Weather announcement: Thursday, Feb. 22
All VPS schools are on a two-hour late start.
CLOSED: Weather announcement for Wed. Feb. 21
All schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 21, due to weather. All after-school and evening activities, sports, performing arts and building rental activities are also canceled. Find more weather-related information. The Jim Parsley Community Center is closed to the public. Propstra Pool also is closed. Last updated: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 11 a.m.
Weather update: Feb. 20
After-school and evening activities are canceled today, Feb. 20, for VPS elementary, middle and high schools. Exceptions are optional practices until 4 p.m. for Skyview basketball, Columbia River basketball and Skyview Stormbots. Schools that typically end later in the day—Vancouver Flex Academy, Lieser Campus, Vancouver iTech Preparatory and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics—are closing [...]
Solid, honest connections to every student: Focus on counselors
What does a school counselor do? The answer may surprise you.
New electronic flyer distribution system coming soon
We have good news! Vancouver Public Schools is launching a new electronic flyer distribution tool called Peachjar. To view school-approved digital flyers, simply click the “Extra” button on your school’s website. You’ll find it located under your school activities tab. This system will save our schools tons of paper and reduce copy costs by thousands [...]
Provide feedback on Computer Science Learning Standards
The proposed new standards improve coherence, alignment and readability.
Act now to enroll in specialized program
VPS students can participate in magnet programs and programs of choice that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Find out how to apply for the 2017-18 school year.
December 2017 Employee Excellence Awards
This month's winners include a principal, paraeducator, two teachers and two interpreters.
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!
Designing new schools and upgrading others: It’s all in a day’s work
Bond-funded upgrades and design work for several replacement schools and the new Vancouver iTech Preparatory building are making daily progress throughout the district. An update on the projects was presented to the board of directors at the Nov. 14 school board work session. Core planning teams from McLoughlin Middle School and Marshall and Ogden [...]