Last week at DiBiase Preschool, Miss Shaline's class makes their own bubbles at small group!
They read the story "How to make bubbles" this week and introduced new vocabulary words:
ingredients
mixture
film and
burst
Then they experimented making their own bubbles and using their new vocabulary words!
The Vineland FFA Chapter will be holding its spring plant sale in May! Vineland FFA is a part of our agriculture science CTE program at Vineland High School. FFA is a national organization that promotes leadership, personal growth, and career success. Our Agriculture program consists of four courses that students can take all four years in high school. Our courses are recognized for credits to Rutgers University and Delaware Valley University. Vineland FFA members have been working hard growing in our greenhouse. All funds raised go towards our FFA chapter to pay for competition fees, leadership fees, and bussing. Thank you for your support!
Don’t miss your chance to see You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown - there are two more shows happening tomorrow at 2PM and 7PM!
The Cap 'N' Dagger Club has brought the Peanuts gang to life with heart, humor, and talent. It’s the perfect way to spend your afternoon or evening, and a great show for all ages!
On Friday, April 4, 2025, the 6th graders from Mrs. Shapley’s Language Arts classes each had a special presentation from Mrs. Loveland, the library media specialist, about how to use MackinVIA. The students looked at all of the resources, categories, and ebooks available. They also completed a scavenger hunt to familiarize themselves with all of the features MackinVIA provides. This was a special day to spend with Mrs. Loveland as it was National School Librarian Day! Thank you for all you do for us at Wallace, Mrs. Loveland!
At the April 9 Board of Education meeting, Supervisor of School Counseling, Assessments, McKinney Vento, and School Transitions, Deana Ridolfo, provided an overview of the Peer Group Connection Program, new to our middle schools this year. PGCP is a grant-funded, evidence-based and school-based program that supports and eases students’ transition from elementary to middle school. This program taps into the power of older students to create a nurturing environment for incoming 6th graders. PGCP includes a year-long leadership course for selected 8th graders that meets daily and is taught by school faculty. Through their leadership course, these 8th graders become trained peer leaders who meet once a week with 6th graders in outreach sessions designed to strengthen relationships among students across grades.
Speaking on behalf of the students in the program were eighth-graders Ja’Naysia Floyd from Pilla, Deena Margolin from Memorial, and Arianna Sonaliya from Johnstone, along with sixth-grader Leah Daniels.
Peer advisors include: Grace Galan, Maria Kohansky, Sharon Schiavone, Jamie Ecret, Kelly Stipes, Lauren Adderly, Brooke Smith, and Valerie Carbonara
Students recognized at the meeting include:
Pilla: Ja’Naysia Floyd, Lyla Bermudez, Jai’Yon Peyton, Chauncey Crooks, Aiyana Milbourne, Lukas Dounalis, Laurie Shaw
Memorial: Zoe Zavis, Deena Margolin, James Owens IV, Steven Kohansky, Lara Dennis, Leah Daniels
Wallace: Allison Wittje, Aleeya Rodriguez, Jaelah Moore
Johnstone: Arianna Sonaliya, Rihanna Zapanta, Ariella Ortiz, Abigail Adams
Thank you to the students from Petway Elementary School for leading the flag salute at the April 9 Board of Education meeting! 🇺🇸
Mrs. Cruz and Ms. Passetti's Kindergarten class at Durand Elementary have been reading "How Plants Grow" by Dona Herweck Rice. Students have been embarking on a new journey of growth, exploration, and learning! They have planted pinto bean plants and will be observing them over the next few days. They will track the plant's growth, record observations, and discuss what plants need in order to grow and stay healthy. The goal is to not only learn about plants, but also about patience, responsibility, and the importance of caring for living things!
Fun was had by all as DiBiase Preschool students celebrated Bubble Day!
The Elementary Art Show will be held this Thursday from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Landis Administrative Offices (61 W. Landis Ave.). Come celebrate the incredible creativity of our elementary students, with artwork displayed by school throughout the building.
