Welcome back, Vineland Public Schools!
Today marked the first day of the 2026-27 school year, and our schools were once again filled with students and staff ready to begin a new year together.
Members of central administration spent the day visiting schools across the district, welcoming students and staff and getting a firsthand look at the first day in action.
School visits will continue tomorrow as we make our way across the district and connect with even more of our school communities.
Thank you to our students, families, staff, and everyone who helped make the first day a successful one. We’re excited to see what the year ahead brings!
#InvestInVineland
Today marked the first day of the 2026-27 school year, and our schools were once again filled with students and staff ready to begin a new year together.
Members of central administration spent the day visiting schools across the district, welcoming students and staff and getting a firsthand look at the first day in action.
School visits will continue tomorrow as we make our way across the district and connect with even more of our school communities.
Thank you to our students, families, staff, and everyone who helped make the first day a successful one. We’re excited to see what the year ahead brings!
#InvestInVineland
Our youngest learners are getting ready for a new school year! Dr. Ariel Lajara spent the afternoon visiting students and families at Barse Elementary School’s kindergarten orientation and Dallago Preschool’s Back to School Night.
Both events gave families an opportunity to connect with school staff, become more familiar with their schools, and help students get ready for the first day. Dr. Lajara enjoyed welcoming families and sharing in the excitement as our preschool and kindergarten students prepare to begin the year.
We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back to school!
#InvestInVineland
Both events gave families an opportunity to connect with school staff, become more familiar with their schools, and help students get ready for the first day. Dr. Lajara enjoyed welcoming families and sharing in the excitement as our preschool and kindergarten students prepare to begin the year.
We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back to school!
#InvestInVineland
Dr. Ariel Lajara stopped by Little Lamb Preschool today during their open house, where he had the opportunity to tour the school, learn more about their programs, and meet some of the staff who help give Vineland’s youngest learners a great start. Thank you to the Little Lamb team for the warm welcome and for sharing a look inside your school! ❤️
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Beginning in September 2026, Vineland Public Schools students in grades PreK–12 will be permitted to wear jeans as part of the district’s updated dress code. All other dress code requirements will remain in effect. For complete information, including the dress code brochure, regulations, and assistance form, please visit https://www.vineland.org/documents/parents/uniform-information/477884
Important information regarding our attendance policy for the 2026-27 school year. Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making every school day count!
🎉📚 BACK-TO-SCHOOL FUN IS HERE! 📚🎉
Join us for the 2nd Annual Champions Spectacular Back-to-School Event! 🎊
Bring the whole family for an evening packed with FREE fun, FREE activities, and FREE school supplies for ALL students while supplies last! 🎒✏️
✨ Face Painting
🏃 Obstacle Courses
❄️ NJ Fun Foam Party
🐰 Tori’s Critters
🚚 Food Trucks
🛍️ Community Vendors
🥋 Yi’s Karate
🎧 Greater Philly DJs
…and MORE!
📅 August 29
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Behind Gloria Sabater Elementary School
301 N 6th St., Vineland, NJ 08360
☔ Rain Date: August 29
Let’s kick off a GREAT school year TOGETHER! 💙💛
👉 Share this post and bring your family, friends, and classmates! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Join us for the 2nd Annual Champions Spectacular Back-to-School Event! 🎊
Bring the whole family for an evening packed with FREE fun, FREE activities, and FREE school supplies for ALL students while supplies last! 🎒✏️
✨ Face Painting
🏃 Obstacle Courses
❄️ NJ Fun Foam Party
🐰 Tori’s Critters
🚚 Food Trucks
🛍️ Community Vendors
🥋 Yi’s Karate
🎧 Greater Philly DJs
…and MORE!
📅 August 29
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Behind Gloria Sabater Elementary School
301 N 6th St., Vineland, NJ 08360
☔ Rain Date: August 29
Let’s kick off a GREAT school year TOGETHER! 💙💛
👉 Share this post and bring your family, friends, and classmates! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Come out for PAL's Back to School Summer Bash TOMORROW, August 29, from 11am-2pm at 20 S. 6th St. Visit vinelandpal.org for more information!
