The Vineland High School Commencement Ceremony will be streaming live on our YouTube channel at 4:45pm. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8s-Q8IevTw
Veterans Memorial School proudly honored two students for exhibiting Excellent Character this year when they both made decisions that honored the quote, "Great character is not what you do when people are watching; great character is what you do when no one is watching."
During the first week of school this past September, VMS seventh grader A'miyah Dennis found money on the floor of the girls' bathroom. Dennis did not hesitate to bring the money to the administrative office and inform the Assistant Principal.
"I felt bad that someone lost money because it was probably for something very important," said Dennis. "I knew if it were me who lost it, I would be very upset."
Four months later, after returning from Winter Break, VMS eighth-grader Andy Santiago Julian was walking in the hallway after exchanging classes and found money on the ground. He, too, demonstrated what it means to be a good citizen by promptly taking the money to the administrative office.
"I could not believe it was just on the floor in the hallway," said Santiago-Julian. "I knew the right thing was to turn it in with the hope that who lost it would be found."
Several announcements were made and several attempts were made to find the owners, but no one came forward. Likewise, no one reported to their teachers, administrators, or staff that they had lost any money.
"We try to teach our students to make sound decisions and we hope that what we teach ripples outward into their daily lives in order to be the change we want to see in this world," said Assistant Principal Dorothy R. Burke.
Both students received certificates honoring their Excellent Character and both students were given the unclaimed money respectively.
The Veterans Memorial School Dance Team, coached by 6th grade teacher Miss Galan, had an incredible year filled with rhythm, school spirit, and dedication! This talented group of girls performed and participated in over 13 school events, showcasing their energy and enthusiasm every step of the way.
Whether it was cheering at ROAR Rallies, dancing at sporting events, or lighting up the stage during the Golden Roaries, the team brought excitement and unity to every occasion. Their performances became a highlight for students and staff alike, and their school pride was contagious.
Miss Galan, who has led the team with passion and commitment, is incredibly proud of the dancers. They worked so hard all year and always showed up for practice ready to give it their all. Their enthusiasm for dance and love for their school truly shined.
Congratulations to the Veterans Memorial Dance Team on a fantastic year! Your talent, teamwork, and positive spirit are an inspiration to us all.
This week, Kaylee Wheeler, a 6th-grade student at Veterans Memorial, impressed her classmates and ELA teacher with a creative and informative presentation on wildfires and fire safety. Inspired by her dad, who serves as both a Vineland firefighter and a member of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Kaylee combined facts, visuals, and safety tips to raise awareness and keep her peers informed.
Kaylee’s presentation highlighted how wildfires start, the role of firefighters in containing them, and practical ways to stay safe at home and outdoors. Her passion for fire safety goes beyond the classroom—Kaylee already knows she wants to be a fire investigator when she grows up!
Ms. Galan is so proud of Kaylee for her dedication, creativity, and confidence. With her natural curiosity and enthusiasm for fire science, Kaylee is already blazing a trail toward a bright future!
We would like to inform you of an important update regarding our graduation ceremony this evening. The graduation procession will now begin promptly at 4:45 PM. Please plan to arrive early to ensure you are seated and ready to celebrate this special milestone with your graduate.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make this adjustment to better accommodate our program schedule.
In order to host a safe and memorable graduation ceremony, VPS administration and VHS administration worked collaboratively with the City of Vineland, the Health Department, local first responders, and local law enforcement to plan the upcoming Class of 2025 graduation.
In the event of inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be rescheduled to Monday, June 23, 2025, at the same location and times.
Below you will find information to ensure a successful graduation ceremony:
* The Class of 2025 graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 19th at Gittone Stadium.
* Graduates are to arrive at Gittone Stadium promptly at 4:00pm.
* The Procession of graduates begins promptly at 5:00pm.
* Each graduate will receive five (5) graduation tickets. Tickets will be provided to the students on June 19th at the conclusion of graduation practice. Note: Students must be present at graduation practice in order to receive their tickets.
* All ticket holders including babies and small children must present their ticket to security upon entering the Landis Administration parking lot and again with security prior to entering Gittone stadium. Those without tickets will not be permitted to enter the grounds.
* Bags, balloons, umbrellas, and signs/ posters are NOT permitted in Gittone Stadium. This is a bagless entry. Diaper bags and medical supply bags are permitted. However, they will be thoroughly searched by security.
* Upon completion of the ceremony, no parents/ legal guardians will be allowed onto the field.
* Everyone entering Gittone Stadium MUST proceed through metal detectors.
* Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Handicapped parking and seating begins promptly at 3:00pm. ADA parking access will be located on West Avenue (28 S. West Avenue) near the old VFW building.
* General Admission seating will also begin promptly at 3:30pm. General Admission guests should come in through the first entrance of the Landis Building on Landis Avenue. The VPD and district security personnel will be directing general admission to parking locations.
* Coney Avenue will be the second entry point for parking with the use of the North ticket booth.
We are excited to report that our VPS Communications Department will be livestreaming the VHS Graduation ceremony on YouTube for your family and friends at home to view.
On graduation day, please click on the following link: https://youtube.com/user/VLDSchoolsTV . The VHS Commencement Ceremony will be the top broadcast on the channel and if you subscribe to the channel you will get an email notification when it goes live.
Class of 2025 Diploma Distribution:
Upon their return from Project Graduation, diplomas will be distributed to students who attended project graduation. All other graduates may pick up their diplomas Monday through Thursday during the hours of 8:00am -3:00pm in the Asselta main office.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the students and families of Rossi Elementary School for your generous donations of coloring books and crayons. Your support helped make this year’s May Service Project, duPont for Dom, a huge success!
