several VPS schools appear on U.S. News and World Report's 2021 list of leading high schools.
Oct
2021
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 | Mes de Celebración de la Herencia Hispana 2021
See how VPS schools celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Sep
2021
Welcome, new hires!
Meet some of the newest members of Team VPS!
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.
Jun
2019
Flex, Home Connection named State Recognized Schools
State Recognized Schools represent the top 20% in Washington for school improvement.
Apr
2019
2019 plant sales
All proceeds support FFA and programs that teach kids job skills.
Jan
2019
Two Vancouver schools are Schools of Distinction
The award recognizes sustained improvement in English language arts, math and graduation rates.
Jan
2018
Vancouver Flex Academy earns first Green Schools certification
Improvements to the school's grounds led to statewide recognition.
Nov
2017
What’s next in bond projects
Class-size reductions, playground improvements and turf field installations are among the upcoming projects.
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
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 [...]
Nov
2016
Vancouver Flex Academy
Because voters approved a bond measure, every school in the district will benefit, including Vancouver Flex Academy. Find out how!
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.
Feb
2016
The best thing about a small school is…
Eight students at Vancouver Flex Academy revealed what it's like to attend a small school that offers strong support. “Teachers come to you.” —Kiana Small “It’s laid back. We can work on what we [...]
Dec
2015
December 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the December 2015 recognition.
Oct
2015
Learning in a digital world
This year, VPS students in sixth through 12th grades are using iPads or laptops, thanks to a 2013 community-approved technology levy.
Oct
2015
Rowing together
Captain Ahab had the Pequod. Santiago had his skiff. The Goonies had the Inferno. A group of 16 students from Vancouver Flex Academy and iTech Preparatory had their wooden drift boat.
Jun
2015
National educational spotlight shines on Vancouver Public Schools
In April, 150 education leaders from across the nation converged in Vancouver to learn about the district’s weLearn 1:1 technology initiative. The conference, hosted by the nonprofit Digital Promise’s elite League of Innovative Schools, [...]
Feb
2015
Teachers earn national certification
Four Vancouver Public Schools teachers earned National Board Certification in 2014, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for 21st-century careers. This year’s class includes (pictured above from left) Katie Nedved, Vancouver Flex Academy and Vancouver iTech Preparatory, [...]
Dec
2014
#VPSsuccess: Jon Lauderbaugh, Vancouver Flex Academy
Jon Lauderbaugh is the AVID teacher at Vancouver Flex Academy. Jon's creativity and passion for teaching inspires students to realize their full potential. Through AVID, Jon strives to help his students develop the critical thinking [...]
Nov
2014
Schools get STEM boost from Daimler Trucks North America
Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson’s Bay and Skyview high schools, in addition to Vancouver iTech Preparatory, each received a $7,000 donation from the truck manufacturer to further science, technology, engineering and math education and career [...]
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
Vancouver Flex Academy at Lewis and Clark High School
Design II Showcase Goal Area: Programs of Choice Vancouver Flex Academy at Lewis and Clark High School is Vancouver Public Schools' newest program of choice. Recently, Principal Rob Duncan and teacher Katie Cunningham shared what’s [...]