On Friday, March 21st, Nurse Kelli Donnelly at Veterans Memorial Middle School sponsored the recognition of Word Water Day at the school. This event was held to bring awareness to students and staff of the lack of and need for fresh drinking water in the United States and worldwide. On World Water Day, we recognize the critical role clean water plays in the health and safety of children worldwide. The staff and parents were requested to donate a case of water, and each student received a bottle of water the day of the event. Information concerning healthy water access was provided to all in the morning announcements. Most importantly, awareness of this concern at an early age may spark youth to seek careers in foreign or domestic aid work in this area or to become environmental engineers.
Four students from Vineland Public Schools participated in the Cumberland County School Boards Association's annual 8th-grade Dialogue on March 26 at the Landis Administrative Offices
The 8th Grade Dialogue program recognizes students whose character, determination, school spirit, leadership, and community service have inspired their classmates, teachers, and their community.
One eighth-grade student from each middle school in the county was invited to attend. The students were asked to share their aspirations for the future, what they enjoy most about their hometown, what skills they need to help transition to high school, and to make recommendations on how to improve their respective schools.
Students from Vineland Public Schools selected for the event included Harinanda Santhosh from Pilla Middle School, Isaac Torres from Johnstone Middle School, Jaelah Moore from Wallace Middle School, and Julissa Quiles from Veterans Memorial Middle School.
Come out and support the Vineland High School National Honor Society on April 3!
The Vineland High School Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG) students participated in New Jersey JAG Legislative Day at the NJ State House in Trenton on March 24. The students participated in a tour of the State House and met with NJ politicians to discuss the JAG program.
After reading “How To Grow A Seed” in language arts, Winslow kindergartners in Miss Perry’s class got their hands dirty exploring soil and seeds and learning about the life cycle of a plant. The activity included a rich vocabulary review as students followed multi-step directions for planting and caring for their seeds. Students are eager to watch their beans grow.
It’s that time of year—Color Guard Camp is back!
Color Guard is a dynamic part of the Vineland High School Marching Band, and we’re welcoming new members for the upcoming season.
Who can join:
Students entering 9th grade in Fall 2025
Students currently in grades 10–12
Open to all Vineland and CCTEC students
First night of camp:
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Vineland High School – South Building
No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to have fun. We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact our director, Justin Feliciano, or visit www.vhsmb.com
Mennies 5th graders in Mrs. Gaetano’s class teamed up with Mr. Lera to dive into this month’s Portrait of a Graduate (POG) competency: Perseverance!
Together, they designed an obstacle course that students tackled during gym today. This hands-on activity encouraged them to push through challenges, give their best effort, and never give up—even when the skills get tough!
Kudos to the incredible teachers and guidance counselor at Sabater Elementary School for their amazing Portrait of a Graduate lessons on perseverance last week. It was truly inspiring to witness the high level of student engagement and participation!
🌟 Ms. Zyckowski’s Class: Students did a phenomenal job with a hands-on activity, persevering through several challenges while building a sturdy tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows. Not only did they embrace the trait of perseverance, but they also demonstrated critical thinking and communication—essential POG skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.
📖 Ms. Rodriguez’s Class & Mrs. Johnson (Guidance Counselor) in Mrs. Navarro's Class: Students explored the meaning of perseverance through literacy, engaging in a thoughtful discussion about how the character in their story overcame his fears to achieve his goal of jumping off the diving board. They also made text-to-self connections, reflecting on their own experiences with perseverance and how it made them feel.
It was such a joy to see students actively engaged, thinking deeply, and making meaningful connections. Bravo to Ms. Zyckowski, Ms. Rodriguez, and Mrs. Johnson for fostering such rich learning experiences! 🎉
American Legion Contest winners from Mennies Elementary School were announced this week! These students were given medals and awards from the Veterans. We are very proud of them and their effort in this contest!
1st place - Emelin Maldonado Torres - Venditti's class
2nd place - Jesus Hernandez - Gancarz's class
3rd place - Ana Ramos Lucas - Pennington's class
Veterans Memorial 8th-grade S.O.A.R. students conducted an exciting experiment to answer an age-old question: Which type of paper makes the best paper airplane—printer paper or construction paper?
