**Reminder: Complete Your Annual Meal Application**
If you haven’t already, please complete your family’s meal application for the 2026–2027 school year. Although an application is not required for students to receive free school meals, we encourage all families to submit one each year.
The information provided helps determine eligibility for Summer EBT benefits. **A new application must be submitted each school year for families to be considered**, even if you completed one last year.
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If you haven’t already, please complete your family’s meal application for the 2026–2027 school year. Although an application is not required for students to receive free school meals, we encourage all families to submit one each year.
The information provided helps determine eligibility for Summer EBT benefits. **A new application must be submitted each school year for families to be considered**, even if you completed one last year.
Apply online at [www.paypams.com/onlineapp](https://www.paypams.com/onlineapp). Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this important form!
Congratulations to our September Dancer of the Month, freshman Joseph Hernandez!
Joseph is an incredibly dedicated and talented dancer who has already made a wonderful impression in our dance program. He comes to class ready to learn, works hard, and continues to challenge himself and grow as a dancer.
What makes Joseph especially deserving of this recognition, however, is the kindness and support he shows toward his peers. He is always encouraging others, celebrating their accomplishments, and helping create a positive and welcoming environment in the classroom.
Joseph, your talent is impressive, but your kind heart and the way you support those around you are what truly make you stand out. We are so proud of the dancer—and the person—you are becoming!
Congratulations, Joseph! You are an amazing addition to VHS Dance, and we are so excited to watch you grow!
Joseph is an incredibly dedicated and talented dancer who has already made a wonderful impression in our dance program. He comes to class ready to learn, works hard, and continues to challenge himself and grow as a dancer.
What makes Joseph especially deserving of this recognition, however, is the kindness and support he shows toward his peers. He is always encouraging others, celebrating their accomplishments, and helping create a positive and welcoming environment in the classroom.
Joseph, your talent is impressive, but your kind heart and the way you support those around you are what truly make you stand out. We are so proud of the dancer—and the person—you are becoming!
Congratulations, Joseph! You are an amazing addition to VHS Dance, and we are so excited to watch you grow!
On Saturday, October 10th, rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pilla Middle School will host a car show on our campus! All makes and models are welcome and registration is only $10. Spectators are free and are encouraged to visit our basket auction, t-shirt table, food trucks, many vendors, and a 50/50 raffle!
Please contact Valerie DeTetta for more information vdetetta@vineland.org.
Please contact Valerie DeTetta for more information vdetetta@vineland.org.
Today, we celebrate the educators who make a difference in our classrooms every day. Thank you to our teachers for the care, creativity, patience, and dedication you bring to our students and school community.
Happy World Teachers’ Day! ❤️
Happy World Teachers’ Day! ❤️
Join VPS and ESS at the Legislative District 1 Job Fair Expo on Wednesday, October 7!
Stop by to learn more about employment opportunities with VPS and ESS, ask questions, and connect with our teams. Whether you're interested in joining our district or exploring substitute opportunities, we’d love to meet you!
Come see us and discover where a career with VPS can take you!
#InvestinVineland
Stop by to learn more about employment opportunities with VPS and ESS, ask questions, and connect with our teams. Whether you're interested in joining our district or exploring substitute opportunities, we’d love to meet you!
Come see us and discover where a career with VPS can take you!
#InvestinVineland
A huge thank you to Mr. Brian Lankin, owner of Al’s Shoes on Landis Ave., for his generous donation of Bombas socks to our Cunningham students! Mrs. Mongelluzzo, principal, and Ms. Cole, counselor, were happy to share in this moment with our students. The students were excited and grateful for this thoughtful gift. We truly appreciate the kindness and generosity of our local business community and their continued support of our students.
To wrap up the month of September, Ms. Burns' class at Sabater Elementary School participated in a hands-on science activity where they learned how ice and salt interact to create extremely cold temperatures. They connected the activity to concepts in science involving temperature changes, mixtures, and the physical properties of materials.
