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Vancouver Public Schools Names New Superintendent

Friday, September 4, 2026

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Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) announced the start of Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as superintendent on August 25, 2026. The district shared this update in a message welcoming families to the 2026-27 school year.

The district noted ongoing efforts to address financial stability, including exploring options to move swim opportunities from JPCC to Propstra Aquatic Center. Back-to-school events, including immunization clinics and sports physicals, are scheduled for August 25.

VPS will host enrollment assistance from August 17-24, 2026, for new or re-enrolling students. The first day of school is set for Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

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

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Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) announced the start of Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as 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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Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales will start as superintendent on August 25, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district shared this update in a message welcoming families to the 2026-27 school yearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district noted ongoing efforts to address financial stability“We want to share an important update about Vancouver Public Schools’ finances and our work to return the district to long-term financial stability.”
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The district is exploring options to move swim opportunities from JPCC to 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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Back-to-school events, including immunization clinics and sports physicals, are scheduled for August 25No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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VPS will host enrollment assistance from 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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VPS will host enrollment assistance for new or re-enrolling students from 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...”