Students first made their predictions of which material would fly farther. Next, the students researched different ways of folding the airplanes using both types of paper. After multiple test flights, students recorded the results of which plane flew farther. The students' findings showed that the construction paper airplanes flew farther than the planes made from printer paper. Students discussed how the weight of the paper and the design of the plane led to this outcome.
This hands-on experiment demonstrated the principles of aerodynamics in action and showed how material choice and design impacts flight. Great job to our young scientists for taking learning to new heights!
Veterans Memorial Middle School 8th Grade Social Studies teachers Mr. Cresci, Mr. Traina, and Ms. Scolari, along with their classes, recently participated in a program that included Judge Arbittier’s staff from the Superior Court in Bridgeton, which allowed for the opportunity to meet with students and their teachers to discuss the Separation of Powers.
Kee Min, Judge Arbittier’s law clerk, prepared a discussion
with the students and a fun quiz for them at the end. Judge Arbittier
spoke about her job and how our judicial system works. We were
honored to have our partnered attorney, Meghan Hoerner, from Cumberland Mutual
Insurance Company joined us and talked with the students about the opportunities she
has had in her career as an attorney. We appreciate the opportunity to allow students to be exposed to members of the judicial system and a career in the legal system.
RAFT Students in grades 6-8 from Thomas Wallace Middle School and 9th graders from Vineland High School attended Atlantic Cape Community College in Cape May Court House for a Career Exploration. They were able to attend presentations from South Jersey Industry, Local 825, Bank of America, Colliers Engineering & Design, and Atlantic City Electric. Each company was able to provide insight to the students about potential career paths. This was a great opportunity to get them thinking about their future and potential classes that may interest them at the high school level.
Attention parents of Cunningham Academy students! We encourage you to check in with your child's teachers this week during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please call the main office with any questions.
Just a reminder! Parent-Teacher Conferences are March 26 and 27. All schools will have legal attendance days.
Please make appropriate transportation arrangements or, if your children ride a bus, to have someone available to greet them. School hours can be found here: https://5il.co/2rynu
March 20th was Down Syndrome Awareness Day! Students at Petway School (led by our self-contained classrooms) had a sock drive to donate around the Vineland community. The school donated over 1,300 pairs of socks! Second grader Auggie Ferrari went above and beyond and donated 1,000 pairs of socks! The Petway MID, Deaf Ed, and Autistic Classes are donating the socks to the Vineland Soup Kitchen, the Cumberland County Family Shelter, and the Neonatal and Pediatric departments at Inspira Hospital.
Vineland High School has selected its Rowdiest Roosters for the month of March! These students and staff members were voted Rowdy’s Rowdiest Rooster for their outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to the VHS family. The awards are part of the VHS Rock the Roost program, which helps promote good behavior and create a positive school environment.
The February staff winners are:
Asselta Building: Frank Medio
Tanner Building: Maria Rodriguez
Student winners are:
9th Grade - Jayla Robinson
10th Grade - Aiden Whittick
11th Grade - Renata Ramirez Lecona
12th Grade - Thomas Garcia
Congratulations to all! 🐔
Come join the VHS Marching Band at Outlaw Burger Barn & Creamery on April 2nd, from 4 to 8 pm. When ordering, tell your server you are there for the fundraiser, please! Proceeds go to the VHS Marching Band.
Tiny Tots Preschool had a blast on a very special kindergarten transition visit to Mennies School! Our P4 students adventured through the hallways, visited multiple classrooms and were able to receive a glimpse of what kindergarten classroom experiences might be like!
Thank you, Mennies School, for welcoming us with open arms and huge smiles!
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife is hosting a beginners fishing workshop on Wednesday, April 23 for children ages 10 and older. The workshop is free and all equipment is provided. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Erin Kraus, a senior at Vineland High School, is on track to earn her Associate's Degree from Rowan College of South Jersey. She has accepted a scholarship from the prestigious Martinson Honors College of Rowan University. Erin has earned 60 college credits from RCSJ and is a member of the VHS Crew (rowing) team. Erin races at Lake Lenape and on the Schuylkill River each weekend.
Pictured: Erin Kraus and Paul Myers, Guidance Counselor at VHS
