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VITA Elementary will open its doors as a lottery-based program of choice school.

VITA will first open as a Learning Lab model for its first year in operation, providing elementary students across the district a chance to experience project-based learning, as well as providing professional development opportunities for [...]

The third potential site identified is adjacent to the former library at Mill Plain and Fort Vancouver Way. The city of Vancouver owns the site. Three phased components are envisioned: An elementary school Repurposing of [...]

The Vancouver Culture, Arts and Heritage Plan was completed in 2018.

VPS and LSW Architects explored another potential site, located on C Street south of the newly constructed library. The costs of the parking structure and proximity to the freeway were barriers to this location.

The community received information leading up to the 2017 bond election, including a capital project for a downtown school of choice with a pK-5 grade focus on arts and innovation.

VPS, along with community partners LSW Architects and Community Foundation for SW Washington submitted a proposal to the city of Vancouver to construct a mixed use development in downtown Vancouver on Block 10 called "Vancouver [...]

The Vancouver Arts District was established.

The growth of the "creative economy" in Vancouver presented an opportunity for VPS to establish STEAM schools with partnership connections to downtown businesses and organizations.

Design II strategic planning refresh included stakeholder feedback for continued interest in expanding K-8 options.