Vancouver is semifinalist in FAFSA Completion Challenge
After just one month, VPS seniors completed applications for federal financial aid at a rate that is 10 percent above the rate of all seniors in Washington state.
Apply by Oct. 31; get money for your future
High school seniors should apply for financial aid in October to get access to the most amount of money for job training programs, trade schools and/or college.
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.
Summer and fall 2018 construction and upgrades
Groundbreakings kick off construction Over the past four months, groundbreaking ceremonies for Marshall and Ogden elementaries, McLoughlin Middle School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory kicked off construction work to rebuild those schools from the ground up. Pending unforeseen delays, Marshall and Ogden are projected to open in fall 2019, with iTech following in [...]
Money for your future
Unsure about what you want to do after high school? Looking to go to college, a technical or trade school or a training or certificate program? Get money for your future!
Program provides students online access to Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
Connect FVRL, a partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, provides digital access to eBooks and resources for students in Vancouver Public Schools for reading and research. Students in grades nine through 12 at all VPS high schools and students in grades six through 12 at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, Vancouver iTech [...]
Last day of school year is June 18 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Due to the delayed first day of school, changes are in effect for the 2018-19 school year calendar.
VPS teachers approve contract; school starts Sept. 5
The new contract with VEA includes 31 early release days for the school year.
Pop-up food pantries scheduled Sept. 4-7 for VPS students and families | Español | Русский
Available food items will include snacks, breakfast items, bread and bagels, lunch items, fresh produce and more.
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 [...]