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We are VERY excited to announce that this year’s Future Chef Competition winner, Durand Elementary School’s Leonardo Hernandez, has been selected as one of FIVE finalists in the National Future Chef Competition!
This year’s competition focused... (cont'd)
Dear parents and guardians,
The Vineland Transportation Department is excited to announce the launch of the new parent app, StopFinder. StopFinder will allow parents and guardians to accurately track their child’s school bus entry and exit via... (cont'd)
Dear Vineland Public Schools Community,
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Vineland Police Department and Vineland Public Schools received information via social media regarding a potential threat at our schools. Our schools were able to safely... (cont'd)
F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C is defined in the dictionary as “extraordinarily good.” Used in a sentence, the Vineland High School Cap ‘n’ Dagger Club’s spring musical, one of the most anticipated events of the school year, made its fantastic debut on Thursday... (cont'd)
Want to become a part of Vineland High School history? The VHS Historical Committee is holding a fundraiser to purchase a tile that will be prominently displayed in the school. Tiles are $65 each and all proceeds will go to the Historical Committee.... (cont'd)
Preschool registration will be opening on March 1! All three and four-year-old children in Vineland are eligible to attend our free, high-quality preschool program at one of our many locations throughout the city.
For more information, see ... (cont'd)
The City of Vineland Board of Education has changed the date of the combined meeting, which was scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
This will now take place on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Landis Administration Building... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools hosted the fourth Portrait of a Graduate meeting on February 21, led by Battelle for Kids’ Senior Director of Design and Delivery, Jessica Harding. The meeting was held virtually with the VPS Design Team, comprised of district... (cont'd)
Tom Feaster, South Jersey Coastal Rowing (SJRC) Secretary, and a former Director
of US Rowing announces a fun event at Gregory’s Restaurant, Feb 4, 2023 from
12 to 3 PM coinciding with US Rowing’s National Convention in Atlantic City,... (cont'd)
Twelve Vineland High School seniors will vie for the title of Mr. Vineland 2023 when the annual pageant is held on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of VHS South.
Tickets for the contest are $5 and can be purchased from contestants... (cont'd)
On Friday, December 9, 14 Vineland High School and AMSA students from Advanced Placement U.S. Politics & Government and the Model Congress Club traveled to the New Jersey Statehouse to compete in 'Party Day' of the New Jersey Model Congress. Our... (cont'd)
Dear Vineland Public Schools Community,
On Friday, December 2, 2022, the Vineland Police Department and Vineland Public Schools received information via social media regarding a potential threat at Wallace Middle School.
The safety of... (cont'd)
The Vineland Police Department is investigating a potential incident at one of our district schools. We take every report seriously and investigate every incident fully with the support of the VPD.
Out of an abundance of caution we have taken... (cont'd)
Dear Parents, students and friends,
We wanted to reach out one last time to remind you about the important informational meeting for our 2023 trip to Japan, taking place via Zoom on October 27 at 6pm.
As a reminder, registration is... (cont'd)
This morning, the Vineland Police Department received a call warning of a potential threat on the Vineland High School campus. The Vineland Police Department promptly investigated and have confirmed that there is no credible threat. All students and... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools is excited to embark on a new school and community-minded project called a Portrait of a Graduate, a collective vision that helps articulate our community’s aspirations for all of our students.
As the district begins to... (cont'd)
One of five Vineland High School seniors will be named "Miss Monogram" and reign over the annual Homecoming Day football game when VHS hosts Pennsauken High School on Saturday, October 22 at Gittone Stadium.
The new queen, selected by voting in... (cont'd)
Attention VHS Seniors and parents!
You are invited to an informational meeting for the Class of 2023 Senior Trip. This meeting will take place in the Vineland High School - Auditorium. The Senior trip will be at Williamsburg, Virginia including... (cont'd)
Lou Piccone, the first Vineland High School football player to compete in the National Football League, will be honored with a street dedication and key to the city on Sept. 29.
The City of Vineland made the announcement about Piccone’s special... (cont'd)
Parents who need to fill out the free and reduced meal application can do so online through... (cont'd)
AlphaBest will once again be offering before and after school programs in the Vineland Public School District this school year. AlphaBest's programs are designed to give you peace of mind when your child is not in school. Experienced, caring, and... (cont'd)
It’s back to school for more than 10,000 students in the Vineland Public School District as classes resumed on Tuesday for the start of the 2022-23 school year.
Despite the downpour that accompanied the morning arrivals there were plenty of... (cont'd)
Final preparations for the first day of classes on September 6 in Vineland Public Schools are underway, according to Alfonso Llano, Superintendent of Schools.
Teachers will report on Thursday, Sept. 1 for opening meetings. Schools will have... (cont'd)
Dear parents, bus passes are now available and have been sent by email. Passes will be available on the Parent Portal next week. If you did not receive a bus pass, please contact the Transportation Office at... (cont'd)
Attention Veterans Memorial School students, staff, families, and alumni! Looking for your Back to School apparel? Great News! The VMS Spirit Wear store is now open. You will be able to place your order online until September 11 by 11:59pm.
If... (cont'd)
Dear parents and guardians,
Welcome back to a new school year! All students will be at a paid status for the 2022-2023 school year. To be eligible for Free or Reduced price school meals, an application must be submitted to the Food Service... (cont'd)
The Genesis Parent Portal is now open. Parents must complete the required forms on the portal before accessing their child’s schedule. Bus passes and information will be available soon.
If you do not have an account, or have trouble logging... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools and Sodexo Food Services will again be distributing packed meals for all students during the month of August.
The seven-day meal give away bags are available to all students ages 2-18. We recommend that parents bring... (cont'd)
Twenty-one Vineland High School students were recently named AP Scholars, as announced by the College Board this month. Every year, the College Board’s AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level... (cont'd)
Cloudy skies and the threat of rain did little to dampen the mood of an eager crowd on Wednesday as 538 Vineland High School seniors took to the field at historic Gittone Stadium for the 144th annual Commencement Ceremony.
Despite the weather... (cont'd)
Dear VHS graduates, families, and friends - we are so excited to see you this evening for our commencement ceremony! Just a general reminder that bags of all kinds, balloons, signs, and umbrellas will not be permitted in Gittone Stadium. We look... (cont'd)
The School Board election process is now upon us. The City of Vineland Board of Education has school board candidacy applications available for residents of Vineland who intend to seek a term with the school board for the November 8, 2022 election.... (cont'd)
Beginning on July 5th and running through August 4th Complete Care will be offering athletic physicals during morning hours (8am-12:30pm) at Vineland High School North. (Dennis Tanner Building)
Evening hours will also be available and will be... (cont'd)
The VHS Class of 1977 will host our 45th Class Reunion on August 6, 2022 at Merighi’s Savoy Inn in Vineland. Tickets are $70 per person. For further information, please contact Lisa (Leonardo) Tobolski at 856-691-2561.
The rain stayed away long enough for Vineland High School students to celebrate one of the most anticipated events of the school year on Thursday, the annual senior prom. The red carpet-themed prom, a traditional rite of passage for all high school... (cont'd)
This has been a very busy year for the Vineland AFJROTC program!
