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
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.
Nov
2017
Boundary Exceptions News
All 2018-2019 Boundary Exceptions will be available beginning January 8th. The change in the process is for current 8th graders. If they are interested in going to a high school other than their home school, they will go to the high school they are interested in attending and drop off their form there instead of coming to the middle school. The middle school is out [...]
Nov
2017
Tell us your thoughts!
Please take a few minutes to answer a short four-question survey about the one-to-one program, which provides students in third through 12th grades with an iPad or laptop computer.
Nov
2017
Parent Technology Night
Thursday November 16th at 6:30 pm we are having 'Parent Technology Night' where you can learn about how technology is being used in the classroom and explaining how Canvas and Skyward work for your student. We will have three break out sessions that will last 20 minutes each. You can attend one or all sessions. Please join us for an informative hour.
Nov
2017
Student Fundraiser for VPS Foundation
Between November 6th and November 17th we are having our annual student fundraiser for the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools. Here are links to two documents. One is some information about the Foundation for VPS and the other is the calendar of activities that students can participate in with donations. A few things that the Foundation for VPS helps with are: urgent medical, dental [...]
Nov
2017
Thank you, Kathy Gillespie!
After eight years, Kathy Gillespie is retiring from Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors.
Nov
2017
Upcoming Events in Orchestra
November 7 - Veteran’s Day Performances Concert Choir, Ambassador Choir, Orchestra, Advanced Strings, and Concert Band AM Assemblies in the Commons 9:10 – 9:55 AM Assembly 1 10:05 – 10:50 AM Assembly 2 November 14 - Beginning Orchestra Performance 7:00 pm (Orchestra Room) All are welcome! Students have been working hard toward these performances and we are excited to share this music with YOU. [...]
Oct
2017
Winter Sports starting soon!
WINTER SPORTS . . . Early winter – Wrestling and Girls’ Basketball, practice starts 10/24/17 Wrestling is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (boys and girls). No experience necessary. Come out and challenge yourself. Our season will focus on developing the fundamentals of wrestling, as well as develop athletic skills that are common across all sports. Be a part of TJMS wrestling 2017! [...]