At last night’s Board of Education meeting, the senior members of the Vineland High School Marching Band were honored for their dedication and achievements. Director Justin Feliciano and Drum Major Angelina Medio introduced the talented group, who have had a fantastic season with their field show, VHS Grimm. The band earned multiple accolades, including a first-place victory at the highly competitive Clearview High School competition. We are incredibly proud of the marching band for representing Vineland Public Schools with skill, energy, and passion. Their performances bring pride and excitement to every event they attend, showcasing the best of our district.
Thank you to the Vineland High School AFJROTC for leading the flag salute at the December 4 Board of Education meeting! It is always an honor to have you present the colors 🇺🇸
NJ4S (New Jersey Statewide Student Support System), housed at the Gateway Wellness Center in Bridgeton, has a few upcoming events for families in Cumberland County!
We will be streaming the December 4 Board of Education Combined Meeting live at 5 pm on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/WX9i_YNaNf8?si=dsnuoNyAJNs66ANE
A Spanish simulcast is available courtesy of The Latino Spirit on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thelatinospirit
Agenda: https://bit.ly/4f11d3t
Cole and Cece had some special friends join them for the Vineland Christmas Parade! This year, students from Mennies' autism program rode with the always-lovable therapy dogs to spread holiday cheer. Their float was a highlight of the event, bringing smiles to everyone who saw them!
Braving the cold, Silera, Alana, and Rylee—elementary school students from Mennies—joined the Vineland All Middle School Band in the Vineland Christmas Parade last weekend! What a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer and show school spirit!
Our Breast Cancer Awareness Service project was a HUGE success at Anthony Rossi School! A big Thank You to our committee and everyone who donated. We were able to donate $2,000 to Team Jolly Jugs, run by Sheri Calabrese. A spare change challenge was given to the students and they did not disappoint. Grade 3 & 5 ran neck and neck most of the month, with Grade 3 taking the lead in the last few days. For all their efforts and dedication they earned an ice cream party.
Students in Mrs. Rodriguez’s 2nd grade class at Rossi Elementary School learned about the origin of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through the book, “Balloons Over Broadway.” After listening to the read-aloud, students studied the text with discussions about the author’s purpose and character traits. They also discussed problems and solutions and learned about the process of building the balloon floats and how it has changed over time. On the day before Thanksgiving Break, students created their own balloon floats. They were all smiles as they paraded their creations through the school.
Our Johnstone Jaguars have been busy showcasing teamwork and school spirit! In September, students from grades 6, 7, and 8 were placed into colorful houses as part of our Crittercoin program. They worked together to earn digital coins for their teams by demonstrating positive behaviors like paying attention to detail and lending a helping hand. The majority of the coins that are awarded also focus on the portrait of a graduate project. Coins are awarded for empathy, adaptability, perseverance, responsibility, communication, and critical thinking.
House Competition Highlights:
Jaguar Red held the lead for a significant portion of the competition but was ultimately surpassed by Jaguar Orange. Honorable mention to Jaguar Yellow, Green, Purple, and Blue!
Congratulations to Jaguar Orange for becoming the 1st marking period champions! Their grand reward was a delightful visit from an ice cream truck, where they enjoyed a variety of flavors together.
We are so proud of our students for embracing this friendly competition and demonstrating the values we strive for at Johnstone!
Champions at Sabater recently hosted a fantastic Friendsgiving celebration!
The "Charlie Brown Friendsgiving" was a hit, with delicious food from "La Unica," fun games, a showing of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and even some dancing. The kids learned about gratitude, shared what they’re thankful for, and had an all-around amazing time. The team is already looking forward to their GRINCHMAS party coming up in a few weeks!
Champions at Sabater has exciting events planned all year, like Cultural Exchange Fest, Friendship Prom, Easter Fest, and Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo, along with other activities for students and parents to enjoy.
With daily homework help, creative activities, and special celebrations, Champions at Sabater is a place where kids can learn, have fun, and feel safe!