After nearly two years of living in the virtual world, the inability to drill (march), wear the uniform, and participate in the things that tie the cadets and the program... (cont'd)
Petway Elementary School Music Teacher Jeanne Andrews has been named as a Quarterfinalist for the 2023 Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation. Andrews was named a Legacy Applicant after reaching the quarter... (cont'd)
Dorothy Burke, assistant principal at Veterans Memorial Middle School, was honored at the May 4 Board of Education Meeting as the recipient of the 2021-22 Vineland Administrators and Supervisors Association (VASA) Administrator of the Year.
... (cont'd)
The Vineland Public School nursing staff was honored at the May 4 Board of Education meeting for their role in keeping students and staff safe, in addition to their normal duties, since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nursing Supervisor Josie... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools honored the recipients of the Governor’s Educator of the Year and Governor’s Educational Services Professional award for the 2021-22 school years at the May 4 Board of Education Combined Meeting.
In order to be nominated... (cont'd)
The 2022-2023 district calendar was approved at the May 4 Board of Education meeting and can be viewed below.
The first day of school for all students will be Tuesday, September 6.
The calendar will also be available on our website... (cont'd)
Dear parents and guardians,
Please see the attached letter from Don Robbins, Supervisor of P.E. and Athletics.
As part of a pilot program that arose following COVID-19 restrictions, middle school students will not be required to change... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools hosted its fifth Community Action Partnership Committee meeting on Wednesday, part of an initiative spearheaded by Superintendent Alfonso Llano.
Nearly 70 city and county organizations, city officials, district staff and... (cont'd)
This year, in the interest of keeping everyone safe, the Elementary Art Show will be held virtually. The show consists of selected works, which were chosen by the district's art teachers, and is broken down by school and grade. The show takes place... (cont'd)
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, offers this Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) through a... (cont'd)
Students across the district demonstrated their love of reading during Read Across America this month. The event was celebrated over several weeks, with a special highlight for Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, also known as Read Across America Day... (cont'd)
Dear Parents and Faculty:
Vineland Public Schools has worked hard to offer an exceptional learning experience to all students throughout the pandemic while providing a safe and healthy environment. Since the pandemic's start, VPS closely... (cont'd)
Reminder to parents and guardians that the district's new transportation app, Stopfinder, will be going live soon.
Stopfinder is an easy to use, all-in-one app that allows you to have the most accurate information about your student ’s bus... (cont'd)
David DiCostanzo, Social Studies department chair at Vineland High School North, recently participated in a program sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies (NJCSS). DiCostanzo was one of only seven educators in New Jersey selected... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools hosted their fourth Community Action Partnership Committee meeting on Wednesday, part of an initiative spearheaded by Superintendent Alfonso Llano.
Over fifty city and county organizations, city officials, district staff... (cont'd)
A Special Meeting of the City of Vineland Board of Education has been scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., and will be conducted remotely. The Board
will discuss and vote on Bid, PW# 01-22/23 Mennies HVAC.
The meeting... (cont'd)
Several fifth-grade young men at Rossi Elementary School enjoyed the first meeting of the Men of Honor Club on Wednesday, led by fifth-grade teacher Darryl Price. Special guests for the first meeting were Superintendent Alfonso Llano and Board of... (cont'd)
All Vineland Public Schools will open two hours late on Monday, January 31, because of the inclement weather.
Staff will report on a 90-minute delay. Parents are reminded that because of the delayed opening they may NOT drop off their children... (cont'd)
Thirty Vineland High School students achieved the highest honor bestowed on an American high school scholar – acceptance into the National Honor Society – on Wednesday.
The ceremony was held in the auditorium of VHS South, before an audience of... (cont'd)
January 24, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Vineland Public Schools will be using a new parent app, Stopfinder, beginning in February, 2022. Stopfinder is an easy to use , all-in-one app that allows you to have the most accurate... (cont'd)
As we enter a new year, it is important that we continue to focus on the cybersecurity posture of Vineland Public Schools. Cybercriminals and bad actors target our sense of service and giving to achieve their goals. We have recently seen increased... (cont'd)
Justin Roig was crowned Mr. Vineland on Thursday in the 28th annual competition at VHS South, which triumphantly returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic.
Roig was one of eight candidates selected by senior girls to vie for the prestigious... (cont'd)
January 18, 2022
Dear Staff and Families:
Recently, schools received updated guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health that provides recommended isolation and quarantine guidelines. The isolation and quarantine guidelines have... (cont'd)
The Vineland Public Schools will be closed on January 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday marking the birthday of Dr. King. It is observed on the third Monday of January... (cont'd)
Eight Vineland High School seniors will vie for the title of Mr. Vineland 2022 when the annual pageant is held on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of VHS South.
Tickets for the contest are $5 and can be purchased from contestants... (cont'd)
1.11.22
Dear Vineland Public School Community:
Thank you for your assistance in keeping our school community safe and ready for in person instruction. In light of our region being in the Very High range for Covid-19 transmission, we will... (cont'd)
On Thursday, January 6th New Jersey entered a very high activity level (red zone) related to Covid-19. In an effort to provide our student-athletes an uninterrupted winter season, in addition to our existing Covid protocols the following procedures... (cont'd)
Due to the COVID-related staffing shortage, all Vineland Public Schools will provide a virtual instruction day on Friday, January 7. The instructional day will mirror the in-person schedule. Students are to log in to class at the... (cont'd)
Please see the following message from Superintendent Alfonso Llano:
Dear Vineland Community,
Thank you for your support and cooperation this week as we navigate our return to instruction following winter break.
We intend to return... (cont'd)
Due to Covid concerns and protocols, the January 5, 2022 Reorganization meeting of the Vineland Board of Education will now be held via Zoom video conferencing application beginning at 5pm.
Members of the public may participate in the public... (cont'd)
To the Members of the Vineland Community:
Over the past 24 hours, I have reviewed data from the VPS community reporting significant numbers of essential staff needing to quarantine or isolate due to COVID cases and close... (cont'd)
Due to the COVID-related staffing shortage, all Vineland Public Schools will provide a virtual instruction day on Tuesday, January 4. The instructional day will mirror the in-person schedule. Students are to log in to class at the... (cont'd)
Please be advised that due to potential weather conditions tomorrow morning, January 3, all schools will be closed. Maintenance staff will report as scheduled. There will be no after-school activities, including the AlphaBest program or any outside... (cont'd)
On Sunday, December 19, teachers from Mennies, Rossi, and Barse Elementary Schools received a donation of over 1,300 books from the South Jersey nonprofit BookSmiles, based in Cherry Hill. BookSmiles is dedicated to irrigating “book desserts” in the... (cont'd)
Students at Wallace Middle School learned a valuable lesson on nutrient content and healthy eating options today as part of Sodexo Food Service’s campaign to encourage students to find healthier alternatives to their favorite foods and drinks.
... (cont'd)
Vineland All Middle School Productions (VAMP) is happy to announce that after a two year hiatus, musical theater will be back at the middle school level this school year. The program is open to all students who attend school within the City of... (cont'd)
Fourth and fifth-grade students at D'Ippolito Elementary School got a lesson in respect and a chance to chat with Vineland High School alumni and current Rutgers University students Isaih Pacheco and Tyreem Powell on Tuesday. They were joined by their... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools hosted their second Community Action Partnership Committee meeting on Tuesday, a new initiative spearheaded by Superintendent Alfonso Llano.
