2011-2012 Vancouver Public Schools Key Dates for Families
Sept. 7, 2011
First day of school
Sept. 19
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
Oct. 19
Two-hour early release, parent/teacher conferences, all schools
Oct. 20
Parent/teacher conferences, no student attendance, elementary schools only
Oct. 21
Parent/teacher conferences, no student attendance, all schools
Oct. 24
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
Nov. 11
Veterans' Day – No school
Nov. 14
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
Nov. 23 - 25
Thanksgiving break – No school
Dec. 19 - 30
Winter holiday – No school
Jan. 2, 2012
New Year's holiday – No school
Jan. 9
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Day – No school
Feb. 3**
Snow make-up day (January 18)
Feb. 20
Presidents' Day holiday – No school
Feb. 27
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
Mar. 12
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
Mar. 22
Two-hour early release, parent/teacher conferences
Mar. 23
Parent/teacher conferences, no student attendance, middle and high schools only
Apr. 2 - 6
Spring break – No school
Apr. 16
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
May 21
Two-hour delayed start, Professional Learning Community*
May 28
Memorial Day holiday – No school
June 19
Two-hour early release
Jun. 20**
Last day of school – 2 hour early release**
* Professional Learning Community dates are subject to ratification by VEA and school board approval.
** Snow make-up days, if needed, are February 3, June 21, June 22, and June 25, 2012. These dates are in priority order but could change based on timing and number of snow days.
