The Vineland High School Marching Band is hosting a pancake fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, from 8-10am at Applebee’s, 3849 S. Delsea Drive Vineland, NJ 08360. All proceeds benefit the band.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through Mr. Feliciano, band director, at email jfeliciano@vineland.org, or Laura Spinelli, Bandaides President 856-774-2569 or any band member.
Ticket sales end on Monday, January 19!
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through Mr. Feliciano, band director, at email jfeliciano@vineland.org, or Laura Spinelli, Bandaides President 856-774-2569 or any band member.
Ticket sales end on Monday, January 19!
The Vineland High School RISE and Rising Stars programs are holding a t-shirt fundraiser! Orders are due by Tuesday, February 3. Checks should be made out to VHS Activities and can be sent to Stacy Zentz in A139 in the VHS Asselta Building. Please see the flyer for more information.
Petway third grade students in Mrs. Nonnemacher’s class are diving into Because of Winn-Dixie by exploring the idea of “tasting the melancholy,” inspired by Miss Franny’s littmus lozenges. As they read, students are making meaningful connections to the characters and their emotions by sharing their own stories and discussing whether they, too, can “taste” the melancholy. Students are also reflecting on their own mistakes by creating a classroom Mistake Tree, modeled after Gloria Dump’s ghost tree. Through these activities, students are learning how characters’ experiences and choices influence events in this realistic fiction story, while building empathy, reflection, and understanding.
Don't forget - the VHS Art Club's Winter Paint and Pizza Night is right around the corner! Tickets must be purchased in advance. See the attached flyer for more information.
Congratulations to Mr. Vineland 2026 Kimon Myrie 👑
A full photo gallery from last evening's show will be available later today.
A full photo gallery from last evening's show will be available later today.
Just a reminder!
All Vineland Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
All Vineland Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We will be streaming the January 14 Board of Education Combined Meeting at 5pm on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/nTVXhdHXbDQ?si=T0gE9okSK4tpQApu
Check out all of the amazing things going on in our Gifted and Talented Program!
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Students at Sabater Elementary School had a blast during the Drum2BFit assembly this week! Students got a workout drumming along to popular songs!
The Vineland High School Marching Band is hosting a pancake fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, from 8-10am at Applebee’s, 3849 S. Delsea Drive Vineland, NJ 08360. All proceeds benefit the band.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through Mr. Feliciano, band director, at email jfeliciano@vineland.org, or Laura Spinelli, Bandaides President 856-774-2569 or any band member.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through Mr. Feliciano, band director, at email jfeliciano@vineland.org, or Laura Spinelli, Bandaides President 856-774-2569 or any band member.
There are a lot of great activities for students of all ages this month at the Vineland Public Library!
Help support the Vineland Soup Kitchen!
🌟 Logic vs. Emotion: Big Decisions at Dominick Pilla Middle School 🌟
Mrs. Amato’s class has been hard at work exploring the science of decision-making! 🧠❤️ With the beginning of our Unit 3, students had to evaluate the essential question, “To what extent should our emotions impact our decisions?” This question will be further explored throughout the unit of Romeo and Juliet. Our students were tasked with a unique challenge: analyzing different real-life scenarios to predict the consequences of making choices based on pure logic versus raw emotion.
Using a creative "Choice Board," students took over the role of experts and media creators to share their findings. We are so proud of the formal language and digital skills they displayed! Check out the different ways they brought their projects to life:
Expert Interviews & Puppet Shows: Some students stepped into character, conducting formal interviews and even using creative puppet shows to simulate high-stakes decision-making scenarios.
Canva Flow Charts & Infographics: Using professional design tools like Canva, several groups mapped out "Consequence Flow Charts," visually breaking down exactly what happens when logic or emotion takes the driver's seat.
Video Briefings & Podcasts: We have some future influencers and broadcasters in the making! Students produced 5-minute podcast episodes to debate the pros and cons of different choices.
Google & Canva Slide Masterpieces: Others developed comprehensive presentations featuring voice-overs, data visuals, and professional graphics.
It was amazing to see our students use digital media to tackle such an important life skill. Great job to all of Mrs. Amato’s students for their hard work and professional presentations!
Check out some videos below!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EmXqNdwM_pLdeB7zUyDANMztxyBGlFyU/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VOSkGs4TKKtY20BkLRoj8zG4O_mvbG0P/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HWYsiE5Xdar6PG3CuR1qtcc1L6BBa_Kx/view?usp=drive_link
Mrs. Amato’s class has been hard at work exploring the science of decision-making! 🧠❤️ With the beginning of our Unit 3, students had to evaluate the essential question, “To what extent should our emotions impact our decisions?” This question will be further explored throughout the unit of Romeo and Juliet. Our students were tasked with a unique challenge: analyzing different real-life scenarios to predict the consequences of making choices based on pure logic versus raw emotion.
Using a creative "Choice Board," students took over the role of experts and media creators to share their findings. We are so proud of the formal language and digital skills they displayed! Check out the different ways they brought their projects to life:
Expert Interviews & Puppet Shows: Some students stepped into character, conducting formal interviews and even using creative puppet shows to simulate high-stakes decision-making scenarios.
Canva Flow Charts & Infographics: Using professional design tools like Canva, several groups mapped out "Consequence Flow Charts," visually breaking down exactly what happens when logic or emotion takes the driver's seat.
Video Briefings & Podcasts: We have some future influencers and broadcasters in the making! Students produced 5-minute podcast episodes to debate the pros and cons of different choices.
