Stories about the employees of Vancouver Public Schools.
Apr
2019
Young historians advance to national contest
Fifteen Vancouver students qualified for the National History Bee. Seven also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad.
Jan
2018
From student to teacher: Training the next generation
High school senior and Careers in Education student Scully Falcon-Rosas, center, reads to students in Carol Patrick's class at Ogden Elementary. “She’s really nice and she knows how to work with kids," said fifth-grader Jeremiah Miller. Careers in Education program of choice designed for future educators Elizabeth Janney’s first time in [...]
Aug
2017
Excellence in Teaching History winner is an iTech educator
John Zingale has taught at iTech Prep since 2013.
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.”
Jun
2016
Vancouver educator honored
The Washington Association of School Administrators today presented the 2016 Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award to Thomas R. Hagley, Jr., chief of staff.
Jul
2015
Student engagement at iTech Prep earns state award
Vancouver iTech Preparatory has received the Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Student Engagement Award for 2015.