The students were able to see the process firsthand as we mixed ice and salt and observed how the salt changed the way the ice behaved. They discussed how adding salt lowers the freezing point of water, allowing the ice-and-salt mixture to become cold enough to freeze our ice cream mixture.
After learning about the science behind the process, they made their own ice cream mixture together as a class. They then used the ice-and-salt mixture to help freeze it, allowing the students to watch the science happen right in front of them.
Of course, the best part came at the end! The students were able to enjoy the chocolate-covered strawberry ice cream that they had made together. It was a delicious way to see how the science they learned about could be applied to something fun and tangible.
This hands-on activity gave our students the opportunity to learn, observe, participate, and enjoy the results of their own experiment. A fantastic way to end September before we fall into even more fun learning experiences in October!
The students were able to see the process firsthand as we mixed ice and salt and observed how the salt changed the way the ice behaved. They discussed how adding salt lowers the freezing point of water, allowing the ice-and-salt mixture to become cold enough to freeze our ice cream mixture.
After learning about the science behind the process, they made their own ice cream mixture together as a class. They then used the ice-and-salt mixture to help freeze it, allowing the students to watch the science happen right in front of them.
Of course, the best part came at the end! The students were able to enjoy the chocolate-covered strawberry ice cream that they had made together. It was a delicious way to see how the science they learned about could be applied to something fun and tangible.
This hands-on activity gave our students the opportunity to learn, observe, participate, and enjoy the results of their own experiment. A fantastic way to end September before we fall into even more fun learning experiences in October!
It's almost time for the annual Safety Patrol Breakfast! Check out the attached flyer for more information and support our amazing Safety Patrol students!
On Thursday, September 23rd, Vineland High School hosted its annual College, Trade School, and Military Fair. Nearly 60 representatives, recruiters, and officials visited the gymnasium in the Asselta building to provide resources and information to our juniors and seniors. It was a great opportunity to speak with colleges, trade schools, and military recruiters from around the country. We represented well and demonstrated why Vineland is one of the best high schools in the state, as the representatives were amazed by the questions that were asked and the connections that were made.
On Saturday, October 10th, rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pilla Middle School will
host a car show on our campus! All makes and models are welcome and registration is only $10. Spectators are free and are encouraged to visit our basket auction, t-shirt table, food trucks, many vendors, and a 50/50 raffle!
Please contact Valerie DeTetta for more information vdetetta@vineland.org.
host a car show on our campus! All makes and models are welcome and registration is only $10. Spectators are free and are encouraged to visit our basket auction, t-shirt table, food trucks, many vendors, and a 50/50 raffle!
Please contact Valerie DeTetta for more information vdetetta@vineland.org.
Veterans Memorial Middle School will be hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Night on Thursday, October 8, from 6-7:30pm. Sponsored by the Vineland Education Association, the event will feature music, food, dancing, and lots of fun activities! All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We’ll be live at 6pm from Bridgeton High School as the Fighting Clan take on the Bulldogs and look to continue their win streak!
Join us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/M0u2IZmcWZI?si=4C4z3RO4EyTki3JS
Join us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/M0u2IZmcWZI?si=4C4z3RO4EyTki3JS
Veterans Memorial School is deeply grateful to the family of Dominick A. Tarsitano, who tragically who tragically lost his life on July 25, 2025, while working on the Atlantic City Expressway.
In Dominick's memory, the Tarsitano family, generously donated a large collection of school supplies to support our Veterans Memorial School students. The donation included backpacks, notebooks, writing supplies, and many other items that will benefit our students throughout the school year.
This donation was made in honor of Dom's love for children and his caring spirit. Mr. Strickland, a friend of Dominick and math teacher at VMS, helped arrange for these donations to be provided to our school community.
We are honored to accept these donations and sincerely grateful to the Tarsitano family and Mr. Strickland for their generosity. Their kindness will make a meaningful difference for our students while helping us honor Dominick's memory and keep his legacy alive within the Veterans Memorial School Community.
In Dominick's memory, the Tarsitano family, generously donated a large collection of school supplies to support our Veterans Memorial School students. The donation included backpacks, notebooks, writing supplies, and many other items that will benefit our students throughout the school year.