Over two dozen city and county organizations, city officials, and members of... (cont'd)
Fifty-nine students from the Applied Math and Science Academy, Sgt. Dominick Pilla, Veterans Memorial, and Wallace Middle Schools were inducted as new members of the National Junior Honor Society on Monday at the Landis Administrative Offices.
... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools is pleased to announce our partnership with The Latino Spirit to simulcast all of our Board of Education meetings in Spanish. Starting with this evening's meeting, our Spanish-speaking families and members of the community can... (cont'd)
In the first episode of an ongoing series, Student Spotlight, Superintendent Alfonso Llano sits down with Vineland High School freshman, Illiana Figueroa. Figueroa, who co-hosts a popular YouTube channel called ToyQuest 101, was recently named one of... (cont'd)
Sodexo Food Service has launched a new mobile app called "SoHappy" to communicate menus and nutritional information to parents. The app will display menu options and nutritional information in both English and Spanish. For more information, see the... (cont'd)
Yahira Cuevas was crowned Miss Monogram 2021 in front of the enthusiastic crowd that came out Friday evening to watch the Vineland High School football team take on the Williamstown Braves. Despite a hard-fought game by the Fighting Clan, they lost to... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools is proud of our partnership with Sodexo Food Services and, we strive to provide nutritious food to all of our students. We have high expectations for our food services team and document the quality of all meals served. When... (cont'd)
One of five Vineland High School seniors will be named "Miss Monogram" and reign over the annual Homecoming Day football game when VHS hosts Williamstown on Friday, October 22 at Gittone Stadium.
Kickoff for the game is 6 p.m. The new queen,... (cont'd)
Superintendent Alfonso Llano visited Vineland High School Monday morning to hold a roundtable meeting with VHS class officers and Student Government Association officers. Principal Suzette DeMarchi was also present and the group was treated to... (cont'd)
Hundreds of Vineland High School students and their parents packed the south campus gymnasium on Thursday to receive information and ask questions about the dozens of clubs and activities at the high school.
"Club Night" is an annual event,... (cont'd)
Veterans Memorial Middle School transformed its cafeteria into a true fiesta on Thursday as they kicked off their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Before even entering the room, the smell of freshly-made Spanish food and the rhythmic... (cont'd)
Barse Elementary School students have a colorful new addition to their playground: an innovative communication board. The new tool, introduced by speech therapist Montana Jacobs, will allow nonverbal students to communicate by pointing to pictures to... (cont'd)
Comcast is proudly supporting the Federal Government’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a temporary benefit program available on all tiers of Xfinity Internet service for eligible households.
The EBB is designed to help low-income households... (cont'd)
Congratulations to Vineland High School Social Studies teacher Dave DiCostanzo, who was named one of only seven educators in New Jersey selected to receive the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies grant “Telling our Story: Living in New Jersey in... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools security advised district leaders of an online threat in the early evening of Wednesday, September 29.
Vineland Police detectives began an immediate investigation. Upon receiving an update from law enforcement... (cont'd)
Out of an abundance of caution, all Vineland Public School buildings will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 30. All staff and students will remain home unless otherwise directed. We will share more information when it becomes available. This... (cont'd)
Please take a moment to complete this survey. Your response will be used to help guide district technology planning.
The survey is located at: http://dl.njtrax.org/115390. Please click... (cont'd)
Congratulations to Vineland High School freshman Illiana Figueroa, who was named one of the 2021 Top 30 Under 35 Young Latino Leaders by Front Runner La Prensa. Illiana, one of the youngest inducted, has inspired children and adults around the country... (cont'd)
Five of Vineland High School's most celebrated athletes and coaches were inducted on September 23 into the VHS Athletics Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at Vineland High School.
This was the first induction to be held since 2017. The inductees... (cont'd)
Students at Winslow Elementary School continued their annual tradition of transforming dots into beautiful pieces of art by celebrating International Dot Day on Wednesday.
September 15, or Dot Day, was inspired by the book “The Dot” by Peter... (cont'd)
It’s back to the books for more than 10,000 students in the Vineland Public School District as classes resumed on Thursday for the start of the 2021-22 school year.
Despite the steady rain, there were plenty of happy faces as students hopped... (cont'd)
Dear Vineland School Community,
The Board of Education, at its meeting on 8.25.2021, voted to amend the district calendar. The district will be closed on September 6th, 7th and 8th.
The new start date for students is Thursday, September... (cont'd)
Dear VPS families, faculty, students, and staff:
Please see the attached link for updates to Vineland's Safe Return Plan regarding the district's reopening for the 2021-22 school year.
We are pleased to inform parents that Vineland Public Schools will be participating in the National School Lunch Program's Seamless Summer Option (SSO) to provide free meals for all students during the 2021-22 school year. Your child will be able to... (cont'd)
UPDATE:
Per Governor Murphy's announcement on August 6, 2021, masks will be required in schools at the start of the 2021-22 school year.
At the August 4, 2021 Board of Education Meeting, the Vineland... (cont'd)
The New Jersey Department of Health provided this helpful "back-to-school" flyer with vaccine information for children. Many more frequently asked questions and other informational brochures are available on their website:... (cont'd)
Dear VHS students,
Yearbook distribution will be next week on the following days:
Monday, July 26th from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, July 27th from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
... (cont'd)
Dear Parents/Guardians:
If your child would like to participate in a fall sport we are encouraging them to get their physicals in as soon as possible. The deadline to get physicals in for football is July 22nd; any turned in after this date are... (cont'd)
The Vineland High School Athletic Department is proud to announce the 2020 Vineland High School Athletic Department Hall of Fame inductees:
- Toni Giacomelli-Fritz - Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball - VHS Class of 1980
- Art D'... (cont'd)
Seven day summer food distribution will begin on Monday, July 5, 2021 and continue each Monday throughout the summer from 9am-12pm at the Wallace Main Kitchen, 688 N. Mill Road. All children under the age of 18 are eligible to receive the summer meals... (cont'd)
Warm, sunny weather reflected the mood of both graduates and families alike on Tuesday as 570 seniors took to the field at historic Gittone Stadium for the 143rd annual Commencement Ceremony.
Despite minimum COVID-19 restrictions still in place... (cont'd)
The Class of 2021 Vineland High School Graduation Ceremony will be streaming live on our YouTube channel at 5pm. Congrats, seniors!
