Honor band concert draws top middle school musicians
Some of the district's top middle school musicians will be joined onstage by fifth-graders who participate in a before-school music program.
Apr
2018
Apr
2018
5th Grade Parent Night Slides
Here is a copy of the slides presented at the 5th Grade Parent night on April 12, 2018.
Apr
2018
Building a safer mouse trap
The assignment was just one project students have explored in their school’s makerspace.
Feb
2018
Safety in Vancouver Public Schools | Español | Русский
We are vigilant and proactive when it comes to our children's safety and have clear plans and procedures to deal with threats and other emergency situations.
Feb
2018
Outstanding Educator & Volunteer nominations
Greetings TJMS Community, It is that time of year that we ask for nominations for the following annual awards: GOLDEN ACORN AWARD (Outstanding Volunteer) Presented by the TJMS PTSA to school volunteers in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. Please tell us which VOLUNTEER you think most deserves this recognition and why: ___________________________________________________________________________________ OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD Presented by the TJMS PTSA [...]
Feb
2018
Solid, honest connections to every student: Focus on counselors
What does a school counselor do? The answer may surprise you.
Jan
2018
Technology, coding, math and family resources on display at tour of public schools
You are invited to visit Felida Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School!
Jan
2018
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 of dollars. On top of that, posting school flyers in [...]
Jan
2018
Provide feedback on Computer Science Learning Standards
The proposed new standards improve coherence, alignment and readability.
Dec
2017
Student musicians named to top performance groups
Students were selected from McLoughlin and Thomas Jefferson middle schools; Columbia River, Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay and Skyview high schools; and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.