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New Superintendent, Swim Program Shift

Friday, September 4, 2026

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Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) announced the appointment of Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as its new superintendent, effective August 25, 2026. The district also confirmed plans to relocate some swim programs previously held at the JPCC (John P. Clark Community Center) to the Propstra Aquatic Center.

The district cited financial stability as a priority, with Superintendent Dr. Torres-Morales stating the school board is 'beginning an important conversation about where we are today and where we need to go next.' Enrollment assistance for new and re-enrolling students will be available August 17-24, 2026, with the first day of school set for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. VPS also announced free immunization clinics and sports physicals in partnership with Legacy Health for the upcoming school year.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://vansd.org/news

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Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) announced the appointment of Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as its new superintendent“Please join us as we welcome Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales on his official first day as Superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for our ...”
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The appointment of Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales is effective August 25, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) confirmed plans to relocate some swim programs previously held at the JPCC (John P. Clark Community Center) to the Propstra Aquatic Center“After the August board meeting, we shared that we were exploring options to move some of the swim opportunities that were previously offered at JPCC to Propstra Aquatic Center.”
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The district cited financial stability as a priorityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Superintendent Dr. Torres-Morales stated the school board is 'beginning an important conversation about where we are today and where we need to go next'“Vancouver Public Schools is beginning an important conversation about where we are today and where we need to go next.”
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Enrollment assistance for new and re-enrolling students will be available August 17-24, 2026“For all students who are new to or re-enrolling at VPS who need assistance with enrollment. Dates: Monday, August 17 through Monday, August 24, 2026 Times: Monday & Wednesday: 9 ...”
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The first day of school is set for Tuesday, August 25, 2026“Tuesday, Aug. 25 First day of sch...”
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VPS announced free immunization clinics and sports physicals in partnership with Legacy Health for the upcoming school year“The first day of school is just around the corner! To help your family be ready on day one, we'll be hosting FREE immunization clinics and sports physicals in partnership with Leg...”