Google & Canva Slide Masterpieces: Others developed comprehensive presentations featuring voice-overs, data visuals, and professional graphics.
It was amazing to see our students use digital media to tackle such an important life skill. Great job to all of Mrs. Amato’s students for their hard work and professional presentations!
Check out some videos below!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EmXqNdwM_pLdeB7zUyDANMztxyBGlFyU/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VOSkGs4TKKtY20BkLRoj8zG4O_mvbG0P/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HWYsiE5Xdar6PG3CuR1qtcc1L6BBa_Kx/view?usp=drive_link
During Unit 2 in 8th Grade ELA, Mrs. Ecret's classes at Wallace Middle School are focusing on Sustainability. As part of this unit, the students participated in a Hunger Games PBL activity in groups. The goal of this assignment was to plan a sustainable farm. Students were tasked with researching a crop, creating a budget, and making a plan to keep the farm sustainable. In addition, they needed to write a farming grant proposal. Those grant proposals were read by staff at Wallace, and a winning farm was chosen from each of my three classes. The students who created the winning farms were presented with gift bags from the school and indoor herb gardens that were donated by the Wallace PTO. These students worked hard and did an amazing job. We are VERY APPRECIATIVE of the school staff and the Wallace PTO for their support of this activity! Congratulations to all of the students!
Petway’s Deaf Education Department continues to celebrate diversity by having a Three Kings Celebration. Día de Reyes, or Three Kings, is traditionally celebrated on January 6th. Families gather together and take turns slicing the La Rosca, a traditional sweet ring-shaped bread. The purpose is to bring families together to celebrate each other, and that is exactly what our little “family” did. All the students had an opportunity to learn about the tradition and sample the bread. A few were even lucky enough to find the baby! We look forward to the tamales on February 2, 2026. Special thanks to Erick Almeida’s family for donating the la rosca.
DiBiase Summer Camp is around the corner, and early registration is now open! FIVE full-day programs, meals and snacks included. Fun field trips! Subsidies are accepted.
Dear Members of the Vineland Public Schools Community,
I want to share a message with you directly, and from the heart.
On January 7, the New Jersey State Board of Education approved my appointment as State Superintendent of the Camden City School District. As a result, I have submitted my resignation as Superintendent of Vineland Public Schools.
This was not an easy decision. Serving Vineland has been one of the greatest privileges of my career and one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. This community, this district, and the people who make it what it is will always stay with me.
Over the years, we have talked often about empathy, connection, and doing the right thing—even when it is hard. This decision reflects those same values. Growth often requires change, and while change can be uncomfortable, it also opens the door to new opportunities to serve, learn, and lead with purpose.
To the members of the Vineland Board of Education, I offer my sincere respect and appreciation. Your trust, guidance, and partnership made it possible to do this work thoughtfully and with integrity. Together, we faced challenges, celebrated progress, and stayed focused on what matters most—our students.
To our staff: thank you for the heart you bring to this work every single day. You show up for students in ways that often go unseen, choosing what is right over what is easy. Your professionalism, resilience, and compassion are the foundation of this district. It has truly been an honor to walk this journey with you and to learn alongside you.
To our families and community members: thank you for your partnership, your honesty, and your belief in Vineland Public Schools. The strength of this district has always been rooted in its people and its relationships, and I am proud of what we have built together.
As we move forward, please know that I remain fully committed to supporting a smooth, thoughtful, and responsible transition. I will continue to work closely with the Board and the leadership team to ensure continuity and stability for our schools, staff, students, and families.
I leave Vineland with deep gratitude, great pride, and strong confidence in the future of this district. Vineland Public Schools will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving this community.
With sincere appreciation,
Alfonso Q. Llano, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
I want to share a message with you directly, and from the heart.
On January 7, the New Jersey State Board of Education approved my appointment as State Superintendent of the Camden City School District. As a result, I have submitted my resignation as Superintendent of Vineland Public Schools.
This was not an easy decision. Serving Vineland has been one of the greatest privileges of my career and one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. This community, this district, and the people who make it what it is will always stay with me.
Over the years, we have talked often about empathy, connection, and doing the right thing—even when it is hard. This decision reflects those same values. Growth often requires change, and while change can be uncomfortable, it also opens the door to new opportunities to serve, learn, and lead with purpose.
To the members of the Vineland Board of Education, I offer my sincere respect and appreciation. Your trust, guidance, and partnership made it possible to do this work thoughtfully and with integrity. Together, we faced challenges, celebrated progress, and stayed focused on what matters most—our students.
To our staff: thank you for the heart you bring to this work every single day. You show up for students in ways that often go unseen, choosing what is right over what is easy. Your professionalism, resilience, and compassion are the foundation of this district. It has truly been an honor to walk this journey with you and to learn alongside you.
To our families and community members: thank you for your partnership, your honesty, and your belief in Vineland Public Schools. The strength of this district has always been rooted in its people and its relationships, and I am proud of what we have built together.
As we move forward, please know that I remain fully committed to supporting a smooth, thoughtful, and responsible transition. I will continue to work closely with the Board and the leadership team to ensure continuity and stability for our schools, staff, students, and families.
I leave Vineland with deep gratitude, great pride, and strong confidence in the future of this district. Vineland Public Schools will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving this community.
With sincere appreciation,
Alfonso Q. Llano, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
We're hiring!
The Vineland High School Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program was recently awarded a grant to purchase new blazers for students, helping them represent Vineland High School and the New Jersey JAG program at conferences and events.
Save the date for our upcoming FAFSA workshops!
