We're one month away from the start of school - don't get your summer reading!
Students can access their assignments, project guidelines, and rubrics at https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/summer-reading or by using the link or QR code on the flyer. All summer reading work is due by September 4, 2026.
Students who need help over the summer can connect with a teacher through the Summer Reading Google Classroom.
Grades 6–8 can join with code h526pnqm, and grades 9–12 can join with code 2waadarz.
Students who need a device to access assignments, Google Classroom, or digital books can request one using the device sign-out form at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSefWQ2Hda96UC.../viewform or by using the link or QR code provided on the flyer.
Students can access their assignments, project guidelines, and rubrics at https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/summer-reading or by using the link or QR code on the flyer. All summer reading work is due by September 4, 2026.
Students who need help over the summer can connect with a teacher through the Summer Reading Google Classroom.
Grades 6–8 can join with code h526pnqm, and grades 9–12 can join with code 2waadarz.
Students who need a device to access assignments, Google Classroom, or digital books can request one using the device sign-out form at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSefWQ2Hda96UC.../viewform or by using the link or QR code provided on the flyer.
Friendly reminder: New student registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open!
Please help us spread the word.
Our secure online registration system allows Vineland Public Schools to verify your child’s information before the start of the school year. Parents and guardians can also review district policies and electronically complete required permission forms.
Before beginning, please have the following documents ready:
Birth certificate
Proof of residence, such as a lease, mortgage statement, or utility bill
Immunization record
Parent or guardian photo ID
Universal Health Screening form, available from your child’s pediatrician and submitted after completion by the doctor
Student photo
All required documents must be uploaded during registration. You may scan each document or take a clear photo and upload it when prompted.
At the end of the registration process, you will have the option to create an account. This allows you to save your progress, return later to complete the registration, or upload any missing documents. Families registering more than one child can also add additional students.
Begin registration here: https://bit.ly/3ku6tqj
For complete instructions in English and Spanish, visit:
https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/transportation-registration
Please contact registration@vineland.org with any questions.
Please help us spread the word.
Our secure online registration system allows Vineland Public Schools to verify your child’s information before the start of the school year. Parents and guardians can also review district policies and electronically complete required permission forms.
Before beginning, please have the following documents ready:
Birth certificate
Proof of residence, such as a lease, mortgage statement, or utility bill
Immunization record
Parent or guardian photo ID
Universal Health Screening form, available from your child’s pediatrician and submitted after completion by the doctor
Student photo
All required documents must be uploaded during registration. You may scan each document or take a clear photo and upload it when prompted.
At the end of the registration process, you will have the option to create an account. This allows you to save your progress, return later to complete the registration, or upload any missing documents. Families registering more than one child can also add additional students.
Begin registration here: https://bit.ly/3ku6tqj
For complete instructions in English and Spanish, visit:
https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/transportation-registration
Please contact registration@vineland.org with any questions.
Calling All Organizations and Vendors - we're only a couple of weeks away!
Vineland Public Schools is inviting organizations and vendors to be part of our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Extravaganza, a special event designed to kick off the new school year with enthusiasm, excitement, and community spirit. This is a free event for Vineland Public Schools students and families, and we welcome those interested in showcasing their organization to join us.
The event will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gittone Stadium, located behind the Landis Administration Offices at 61 West Landis Avenue in Vineland, New Jersey.
Vendors can sign up using the following link: https://forms.gle/XpYtR7mY8kpwq6nB6
For more information, please contact Mrs. Rossini Salerno, Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant, at rsalerno@vineland.org.
Vineland Public Schools is inviting organizations and vendors to be part of our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Extravaganza, a special event designed to kick off the new school year with enthusiasm, excitement, and community spirit. This is a free event for Vineland Public Schools students and families, and we welcome those interested in showcasing their organization to join us.
The event will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gittone Stadium, located behind the Landis Administration Offices at 61 West Landis Avenue in Vineland, New Jersey.
Vendors can sign up using the following link: https://forms.gle/XpYtR7mY8kpwq6nB6
For more information, please contact Mrs. Rossini Salerno, Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant, at rsalerno@vineland.org.
