Don't forget - tomorrow evening is Cunningham Academy's Lip Sync Battle! Come out and enjoy an entertaining evening and support our students!
Wallace sixth-grade students and staff cooled off at Sahara Sam's/Big Kahuna's for their end-of-the-year trip this past Friday. A great time was had by all! Thanks to the chaperones and to Mr. Shinault and Mrs. Priest for planning an awesome adventure.
The Brain Show visited Sabater School! The students enjoyed themselves while dancing and participating in a trivia game show. Even the staff were dancing with the students. What a way to celebrate after completing State Testing!
Debra Waldorf’s English 3 students at Vineland High School recently completed an in-depth study of Macbeth with a creative and engaging final project: the Macbeth Museum. This interactive exhibit featured a series of posters exploring major themes from the play, designed and curated by students working individually or in small groups.
To begin, each group selected a theme to analyze. They defined their chosen theme, identified textual evidence through quotes from the play, and selected images to visually represent both the theme and the text. To enhance the visual appeal and theatricality, many students incorporated black light reflective paint and tape into their poster designs.
Incorporating both writing and speaking skills, students also composed summaries of their projects and recorded short audio presentations. These recordings were linked to the posters using QR codes, allowing museum visitors to engage with each presentation.
Students and staff were invited to tour the Macbeth Museum, listen to the audio recordings, and vote for their favorite overall presentations.
Macbeth Museum Contest Winners:
First Place: Emanuel Morales Perez
Second Place: Joanellis Medina, Karmyne Phillips, Steven Rodriguez
Third Place (Tie):
Yellow Poster: Deangelo Arce, Kenny Cosme, Lyanna Smith-Powers
Pink Poster: Ethan Jimenez, Kyleigh Margerum, Jazyah Rodriguez
Winners received bonus academic incentives: first place earned 10 extra points on a major assignment; second place earned two classwork grades upgraded to 100%; and third place winners each received one classwork grade upgraded to 100%.
Ms. Waldorf expressed pride in her students’ efforts and creativity, noting the impressive level of engagement and critical thinking demonstrated throughout the project.
As part of Petway Elementary School's ongoing commitment to community engagement and service learning, Pennies for Pups is a student-led initiative supporting local K-9 units. This meaningful project connects classroom learning with real-world impact, promoting civic responsibility and compassion for community service animals.
Each grade level participated in a coin drive competition, collecting spare change to raise funds for K-9 equipment and training. This not only encouraged teamwork and generosity, but also brought excitement and unity to our school as students worked together for a shared cause.
To boost the impact, students also partnered with Chick-fil-A for a community fundraiser night, where a portion of proceeds went directly to support the project. The event further strengthened our school’s connection with the community and local law enforcement.
The project will conclude with a K-9 demonstration in June, where officers will visit our school to showcase the skills and training of their canine partners. This live demonstration will give students a firsthand look at how their efforts make a difference and inspire continued service.
On May 21, 2025, the Vineland Preschool Program proudly hosted a successful Kindergarten Transition Workshop aimed at supporting families as they prepare their children for the next step in their educational journey.
The event was facilitated by Stephanie Staffieri, Early Childhood Supervisor; Ana Navarro, Kindergarten Teacher at Sabater Elementary; and Marisol Romano, Bilingual Instructional Coach. Their combined expertise provided valuable insights and guidance to parents during this important time of transition.
More than 30 families, representing all Vineland preschool centers, participated in the workshop. Attendees engaged in an informative session covering key aspects of Kindergarten readiness, including academic skills, social-emotional development, self-help abilities, and the critical role of daily attendance in setting students up for long-term success.
We are committed to ensuring that families feel confident and informed as their children move from preschool to Kindergarten. Workshops like this help bridge the gap and strengthen the home-school connection, which is essential for student success.
The Vineland Preschool Program thanks all participants and presenters for making the event a success.
Third-grade students across the district have been enjoying visits to the Vineland Public Library! In May and June, all third-graders will have the chance to tour the library and receive a library card. Pictured are students from Rossi Elementary School, who returned with arms full of books!
Vineland High School Class of 2026 student Jaiden Clark and Class of 2025 student Kentay Smithbey participated in the annual Moving Up Ceremony today alongside their school counselor, Paul Myers.
Jaiden is hoping to follow in Kentay's footsteps, which includes attending the South Jersey Electrical Training Institute. Both students will earn their certificate from the school while earning their high school diploma.
Exciting update with air times!
Recently, a group of 8th-grade students and teachers from Wallace Middle School traveled to FOX Studios in Philadelphia to film an episode of ClassH-Room, a trivia game show where teachers and students compete to win $500. Thomas Wallace Middle School’s ClassH-Room episode will air WEDNESDAY, June 4th at 6:30pm on FOX 29 (and FOX Local on your Smart TV). For more information on FOX Local, visit fox29.com/fox-localThe episode will also be available on our YouTube page later that night!
