Election results: Replacement levies pass
Voters approved levies for technology and education/operations, according to early election results.
Important update about Friday evening and weekend activities
All Friday, Feb. 8, after-school and evening activities will be held as scheduled. The Friday night (2/8/19) basketball game at Columbia River High School vs. WF West has been canceled. All weekend activities, athletic events and community use of schools are canceled for Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10. All district buildings, including Propstra Aquatic Center and the Jim Parsley Community Center and pool, [...]
Deadline to turn in school levy election ballots is Feb. 12
Ballots are due on Tuesday for Vancouver Public Schools’ levy election. Two levies—an education and operations levy and a technology levy are on the ballot. These levies are not new taxes. They will replace the levies expiring this year. Voters should vote both sides of the ballot. Ballots can be dropped in the mail (no postage necessary) and must be postmarked by Feb. 12. Ballots [...]
Weather alert update: CLOSED on Tues., Feb. 5, 2019
All schools will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 5, due to icy conditions. All after-school and evening activities are canceled. Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, todas las escuelas de “VPS” estarán cerradas 5/February/2019. Todas las escuelas de” VPS” estarán cerradas. Прослушайте важное сообщение из Ванкуверского школьного района. В связи с неблагоприятными погодными условиями, во вторник, 5 февраля все школы будут закрыты. Все занятия после школы [...]
Weather alert: 2-hour late start on Tues., Feb. 5, 2019 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
All VPS schools are on a two-hour late start on Tuesday, Feb. 5. No morning preschool or other morning activities. UPDATE: Buses are on snow routes this morning. Find more weather-related information. Español 5 Febrero Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, todas las escuelas de “VPS” comenzarán 2 más tarde. Los autobuses funcionarán en las rutas establecidas para días nevados. Русский 5 февраля Прослушайте важное [...]
Principal’s corner: January 2019
Welcome back and happy new year! We anticipate an action packed year with great things happening every day at Thomas Jefferson. There are currently 865 students enrolled in our school which allows for countless opportunities for meaningful learning experiences on a daily basis. Our two focus elements are creating an intentional climate and culture and providing high quality instruction in every class. Student [...]
VPS schools open Friday, Jan. 25 | Español | Русский | Chuukese
We have reached a tentative agreement with the support staff union.
Time to apply for specialized programs and schools
VPS students can participate in magnet programs and programs of choice that allow them to pursue their unique interests. From the arts and STEM to welding, medicine, cooking and blended learning, there's something for everyone. Find out how to apply.
Vancouver voters to consider two replacement levies | Español | Русский | Chuukese
These levies are not new taxes. If approved, they would replace existing levies that expire at the end of 2019.
Working to help all VPS students be “Future Ready” one library at a time!
by Traci Chun | Teacher Librarian | Skyview High School You may have heard the term “Future Ready” or thought about what schools are doing to help support students for future careers and industries. Future Ready Schools is a national effort to provide students with digital learning opportunities and help move school districts toward preparing students for success in college, community and careers. Future Ready [...]