See the latest progress on the new iTech Prep
Watch cross-laminated timber being installed at the new school, scheduled to open in winter 2019.
Apr
2019
Apr
2019
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Jan
2019
Fifteen VPS teachers earn National Board certification in 2018
With this certification, these educators have demonstrated that they have reached the highest levels of the profession.
Nov
2018
Construction update for iTech Prep
See the latest progress on the new building on the Washington State University Vancouver campus.
Nov
2018
School, district highlighted as top 25 in nation for innovation
At the time of the partial announcement, VPS and iTech were the only district and school on the West Coast featured in the resulting series of case studies.
Sep
2018
Ceremony kicks off construction of Vancouver iTech Preparatory
“I think it’s a great day, to be honest. Our school is starting to come true,” said junior Fahad Hamad, who started at iTech in 2013 as a sixth-grader.
Aug
2018
You’re invited: Groundbreaking for the new iTech Prep
Hope to see you there!
Jul
2018
Communication efforts honored nationally
Communicators from around the district earned Publications and Digital Media Awards in six categories.
May
2018
Silver medal for iTech Prep
The magnet school is one of the 20 best high schools in the state of Washington.
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.
Apr
2018
Coming in winter 2019: The new iTech Prep
A single facility on the Washington State University Vancouver campus will serve sixth through 12th grades.
Jan
2018
Exploring new technology to support students | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, Washington Elementary, McLoughlin and Discovery middle schools and Vancouver iTech Preparatory will pilot new software.
Jan
2018
Vancouver high school student earns pilot’s license
At 17, Rachel Friesen has soared to a major accomplishment.
Nov
2017
Solving the puzzle
Sasha Thomas, a senior at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, and Carson Mowrer, a senior at Skyview High School, want to bring the pastime to people with visual impairments.
Aug
2017
Excellence in Teaching History winner is an iTech educator
John Zingale has taught at iTech Prep since 2013.
Jul
2017
Design work advances for Ogden, iTech Prep
In the five-and-a-half months since local voters approved the bond measure to rebuild or upgrade every single school in the district, VPS has been hard at work fulfilling its promise to taxpayers.
Jun
2017
Goodbye, 2016-17: The school year that was #VPSAmazing
This year was full of wonder, respect and gratitude.
Jun
2017
Lessons in empathy through a study of hate
How does hate manifest and spread? What are the implications of vitriol? In answering these questions, students work toward becoming leaders in a more compassionate future.
Jun
2017
Young women honored for excellence in science, math and tech
The honorees were selected based on their performance and promise in the fields of science, math and technology.
May
2017
Vancouver iTech Preparatory: Plan for the new school
The new school building will be located on approximately 5 acres of leased land northeast of the main WSU Vancouver campus.
May
2017
Teacher is finalist for Prize for Excellence in Education
The contest honors local educators making an impact on students, families and colleagues.
May
2017
May 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, two clerks, a secretary and a music specialist all received the final Excellence Award of the 2016-17 school year.
May
2017
Vancouver iTech Preparatory’s higher education partnerships and successes
Vancouver Public Schools partners with WSU Vancouver and Clark College to provide a science, technology, engineering and math pathway from K-12 to higher education.
Mar
2017
Robotics team earns highest tournament honors
Atomic Raven Force bested 50 competitors and took home the Excellence Award.
Mar
2017
Leaders nominated for Marshall Youth Award
Nine of the 22 Clark County high school seniors who are nominated for the 2017 General George C. Marshall Youth Leadership Award are from Vancouver schools.
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 [...]
Dec
2016
Family fun, learning offered at STEAM Maker Fair
Learners of all ages are invited to attend Vancouver iTech Preparatory’s upcoming Maker Fair!
Sep
2016
Vancouver iTech Preparatory junior soars
Vancouver iTech Preparatory junior Rachel Friesen dedicated a portion of her summer to studying at the Advanced Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, in Alabama.
Jun
2016
Jun
2016
VPS teams imagine the future
Teams from Skyview High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory received a slew of awards at the 2016 Imagine Tomorrow competition.
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.
Jun
2016
Student films win media awards
Students from Gaiser Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory collected several awards at the Middle School Media Festival.
Jun
2016
Two honored for efforts to stamp out racism
Vancouver iTech Preparatory senior Astrid DuBois was one of two honorees by the YWCA Clark County for efforts to stamp out racism.
Jun
2016
The reality of virtual reality
Listen to students at iTech Prep and teacher John Zingale describe the virtual reality tour they created for the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
May
2016
Episode 51: A little different, a lot to celebrate
Vancouver iTech Preparatory was an answer to the increased student demand for STEM-focused programming in Vancouver Public Schools.
May
2016
Innovation award for iTech Prep
Vancouver iTech Preparatory is one of seven schools to receive the state’s Innovative Schools designation for 2016.
Apr
2016
Vancouver iTech Preparatory collects WTSA awards
The iTech Prep chapter of the Washington Technology Student Association, or WTSA, received the White Chapter Affiliation Program Award for its recruitment efforts. With 33 members at the middle-school level, iTech Prep's chapter enrollment surpassed that of other [...]
Mar
2016
Two VPS students participate in first phase of Washington Aerospace Scholars
Livia Anderson, a student at Columbia River High School, and Sydney Fox-Middleton, a student at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, have been selected for the first phase of the 10th Washington Aerospace Scholars program at the Museum of Flight.
Mar
2016
Nominees, finalists announced for 2016 Marshall Youth Leadership Award
Nearly 40 high school seniors have been nominated for the Marshall Youth Leadership Award, given by the Fort Vancouver National Trust. The award honors Clark County's high school seniors who exemplify the leadership of the award's namesake, General George C. Marshall.
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.