The Complete Care Mobile Unit will be on-site at Vineland High School on Monday, August 3 and Wednesday, August 5 to offer athletic physicals for the upcoming school year. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
We want to welcome Mrs. Mannetta McAvaddy and Mr. Michael Schneider as our new Assistant Principals at the Vineland High School Asselta Building!
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Today, Dr. Ariel Lajara and the Vineland Public Schools Central Administration team welcomed principals, assistant principals and supervisors for a day of professional development as preparations continue for the 2026-27 school year.
Sessions throughout the day focused on important district priorities while providing school and district leaders with opportunities to collaborate, share ideas and prepare for a successful year ahead.
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Sessions throughout the day focused on important district priorities while providing school and district leaders with opportunities to collaborate, share ideas and prepare for a successful year ahead.
#InvestInVineland
The City of Vineland Health Department is offering Back-to-School Childhood Vaccine Clinics for children who do not have health insurance or are enrolled in Medicaid Plan A.
Clinics will be held throughout August at the City of Vineland Nursing Department, located at 610 E. Montrose St., Suite 1. Appointments are required for the August 5, 12, and 19 clinics, while the August 26 clinic will be available for walk-ins only. Parents and guardians should bring their child's current immunization record.
To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 856-794-4000, ext. 4806. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
Clinics will be held throughout August at the City of Vineland Nursing Department, located at 610 E. Montrose St., Suite 1. Appointments are required for the August 5, 12, and 19 clinics, while the August 26 clinic will be available for walk-ins only. Parents and guardians should bring their child's current immunization record.
To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 856-794-4000, ext. 4806. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
Attention, sixth-grade parents and guardians: As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, please make sure your child is up to date on all required health records, immunizations, and medical forms.
Review the attached checklist and submit any missing documentation to your child’s school as soon as possible. Completing these requirements before the start of the school year will help ensure a smooth transition into sixth grade.
If you have questions about your child’s requirements or whether their records are complete, please contact your child’s school nurse.
Review the attached checklist and submit any missing documentation to your child’s school as soon as possible. Completing these requirements before the start of the school year will help ensure a smooth transition into sixth grade.
If you have questions about your child’s requirements or whether their records are complete, please contact your child’s school nurse.
NOW HIRING: SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS!
Join the Vineland Public Schools team and make a difference every day!
We're looking for dedicated, safety-minded individuals to help transport our students safely and reliably. If you care about kids, love the open road, and want to work close to home — this is your opportunity!
Competitive Pay
Training Provided
Make an Impact in Your Community
Apply today and drive the future with us!
Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=TransportationHere
🚨 NOW HIRING: SECURITY GUARD SUBSTITUTES 🚨
Help keep our schools safe while making a difference in the lives of Vineland students.
Join the Vineland Public Schools team as a Security Guard Substitute!
✅ $18 per hour
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Training provided
✅ Support a safe, welcoming learning environment
✅ Make an impact in your community
If you're dependable, professional, and committed to student safety, we'd love to have you on our team.
📲 Apply online today:
https://www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp/default.aspx
Help keep our schools safe while making a difference in the lives of Vineland students.
Join the Vineland Public Schools team as a Security Guard Substitute!
✅ $18 per hour
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Training provided
✅ Support a safe, welcoming learning environment
✅ Make an impact in your community
If you're dependable, professional, and committed to student safety, we'd love to have you on our team.
📲 Apply online today:
https://www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp/default.aspx
The Vineland High School Dancers were honored to participate and perform in the 60th Annual Puerto Rican Festival and Parade. It was a privilege to celebrate Puerto Rican culture, heritage and community through the art of dance.
We are incredibly proud of our dancers for representing Vineland High School with energy, passion and professionalism!
We are incredibly proud of our dancers for representing Vineland High School with energy, passion and professionalism!
With the final week of the Extended School Year (ESY) program underway, Dr. Ariel Lajara visited students in our deaf and hard of hearing program and spent time with high school students during lunch and physical education.
As we begin to wrap up another summer of learning, thank you to the dedicated staff, students and families who helped make this year's ESY program a success.