Showing some VHS pride at Central Administration today! Dr. Ariel Lajara and members of the district's leadership team sported their Rowdy Rooster gear to show their support for Vineland High School.
We’re proud to cheer on our students, staff, and school community as we get ready for another great year at VHS!
#InvestInVineland #RowdyFriday
We’re proud to cheer on our students, staff, and school community as we get ready for another great year at VHS!
#InvestInVineland #RowdyFriday
Tonight’s forecast: rainy, with a 100% chance of football 🏈
The Fighting Clan kicks off the season on the road tonight at Delsea Regional High School, but you can catch every play from the comfort of home, where it’s nice and dry!
We'll be live at 6pm on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Yn8f_CifGUg?si=F-NZZ_Njleu-msOq
The Fighting Clan kicks off the season on the road tonight at Delsea Regional High School, but you can catch every play from the comfort of home, where it’s nice and dry!
We'll be live at 6pm on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Yn8f_CifGUg?si=F-NZZ_Njleu-msOq
Vineland Public Schools transportation staff came together today for their annual Welcome Back Meeting as the district prepares for the return of students.
The gathering provided an opportunity for the team to reconnect before the start of the school year and get ready for the important work ahead. Our transportation staff play an essential role in each school day, helping students travel safely to and from school throughout the district.
Thank you to our entire transportation team, and welcome back! We look forward to a safe and successful school year.
#InvestInVineland
The gathering provided an opportunity for the team to reconnect before the start of the school year and get ready for the important work ahead. Our transportation staff play an essential role in each school day, helping students travel safely to and from school throughout the district.
Thank you to our entire transportation team, and welcome back! We look forward to a safe and successful school year.
#InvestInVineland
Vineland Public Schools non-tenured teachers gathered at Wallace Middle School today for the district’s Non-Tenured Teacher Academy, an opportunity to connect with colleagues and continue building their skills as educators.
The academy provides ongoing support and professional learning for teachers as they grow in their roles and continue their work with students across the district.
We appreciate our educators’ commitment to learning and growth and look forward to supporting them throughout the school year.
#InvestInVineland
The academy provides ongoing support and professional learning for teachers as they grow in their roles and continue their work with students across the district.
We appreciate our educators’ commitment to learning and growth and look forward to supporting them throughout the school year.
#InvestInVineland
Vineland Public Schools security staff gathered today at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School for an orientation and staff meeting ahead of the start of the new school year.
The meeting provided an opportunity for team members to reconnect, review important information, and prepare for their work supporting safe and welcoming school environments across the district. Dr. Ariel Lajara also stopped by to meet with the team and thank them for the important role they play in our schools each day.
Thank you to our security staff for all you do to support our students, staff, and school communities. We look forward to a safe and successful school year!
#InvestInVineland
The meeting provided an opportunity for team members to reconnect, review important information, and prepare for their work supporting safe and welcoming school environments across the district. Dr. Ariel Lajara also stopped by to meet with the team and thank them for the important role they play in our schools each day.
Thank you to our security staff for all you do to support our students, staff, and school communities. We look forward to a safe and successful school year!
#InvestInVineland
Vineland High School welcomed the Class of 2030 today for Freshman Orientation, giving students and families an opportunity to get acquainted with VHS before the start of the new school year.
The VHS band and cheerleaders helped kick off the day with a spirited welcome as students arrived. Throughout orientation, freshmen learned more about academics, student expectations, programs, sports, clubs, and activities, while also exploring the building and becoming familiar with the many resources available to them at VHS.
We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2030 and can’t wait to see what the next four years have in store. Welcome to VHS!