Regarding yesterday’s mask update:
Masking protocols outlined in Executive Order No. 175, which are aligned with current CDC recommendations, remain in place. The Order includes an exception to masking requirements outdoors during... (cont'd)
Due to the Governor's announcement yesterday regarding face coverings, and the extreme heat that has impacted our HVAC Systems throughout the district, effective immediately, we are making face mask coverings optional for our staff and students while... (cont'd)
Petway Elementary School Music Teacher Jeanne Andrews is one of 219 music teachers from across the country that have been named as Quarterfinalists for the 2022 Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation. The... (cont'd)
Just a reminder of our upcoming schedule for the remaining week and a half of school:
On Tuesday, June 8, elections shall impact our instructional schedule. Students will report in person on Monday, June 7, will be virtual on Tuesday, June 8... (cont'd)
A beautiful early summer evening was a welcome backdrop for Vineland High School students celebrating their first major social event following nearly 14 months of COVID restrictions and hybrid learning. The masquerade ball-themed senior prom, a... (cont'd)
Selected among 16 outstanding New Jersey youth, Melia Gaines from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County, has been named the New Jersey State Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.... (cont'd)
Attention VHS Parents and Students:
The 143rd Commencement of Vineland High School will take place on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Gittone Stadium. Procession of graduates will begin promptly at 5:00 pm. In order to host a safe and memorable... (cont'd)
Inspira Health has offered to assist with the COVID vaccination of students and staff at Vineland High School. COVID Vaccinations will be available on site at the Vineland High School on Tuesday, May 18th.
Those interested in obtaining the... (cont'd)
Moesharlynn Torto, a sophomore in the Applied Math and Science Academy (AMSA) was recently named a finalist in the Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey high school music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New... (cont'd)
Congratulations to the Vineland High School Visual Art and Dance Department for their success at the Cape May & Cumberland County Teen Arts Festival! Visual Art Instructor Jennie Martorano had four students selected as visual art finalists for the... (cont'd)
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Vineland is back in the high risk category. After discussion with the Vineland Health Department, the Mayor’s office, and Board of Education President and Vice President, the decision has been made to extend remote... (cont'd)
The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone in some way over the last year, and Margaret Venturi wanted her local office to do their part to help those in need. Venturi, who is the Vice President/Sales Manager of the Vineland Berkshire Hathaway... (cont'd)
Eleven Vineland Public Schools were among the 37 food establishments that earned the Five-Star Award for outstanding sanitation and food safety from the Vineland Health Department.
Due to COVID restrictions, the certificates were not able to be... (cont'd)
Students across the district demonstrated their love of reading during Read Across America, celebrated over several weeks, starting with Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, also known as Read Across America Day.
Vineland Public Schools is an... (cont'd)
Dear parents and guardians,
When we return from spring break on April 12, everyone will be virtual for the week of April 12-16 to ensure quarantining requirements. Beginning April 19, all hybrid students in cohorts A, B, and C will return to in... (cont'd)
CompleteCare is excited to be hosting sports physicals for all spring sports at CompleteCare Health Network’s site located in the Tanner Building at Vineland High School. All Vineland Public School students are welcome without an appointment between... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools students had another strong showing at the annual Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Science Research Competition, held virtually on February 23. Students from AMSA at Johnstone and Vineland High School placed in the... (cont'd)
This month, Subaru of America has once again demonstrated its continued support of education by donating a second vehicle to the automotive program at Vineland High School.
In December 2019, VHS became a Subaru University Certified Automotive... (cont'd)
Students from Wallace Middle School are taking part in an innovative and unique art show by creating their own original Origami Art to be displayed at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City as part of their “Cruise: An Artistic Drive Thru Experience”... (cont'd)
Vineland High School sophomore Najvir Dhinju won the 2021 “Poetry Out Loud” title last month after reciting the poems “Bright Copper Kettles” by Vijay Seshadri, “Beginning” by James Wright, and “Thoughtless Cruelty” by Charles Lamb during the school-... (cont'd)
Please be advised that due to the current weather conditions, all students and staff will work remotely tomorrow, Friday, February 19. Maintenance will report as scheduled. There will be no after school activities, including the AlphaBest program or... (cont'd)
Please be advised that due to projected weather conditions, all students and staff will work remotely tomorrow, Thursday, February 18. Maintenance will report as scheduled. There will be no after school activities, including the AlphaBest program or... (cont'd)
Please be advised that due to potential weather conditions tomorrow morning, all students and staff will work remotely tomorrow, February 8. Maintenance will report as scheduled. There will be no after school activities, including the AlphaBest... (cont'd)
Rapid COVID testing is coming to CompleteCare starting Monday, February 8th. These tests help distinguish COVID from strep or the flu to let you know exactly what illness you have. A virtual visit with a CCHN provider will help determine if this type... (cont'd)
Attention parents, staff, and students:
Vineland Public Schools will be returning to our in-person hybrid model as planned on Tuesday, February 16.
As a reminder, your child's cohort designation can be found in their Genesis portal.... (cont'd)
Stephanie Staffieri, social worker at Dallago Early Childhood Center, was the recipient of the Vineland Public Schools’ “Starfish” award on February 5, presented annually to recognize an outstanding counselor from within the Vineland family of... (cont'd)
Please be advised that all students and staff will work remotely tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2. Maintenance will report as scheduled. There will be no after school activities on February 2 or Wednesday, February 3, including the AlphaBest program and... (cont'd)
Please be advised that due to the projected weather forecast, ALL students and staff will work remotely tomorrow, February 1. Maintenance and food service workers involved in food distribution will report as scheduled. Food distribution will take... (cont'd)
Seventy-three students from the Applied Math and Science Academy, Sgt. Dominick Pilla, Veterans Memorial, and Wallace Middle Schools were inducted as new members of the National Junior Honor Society this month.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions,... (cont'd)
Wallace Middle School hosted a Celebration of Life today for security guard Sheree Coccaro, who recently passed away following a battle with COVID-19.
Coccaro, a 27-year employee of the district, was most recently stationed at Wallace, where... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools will be offering a 5-part mini-course for our students, teachers, and the larger community in celebration of Black History Month.
The series “African Americans in New Jersey, 1776-1976” will be held on February 3, 17,... (cont'd)
Congratulations to Dr. William Mennies School for being named a State School of Character for 2021 by character.org. Mennies School has been recognized for a strong commitment to creating a culture of character... (cont'd)
Attention parents and guardians: please fill out the attached survey regarding Vineland Public School’s return to in-person instruction. Please complete the survey by Friday, January 22.
Survey: ... (cont'd)
The teachers and administration of Vineland High School invite current interested 8th or 9th students to apply for the Visual & Performing Arts Academy. The Academy seeks students who have a strong interest in pursuing multiple courses in visual ... (cont'd)
Dear Parents & Guardians,
In our last communication on November 20, 2020 we made the decision to move to all virtual learning until January 19, 2021. This decision was made based on the fact that we were in the high risk category. Since... (cont'd)
Three newly-elected Board of Education members were sworn in at last evening’s Reorganization Meeting, including two incumbents and one starting his first term.
Filling the three-year seats are incumbents Cedric Holmes and Meghan Spinelli and... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools would like to thank IBEW 351 for their generous donation of 30 holiday food baskets for families in need. The baskets, which include a main course, side dishes, and dessert, were delivered to the district’s food warehouse where... (cont'd)
Attention parents, staff, and students: Google is currently down across the country. There is no access to mail, classroom or meets at this time. We will be sending out updates via social media and outcall as information becomes available.... (cont'd)
Beginning on December 7, 2020, CompleteCare Health Network will start offering COVID-19 testing six days a week at locations in Cumberland County. Visits are available by appointment only. Screening and testing for COVID-19 will occur during the same... (cont'd)
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center is offering an after school program for the 2020-21 school year. The free program services students in 3rd-5th grade at Sabater, D’Ippolito, and Barse elementary schools. A full-day program is... (cont'd)
Attention Vineland Football fans: In order to be compliant with the State Capacity for Covid Protocols related to the maximum people allowed at an outdoor event, Vineland High School will be providing each Senior Football Player, Senior Band Member,... (cont'd)
Dear Vineland Public Schools Community: please be advised that the District will be returning to all-virtual instruction beginning on November 30, 2020 through January 18, 2021.
