Welcome, new hires
Welcome to some of the newest members of #TeamVPS!
Jul
2021
Jun
2021
SkillsUSA state champions
Six students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics earned first place.
Jun
2021
Students recognized for video production excellence
Students from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming submitted more than 155 entries this year, and these VPS students earned recognition.
Mar
2021
Upgrades coming to VSAA
See highlights of the project.
Jul
2020
VSAA’s Ann Medellin elected to national association of music leaders
VPS administrator selected to national music education association.
Jun
2020
Student artwork selected for State Superintendent’s High School Art Show
The show featured visual art and dance by Vancouver students.
May
2020
Construction update: Spring 2020
Work continues on school bond projects. Here's the latest on all of the projects to date.
May
2020
Artists earn regional recognition
Five Vancouver Public Schools students earned honors in the Educational Service District 112 Regional High School Art Show.
Feb
2020
VSAA student advances to state Poetry Out Loud contest
Regional co-champion Yeshi Berry performed "How to Triumph Like a Girl" by Ada Limón and "American Smooth" by Rita Dove.
Jan
2020
January 2020 Employee Excellence Awards
A nurse, teacher, family-community resource coordinator, theater manager and principal are this month's Excellence Awardees.
Dec
2019
Student film earns festival honors
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students took third place in the 48-hour category of the 2019 National Film Festival for Talented Youth.
Dec
2019
Musicians invited to join All-State bands, choirs and orchestras
Vancouver students recently earned spots among some of the state's most talented youth musicians.
Dec
2019
Student musician earns YoungArts honorable mention
High school senior Christian Ramirez received an honorable mention in the jazz/double bass category.
Jun
2019
Student’s suggestion chosen for new school
Seneca Christie noted that the acronym, VITA, is the Latin word for “life.”
May
2019
Where are they now?
Not everyone discovers a career-defining interest in high school, yet that’s exactly what happened to Sarah Faulkner.
May
2019
Global art project celebrates the everyday heroes of Vancouver high schools
A public art installation created by and featuring photos of students from Skyview and Hudson’s Bay high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is on display at the Vancouver Community Library.
May
2019
High school junior wins national award for music
Christian Ramirez, a double bass player from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, earned his second consecutive recognition.
May
2019
Results from second radon testing at VSAA
Average levels are now below the U.S. EPA’s action level.
May
2019
VPS high schools rank among best in Washington
U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 study of the best high schools.
Apr
2019
Students medal at 2019 SkillsUSA
Almost 60 students from Vancouver Public Schools medaled in the state competition.
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.
Apr
2019
Students honored for achievement in the arts
Three Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students are finalists in the Washington State Parent Teacher Association’s Reflections arts competition.
Apr
2019
Families invited to participate in travel survey | Encuesta de Viajes Estudiantiles
Families of students from 11 schools may be contacted.
Mar
2019
Five Vancouver student artists win awards in regional high school show
The show features award-winning artwork by students from Hudson's Bay High School, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies.
Feb
2019
VSAA hosts regional dance festival
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics hosted the Northwest Regional High School Dance Festival over Presidents' Day weekend, drawing more than 200 students from up and down the west coast. 22 colleges sent representatives [...]
Feb
2019
First-place honors for VSAA yearbook
This is VSAA’s first yearbook award from the American Scholastic Press Association.
Jan
2019
Musicians named to prestigious performing groups
Fourteen student-musicians were selected for the Washington Music Educators Association's bands, choirs and orchestras.
Oct
2018
Pitch perfect teaching
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics teacher Margaret Green was featured in Leaders in Learning.
Jul
2018
Communication efforts honored nationally
Communicators from around the district earned Publications and Digital Media Awards in six categories.
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.
May
2018
Students bring home accolades from state skills-based contest
Congratulations to Fort Vancouver, Columbia River, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics!
Mar
2018
Vitamente Sinfonietta earns top honors
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics' top orchestra and performing groups earned more awards than any other school at an orchestra festival on March 17.
Mar
2018
Honoring one another
“We’re like a family,” said senior Carmen Chacon of her peers in the Culinary Arts program.
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
Dec
2017
Student musicians named to top performance groups
Students were selected from McLoughlin and Thomas Jefferson middle schools; Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools; and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.
Nov
2017
“A Codex of Flight” opens Nov. 14
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s "Codex on the Flight of Birds," the multidisciplinary production includes live music, dance, theatre and visual art.
Nov
2017
Graduation dates and locations set for class of 2018
Find out when and where commencements will take place.
Nov
2017
Thank you, Kathy Gillespie!
After eight years, Kathy Gillespie is retiring from Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors.
Jun
2017
VSAA named Exemplary School
The honor is given to Arts Schools Network members that meet the principles of exemplary practice.
Jun
2017
Vocal music director honored with national award
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics’ Margaret Green is one of only five recipients and the only winner from Washington state or the West Coast.