Vancouver voters to consider two replacement levies | Español | Русский | Chuukese
These levies are not new taxes. If approved, they would replace existing levies that expire at the end of 2019.
Dec
2018
Dec
2018
Working to help all VPS students be “Future Ready” one library at a time!
by Traci Chun | Teacher Librarian | Skyview High School You may have heard the term “Future Ready” or thought about what schools are doing to help support students for future careers and industries. Future Ready Schools is a national effort to provide students with digital learning opportunities and help move school districts toward preparing [...]
Dec
2018
Blended learning: Student tested, teacher approved
Since its introduction nearly seven years ago, Vancouver Public Schools’ one-to-one technology program has expanded to provide digital tools to all students in grades three through 12. Training and professional development for teachers and administrators are major components of VPS’ successful one-to-one technology program. Instructional technology facilitators—teachers on special assignment—lead the work to ensure [...]
Oct
2018
School check-in changes with Raptor system
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.
Oct
2018
ALKI Fall Social Information for Students and Parents
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 [...]
Sep
2018
Find innovation in your library
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 [...]
Sep
2018
Battle of the Books creates powerful readers
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 [...]
Sep
2018
VPS teachers approve contract; school starts Sept. 5
The new contract with VEA includes 31 early release days for the school year.
Aug
2018
New visitor management system | Español | Русский | Chuukese
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 [...]
May
2018
Students display historical knowledge
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.