#InvestInVineland
The VHS band and cheerleaders helped kick off the day with a spirited welcome as students arrived. Throughout orientation, freshmen learned more about academics, student expectations, programs, sports, clubs, and activities, while also exploring the building and becoming familiar with the many resources available to them at VHS.
We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2030 and can’t wait to see what the next four years have in store. Welcome to VHS!
#InvestInVineland
Another group of Vineland’s youngest learners got a first look at their new schools as Mennies and Winslow elementary schools welcomed incoming kindergarten students and their families for orientation.
Students had the opportunity to become familiar with their new surroundings, while families connected with school staff and learned more about what to expect as their children begin kindergarten.
We’re excited to welcome our newest students to the Vineland Public Schools community and wish our Mennies and Winslow families a wonderful start to the school year!
#InvestInVineland
Students had the opportunity to become familiar with their new surroundings, while families connected with school staff and learned more about what to expect as their children begin kindergarten.
We’re excited to welcome our newest students to the Vineland Public Schools community and wish our Mennies and Winslow families a wonderful start to the school year!
#InvestInVineland
The City of Vineland will host its annual Vineland Children’s Festival on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 5:00 p.m., offering local children and families an afternoon of free entertainment, activities, food, and fun.
The festival will be held at Leaders of Tomorrow Christian Academy (LTCA), 1017 South Spring Road, with additional parking available on Franklin Drive.
Families are invited to enjoy a wide variety of activities throughout the afternoon, including an indoor game room, train rides, a movie theater, outdoor games, a petting zoo, karaoke, face painting, and inflatables. Free food, popcorn, and cotton candy will also be available.
Mayor Anthony Fanucci encouraged families throughout Vineland to come out and enjoy the event. “The Children’s Festival is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, have fun, and enjoy all that our community has to offer. We are proud to provide a free event where children can play, explore, and make memories with their families and friends. I encourage everyone to join us on October 3 for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.”
“We also thank LTCA Principal Dr. Jarivette Andujar and the academy’s staff for hosting the festival, providing onsite resources, and partnering with the city to create a memorable event with activities and entertainment for children of all ages in a fun, family-friendly setting,” the Mayor said.
For more information, contact Vineland Special Events Coordinator Sheena Santiago at 856-794-4000, ext. 4169, or by email at ssantiago@vinelandcity.org.
The festival will be held at Leaders of Tomorrow Christian Academy (LTCA), 1017 South Spring Road, with additional parking available on Franklin Drive.
Families are invited to enjoy a wide variety of activities throughout the afternoon, including an indoor game room, train rides, a movie theater, outdoor games, a petting zoo, karaoke, face painting, and inflatables. Free food, popcorn, and cotton candy will also be available.
Mayor Anthony Fanucci encouraged families throughout Vineland to come out and enjoy the event. “The Children’s Festival is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, have fun, and enjoy all that our community has to offer. We are proud to provide a free event where children can play, explore, and make memories with their families and friends. I encourage everyone to join us on October 3 for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.”
“We also thank LTCA Principal Dr. Jarivette Andujar and the academy’s staff for hosting the festival, providing onsite resources, and partnering with the city to create a memorable event with activities and entertainment for children of all ages in a fun, family-friendly setting,” the Mayor said.
For more information, contact Vineland Special Events Coordinator Sheena Santiago at 856-794-4000, ext. 4169, or by email at ssantiago@vinelandcity.org.
There were plenty of new faces at D’Ippolito Elementary School as the school welcomed incoming kindergarten students and their families for orientation!
The event gave families a chance to get to know D’Ippolito, connect with school staff, and help their children become more comfortable with their new surroundings before the school year begins. Dr. Ariel Lajara also joined the newest members of the school community to welcome families and share in this exciting milestone.
We can’t wait to see our new kindergarten students back at D’Ippolito for the first day of school!
#InvestInVineland
The event gave families a chance to get to know D’Ippolito, connect with school staff, and help their children become more comfortable with their new surroundings before the school year begins. Dr. Ariel Lajara also joined the newest members of the school community to welcome families and share in this exciting milestone.