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As we begin to wrap up another summer of learning, thank you to the dedicated staff, students and families who helped make this year's ESY program a success.
#InvestInVineland
🍎 Make a difference in the lives of Vineland students—one day at a time!
ESS is now hiring Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Special Needs Aides to support Vineland Public Schools. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekly pay, training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in our schools.
✅ Apply today: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=601
Questions? Contact Natalie Rivera at nrivera@ess.com.
Please share with family, friends, and anyone looking for a rewarding opportunity to support Team VPS!
ESS is now hiring Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Special Needs Aides to support Vineland Public Schools. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekly pay, training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in our schools.
✅ Apply today: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=601
Questions? Contact Natalie Rivera at nrivera@ess.com.
Please share with family, friends, and anyone looking for a rewarding opportunity to support Team VPS!
The Vineland Public Schools ESY Program partnered with BookSmiles to provide our ESY students with free books and the opportunity to build their own home libraries. BookSmiles, a nonprofit organization based in Pennsauken, generously provided a wide variety of books, including picture books, early readers, chapter books, and high school-level titles.
Each student was invited to select five to ten books to take home and enjoy. After the students made their selections, our staff had the opportunity to choose from the remaining books to supplement and expand their classroom libraries.
A huge thank you to BookSmiles for their continued partnership and commitment to promoting childhood literacy. We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of the volunteers—students and staff—who helped make this year's ESY Book Fair such a wonderful success!
More information about BookSmiles can be found at www.booksmiles.org
Each student was invited to select five to ten books to take home and enjoy. After the students made their selections, our staff had the opportunity to choose from the remaining books to supplement and expand their classroom libraries.
A huge thank you to BookSmiles for their continued partnership and commitment to promoting childhood literacy. We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of the volunteers—students and staff—who helped make this year's ESY Book Fair such a wonderful success!
More information about BookSmiles can be found at www.booksmiles.org
Welcome to Anthony Shotwell, Executive Director of School Performance and Professional Learning at VPS!
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During a recent visit to the Vineland Public Schools Extended School Year (ESY) program, Dr. Ariel Lajara had the opportunity to spend time with students and thank the staff members who support them each day.
The success of the ESY program is made possible by the many individuals who work behind the scenes and in our schools each day. From teachers and instructional support staff to our cafeteria team, every contribution helps support student learning throughout the summer.
#InvestInVineland
The success of the ESY program is made possible by the many individuals who work behind the scenes and in our schools each day. From teachers and instructional support staff to our cafeteria team, every contribution helps support student learning throughout the summer.
#InvestInVineland
Vineland Public Schools honored Dr. Thomas P. McCann on July 21 with a portrait unveiling at the Landis Administrative Offices, recognizing his dedicated service as interim superintendent from March through June 2026.
Superintendent Dr. Ariel Lajara welcomed guests and thanked Dr. McCann for the leadership, experience, and commitment he brought to the district during his time in the role. Dr. McCann also reflected on the honor of serving as one of only four interim superintendents in district history.
A longtime Vineland educator and administrator, Dr. McCann spent 31 years serving the district as an assistant principal and principal at Landis Intermediate School and Vineland High School before retiring in 2018. His wife, children, and grandchildren joined district leaders, colleagues, and guests for the special recognition.
We thank Dr. McCann for once again answering the call to serve Vineland Public Schools and congratulate him on this well-deserved honor.
Superintendent Dr. Ariel Lajara welcomed guests and thanked Dr. McCann for the leadership, experience, and commitment he brought to the district during his time in the role. Dr. McCann also reflected on the honor of serving as one of only four interim superintendents in district history.
A longtime Vineland educator and administrator, Dr. McCann spent 31 years serving the district as an assistant principal and principal at Landis Intermediate School and Vineland High School before retiring in 2018. His wife, children, and grandchildren joined district leaders, colleagues, and guests for the special recognition.
We thank Dr. McCann for once again answering the call to serve Vineland Public Schools and congratulate him on this well-deserved honor.
