Stories about elementary schools (K-5 grades) in Vancouver Public Schools.
Mar
2019
Building Readers: March 2019
Get monthly tips and ideas on ways to help improve your child's reading skills this spring.
Oct
2018
Building Readers: October 2018
Get monthly tips and ideas on ways to help your child read.
Mar
2018
Washington Teacher Kendra Yamamoto Sees Big Returns in Early Learning Programs
"There’s no role preschool teacher Kendra Yamamoto won’t tackle if it means children get the best start they can before entering kindergarten."
Dec
2017
Tell us why attendance matters to you!
Learning something new, seeing friends and teachers, lunch time or recess... the reasons why you come to school are endless! Tell us why attendance matters to you and you could win prize!
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.
Jul
2017
School supply drive supports public school students
For many students' families, new school supplies are difficult or impossible to afford.
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.