We can’t wait to see our new kindergarten students back at D’Ippolito for the first day of school!
#InvestInVineland
Rossi Elementary School welcomed its newest students and families on Monday for kindergarten orientation, helping them become more familiar with their new school before the first day of classes.
Families had the opportunity to meet members of the Rossi team, learn more about the school, and begin getting ready for the transition to kindergarten. Dr. Ariel Lajara joined the event to meet students and families and tour the building with school staff.
Thank you to the Rossi team for giving our newest students and their families a warm welcome as they begin their journey with Vineland Public Schools!
#InvestInVineland
Families had the opportunity to meet members of the Rossi team, learn more about the school, and begin getting ready for the transition to kindergarten. Dr. Ariel Lajara joined the event to meet students and families and tour the building with school staff.
Thank you to the Rossi team for giving our newest students and their families a warm welcome as they begin their journey with Vineland Public Schools!
#InvestInVineland
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School welcomed incoming sixth graders and new students today for its “Pathway to Pilla” orientation, giving our newest Panthers a chance to get acquainted with their new school before the year begins.
Students explored the building, met staff, participated in team-building activities, and learned about the clubs and activities available to them at Pilla. Families also received helpful information and had the opportunity to ask questions about the transition to middle school.
Dr. Ariel Lajara stopped by to meet students, families, and staff and share in the excitement as Pilla prepares to welcome its newest Panthers.
Thank you to the Pilla staff for helping make the transition to middle school a welcoming one!
#InvestInVineland
Students explored the building, met staff, participated in team-building activities, and learned about the clubs and activities available to them at Pilla. Families also received helpful information and had the opportunity to ask questions about the transition to middle school.
Dr. Ariel Lajara stopped by to meet students, families, and staff and share in the excitement as Pilla prepares to welcome its newest Panthers.
Thank you to the Pilla staff for helping make the transition to middle school a welcoming one!
#InvestInVineland
The halls of Veterans Memorial School came to life on August 24 as 61 sixth graders and their parents made their way through the welcoming and sign-in station in the gymnasium. Students were given a color coded wristband that determined their tour's schedule rotation and each student group met their respective VMS Student Tour Guide. Student Tour Guides escorted their new sixth graders to a rotation of five different stations where they met faculty members who were leading and facilitating the following stations: VMS Fit and Theme, Mastering the Combination of My Lock, Middle School Expectations, Building Walk Through, and Technology Expectation and Usage.
After saying goodbye to their children, parents made their way to the auditorium for an informational meeting with Principal Brian Newton, Assistant Principals Dorothty Burke and Kristina Kulik, and Social Worker Crisitna Luciano. A presentation for the parents included Transition to Middle School (for both students and parents), District Policies and School Expectations, Arrival and Dismissal procedures, Student Extra Curricular Opportunities, Student Support Services, HIB policy overview, Open Communication and Transparency, Question and Answer session.
The two hour 6th Grade Orientation ended with students, parents, faculty, and administrators enjoying a Mr. Softee ice-cream celebration in the cafeteria.
After saying goodbye to their children, parents made their way to the auditorium for an informational meeting with Principal Brian Newton, Assistant Principals Dorothty Burke and Kristina Kulik, and Social Worker Crisitna Luciano. A presentation for the parents included Transition to Middle School (for both students and parents), District Policies and School Expectations, Arrival and Dismissal procedures, Student Extra Curricular Opportunities, Student Support Services, HIB policy overview, Open Communication and Transparency, Question and Answer session.
The two hour 6th Grade Orientation ended with students, parents, faculty, and administrators enjoying a Mr. Softee ice-cream celebration in the cafeteria.
Please join us for our Annual Car Show at Pilla Middle School. For more information, contact Val DeTetta at vdetetta@vineland.org. This event is free to the public! We hope to see you there!
