Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Aug
2017
Bus stop/route changes
This is an important update if your child will ride the school bus this year.
Aug
2017
Immunization resources for families
All students attending Vancouver Public Schools during the 2017-18 school year must meet current immunization requirements or obtain a legal exemption.
Mar
2017
Open letter to the community from Superintendent Steve Webb
Bullying or any form of harassment in Vancouver Public Schools is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
Oct
2016
Shifting bus culture
Every time he pulls up to a school, bus driver John Ringold says the same thing to his young passengers: “I’m proud of you and I care about you. Please be safe, respectful, responsible and cooperative. Thank you and have a wonderful day. You’re awesome.”
Sep
2016
Smallest students get a big break
Reducing class sizes is part of a larger goal to overhaul aging, crowded schools that no longer meet today's teaching and learning needs.
Feb
2015
Teachers earn national certification
Four Vancouver Public Schools teachers earned National Board Certification in 2014, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for 21st-century careers. This year’s class includes (pictured above from left) Katie Nedved, Vancouver Flex Academy and Vancouver iTech Preparatory, certified in early childhood through young adulthood/library media; Matt Rose, Hazel Dell Elementary School, middle childhood/generalist; Mandy Lions, Hudson’s Bay High School, adolescence [...]