Recently, our region moved from low risk (green) to moderate risk... (cont'd)
Attention parents and guardians: due to a shortage of bus drivers, please be advised that there may be delays with student transportation on Friday.
Students in Vineland Public Schools will now have easier access to health care thanks to the district’s partnership with CompleteCare Health Network (CCHN) and the opening of a new health center inside the Vineland High School Tanner Building (VHS... (cont'd)
Jinelys Alvarez was crowned Miss Monogram 2020 in front of the small but enthusiastic crowd that came out last night to watch the Vineland High School football team defeat Mainland Regional High School 14-13.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the... (cont'd)
Please be advised that the regulation attached regarding quarantining after travel for students and staff is now in effect following approval from the district’s Policy & Personnel Committee.
The regulation recommends staff and students who... (cont'd)
Attention Vineland High School Football fans:
In order to be compliant with the State Capacity Covid Protocols related to the maximum people allowed at an outdoor event, Vineland High School will be providing each Football Player, Band Member,... (cont'd)
Marie Adair, former Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction for Vineland Public Schools, received the Dr. Ernest Boyer Outstanding Educator “lifetime achievement” award from New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA)... (cont'd)
Parents and guardians - please check out these tips and COVID-friendly activity ideas from the Cumberland County Department of Health to stay safe this Halloween!
Vineland Public Schools students and staff returned for in-person instruction today, the first time in nearly seven months following nation-wide shut downs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the school year started with virtual instruction on... (cont'd)
Important update regarding in-person instruction:
Cumberland County has moved from the moderate level to the low level for Covid-19 transmission and as a result, we are excited to prepare for our return to partial in person instruction with our... (cont'd)
The Vineland Preschool Program will be hosting free flu vaccine clinics for students enrolled in Vineland Preschools. Flu vaccines are required by the State of NJ for all registered preschoolers, including virtual learners.
Please click the... (cont'd)
Attention parents and guardians: New Jersey was one of a few states that was able to issue P-EBT benefits for September under short federal notice to students engaged in remote learning for 5 consecutive days at schools that participate in the... (cont'd)
Families can now apply for child care tuition assistance to help with care for children who have remote learning scheduled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
... (cont'd)
Dear parents and guardians: please be advised that when we return to a hybrid model, a four-hour instructional day will take place. The following schedules will be utilized:
Vineland High School: 7:33 am - 12:03 pm
Cunningham School: 8:00... (cont'd)
Consistent with the great majority of Cumberland County districts, Vineland Public Schools will re-open on Thursday, September 3 with entirely remote instruction. We anticipate a hybrid model of in-person teaching to resume on October 13. Your child’s... (cont'd)
Attention Vineland High School parents and students: please see the attached "Welcome Back" letter which provides important details for the upcoming school year, including Freshman Orientation and Open House updates, Chromebook distribution... (cont'd)
Vineland High School Athletic Director Don Robbins and staff go over policies and protocols for fall athletes prior to the 2020-21 school year.
More information can be found on the VHS Athletics website here: ... (cont'd)
Dear parents, guardians, and students:
Please see the Vineland Public Schools Reopening Plan, approved at last evening's Board of Education Meeting, attached below. The VPS reopening plan is subject to change in order to comply with applicable... (cont'd)
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Thank you for responding to the last survey. The results of this survey will confirm your child's placement for the 2020-2021 school year. Please fill out this survey by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 4th. You must... (cont'd)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our school district continues to monitor and follow directives and best practices issued by the Governor’s Office and health officials. Please see the attached letter in both English and Spanish outlining the... (cont'd)
Below is a link to the updated survey regarding the return to school for the 2020-21 school year.
Please complete this form once for each student that you have in the district. Please complete by Wednesday, July 29 by noon.
Complete este... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Preschools is excited to announce a new preschool site, Dallago East. This site is located in the Edward Johnstone School, home of the Applied Math and Science Academy. Our preschoolers are excited to collaborate with students in the... (cont'd)
To all parents and guardians: the Vineland Public School District is considering reopening options for the fall. Please fill out the attached form by July 24, 2020. One form per child.
https://... (cont'd)
Dear Class of 2020 graduates and families: please see the attached letter from Vineland High School administration. Recently, the district submitted for an “in person” graduation to state officials. The plan consisted of two socially distanced... (cont'd)
Parents and guardians: please remember that you must update your address when you move. If your children need to be dropped off and picked up at a different location than your home, please update this information, as well. Caregivers need to be... (cont'd)
The summer reading program for the Vineland Public School District is intended to encourage students to read high-interest topics of their choice while practicing critical analysis skills essential to becoming life-long learners. Summer reading is a... (cont'd)
Attention parents of VHS seniors: please see the attached letter regarding information on the virtual Merit Assembly, Drive through diploma distribution, yearbook pickup, and the potential July Commencement Ceremony:
... (cont'd)
Four Vineland Public Schools ESL/Bilingual programs received the prestigious Model Program designation from the New Jersey Department of Education this year, according to Dr. JoAnne, Negrin, Supervisor of ESL, Bilingual Education, World Languages, and... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools announced today that, pending state approval, the district plans to host an in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 in early July. The in-person event will likely consist of two social distance ceremonies designed... (cont'd)
The City of Vineland Board of Education Administrative Offices are operating with significantly reduced hours and staff. Expect delays.
While we cope with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders that have shut all Public and Private Schools in New... (cont'd)
The new student registration is now open. The system is a secure online process, which allows the district to verify all student information for your child prior to the start of the new school year. This system will allow parents to electronically ... (cont'd)
Please click the link below for a copy of the 2020-2021 User Friendly Budget presentation.
2020-21 User Friendly Budget
The Vineland Public Schools will be collecting non-perishable items for the local food banks/soup kitchens.
Please drop off donations on
Monday, April 27th,
from 7am-12noon at the
Landis Administrative Offices
... (cont'd)
The City of Vineland School District will hold a public hearing on the budget for the 2020-2021 school year through electronic means on Monday, April 27th at 5pm. The public may access this public hearing by dialing 1-646-558-8656, access code 997... (cont'd)
The City of Vineland Board of Education Administrative Offices are operating with significantly reduced hours and staff. Expect delays.
While we cope with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders that have shut all Public and Private Schools in New... (cont'd)
This is an important message for all Vineland Public School parents, staff, and students.
Please be advised that schools will not reopen on Monday, April 20 as originally planned. Due to the nature of the virus and government restrictions,... (cont'd)
Notice is hereby given that the April 1, 2020, combined meeting of the City of Vineland Board of Education has been canceled. It is not anticipated that the meeting will be rescheduled.
Our next scheduled meeting is Monday, April 27 at 6pm.... (cont'd)
Breakfast and lunch will be available at 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. at your child’s school on Wednesday, March 18; Thursday, March 19; and Friday, March 20.
