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VPS now: 8-19-2026 Español | Русский | Fóósun Chuuk
Get ready for the 2026-27 school year with important back-to-school dates, school supply lists, bus routes, immunization information and more.
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For all students who are new to or re-enrolling at VPS who need assistance with enrollment.
First Day of School 2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming back all of our students and families! Here is some important information ahead of the first day of school. Tuesday, Aug. 25 First day of [...]
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 am–2:30 pm (Mondays are 2-hr early release at 12:30 pm)
Office hours: 7:30 am-3:30 pm (office closes early on Friday)
Let’s connect
Back to School Night - Wednesday, 8/19 from 4-5pm
We invite all Chinook students and families to attend and visit their upcoming classrooms and meet their teachers, visit with friends, and see what our PTSA has in store for the upcoming year.
Classroom teacher names will be released on ParentVue on Wednesday, 8/19. If you don't receive the notification, or see the teacher listed on the app, we'll have staff on site with class lists and maps to help you find your way.
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 studentUpcoming events
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