Inclusion Preschool Applications Are CLOSED for the 2024-25 School Year | Español | Русский
The application period is closed for the 2024-25 school year.
Apr
2024
Feb
2023
Announcing two new elementary choice schools | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Announcing two new elementary choice schools: VITA and RBG. Applications are being accepted.
Sep
2022
VITA Learning Lab introduces students to project-based learning | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
This year, all second through fifth grade students will have an opportunity to visit this new school and learn more about the community they live in.
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!
Feb
2022
Lead levels in school water: Provide your input | Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
VPS has been testing for and lowering lead levels in school water since 2016 following Environmental Protection Agency standards. Now, the state of Washington has set a new standard.
Feb
2022
Teachers earn prestigious certification
Earning this certification signifies a commitment to the profession’s highest standards.
Dec
2021
December 2021 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's recipients include paraeducators, teachers and an associate principal.
Jul
2021
Welcome, new hires
Welcome to some of the newest members of #TeamVPS!
Jun
2020
Inclusion Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds | Español | Русский
Beginning in fall 2020, this new preschool at Ogden Elementary will serve students of all abilities. Apply by July 10!
Jun
2020
Students, families to receive additional community services
An agreement among Vancouver Public Schools and 13 local organizations to establish full-service community schools recently received a boost.
Dec
2019
December 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
Two paraeducators and three teachers are this month's recipients.
May
2019
May 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
A physical therapist assistant, two teachers and two counselors are the recipients of this month's awards.
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.
Feb
2019
Episode 66: Spreading kindness
In Vancouver Public Schools, we believe that emotional intelligence is something to be cultivated and embraced.
Jan
2019
January 2019 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include two teachers, a school psychologist, FCRC coordinator and secretary.
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.
Aug
2018
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to four VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at four elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Apr
2018
Learning grows in school garden
It started out as a persuasive writing assignment in Arantxa Kovis’ fifth-grade class last November. The prompt: What would make Washington Elementary School better?
Mar
2018
March 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
Two teachers, a certified occupational therapy assistant, a paraeducator and clerk are this month's winners.
Feb
2018
February 2018 Employee Excellence Awards
A visual art specialist, custodian, teacher, clerk and teacher librarian are this month's winners.
Feb
2018
Twenty-seven teachers receive leading certification
This year's group of National Board-certified teachers is the district's largest.
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
From student to teacher: Training the next generation
High school senior and Careers in Education student Scully Falcon-Rosas, center, reads to students in Carol Patrick's class at Ogden Elementary. “She’s really nice and she knows how to work with kids," said [...]
Nov
2017
November 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Three teachers, a registrar and an associate principal are this month's winners.
Oct
2017
Hough principal and Washington volunteers honored
Congratulations to Steve Vance, principal at Hough Elementary School, and Mick and Marlee Hawthorne, volunteers at Washington Elementary, who were honored with Real Heroes awards. The awards, given by the Land Here, Live Here, [...]
Aug
2017
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to four VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at four elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
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
January 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
Meet the four staff members who were selected by a committee of their peers to receive Employee Excellence Awards in January 2017.
Nov
2016
Washington Elementary School
A secure entrance and Family-Community Resource Center are among the upgrades that Washington Elementary will receive.
Aug
2016
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to five VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at five elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
Aug
2016
Grant will provide support for homeless students in three county school districts
The state of Washington Department of Commerce awarded a $500,000 Homeless Student Stability Program grant to three Clark County school districts and Council for the Homeless.
Jun
2016
Marshall, Washington get fired up
Marshall and Washington elementary schools placed second and third, respectively, in the Southwest Washington Fire Up Your Feet spring 2016 challenge!
May
2016
Fifth-grade family night at Discovery
Attention, parents of fifth-graders who will attend Discovery Middle School next year! Discovery's fifth-grade parent night is Thursday, June 2, at 6 p.m.
Mar
2016
March 2016 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the March 2016 recognition. They were honored at the March 22 school board meeting.
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.
Jan
2016
Math night adds up to learning, fun
More than 170 students, siblings and parents attended a math night at Washington Elementary School on Jan. 20.
Oct
2015
October 2015 Employee Excellence Awards
Four employees were selected for the October 2015 recognition. They were honored at the October 27 school board meeting.
Sep
2015
Fresh fruit and vegetable program returns to five VPS schools
Mangos, blackberries, rainbow carrots, mini sweet peppers and star fruit are a sampling of the fresh fruits and vegetables students will be snacking on at five elementary schools in Vancouver Public Schools. VPS was awarded [...]
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 [...]