Beginning Monday, March 23, the school will be open at 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Mondays only to pick... (cont'd)
Comcast announced Thursday it will be increasing speeds for the Internet Essentials program, and making the program free to new low-income customers for two months, amid the coronavirus outbreak. See more information in the article below.
... (cont'd)
Although there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cumberland County, out of an abundance of caution the county superintendents and the health department have decided to close all Vineland Public Schools starting on Tuesday, March 17. Schools... (cont'd)
Important update:
Vineland Public Schools has modified the schedule for this coming week.
Monday, March 16, will be a full day of school.
Tuesday through Friday will be half days to allow teachers and students time to prepare for... (cont'd)
Attention students registered for tomorrow's SAT test: as of right now, the test is still ON at Vineland High School. If there is a postponement, you will be contacted by the College Board directly. You can also check the website below for more... (cont'd)
All Vineland Public Schools shall remain open unless otherwise recommended by the health department.
School events are now limited to 250 occupants.
No out of state student trips are permitted.
Half days are scheduled for... (cont'd)
Due to Governor Murphy’s latest recommendation on public gatherings, all performances of the Vineland High School musical James and the Giant Peach are postponed until further notice. New dates will be announced when available.
District administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students are concerned about the current Coronavirus. The New Jersey Department of Health has advised that reported cases involving travelers are likely to increase.
The district has... (cont'd)
Congratulations to Vineland High School Russian teacher Vlada Jackson, who has been selected to be part of a national committee to create a Russian language Praxis for Educational Testing Service (ETS). Only four educators at the K-12 and university... (cont'd)
Vineland High School senior Ferdinand Moscat was named the recipient of the exclusive QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship, earning a full ride to Northwestern University. Only 1,127 students across the nation were selected.
According... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools partnered with Sodexo Food Service, Inspira Medical Group, and the Community Food Bank of South Jersey to bring an innovative in-school food pantry to Sabater Elementary School and Dallago Preschool. A ribbon-cutting ceremony... (cont'd)
Fifty-eight Vineland High School students achieved the highest honor bestowed on an American high school scholar – acceptance into the National Honor Society – on Wednesday.
The ceremony was held in the auditorium of VHS South, before an... (cont'd)
Vineland High School senior Jeremy Rasmussen won his second “Poetry Out Loud” title on Friday after delivering animated recitations of the poems “Watching the Perseids” by Isabel Rogers and “Ode to the Midwest” by Kevin Young during the school-level... (cont'd)
Dr. Thomas McCann was recognized at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting as the first recipient of the “Hall of Heroes” honoring Vineland Public Schools employees who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to the district.
McCann, who... (cont'd)
Ferdinand Moscat was crowned Mr. Vineland on Thursday in the 27th annual competition before a large crowd of family and friends in the auditorium of VHS South.
Moscat was one of 12 candidates selected by senior girls to vie for the prestigious... (cont'd)
Twelve Vineland High School seniors will vie for the title of Mr. Vineland 2020 when the annual pageant is held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of VHS South.
Tickets for the contest are $5 and may be purchased from one of the 12... (cont'd)
Vineland High School honored three former educators with many years of service on Thursday, recounting their careers and showcasing their portraits which now hang in the upstairs atrium - "the Wall of Warriors" - at the VHS South building during the... (cont'd)
Seventy-three students from the Applied Math and Science Academy, Sgt. Dominick Pilla, Veterans Memorial, and Wallace Middle Schools were inducted as new members of the National Junior Honor Society on November 14 at the Landis Administrative Offices... (cont'd)
D’Ippolito Elementary School and Rowan University announced their new partnership on Tuesday during the unveiling of a banner promoting D’Ippolito’s status as a Professional Development School.
The ceremony opened with words from D’Ippolito... (cont'd)
One of five Vineland High School seniors will be named "Miss Monogram" and reign over the annual Homecoming Day football game when VHS hosts St. Joseph High School on Saturday, October 12 at Gittone Stadium.
The new queen, selected by voting in... (cont'd)
Thirty-one Vineland High School students were recently named AP Scholars, as announced by the College Board this month. Every fall, the College Board’s AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level... (cont'd)
Two Vineland middle schools are starting the school year with a purpose by participating in the Character Playbook Challenge, sponsored by the National Football League and United Way.
Veterans Memorial Middle School, participating for the... (cont'd)
The Vineland High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a mini-cheer camp for students to learn cheer motions and participate in the October 18 football game against Rancocas Valley. The camp will be held on Tuesday, October 15 from 6-8pm in... (cont'd)
Rossi Elementary School fourth-grader John F. Gallo, III joined outstanding elementary school students from across the state this summer and took part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum... (cont'd)
Students at Winslow Elementary School continued their annual tradition of transforming dots into beautiful pieces of art by celebrating International Dot Day last week.
September 14, or Dot Day, was inspired by the book “The Dot” by Peter... (cont'd)
D’Ippolito Elementary School held their first BRAVO (Be Respectful and Value Others) assembly of the year on Friday to welcome the students to the new school year.
The character education program features a different theme each month to... (cont'd)
Parents and guardians of Vineland High School seniors are invited to attend an informational meeting for the Class of 2020 Disney Senior Trip. This meeting will take place in the Vineland High School - South Media Center. It is mandatory to attend one... (cont'd)
It’s back to the books for more than 10,000 students in the Vineland Public School District as classes resumed on Wednesday for the start of the 2019-20 school year.
Despite the overcast skies, there were plenty of smiles as students hopped off... (cont'd)
Over 150 members of the Class of 2023 got a jump start on the new school year last week as they attended the first ever Freshman Summer Transition Camp at Vineland High School.
Students arrived to much fanfare, with the VHS Marching Clan and... (cont'd)
The Personnel Office shall be closed to visitors on Wednesday afternoons for the remainder of the summer. Hours of closure will be from noon-5 p.m. on August 14, 21, and 28. Thank you for your cooperation.
Attention families who qualify for free and reduced lunch:
If your child qualified for free or reduced meals last school year, and you have not filled out a new 2019-
2020 meal application, please do so at your earliest convenience. You... (cont'd)
Tonight’s Board of Education meeting will be live streamed on our Facebook page at 6 p.m. It will be uploaded to our YouTube page as soon as possible, and will air on our two broadcast stations - Comcast ch. 9 and Verizon ch. 41 - Thursday, August 8... (cont'd)
The Vineland Public School District will be hosting the 4th Annual Book Giveaway Day on Wednesday, August 21 from 4-7pm at the District Warehouse, 1350 SW Blvd.
Books from all grade levels will be given to families in our community for free in... (cont'd)
Sodexo, the district's food service provider, is looking for part-time food service workers for this coming school year. Pay is $11/hour. Those interested should please contact Purvesh Patel, Director of Food Service, at 856-794-6700 ext. 2200 or... (cont'd)
Vineland High School will hold a special Freshman Orientation on Thursday, August 15, 2019.
There will be two sessions:
Session 1: 11:30am - 1:30pm Students and Parents - Last Names beginning with: A - L
Session 2: 5:30pm - 7... (cont'd)
The Vineland Public School District operating schedule will undergo some slight changes for the 2019-2020 school year and will be effective starting on September 1.
