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Home of the Wolf Pups

What makes our school special? We maintain the highest expectations—both academic and social—for our students. We also work to build strong ties with our families so that all members of our school community feel welcome and can be involved. We strive to ensure that school is a joyful place for everyone.
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Kindergarten registration is open

If your child is turning 5 by August 31st, enroll them in kindergarten today! There are many options available, including your neighborhood school, dual-language, and choice programs.

Contact us

Principal: Patrick Conners
Associate Principal:  Jenny Brown

Main: 360-313-1600
Fax:  360-313-1601
Attendance: 360-313-1402
Email: Chinook.Attendance@vansd.org

Student School Day:    8:10am–2:30 pm (all Mondays are early release at 1:30pm)
Office hours:      7:30am-3:30pm  (office closes early on Friday)

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Due to severe weather conditions, all VPS schools will be closed on Feb. 14, 2025.

For more information, visit vansd.org/inclement-weather

Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, todas las escuelas de “VPS” estarán cerradas 14 de febrero de 2025.

Para más información, visite vansd.org/inclement-weather

В связи с неблагоприятными погодными условиями все школы Ванкуверского района будут закрыты 14 февраля 2025 года.

Для получения дополнительной информации выйдите на сайт vansd.org/inclement-weather/

Pokiten mei ngaw fetánin ásepwán, meinisin sukkunen VPS repwe kesip nón 14 Fápéwéri 2025.

Ren tichikin me sópwosópwún póróusan, nó ngeni vansd.org/inclement-weather/
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Due to severe weather conditions, all VPS schools will be closed on Feb. 14, 2025. 

For more information, visit vansd.org/inclement-weather
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Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, todas las escuelas de “VPS” estarán cerradas 14 de febrero de 2025. 

Para más información, visite vansd.org/inclement-weather
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В связи с неблагоприятными погодными условиями все школы Ванкуверского района будут закрыты 14 февраля 2025 года. 

Для получения дополнительной информации выйдите на сайт vansd.org/inclement-weather/
—
Pokiten mei ngaw fetánin ásepwán, meinisin sukkunen VPS repwe kesip nón 14 Fápéwéri 2025. 

Ren tichikin me sópwosópwún póróusan, nó ngeni vansd.org/inclement-weather/

Attendance

All day, every day.

Your child is required to be at school all day, every day.

At Chinook, our goal is for students to be here to learn, learn, learn!

Learn more about attendance requirements for your student
Family-Community Resource Center

Mobile FCRC

Hello, My name is Kelsey Potter your Family-Community Resource Coordinator.  I have been a substitute teacher for VPS for the past several years, and prior to that I was a social worker.  I’m excited to work with you and support VPS Families this year.  If you need assistance with food, housing, electric bills, school supplies, clothing or other recourses please come contact me:

Kelsey Potter Mobile Family-Community Resource Coordinator

Vancouver Public Schools PO Box 8937 | Vancouver, WA 98668 360-721-8464

kelsey.potter@vansd.org | Community Resource Link FCRC Link

Family-Community Resource Center