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In the construction zone: 28 schools on track for bond work
Construction and upgrades are in progress at 28 district schools. Here's a rundown of the projects. Remodel and expansion projects Columbia River High School: Final design phase of remodel and expansion; construction scheduled to begin winter 2020 Early Childhood Special Education assessment center: Will move to remodeled McLoughlin classroom pod; remodel scheduled to begin spring [...]
Vaccine exemption change
As of July 28, 2019, Washington state law removed the personal and philosophical exemption to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Personnel changes announced for 2019-20
Positions originally identified as possible budget cuts preserved; associate principal moves Thanks to the availability of $6.5 million in one-time state levy equalization assistance and the use of $3.81 million in one-time money from district reserves, Vancouver Public Schools will preserve many of the positions originally identified as possible cuts in the 2019-20 school year. [...]
No Monday early releases in June | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Students will get out of school at the standard time on June 3, 10 and 17.
Programs accepting more applications for next school year
Students will have a second opportunity to apply for the International Baccalaureate; Medical Arts; and Science, Math and Technology programs, as well as for Vancouver iTech Preparatory.
Final VPS budget recommendations will preserve direct services to students
A district advisory group is concerned, however, that the use of one-time money from the state and the district’s financial reserve will result in another large shortfall for 2020-21.
Girls Lead the Way Summer Robotics Camp
Students who will be in sixth through eighth grades next school year should apply by June 14 for this summer camp.
5th Grade Parent/Student Night @ Mac
Dear Incoming Sixth Grade McLoughlin Parents, You are invited to McLoughlin Middle School Fifth Grade Parent Night for an informational evening on Wednesday, May 29th from 6:30 to 7:45. We will begin with a presentation in the Gym at 6:30pm followed by a self—guided building tour. Agenda: 6:30-7:00 - Whole Group Presentation – Large Gym [...]
District receives clean audit report
The official audit released by the Washington State Auditor’s Office evaluates the integrity of district financial statements, internal controls and compliance with state and federal laws and grant funding requirements.