Thanks to your participation in our Dress Down Day, we raised a total of $405.35. A special thank you to the Tyler W. Hensley Memorial Fund, which generously contributed $100 to this meaningful cause.
This service project is especially close to our hearts. It was started seven years ago in honor of Dominic Bellamy, the son of Mrs. Bellamy, one of our beloved teachers. In 2017, Dominic experienced a life-threatening medical emergency and spent a month at Nemours Children’s Hospital – duPont. Thanks to the exceptional care he received, Dominic made a miraculous recovery. Inspired by this experience, Mrs. Heer and Mrs. Coia created this service project to give back on behalf of our Rossi school community.
The donations we collect go directly to the Child Life Department at Nemours, which provides comfort, joy, and a sense of normalcy to children who are hospitalized. These small items—like coloring books and crayons—make a big impact on young patients and their families during an incredibly difficult time.
This year’s project also received wonderful support from Ben Stanker, son of Mrs. Stanker, another cherished teacher here at Rossi. Ben, who also received care at duPont, has joined forces with Dominic and Rossi for the past four years as part of his Pay It Forward Project through St. Augustine Prep. He collected coloring books and crayons to add to our donation, continuing his mission to bring smiles to children’s faces.
When we delivered the donations, the hospital staff expressed sincere appreciation and said these supplies are very much needed. They were deeply grateful and are already looking forward to receiving more in the future.
At Rossi Elementary, we give from the heart—and it shows. Thank you for helping us spread love, comfort, and kindness to those who need it most. 💙
Attention students! Are you interested in rowing? The Vineland High School Crew program is hosting a summer Learn to Row program! No experience is needed, so come out and learn a new sport and meet some new friends. More information is available on the attached flyer.
We are hiring school bus drivers! Visit the Landis Admin Building at 61 W. Landis Avenue between 8am-4pm to complete an application, or email pfanelli@vineland.org for more information.
Thanks to a generous donation from BookSmiles, students at Sabater Elementary had the opportunity to choose books to take home and enjoy over the summer. We’re grateful to BookSmiles for supporting our readers and to Jane Arochas for volunteering her time to help make it happen!
Congratulations to the talented students of Sabater Elementary School for putting on a wonderful performance of The Jungle Book!
Mrs. Nonnemacher’s class at Petway Elementary School had the special privilege of welcoming Debbie Eisinger for one final science lesson on earthworms!
Mrs. Eisinger began by reading a fun and informative story that shared fascinating facts about earthworms and their importance to our environment. The lesson continued with a nonfiction book walk, highlighting key details and expanding the students’ understanding.
Next came the hands-on experience! Students became scientists as they observed live earthworms right on their desks—watching their movements, feeling their texture, and making real-time observations. For many, it was their very first time seeing worms up close, and the excitement was contagious!
To wrap up the lesson, students wrote four facts they had learned and displayed them on a balloon “worm” to take home—a creative trophy showcasing their new knowledge.
Science is always an adventure when Mrs. Eisinger visits! We are so grateful for her continued dedication to bringing hands-on learning to life in our classroom.
The YMCA is offering a summer athletic training program for children ages 8-18! Check out the flyer for more information.
At Mennies Elementary School, Room 8’s future is so bright that they need shades! As part of their discussion on Portrait of a Graduate, students discussed and set goals for their futures. Each sunglass lens is an image of the two future goals that they have set for themselves.
On Friday, June 6th, district 5th grade Safety Patrol students attended the annual trip to Dutch Wonderland to celebrate and acknowledge all of their hard work this year. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed a day at the park and dinner! Students represented their advisors and Vineland Public Schools well. We would like to thank all the students for their commitment to Safety Patrol, all the advisors for their hard work, dedication, and support, and the Juvenile Unit from Vineland PD for their ongoing support and presence in our program, which is greatly appreciated by our students.
Dallago Preschool had Virtual Field Trip Day on June 13th. Ms.Siani’s preschool classroom celebrated by having a Virtual Field Trip to Walt Disney World! Students used their decorated magic bands to “scan” into the classroom and then received Celebratory Disney buttons along with a pair of Mickey ears of their choosing. The class experienced walking through Walt Disney World and going on “rides” using the Smart Board. After a day of exploring the “parks,” students were able to snack on Mickey Ice Cream bars and ended with the Happily Ever After Fireworks show.
The Vineland High School Athletic Department is excited to announce that we've teamed up with Complete Care to offer athletic physicals this summer through the WOW Van!
The van will be on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5–7 PM, starting in July through early August, parked by the track lot during sports practices.
📅 A schedule by sport has been created—athletes must attend on their assigned dates.
Questions? Contact the Athletic Secretary at jjimenez@vineland.org
Let’s get ready for a strong season! 💪🏽🏈⚽📣🏑🏃
Little Lamb Preschool celebrated its Stepping Up Program over two days. Students, staff, and their families enjoyed watching their preschoolers sing, individually getting recognized for a year well done, cheering them on during their parade march, and then enjoying inflatable slides, Photo Booths, ice cream, and pizza!
Veterans Memorial Middle School peer leaders, dance team, and safeties gathered Thursday morning for an end-of-the-year celebration breakfast. Mrs. Kohansky and Ms. Galan are so proud of these students! Best of luck to all of the 8th graders heading to VHS. We know you will make us proud.
On Wednesday, June 4th, Vineland High School was represented at the NJ State Teen Arts Festival by our incredible Visual and Performing Arts students! Students spent the day taking workshops with industry professionals and performing their state-advanced numbers for adjudication. Visual Arts students had their advancing pieces critiqued and displayed in the art gallery at Middlesex College. We continue to be amazed by the talent of our VPA students and are so proud of them for working hard to reach this level of the festival each year!