Attention new incoming Pilla Middle School students! We will be hosting our annual 6th-grade/new-student orientation on Monday, August 24! Student activities will take place from 10 am-12 pm with a parent presentation from 11 am-12 pm. Explore the school, meet some of the staff, and kick off your Panther journey!
Vineland FFA attended the Cumberland County Fair on July 7th to 11th. The Cumberland County Board of Agriculture sponsored the FFA tent, a partnership between Vineland FFA and Cumberland Regional FFA. Vineland FFA members had hands-on activities for children, including touch-and-play grain tables, a sunflower planting station, and a coloring table. Children were able to learn about crops grown in Cumberland County and even take their own sunflower crop home to grow themselves. Along with our hands-on activities, FFA members sold plants donated by generous sponsors within Cumberland County. Funds raised will go towards FFA event fees and jackets for members. Vineland FFA members enjoy participating in community events and advocating for agriculture. Check us out at Vineland’s National Night Out with our farmer for a night tent on August 4th!
This week, active and retired Vineland Public Schools educators are representing our district at the Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Northeast/Southeast Regional Conference, where women educators from across the regions have gathered to collaborate around the shared themes of service, leadership, and world understanding.
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international organization of women educators whose mission is to unite outstanding educators while advancing educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding. Through leadership, scholarship, and service, ADK members continue to strengthen the teaching profession and support communities around the world.
One of the conference highlights was the recognition of the Rowan University ADK Collegiate Club, a partnership led by Diane Mazzei and Debi Quinn. The ADK Collegiate Club is creating a meaningful pipeline into the teaching profession by connecting aspiring educators with experienced mentors, demonstrating how today's educational leaders are investing in tomorrow's workforce.
Representing Vineland Public Schools and ADK Phi Chapter at this year's conference are:
Diane Mazzei – Retired Supervisor of Instruction
Tara Piccione – Retired Teacher
Penny DuBois – Retired Preschool Instructional Coach
Debi Quinn – Retired Principal and Interim Principal/Assistant Principal, Vineland High School Asselta Campus
Melissa Painter – Preschool Principal
Dr. Kristen Speakman – Executive Director of Human Resources
Together, these educators represent decades of service to Vineland Public Schools and continue to exemplify what it means to lead beyond the school and classroom. Their commitment to mentoring future educators, supporting one another, and advancing the profession reflects our district's belief that great schools are built by educators who never stop learning, serving, and inspiring.
At Vineland Public Schools, we are proud to celebrate educators whose influence extends well beyond our classrooms—strengthening our profession, our community, and the future of public education.
Interested in learning more about ADK Phi Chapter? Contact Dr. Kristen Speakman at kspeakman@vineland.org.
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international organization of women educators whose mission is to unite outstanding educators while advancing educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding. Through leadership, scholarship, and service, ADK members continue to strengthen the teaching profession and support communities around the world.
One of the conference highlights was the recognition of the Rowan University ADK Collegiate Club, a partnership led by Diane Mazzei and Debi Quinn. The ADK Collegiate Club is creating a meaningful pipeline into the teaching profession by connecting aspiring educators with experienced mentors, demonstrating how today's educational leaders are investing in tomorrow's workforce.
Representing Vineland Public Schools and ADK Phi Chapter at this year's conference are:
Diane Mazzei – Retired Supervisor of Instruction
Tara Piccione – Retired Teacher
Penny DuBois – Retired Preschool Instructional Coach
Debi Quinn – Retired Principal and Interim Principal/Assistant Principal, Vineland High School Asselta Campus
Melissa Painter – Preschool Principal
Dr. Kristen Speakman – Executive Director of Human Resources
Together, these educators represent decades of service to Vineland Public Schools and continue to exemplify what it means to lead beyond the school and classroom. Their commitment to mentoring future educators, supporting one another, and advancing the profession reflects our district's belief that great schools are built by educators who never stop learning, serving, and inspiring.
At Vineland Public Schools, we are proud to celebrate educators whose influence extends well beyond our classrooms—strengthening our profession, our community, and the future of public education.
Interested in learning more about ADK Phi Chapter? Contact Dr. Kristen Speakman at kspeakman@vineland.org.
