Visitors to every Vancouver Public School are now using the Raptor system, an online check-in program that not only tracks who is the building, but also does rapid background checks to ensure student safety.
What is a Middle School Social? The Alki fall social is an all school event that includes; dancing, video games, open gym and snacks available for purchase. What does it Cost? The social is free to attend, but snacks are available for purchase from the PTSA. When is the Next Social? This year’s fall social [...]
by Traci Chun | Teacher Librarian | Skyview High School Shh! Shh! Shh! Gone are the days of the library being a silent space filled with books and a shushing librarian. Today’s libraries are filled with technology, innovation, learning, and yes, books. As information is shared globally with only a few keystrokes, the need [...]
by Eric Bindewald | Teacher Librarian | Sacajawea Elementary School Marshall accidentally “buzzed in” due to the adrenaline rush that took control of his pointer finger. Teammates turned to Marshall with bated breath while he stared at the emcee as though he was just caught peeing in the library. The five seconds of silence seemed [...]
The new contract with VEA includes 31 early release days for the school year.
Vancouver Public Schools does many things to protect the many people within our buildings. Secure entrances, safety officers, mental health support and positive behavior training are just a few of the many ways that we work to keep everyone safe. This fall, we’re adding another safety practice to our schools: a digital visitor management [...]
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
5th Grade Open House Night flier
Some of the district's top middle school musicians will be joined onstage by fifth-graders who participate in a before-school music program.
This month's winners include two teachers, two district resource officers and a specialist in the human resources department.
