Technology for all students leads to recognition for Vancouver Public Schools
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.
Results from radon testing March 4-11, 2019
Results showed no elevated radon levels at these 21 locations.
Building Readers: March 2019
Get monthly tips and ideas on ways to help improve your child's reading skills this spring.
Thank you, voters | ¡Gracias, votantes! | Спасибо, избиратели! | Ach kapasen kinisou ngeni meinisin ekkewe aramas re úttút!
The education and operations levy passed with 64.49 percent support and the technology levy passed with 62.65 percent support.
Radon testing March 4-March 8 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
During the week of March 4-March 8, 2019, Vancouver Public Schools’ facility support crews will begin routine testing for radon.The testing will monitor radon levels in frequently occupied rooms including classrooms and offices that are in contact with the ground or are directly above unoccupied areas of a basement. Upon receipt of results, notification will [...]
A message from the superintendent
Dear VPS community, If the legislature doesn't act on a comprehensive set of solutions to provide full funding for basic education, vital programs and services that serve students will be at-risk throughout the state. Today, the Seattle Times reports that 253 of the 295 Washington districts expect to face a budget shortfall next school year. [...]
Election results: Replacement levies pass
Voters approved levies for technology and education/operations, according to early election results.
Important update about Friday evening and weekend activities
All Friday, Feb. 8, after-school and evening activities will be held as scheduled. The Friday night (2/8/19) basketball game at Columbia River High School vs. WF West has been canceled. All weekend activities, athletic events and community use of schools are canceled for Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10. All district buildings, including Propstra [...]
Deadline to turn in school levy election ballots is Feb. 12
Ballots are due on Tuesday for Vancouver Public Schools’ levy election. Two levies—an education and operations levy and a technology levy are on the ballot. These levies are not new taxes. They will replace the levies expiring this year. Voters should vote both sides of the ballot. Ballots can be dropped in the mail (no [...]
Building readers: February 2019
Building Readers provides the guidance, steps to take, specific direction and concrete recommendations that parents need to help their kids learn to read, and to read more proficiently. In this issue: Everyday activities can strengthen your child's critical thinking skills Write a special Valentine poem together Explore a variety of reading materials with you child [...]