Sponsored by the Vineland Education Association PEP Grant, Dallago East and West held their annual Family Engagement Luncheon on May 9, 2025. The theme was, “We Did It Together.” The Family Engagement Luncheon is a special event held for our families who have participated in a variety of events throughout the school year, including parent-teacher conferences. This year, we had 63 children and their guests enjoy lunch and dessert together. Dallago East families gathered in the front Cafe, and Dallago West families dined in the gym. In an effort to continue family engagement at home, each family received a VEA-sponsored bag that included a game or activity to enjoy together. Thank you, Dallago Families, for your ongoing support throughout the year!
Vineland High School senior Brian Rivera was awarded the Chairwomen's Award at the annual NJ JAG Career Development Conference on Monday at The College of New Jersey. JAG students participated in several competitions and did a great job. We look forward to next year's competition!
Mrs. Rafael’s second grade class recently brought their Earth Science unit to life with a hands-on landform project. After learning about different types of landforms—such as canyons, lakes, and mountains—the students created their own using salt dough.
The project allowed students to apply what they’ve been studying in a fun and creative way. Using the dough, they molded and shaped realistic landforms, reinforcing their understanding of how Earth's surface is shaped.
Adding an extra layer of excitement, third grade students joined in to assist their younger classmates. The collaboration encouraged teamwork and helped deepen learning as students discussed what they had learned about landforms together.
The activity was a great way to blend science with art and teamwork, making the Earth Science unit both educational and memorable for everyone involved.
Vineland High School art students in Ms. Parent's and Mrs. Friedley's classes had the opportunity to visit Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, on May 16. The students had a fantastic time!
8th-grade students from Wallace Middle School competed against their teachers for bragging rights and $500 on Fox's CLASSH-Room. Students visited Fox Studios in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 17th. Everyone had a blast! To find out who won, tune in on weeknights at 6:30!
In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, the Veterans Memorial School Safety Patrol, led by Maria Kohansky, held a pin‑and‑bracelet fundraiser benefiting the Lupus Foundation’s “Walk for a Cure.” Because lupus affects members of our own school community, VMS students and staff also joined the Walk for Lupus on Sunday, May 18, along the Ocean City Boardwalk. Together, they raised more than $1,900 to support research aimed at finding a cure.
The Sabater PTO sponsored a Spring Fling Dance for 2nd and 3rd graders on Friday, May 16.
More than 60 students attended and had an awesome time with dancing, a freeze dance game, a balloon game, and door prizes!
On Wednesday, May 7, Vineland High School Visual and Performing Arts students attended the Cape May & Cumberland County Teen Arts Festival, where they spent the day taking workshops with local industry professionals and presenting and performing material for adjudication. We were absolutely blown away by the creativity, passion, and incredible talent that all of our students shared at the county festival, and we are SO proud to announce that the following acts/students from VHS have advanced to the state festival:
2D ART PIECES:
Arsene Mizuki
Alexis Huertas
Leslea Rivera Telles
DANCE PIECES:
Believe
K&K 2.0
Seven Birds
Cry Me a River
LARGE GROUP MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE:
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
MONOLOGUE PERFORMANCE:
Christine Lam
SOLO MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE:
Abigail Burger
Christine Lam
Megan Makosky
SOLO VOCAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE:
Abigail Burger
These students will be heading to the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival on June 4, but not before they celebrate their achievements at the Teen Arts Showcase on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m., located at the Levoy Theater. Members of Cap n Dagger’s "You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown" will be representing VHS and opening the showcase with our medley performance, which was chosen to advance to states.
Mennies Brings Back a Vineland Public Schools Classic — Math 24 Club!
Students recently gathered with Ms. Kreck to learn and play the classic game of Math 24. They practiced mental math strategies and collaborated in pairs to solve challenging problems.
Our young mathematicians loved applying their skills in this fun, fast-paced club—and they’re already looking forward to the next session!
Yesterday, students from Ms. Armanini's and Mrs. D'Augustine's classes at Pilla Middle School visited Chick-fil-A for a community outing. They practiced social skills and manners and toured behind the counter to learn about the workers' daily tasks. It was a fun experience!
Mrs. Stasuk and Mrs. Allen’s first-grade class at Rossi Elementary School has been busy learning all about coins over the past few days. From pennies to quarters, our young learners have been hard at work identifying, sorting, and counting their money like pros!
To celebrate their effort, we turned our classroom into a cozy little Starbucks Café for the day. Each student got the chance to “buy” tasty treats and fun drinks using coin manipulatives. The classroom was buzzing with excitement as kids carefully counted out their coins to make the perfect purchase.
From chocolate chip cookies to fruity drinks, the menu was a big hit! It was so fun watching the students apply their new money skills in a real-life setting.