Attention parents of VHS seniors! In preparation for Thursday's FAFSA workshop, please have the following available:
- FSA ID account and Password (for the student and all parental information contributors). Attached is a flyer detailing how to obtain an FSA ID and Password for those that may not know: https://bit.ly/3VkL3uQ
- Copy of all 2023 Federal Income Tax Returns with schedules and W-2 forms for student (if applicable) and parent(s).
- Social Security or Individual Tax Identification numbers for parent and social security number for the student. If the student is not a U.S. Citizen, Alien Registration number or documentation as U.S. Permanent Resident. (if the student is not a citizen or eligible non-citizen, they should not complete the FAFSA and should refer to the NJ Dreamer application)
- Records of balances in checking and savings – for student and parent(s).
- Marital Status of parent(s) and date of marital status (for example, the date of marriage).
- Student Driver’s License # (if applicable).
At least three days prior to a FAFSA event please have the student and parent(s) create their User ID and Password by going to https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch and create the their accounts since there may be a verification process.
The students will use their login to access the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov, the parent(s) will use their ID sign the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid including State Aid).
How to Apply Document: https://bit.ly/41gkkU5
The latest issue of the Cunningham Academy Bull Pen is now available! Check out all of the great things going on with our students! https://bit.ly/3OAZ2J8
Congratulations to the Vineland High School November Dancers of the Month! Freshmen Yameiliz Chestnut, Kendall Alston, and sophomore Yazalyn Diaz come to dance class every day eager to learn, dance, and create! They bring positive attitudes and are always kind to their peers! Bravo Dancers!
We are excited to share that the Vineland Athletic Department is hosting its very first cookie decorating event, featuring fun activities organized by the Vineland High School Winter Cheerleading team. Enjoy a movie, hot cocoa, and a special guest appearance. This festive, family-friendly event is a great way to kick off the holiday season! Please note that space is limited to the first 100 guests, so be sure to reserve your spot.
Event Details:
Date: December 13th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Vineland High School North, Tanner Building - Cafeteria
3010 E. Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360
Payment Options: Cash, check, or money order
Make checks payable to: VHS Activity Funds – Athletics Department
For more information, please contact us at (856) 794-6800 or email jjimenez@vineland.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mrs. DeJesus’ science classes at Johnstone Middle School completed a “Periodic Table of Turkeys” in celebration of Thanksgiving. Students were tasked with “disguising” their turkey with information and drawings about their assigned element. Great job Johnstone Jaguars!
Students in Mrs. Gaetano/Mrs. Uebelacker's 5th-grade class at Mennies Elementary School teamed up with students from Mrs. Leone's class to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were donated to The Vineland Soup Kitchen. Prior to making the sandwiches, the students participated in a Portrait of a Graduate competency lesson on empathy and what it would be like to put themselves in someone else's shoes-specifically someone who may be a little less fortunate. Students decided to forego having their own party festivities and instead chose to donate their time to make the sandwiches for the Soup Kitchen. The students learned a valuable lesson on empathy and expressed how they were truly grateful for so many things.
Students in Miss Bernard and Ms. McGill’s Kindergarten class at Mennies School had their own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! They read the book Balloons over Broadway, learned how the balloons are made, and then made their own balloons! The class participated in a parade around the classroom! 🦃❤️
At Mennies School, one of Mrs. Benedetto's 3rd grade reading groups just finished a book, The Mystery of the Missing Book. It was a cute story about a student who is the new advice columnist for the 3rd grade newspaper. When she receives her first letter, she learns that someone saw who took Ms. Smith's book. It was fun for the reading group to write clues to solve the mystery. After the book was finished, the students wanted to make a newspaper and chose what topics they wanted to write about. They used an index card to write out their ideas. Mrs. Benedetto put all their writings into a Canva Newspaper for them and published it. They had a lot of fun!
Today, we recognize and celebrate National Special Education Day! 💙 At Vineland Public Schools, we are committed to providing every student with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed. Thank you to our incredible educators, staff, and families who make a difference every day!
We’ll be streaming the annual Vineland Christmas Parade live at 5pm on our YouTube channel! Enjoy the kickoff to this year’s holiday season: https://www.youtube.com/live/hAvl6DHAH98?si=EUHpgoFrfWkMXlv2