Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Building Readers: October 2018
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Tell us why attendance matters to you!
Learning something new, seeing friends and teachers, lunch time or recess... the reasons why you come to school are endless! Tell us why attendance matters to you and you could win prize!
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, Learn Here program, celebrate Clark County's vibrant educational system and its positive impact on the greater community. Vance and the Hawthornes are [...]
Immunization resources for families
All students attending Vancouver Public Schools during the 2017-18 school year must meet current immunization requirements or obtain a legal exemption.
School supply drive supports public school students
For many students' families, new school supplies are difficult or impossible to afford.
Open letter to the community from Superintendent Steve Webb
Bullying or any form of harassment in Vancouver Public Schools is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
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.
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.