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Principal: Darby Meade • Associate Principals: Rob Duncan • Morgan Parker
Main: 360-313-3900 • Business: 360-313-3924 • Attendance: 360-313-3920
School news
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, 10/24/26
The 2026 Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Columbia River High School. This year's theme is A Night [...]
Parking At Columbia River
As the school year starts, it is a great time to review Parking expectations at Columbia River. To keep our parking lots safe and user friendly, [...]
District news
27-28 VPS Enrollment & Choice School and Program Lotteries Open November 16
It’s time to start thinking about the 2027-28 school year! Whether your student is getting ready for Kindergarten, moving to middle school, or exploring high school [...]
November 2026 Employee Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the November 2026 Excellence Awards!
Superintendent’s November Update
In his latest video update, Superintendent Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales share key takeaways from our Understanding & Insights Tour, an update on our Binding Conditions process, and reflections from his visits to schools across VPS.
Message from the principal
Dear River Students and Families, I hope the summer is going well! We are so excited about the upcoming year! We will build off of the momentum that developed last year and continue to grow as a River community. This is truly a special place and I can’t wait to continue our work together! Our staff is excited to welcome students back in a [...]
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