Building a safer mouse trap
The assignment was just one project students have explored in their school’s makerspace.
Apr
2018
Mar
2018
March 8 open house will feature virtual tour of the new Ogden Elementary
The public is invited to see the final design of Ogden Elementary School at an open house on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A virtual tour of the new school will simulate [...]
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 [...]
Nov
2017
Designing new schools and upgrading others: It’s all in a day’s work
Bond-funded upgrades and design work for several replacement schools and the new Vancouver iTech Preparatory building are making daily progress throughout the district. An update on the projects was presented to the board of [...]
Oct
2017
Preliminary designs for Ogden Elementary unveiled
Preliminary designs of the new school incorporate community and child-friendly spaces.
Oct
2017
Preview preliminary architectural design for Ogden Elementary
The new Peter S. Ogden Elementary won't open until fall 2019, but the public is invited to a preview of the future school. Preliminary architectural designs will be unveiled at an open house on Thursday, [...]
Sep
2017
A message from the superintendent
Dear families, guardians and students: At Vancouver Public Schools, we work hard everyday to ensure that our schools are inviting, respectful and safe learning environments for each student. We want all children and their [...]
Sep
2017
Update: Sept. 7 outdoor activities
Outdoor activities are approved for Thursday, Sept. 7, except for students with asthma, respiratory infections, heart and lung disease and diabetes. These students are to remain indoors unless they have written permission from their parents [...]
Sep
2017
Update for Wednesday, Sept. 6
This update posted Sept. 6 at 11:33 a.m. The Vancouver area remains under an unhealthy air warning Wednesday. Students will remain indoors for recess and physical education until further notice. After-school activities and practices will [...]
Sep
2017
Air quality update
Due to poor air quality from regional forest fires, all schools are holding recess and physical education classes indoors today, Tuesday, Sept. 5. Currently, the National Weather Service is reporting an air quality warning [...]