Smallest students get a big break
Reducing class sizes is part of a larger goal to overhaul aging, crowded schools that no longer meet today's teaching and learning needs.
Music, creative movement and visual art opportunities
There are many free opportunities for students in grades 3-5 to immerse themselves in the arts this school year, including music, creative movement and visual art offered during the school day at our elementary schools. After [...]
Are your child’s immunizations up to date?
All students attending Vancouver Public Schools during the 2016-17 school year must have current immunization records or a legal exemption. Find out the latest requirements.
Vancouver educator honored
The Washington Association of School Administrators today presented the 2016 Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award to Thomas R. Hagley, Jr., chief of staff.
Grant will help provide space for reduced class sizes
Vancouver Public Schools was selected to receive a $43 million grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The grant will be used to build and expand classrooms to make kindergarten through third-grade class sizes smaller.
Nominate your favorite Coach of the Year
Do you have the greatest coach in the world? Does he/she go above and beyond to make sure you and your team are the best they can be? Then nominate your coach for the Coach of the [...]
More than just bandages and boo-boos: Care comes in many forms
The second-grader, covering one eye, rattled off a series of letters. School Nurse Germaine Robinett gestured at a row halfway down an eye chart. “Can you see these?” she asked. “Or are they getting too [...]
New elementary school websites
VPS’ elementary schools have partnered with the district’s communications office to embark on a redesign of all elementary school websites.
School safety
Schools need to be vigilant and proactive when it comes to safety. In Vancouver Public Schools, safety is a top priority. How we prepare Meet District Resource Officer Jonathan Lawrence. The district does [...]
VPS featured in U.S. Department of Education professional learning videos
Vancouver Public Schools is one of eight Future Ready districts featured in a set of professional learning resources recently released by the U.S. Department of Education.