VPS now: 2/27/23

2022-23 school year: Issue 13

In Our Own Words



For In Our Own Words this week, say hello to Neyo, a Lake Shore Elementary student. Neyo loves math and proudly stood in front of the whiteboard with math work on it for this picture!



We're also pleased to introduce Daisy from Thomas Jefferson Middle School.


Dr. Snell shares, "Each week I'm so impressed with each of our students and how kind and thoughtful they are."

Iká pwe ke mochen epwe wor emén epwe ánea ngonuk masowen ei taropwe nón fóósun fénúomw ren ómw kopwe weweiti, en mei tongeni kéri Dania Otto, 360-772-7494.

February Employee Excellence Award Recipients

Congratulations to the recipients of the February 2023 Excellence Awards!


Benjamin Bouton, music teacher at Fort Vancouver High School

Brittnee Harvey, SCC paraeducator at Discovery Middle School

April Hegewald, paraeducator at Hazel Dell Elementary School

Steve Lorenz, CTE horticulture teacher at Hudson’s Bay High School

Lissa Potter, counselor at Hudson’s Bay High School


Learn about the recipients here.

Inside VPS: VITA Elementary School

Learn about the project-based learning model from teachers, parents, and students in this latest edition of Inside VPS.


VITA is hosting an open house on March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Spanish and Russian interpreters will be available. To register, please complete this form.

Inside VPS - VITA Elementary School

District Calendar 2022-2023

Due to school closures on February 23 and 24, our snow makeup days will be June 16 and 20, with the last day of school on June 20. This plan could change if there are additional snow days.


Debido al cierre de las escuelas el 23 y 24 de febrero, los días perdidos debido a la nieve se recuperarán el 16 y 20 de junio, el último día de clases sería el 20 de junio. Este plan podría cambiar si hay días de nieve adicionales.


В связи с тем, что 23 и 24 февраля школы были закрыты, 16 и 20 июня будут учебными днями взамен пропущенных "снежных" дней. Этот план может измениться, если у нас будут дополнительные снежные дни.


Pokiten an kesipw sukkun nòn ewe Fapèweri 23 me 24, sipwene ekesiwini ekewe ràànin sukkun chòòn sukkun ir mei etiwano sukkun ngeni Suun 16 me Suun 20, iwe sàingonòòn rànin sukkun nòn Suun 20. Mei tongeni epwe pwan ekesiwin ikà mei pwan wor ràànin an epwe kesipw sukkun ren waten snow.


April 2023

3-7: Spring break, no school

13: Parent conferences, two-hour early release for all schools

14: Parent conferences, two-hour early release for elementary schools; no student attendance for middle and high schools


Abril de 2023

3-7 de abril: Vacaciones de Primavera (Spring Break), no hay clases

13 de abril: Conferencias de Padres y Maestros; Salida de clases 2 horas temprano para todos los estudiantes

14 de abril: Conferencias de Padres y Maestros. Salida de clases 2 horas antes para los estudiantes de la PRIMARIA, NO hay clases para los estudiantes de la Secundaria y Preparatoria


Апрель 2023 года

3 - 7 апреля: Весенние каникулы, занятий нет

13 апреля: Родительские собрания, окончание занятий на 2 часа раньше для учащихся всех школ

14 апреля: Родительские собрания, окончание занятий на 2 часа раньше для учащихся начальных школ, в средних и старших школах занятий нет


Eprein 2023

3- 7: Asésén Spring, ese wor sukkun

13: Mwiichen Saam me Iin, meinisin sukkun repwe sárekái wón ruu awa

14: Mwiichen Saam me Iin, meinisin mwiichen kinter ngeni enimwuan repwe sárekái wón ruu awa; ese wor sukkun ngeni mwiichen onuwan ngeni engon me ruuwan

2023-2024 School Calendar

The 2023-2024 school calendar has been approved and is available on the VPS website.

Vancouver Public Schools

We serve 21,000 amazing students and their families in the great community of Vancouver, Washington!

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