The start and end times for each school are as follows:
Vineland High... (cont'd)
The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA offers a Before and After School Program for Vineland Public School students. In the YMCA's before and after care program, you can trust the Y to provide engaging experience for your child. The program gives your... (cont'd)
635 Vineland High School seniors accepted their diplomas on a hot, overcast Wednesday evening at historic Gittone Stadium to become the school's 141st graduating class.
After days of practicing in the heat and weather forecasts that... (cont'd)
Due to the projected weather forecast for this evening, the Vineland High School Commencement Ceremony time has changed. Students will now begin processing into the stadium at 5 p.m. The ceremony will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. Gates will now be... (cont'd)
Approximately 30 families had the opportunity to get a head start on summer learning thanks to the district’s Bilingual Advisory Committee’s workshop on June 12 at Sabater Elementary School.
The Bilingual Advisory Committee meetings focus on... (cont'd)
Students and staff members across the district wore orange on Friday, June 7 in honor of Gun Safety and Violence Awareness Month. In collaboration with the Cumberland County Positive Youth Development Coalition (CCPYDC), students and staff were able... (cont'd)
Petway Elementary School held its final "Pride Day" of the school year on Tuesday, concluding the year on a grand scale by celebrating the school's recent designation as a National School of Character, one of 88 schools across the country to receive... (cont'd)
Vineland High School students added some extra glamor to their Enchanted Forest-themed senior prom this year, celebrating one of the biggest events of the year at the Grove at Centerton Country Club on Thursday.
The prom-goers started arriving... (cont'd)
One hundred and thirty-five senior student-athletes were honored for their contributions to Vineland High School athletics at the first Vineland Athletics Senior Sports Banquet held on June 3 at The Greenview Inn, Eastlyn Golf Course.
Master of... (cont'd)
More than 300 students at Durand Elementary School participated in the Durand Run on Thursday, May 23, the 41st year the event has been held. Finishing first in the 2.5-mile race was the fifth grader David Hendrix. The top female finisher was Grace... (cont'd)
Vineland High School's top five students in the class of 2019 were among the 20 scholars from Cumberland County's five high schools honored on May 23 at the annual Cumberland County Academic Excellence Banquet held in the Luciano Conference Center at... (cont'd)
The Vineland Athletics Senior Sports Banquet will be held on Monday, June 3 at 6pm at The Greenview Inn, Eastlyn Golf Course. Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, May 28 in the Athletic Office after 10am. Student-athletes are free and have the... (cont'd)
Vineland High School's top senior scholars were officially recognized Thursday morning at the school's annual "Moving Up" ceremony, held in the gymnasium.
The highlight of the morning ceremony was the naming of the Class of 2019's top five... (cont'd)
Moving to a new country can be challenging, especially for a child. Even more so for a child who does not speak the language. Vineland High School Spanish teacher Adaliz De Jesús knows these challenges firsthand, and she shares them in her upcoming... (cont'd)
Ryan Suppi, guidance counselor at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School, was the surprise recipient of the Vineland Public Schools’ “Starfish” award on May 22, presented annually to recognize an outstanding counselor from within the Vineland family of... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools would like to invite all parents of three- and four-year old children not currently registered for preschool to come out for an Open House tomorrow from 2-3pm. The open house will take place at all ten of our locations, listed... (cont'd)
Twelve Vineland Public Schools elementary and middle school students were honored on May 15 as "Giraffe Heroes" for "having big hearts, sticking their necks out to help others, and for being persistent in pursuing their goals."
The 17th annual... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools is proud to announce that on May 10, 2019, Character.org, a national advocate and... (cont'd)
The Vineland Preschool Program concluded their “Week of the Young Child” celebration with its annual “Little Folks Festival” on May 3, drawing in a large crowd of nearly 1,000 parents, children, community business partners and preschool personnel on a... (cont'd)
Vineland High School unveiled a new permanent exhibit in the VHS South media center on Wednesday dedicated to the Holocaust survivors who eventually found a home in Vineland. The Kuhnreich/Teichman Media Holocaust Research Center and Exhibit spans the... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools honored two inspirational men on Thursday by renaming the media center at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School after Holocaust survivor Miles Lerman and the gymnasium after Vineland teacher and coach Salvatore Ciarlante.
... (cont'd)
Forty-seven students who excelled in six foreign languages were honored May 2 at the Second Annual Vineland High School World Languages Awards Ceremony, held in the VHS South auditorium.
The ceremony recognized the recipients of the Seal of... (cont'd)
Please see the attached Budget Presentation for the 2019-20 school year.
2019-20 Budget Presentation
Vineland High School will hold their first Summer Transition Camp for the incoming VHS freshman students (Class of 2023) on Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22 from 8:30am-2:30pm in the Tanner Building (VHS North). There is no cost for this... (cont'd)
Veterans Memorial Intermediate School students were able to experience the challenges of adult financial decision-making at a Financial Reality Fair held on April 16 in the school gym. This was the second year for the program at Veterans Memorial,... (cont'd)
On a windy Monday afternoon, students at Sabater Elementary School got a timely lesson on the weather from local meteorologist “Nor’Easter” Nick Pittman.
The third, fourth, and fifth grade students gathered in the school’s all-purpose room and... (cont'd)
Cloudy skies and light rain couldn’t keep young science enthusiasts away as the Vineland High School science staff and students hosted the fifth annual Super Science Saturday on April 13 at the VHS South Campus.
The event featured nearly 50... (cont'd)
Students with a love of the arts will now have a chance to hone their skills and concentrate their studies on their area of interest through the new Vineland High School Visual and Performing Arts Academy, set to launch in September 2019.
The... (cont'd)
Kapow, Bam, Boom, Dur-Wam!
On Friday, March 29, Durand Elementary School students arrived in a flash at the school’s superhero-themed Superhero Bash. Students in grades K-3 were invited to attend this special evening along with their very own... (cont'd)
The Sgt. Dominick Pilla School Dedication is now available to view in its entirety on our YouTube channel at the link below. The dedication, which took place on Saturday, April 6, officially changed the school’s name from Lincoln Avenue Middle School... (cont'd)
Please see the attached Budget Presentation for the 2019-20 school year.
2019-20 Budget Presentation
Nine top chefs from the district’s elementary schools outfitted themselves in signature white hats and jackets as they whipped up their custom “Healthy Mexican Fiesta” themed food on March 27 for an enthusiastic live audience and attentive judges at... (cont'd)
One Vineland High School senior can now add award-winning author to her resume after recently being awarded a Certificate of Merit in the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English (NJCTE) annual High School Writing Contest.
Aminata Bangura, a... (cont'd)
The Vineland Board of Education seeks a qualified resident to fill an unexpired term on the Board through the January 2020 reorganization meeting. Requirements include:
- At least 18 years of age
- A United States citizen
- At... (cont'd)
An enthusiastic crowd of parents, family members and friends toured the Landis Administrative Offices on March 21 to see an assortment of artistic creations by Vineland Public Schools' elementary students on display at the district's 21st annual art... (cont'd)
Students across the district demonstrated their love of reading during Read Across America, celebrated over several weeks, starting with Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, also known as Read Across America Day.