This donation was made in honor of Dom's love for children and his caring spirit. Mr. Strickland, a friend of Dominick and math teacher at VMS, helped arrange for these donations to be provided to our school community.
We are honored to accept these donations and sincerely grateful to the Tarsitano family and Mr. Strickland for their generosity. Their kindness will make a meaningful difference for our students while helping us honor Dominick's memory and keep his legacy alive within the Veterans Memorial School Community.
🩺 JOIN TEAM VPS!
Vineland Public Schools is hiring a School Nurse for Dallago Preschool!
Make a difference every day by supporting the health, safety, and well-being of our youngest learners. If you are a caring, dedicated nursing professional looking to bring your skills to a school community, we would love to hear from you!
📍 Dallago Preschool
🩺 Position: School Nurse
❤️ Be part of Team VPS!
👉 Apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services
Vineland Public Schools is hiring a School Nurse for Dallago Preschool!
Make a difference every day by supporting the health, safety, and well-being of our youngest learners. If you are a caring, dedicated nursing professional looking to bring your skills to a school community, we would love to hear from you!
📍 Dallago Preschool
🩺 Position: School Nurse
❤️ Be part of Team VPS!
👉 Apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services
🌊Dive Into Cub Scouts with Pack 36!🐚
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
📣 Come out and meet Vineland Pack 36 on 09/29/2026 at 6pm. Meeting location: Sacred Heart Church in Vineland.
🦀 Scouts will have a fun-filled evening of ocean discovery and adventure!
🎟️ Every child who attends will receive a ticket to be entered into a raffle to win a fun prize. Bring a friend and receive an additional ticket!
📝 This is not a drop off event. Parents please plan to stay and attend an information session about scouting.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
📣 Come out and meet Vineland Pack 36 on 09/29/2026 at 6pm. Meeting location: Sacred Heart Church in Vineland.
🦀 Scouts will have a fun-filled evening of ocean discovery and adventure!
🎟️ Every child who attends will receive a ticket to be entered into a raffle to win a fun prize. Bring a friend and receive an additional ticket!
📝 This is not a drop off event. Parents please plan to stay and attend an information session about scouting.
It's almost time for the annual Safety Patrol Breakfast! Check out the attached flyer for more information and support our amazing Safety Patrol students!
Students in Mrs. Fiocchi’s fourth-grade class at Durand Elementary School have been busy learning all about character! As part of their learning, each student selected a character trait that they felt best represented who they are. They then supported their choice with examples and evidence showing how they demonstrate that trait in their everyday lives.
This activity gave students the opportunity to reflect on the qualities that make them special while also recognizing and celebrating the unique qualities of their classmates. Most importantly, it served as a wonderful reminder that although every student brings different strengths and traits to the classroom, together they make up one very special classroom family!
This activity gave students the opportunity to reflect on the qualities that make them special while also recognizing and celebrating the unique qualities of their classmates. Most importantly, it served as a wonderful reminder that although every student brings different strengths and traits to the classroom, together they make up one very special classroom family!
The Educational Opportunity Fund at Rowan College SJ is once again hosting its free trick-or-treating event! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Vineland Public Schools proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 through October 15, we recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans who continue to enrich our schools, community, and country.
If you plant it, they will come!
Please join the VHS Butterfly Garden for a native pollinator plant sale and garden tours Saturday, September 19, from 10am -1pm. Get advice on how to garden for wildlife and design ideas. Located next to VHS South (Asselta ) Theater entrance. Cash only please!
List of available plants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17l8yor93-YJUCjR7DLHzs0w3XONJGPyaClgXrjLw2SQ/edit?usp=sharing
Please join the VHS Butterfly Garden for a native pollinator plant sale and garden tours Saturday, September 19, from 10am -1pm. Get advice on how to garden for wildlife and design ideas. Located next to VHS South (Asselta ) Theater entrance. Cash only please!
List of available plants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17l8yor93-YJUCjR7DLHzs0w3XONJGPyaClgXrjLw2SQ/edit?usp=sharing
