A workout for the body and mind
This is where PE gets high tech.
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.
Blended learning: Student tested, teacher approved
Since its introduction nearly seven years ago, Vancouver Public Schools’ one-to-one technology program has expanded to provide digital tools to all students in grades three through 12. Training and professional development for teachers and administrators are major components of VPS’ successful one-to-one technology program. Instructional technology facilitators—teachers on special assignment—lead the work to ensure [...]
School check-in changes with Raptor system
Visitors to every Vancouver Public School are now using the Raptor system, an online check-in program that not only tracks who is the building, but also does rapid background checks to ensure student safety.
Program provides students online access to Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
Connect FVRL, a partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, provides digital access to eBooks and resources for students in Vancouver Public Schools for reading and research. Students in grades nine through 12 at all VPS high schools and students in grades six through 12 at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, Vancouver iTech [...]
Sawyer named NextGeneration Leader
Eddie Sawyer is one of just five K-12 educational technology professionals from around the nation to earn this honor.
Weather update: Feb. 20
After-school and evening activities are canceled today, Feb. 20, for VPS elementary, middle and high schools. Exceptions are optional practices until 4 p.m. for Skyview basketball, Columbia River basketball and Skyview Stormbots. Schools that typically end later in the day—Vancouver Flex Academy, Lieser Campus, Vancouver iTech Preparatory and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics—are closing [...]
Exploring new technology to support students | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Fruit Valley Community Learning Center, Washington Elementary, McLoughlin and Discovery middle schools and Vancouver iTech Preparatory will pilot new software.
Provide feedback on Computer Science Learning Standards
The proposed new standards improve coherence, alignment and readability.
Hour of Creation introduces students to computer science
Vancouver Public Schools received the Schools of TechXcellence designation in December 2017.