Vineland Public Schools is an... (cont'd)
Chemistry fans got to celebrate a milestone at Vineland High School this week as part of the International Year of the Periodic Table. VHS and students from the Applied Math and Science Academy (AMSA) took part in the festivities through a series of... (cont'd)
Drama, sensationalism, murder, and “all that jazz” are in store this weekend, thanks to the Cap ‘N’ Dagger Club’s lively performance of the musical “Chicago.” Following Thursday night’s opening performance there are two more chances to see the... (cont'd)
From an applicant pool of nearly 42,000 high school seniors, two Vineland High School student-athletes were selected as recipients of the annual Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship.
Seniors Sara Parks and Lucas Portadin were two of 7,500... (cont'd)
Seven Vineland Public Schools were among the 35 food establishments that earned the Five-Star Award for outstanding sanitation and food safety from the Vineland Health Department.
The awards were handed out for the 21st year in a recognition... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools students had another strong showing at the annual Cumberland County Science Fair, held on February 28 at Cumberland County College.
Categories ranged from Botany and Chemistry to Medicine and Health and Engineering.... (cont'd)
The Vineland Education Association, through a NJEA PRIDE/FAST grant, held its annual Family Fitness Night at Sabater Elementary School on February 28. Over 250 people attended.
The Family Fitness Night is an evening designed to encourage... (cont'd)
Petway Elementary School held its 13th Annual Role Model Breakfast on February 22, an event sponsored by the Vineland Education Association (VEA), said Kelly Brooks, a fifth-grade teacher who is a coordinator of the event.
Since 2007, Petway... (cont'd)
All Vineland Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 20 due to the impending snow storm.
All schools will be closed on Monday, February 11 due to the weather.
Seventeen Vineland High School students won medals in various events on Saturday, February 2 at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Southern New Jersey Regional Competition. The event was held at the Cumberland County Technical Education... (cont'd)
All after-school activities are canceled for today except for the Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Deptford. Wrap-around care will be running as scheduled.
Petway Elementary School was named a 2019 New Jersey School of Character by Character.org, a national advocate and leader in character education this Monday. The program recognizes Petway as a school that demonstrates its use of character development... (cont'd)
Congratulations to two students from Veterans Memorial School who qualified to perform with the All South Jersey Junior High Band. Ed Zatzariny, the school's band director, is pleased to announce that Noah Kouhoupt, an eighth-grader, qualified in his... (cont'd)
Ninety-five Vineland High School students achieved the highest honor bestowed on an American high school scholar – acceptance into the National Honor Society – on Wednesday.
The ceremony was held in the auditorium of VHS South, before an... (cont'd)
Petway Elementary School has partnered with Cunningham Academy to provide an innovative, cross-age mentoring program called “CHAMPP” – Cunningham Helping and Mentoring Petway Patriots.
Twice a month, students from Cunningham Academy visit... (cont'd)
Vineland High School junior Jeremy Rasmussen earned his first “Poetry Out Loud” title on Wednesday after delivering heartfelt recitations of the poems “Watching the Perseids” by Isabel Rogers and “Not Waving but Drowning” by Stevie Smith during the... (cont'd)
Congratulations to Marquis Strickland, Bilingual 5th grade ELA/Social Studies teacher at Sabater Elementary School, who has been accepted for the prestigious Fulbright fellowship summer program in Oaxaca, Mexico!
Mr. Strickland will have the... (cont'd)
Brandon “Bubba” Beyer was crowned Mr. Vineland on Thursday in the 26th annual competition before a large, animated crowd in the auditorium of VHS South.
Beyer, the son of Kristina and Raymond Beyer, was one of 12 candidates selected by senior... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools today announced the recipients of the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program, which includes both teachers and service professionals.
In order to be nominated for the award, educators must meet all of the following... (cont'd)
Lincoln Avenue Middle School guidance counselor Ryan Suppi was recently recognized as the Youth Alliance Educator of the Year.
“As last year's honoree, I had the privilege and honor to speak on behalf of Ryan Suppi as he received this... (cont'd)
It all began with an idea about a family movie night that turned into a WHO-liday WHO-bilation! After several weeks of brainstorming, planning and assembling decor, teachers, staff and administrators alike at Durand Elementary School were ready to... (cont'd)
Twelve Vineland High School seniors will vie for the title of Mr. Vineland 2019 when the annual pageant is held on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of VHS South.
Tickets for the contest are $5 and may be purchased from one of the... (cont'd)
The 2018 holiday season at Mennies School was again filled with joy and thanks. This year marks the fourth year in a row that Salvatore Gaetano, Founder and CEO of Franklin Insurance Adjusters, has chosen Mennies School as the recipient for his annual... (cont'd)
Vineland Public Schools released the list of the students in grades 3-12 who earned Principal's List honors for the first marking period of the 2018-19 school year today.
To achieve this distinction, high school students must have a grade-point... (cont'd)
Two district middle school students received an early holiday gift this year, courtesy of middle school library/media specialist Sally Goode and the generosity of a classmate.
Goode, who is the library/media specialist for all three district... (cont'd)
Thanks to a grant and generous donations from local business owners Lawrence Bertacchi of Dynamic Fitness Equipment and Dan Falasca, Vineland Public Schools employees are now able to enjoy a brand-new fitness center on site at the Landis... (cont'd)
Attention 9th-12th grade parents: Vineland Public Schools has been selected by Sprint to participate in the 1 Million Project Program. This means that your child will be receiving a device and wireless service if you meet ANY of the following criteria... (cont'd)
For the third year in a row, Mennies Elementary School made the holidays a lot merrier for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden this holiday season, courtesy of twelve-year-old Logan Huston.
Logan, a Pennsylvania native, was... (cont'd)
Two district schools got a unique history lesson on Monday as Johnstone School and Durand Elementary School students unpacked time capsules from 1950’s.
The capsules, which were unearthed over the summer, had been forgotten until a former... (cont'd)
Sabater Elementary School and Dallago Early Childhood Center continued a collaboration between preschool and elementary students last week as fifth-grade Sabater students visited Dallago preschool classrooms to read aloud to preschool children. For... (cont'd)
D’Ippolito Elementary School held its annual Parent Appreciation Night on November 29, sponsored by the Vineland Education Association. For the second consecutive year, the theme for this wonderful event was “Bravo to Our Parents”.
BRAVO,... (cont'd)
Third graders at Rossi Elementary School got a lesson in multiculturalism on November 30 as the school hosted a Multicultural Event, sponsored by the Vineland Education Association.
The event kicked off with a special presentation by Juliana... (cont'd)
The Vineland Board of Education will consider dedicating the Lincoln Avenue Middle School building in honor of an individual meeting the qualifications set forth in Policy 7250. The Policy is available on the Board’s website... (cont'd)
Over 5,000 books have found a new home in district schools thanks to the nonprofit group BookSmiles.
The group, founded by Lindenwold High School English teacher Larry Abrams last year, collects, sorts, and creatively distributes gently used... (cont'd)
Vineland High School will be losing the face of the Marching Clan after this school year as band director and teacher Bill McDevitt heads toward retirement. McDevitt, who has been teaching in the VHS music department and serving as the Marching Band... (cont'd)