On Thursday, May 22, the VHS Dancers performed in their annual Spring Dance Concert in the Asselta Theatre. Approximately 100 students performed that evening, radiating pure joy on the stage! They truly danced with Boundless Energy along with Incredible Passion for an amazing audience. Ms.Hall is incredibly proud of them and extremely thankful to all VHS Staff who have supported your students' love for dance. Your support does not go unnoticed.
Last week, top performers and artists from Cape May & Cumberland County Teen Arts were honored at the Levoy Theatre for the Teen Arts Showcase. Students advancing to states were recognized for their impressive talent and dedication to the arts. Students received certificates of commendation and praises from Cumberland County Board of Commissioners as well as New Jersey legislative members. To top it off, Teen Arts invited one state-selected number from each school to perform at the ceremony on Wednesday night, and Ms. Gardner was so incredibly proud that our medley from this year's musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown was selected to represent Vineland High School!
Vineland High School will be represented by 3 visual arts students, 19 dance students, and 20 theatre students at the NJ State Teen Arts Festival next week. We continue to be amazed by the talent of our VPA students, and are so proud of them for working hard to reach this level of the festival each year. Congratulations to all and best of luck at states!
From May 20th to May 22nd, 2025, a significant number of our VPS educators engaged in professional development at the 2025 New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/NJBE) Spring Conference. This enriching event provided a diverse array of workshops addressing various facets of education, and featured keynote addresses from distinguished speakers such as Alisha De Lorenzo, a renowned speaker, educator, and high-performance coach; Dr. Patriann Smith from the University of South Florida; and Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year
Karolina Mills, one of our own accomplished teachers and the current 2025 Cumberland County Teacher of the Year, presented a workshop entitled "Multilingual Students in My Classroom." Furthermore, Ms. Mills had the distinct honor of introducing the final keynote speaker, Missy Testerman.
The NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference was filled with insightful workshops and learning sessions designed to benefit not only Bilingual, ESL, and World Language teachers, but also general education teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals. Participants had ample opportunities to explore a wide range of curricular materials, books, educational games, and other resources, similar to the offerings available at the NJEA Convention.
The conference was further enhanced by exceptional catering and meticulous organization, contributing to a positive and productive experience for all attendees.
Thank you to all of the teachers and administrators that participated in this formative experience
Kick off rehearsal for the 2025-2026 season of the VHS Marching Band is June 4th at 5:30 pm at the VHS Asselta Building (South Building). All returning members and new members, please attend!
On May 6th, students from the Vineland High School Interact Club visited Angels in the Pines Goat Farm in Egg Harbor City, NJ. Club members spent time with the goats, feeding and holding them. Later on, students completed chores across the farm, working in the garden and the backyard. Members have a fun time visiting Angels in the Pines and hope to return in the future.
On April 29th, the Vineland High School Interact Club visited Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford. Club members received a tour of the refuge and were educated on the various animals housed there, as well as the refuge's mission and activities. Club members worked with one of the volunteers of the refuge to create tiered habitats using fallen branches and pieces of wood. The habitat is to be utilized by animals such as birds and squirrels.
On April 2nd, members of the Vineland High School Interact Club visited Magnolia Park to take part in a park cleanup. Members of the club worked together to clean up the park by collecting litter. In total, students collected six bags of trash. Club members enjoyed making the park a cleaner, safer place for residents and hope to return in the future!
On April 13th, the Vineland High School Interact Club worked a Bagging for Tips fundraiser at the ShopRite of Landis. Members worked at the end of the lines, bagging groceries for customers and sharing the various causes the club donates to. One aspect of the fundraiser was collecting donations for the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter. Club members collected items such as treats, cat litter, and dog and cat food, which were donated to the shelter on May 23rd!
Mrs. Almanzar's class from Sabater Elementary School visited Texas Roadhouse for a community outing! Students were able to order from their menu, communicate their needs with the waitress, and use proper table manners. They enjoyed their delicious meal while learning restaurant etiquette.
Mrs. Evans's 7th-grade classes at Wallace Middle School have been investigating how changes in an ecosystem impact the organisms that live there. Today, students went outside to observe the ecosystems around their school. Students were asked to observe and record their observations about the plant and animal life around them. They then had to make observations of the ways humans have altered the land around their school. Next, they had to write about a human perspective of those changes and whether they help or harm any plants and animals. Finally, students had to take the perspective of two organisms they observed and determine whether the changes to the ecosystem helped or harmed them.
There are lots of summer activities for children, teens, and adults this summer at the YMCA!
Wallace Familia…..We invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 28th from 6pm - 8:00pm as we celebrate various cultures from around the world. We will have live entertainment, food, and music. This is a FREE event for our students and their families.
Familia Wallace.....Los invitamos a unirse a nosotros el Miercoles 28 de Mayo, de 6:00pm a 8:00pm, para celebrar diversas culturas de todo el mundo. Habrá entretenimiento en vivo, comida y música. Este evento es GRATIS para nuestros estudiantes y sus familias.
Don't forget - tomorrow evening is Cunningham Academy's Lip Sync Battle! Come out and enjoy an entertaining evening and support our students!
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!
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.
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.
