School news

The new contract with VEA includes 31 early release days for the school year.

Our district is participating in the Washington State 2018 Healthy Youth Survey during fall 2018. The Healthy Youth survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, risk and protective factors, access to school-based services, and sexual behaviors, abuse and orientation. Survey results are used by schools, communities and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and [...]

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 system. This system will help us keep everyone safe and [...]

Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.

Some of the district's top middle school musicians will be joined onstage by fifth-graders who participate in a before-school music program.

Here is a copy of the slides presented at the 5th Grade Parent night on April 12, 2018.

The assignment was just one project students have explored in their school’s makerspace.

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.

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 [...]

What does a school counselor do? The answer may surprise you.