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Congratulations, Class of 2026!
You’ve reached a major milestone, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Whether you're headed to college, beginning a career, joining the military, or pursuing something entirely your own, we know you're ready to take on whatever comes next.
Thank you for everything you’ve shared with our schools and in our community. We invite everyone to celebrate these incredible students with us, and wish them a successful future!
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Looking Ahead to the 2026-27 School Year
Thank you, VPS families and staff, for another amazing year!
As you kick off summer, we want to remind you to keep an eye on your inbox in August. That’s when we’ll send out important back-to-school information and resources to help your family prepare for the new school year.
First Days of School:
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Aug. 25: First day for Grades 1–5, 6 & 9
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Aug. 26: First day for Grades 7–8, 10–12
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Aug. 28: First day for Kindergarten
See the calendar of key dates for the upcoming year.
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Immunizations for Next Year
Avoid the end-of-summer rush by making sure your child’s immunizations are up to date!
Washington state law requires students to have all required immunizations
, or an approved exemption
, before attending school. Because some vaccines must be given several weeks apart, families are encouraged to schedule appointments as soon as possible.
Please make sure your child’s immunization records are current before the first day of school.
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Summer Meals for Students and Families
Free meals and food resources are available throughout the summer for children, teens, and families in our community.
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Share Summer Meals
: Free meals for children and teens 18 years old and younger from June 29 through Aug. 14. To find the nearest location, text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
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USDA Summer Meals
: Free summer meals are available for children 18 and younger at locations throughout the community. Use the
Summer Meals Locator to find a site near you. Families can also call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish).
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Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington
: Free lunches and snacks for children and teens 18 years old and younger from June 26 through Aug. 18 at several school locations.
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Fresh Food Pantry: Available at the Jim Parsley Community Center in front of the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington on June 18; July 2, 16, and 30; Aug. 13 and 27; and Sept. 10 and 24 from 1:30–2:30 p.m.
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Food Pantries
: Additional food pantries are located around Clark County; dates and times vary.
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Your Local Library: A Great Summer Resource
Looking for activities to keep your child engaged this summer? Your local library offers much more than books!
Thanks in part to local levy support, Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries provide extended hours and a wide variety of free resources for families.
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Learn more about what our libraries offer!
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Summer Resource Guide for Families
Our Family and Community Resource Coordinators (FCRCs) have put together an informational guide with other free and low-cost activities, meal programs, camps, and community events for families this summer.
The guide features opportunities from many businesses and organizations, but is not a complete list. We encourage families to reach out to businesses you regularly visit to learn about any additional summer programs they may offer. Please note that this guide was compiled by VPS staff for informational purposes and is not intended to be promotional and does not reflect all summer activities or discounts.
View the Summer Resource Guide. |
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Sports Physicals
Free sports physicals are provided to VPS students entering 6th through 12th grades who do not have health insurance. If you have health insurance or have known cardiac, asthma, diabetes, or seizure-related health conditions, please see your primary care provider.
August 20, 2026
Fort Vancouver High School
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. last name starting with A-K
3:00 - 4:45 p.m. last name starting with L-Z |
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Students, please wear loose-fitting shorts and a t-shirt, and bring:
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Employee Excellence Awards
Join us in congratulating our VPS staff who received the June 2026 Employee Excellence Awards!
- Lindsey Allen, Teacher at Lake Shore Elementary
- MollyAnn Callen-Yancey, ICSP Teacher at Skyview High School
- Krista Ferderer, Paraeducator at Skyview High School
- Alejandro Garcia, Paraeducator at Gaiser Middle School
- Leah Hoodes, Learning Support Teacher at iTech
Read about the recipients on our website.
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2025-2026 district calendar
June
June 19: Juneteenth, holiday, district schools and offices closed
2026-2027 School Calendar
The 2026-27 school year calendar is available on the VPS website. |
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Notice of Nondiscrimination
Vancouver Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Janell Ephraim, 360-313-1000, janell.ephraim@vansd.org; Title IX Coordinator, Jeff Fish, 360-313-1000, jeff.fish@vansd.org; and 504 Coordinator, Barbra Laurenzo, 360-313-1000, barbra.laurenzo@vansd.org; or by mail to Vancouver Public Schools, PO Box 8937, Vancouver, Washington, 98668-8937.
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Inspiring Learning.
Growing Community.
Each student, Every day.
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Vancouver Public Schools
We serve 22,000 amazing students and their families in the great community of Vancouver, Washington!
2901 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA 98661
360-313-1000
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