Important Parking Reminder:
The district and local police are asking all families not to park across the street from the Landis building. Instead, please use:
- The area immediately surrounding the Landis Administrative Offices
- The bus yard, accessible from Landis Avenue
To help with traffic flow, we ask that all vehicles exit onto Coney Avenue after the event.
Please refer to the attached map for parking areas and school-specific artwork locations inside the building. We look forward to seeing you there!
We'll be streaming the Board of Education Combined Meeting live at 5pm on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WLQyrmn_ZR4?si=8LCvV8c7n7yO_JnG
On April 3rd, Mennies School PTO sponsored and organized their annual Chocolate Bar Bingo night! Over 100 students and family members gathered together for an exciting night filled with Bingo games, delicious food, and FUN! It was the perfect way to bring our school community together.
Families enjoyed a tasty pizza dinner before diving into several rounds of Bingo, with the chance to win a variety of delicious chocolate goodies. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as players eagerly awaited their numbers to be called. Baskets were raffled off as well, and several door prizes were awarded! As an added treat, all students were able to pick an extra prize to go home with at the end of the night.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made this event such a success! We are so grateful to our teachers, staff and PTO members that helped out to make the night run smoothly. The funds raised will go directly benefit our Mennies students in the future!
Students in Ms. Mainiero’s 5th Grade Social Studies class at Mennies have been diving into their study of the 13 Colonies!
After learning about the regions and key facts, students were grouped together for a hands-on collaborative project. Using chart paper, each group worked while standing—coloring, cutting, and assembling the 13 Colonies. They referenced their notes, textbooks, and most importantly, each other, as they pieced it all together.
This engaging activity not only reinforced their knowledge but also gave students the chance to practice Portrait of a Graduate competencies—collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and responsibility. Way to go, 5th graders!
Attention all Wallace Families!! Wallace Drama Club is excited to announce its "Phantom of the Music Room" production. Please join us on Tuesday, April 15th, at 6 pm in the Wallace Auditorium for an amazing performance by our very talented Wildcats! We look forward to seeing you there.
To celebrate the Cap 'N' Dagger Club's production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," VHS is hosting Charlie Brown's Spirit Week! Tuesday was "Baseball Day: Wear a Jersey," and Mr. Hall and his daughter are showing some Phillies pride!
The Vineland High School Tennis Team recently visited Dr. William Mennies School to lend a helping hand during Grandparents Day and the Scholastic Book Fair.
These amazing students helped sign in guests, escorted them to the lunchroom, assisted during lunch, and even sat with students to help them feel extra special. Their support didn’t stop there—they continued to volunteer throughout the day, helping to ensure the event ran smoothly and successfully.
Mennies is incredibly grateful for the dedication and kindness shown by the VHS Tennis Team and Coach Luciano. Thank you for being such wonderful role models and supporters of our school community!
Sign up now to get your spot for the May 17th yard sale! Proceeds from the yard sale spaces go to the Vineland High School Marching Band.
Reserve by May 10th for $20. Spots are 10x10.
Spots will be $25 after May 10th. All proceeds from spots help the VHSMB with its 2025-2026 season expenses, such as musical needs, field show props, uniforms, etc.
Congratulations to the Veterans Memorial Students of the Month for March!
Elijauh Perez 6th
Armando Dorantes-Gaytan 6th
Ixacheirys Correa Velazquez 6th
Heidy Quinilla Ramirez 7th
Vitale Bossi 7th
Amani Russell 7th
Dannae Santiago Munoz 8th
Benjamin Burns 8th
Axel Flores Martinez 8th
Cap n Dagger's production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown opens on April 10th! With charm, wit, toe-tapping tunes, and loveable lyrics, this show is sure to be a nostalgic spectacle for ALL ages! The show runs April 10th-12th at 7pm with a 2pm matinee performance on Saturday, April 12th. Tickets are on sale now! Visit vhs.booktix.com to purchase ($10 General Admission, $15 Reserved)
Get your tickets now! We can't wait to see you there!
It's been another great week in our Gifted and Talented Program! Check out some highlights here:
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It’s Assistant Principals Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who keep our schools running strong! From supporting students and staff to handling a million things behind the scenes, our assistant principals do it all—and then some. Thank you for your dedication, heart, and hard work!
