VPS this week: 1/14/21
Hybrid learning will begin soon for elementary students; timeline; and what's next for middle and high schools.
Local Apprenticeships
We want you to know there are great paying jobs in the trades right here in Clark County! For example, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has annual apprenticeship positions STARTING at $37.21/hour and it's never too early to start finding out how to be their next Substation Operator Apprentice II or Electrical Apprentice II. Did you [...]
Hybrid learning to begin soon for elementary students | Español | Русский
Lea este mensaje en Español. Прочитать данное сообщение по-русски. Vancouver Public Schools, consistent with new guidance from the Wash. Dept. of Health, will begin hybrid instruction for elementary students. The district’s board of directors expressed support for the start of hybrid learning at its Jan. 12 board meeting as recommended by [...]
i-Ready test: watch the parent info webinar [VIDEO]
Students in first through eighth grade, (kindergarten is optional but strongly recommended), will be taking the winter i-Ready Diagnostic soon. Find out how to help them be successful!
Episode 003: Military Options
Join AVID's Lindsey Garcia while she talks to a service members from different branches of the military to help students get a better understanding of what it means to serve in the military. She also speaks to a VPS counselors who served in the military. What's the difference between enlisting and becoming an [...]
Superintendent argues for higher prioritization of vaccinations for educators | Español | Русский
Superintendents Mike Merlino, Evergreen, and Steve Webb, Vancouver, are urging health officials and Gov. Jay Inslee to re-prioritize vaccinations for educators.
Seattle Foundation Scholarships
The Seattle Foundation is currently hosting more than 25 scholarships with many limited to Washington applicants. Most deadlines are March 31, 2021, but check each opportunity to confirm. Take the time to read the eligibility requirements before applying as a few of the scholarships are restricted to specific high schools or counties near Seattle. Some [...]
$60,000 Engineering Scholarship LOCAL
The Roy F. Mather Scholarship is ONLY for residents of Clark County. The $60,000 renewable scholarship is for students who: Plan to register or be currently registered at an accredited college, university, technical or career school Plan to pursue a degree in engineering Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement The [...]
Credit Union Member? There’s a LOCAL Scholarship for That!
If you're a member of the the TwinStar Credit Union, you may be eligible for 1 of 15 - $2,000 scholarships! Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a member of the Credit Union and in good standing Application must be accompanied by a current high school transcript All application questions must be completed for consideration Apply [...]
LOCAL! Smart Choices Scholarship
Do you have a 3.0 GPA or better? The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association with the Dairy Farmers of Washington and Gesa Credit Union proudly present the Smart Choices Scholarship Program. Two (2) $5,000 scholarships Eight (8) $1,000 scholarships This is a merit based scholarship for those who excel in athletics, activities, academics, leadership or community [...]