Students in Ms. Caterina’s 2nd-grade class at Mennies spent time learning all about Martin Luther King Jr.. They listened to a story about Dr. King, explored his message of peace, and learned about his incredible contributions to history.
To conclude the lesson, students discussed how peace begins with them and shared their own dreams for spreading peace in the world. What an inspiring and meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy!
Miss Welden and Ms. Franco’s ELA students have been studying the concept of sustainable living at Pilla Middle School. Recently, they completed the Hunger Games PBL, where they researched NJ crops and how to farm them organically and conventionally. Students collaborated in small groups to write a grant proposal and formulate a presentation to ask for $100,000 to start a sustainable farm in Vineland.
Vineland High School senior Michaela Giuliani won the 2025 VHS Poetry Out Loud Champion title for the second year in a row on Wednesday, January 15th, during the school-level competition held in the VHS South Auditorium.
Giuliani was one of nine students from VHS North and South who vied for the top spot at the school and a chance to move on to the Region 2 competition at Stockton University on February 13th, according to Vanessa Rasmussen, AP English teacher, Poetry Out Loud Coordinator, and English Department Chairperson at the high school. Rasmussen also serves on the NJ State Poetry Out Loud Teacher Advisory Council.
Competing along with Giuliani, who has participated in Poetry Out Loud for three years, were Sheilitza De La Rosa, Marley Smith, Iris Giocondo, and this year’s Runner-Up, Mikaya Caputo, who have all participated in Poetry Out Loud for two years, and newcomers Sofia Bozhenko, Aalilah Folk, Christopher Gagnon, and Paulina Tomlin. Giuliani advanced from the Region 2 finals competition and competed in the New Jersey State Poetry Out Loud competition last year.
“I am very proud of all of our students’ hard work, creativity, and insight,” Rasmussen said. “In class, we work on Poetry Out Loud because it improves writing, analytical, and speaking skills. Working with poetry and recitation can also help students develop empathy and increase their self-confidence. This year, I am especially proud of our students’ ability to advocate for themselves and support each other. Our students each chose wonderful poems and interpreted them with sensitivity and originality. I am also proud of the supportive and encouraging audience of VHS students, most of whom have been through the Poetry Out Loud classroom experience and know what it feels like to recite poems from memory!”
The students were judged by Mrs. Adaliz DeJesus, World Languages Teacher; Mr. Daniel Kuzma, Social Studies Teacher; Mrs. Noelle Patel, Literacy Coach and English Teacher; Ms. Becky Linton, English Teacher; Mrs. Natalie Reynolds, Media Specialist, who served as Accuracy Judge; and Mrs. Jennifer Laning, English Language Arts Supervisor, who served as Prompter and Tally Judge. Scores were determined by the Poetry Out Loud official rubric, which evaluates physical presence, voice and articulation, interpretation, evidence of understanding, accuracy, and overall performance.
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country. Participating teachers use the Poetry Out Loud toolkit to teach poetry recitation and run classroom competitions. Students select, memorize, and recite poems from an anthology of more than 700 classic and contemporary poems. The competition begins at the school level before advancing to regional and then state competitions. The winner of the state competition wins a trip to the National Finals in Washington, DC, where they have a chance at winning $20,000. Since the program began in 2005, more than 4.3 million students and 76,000 teachers from 19,000 schools and organizations across the nation have participated in Poetry Out Loud.
Students in Mrs. Catellini’s 2nd-grade class at Mennies had a wonderful time rotating through MLK Student Centers! They worked together on engaging activities, including:
Discussing character traits of Martin Luther King Jr.
Coloring bookmarks featuring his inspiring message.
Solving hands-on puzzles with different shapes.
Listening to a story about Dr. King.
Completing a sorting activity about peace makers and peace breakers.
The students left inspired and are excited to continue spreading peace and kindness throughout Mennies.
It’s time to reveal our chefs for Family Pasta Night!
We’re excited to introduce Chef #3 – Rob Buono, Board of Education member and owner of Eastlyn Golf Course & The Greenview Inn and The Double Eagle Saloon!
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, and exciting raffles—all in support of a great cause. Family Pasta Night is happening on Wednesday, January 29, from 5-7pm at the Landis Admin Offices, 61 W. Landis Ave. Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6 or buy them at the door!
Stay tuned as we reveal more throughout the day!
This week Dallago’s favorite musician & singer, Yosi, came in for a multicultural performance!
Students were not only able to just sing and dance along - this time they also were able to view and listen to different instruments from around the world!
Instruments were from countries including Africa, Australia, India, Egypt, & more!
We learned how to say hello in many languages and closed out each assembly with a “friends around the world” song.
After holding 3 assemblies in the gym he went and held a sensory-friendly performance in one of our classrooms.
Thank you to Yosi for always being so friendly, welcoming, and accepting!
It’s time to reveal our chefs for Family Pasta Night!
We’re excited to introduce Chef #1 – Dr. Kristen Speakman, Principal of Winslow Elementary School!
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, and exciting raffles—all in support of a great cause. Family Pasta Night is happening on Wednesday, January 29, from 5-7pm at the Landis Admin Offices, 61 W. Landis Ave. Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6 or buy them at the door!
Stay tuned as we reveal more throughout the day!
Our kindergarten writers in Mrs. Brown’s class at Mennies had a blast exploring writing topics this week!
The lesson began with students learning about all the topics their teacher enjoys writing about. Then, they worked in groups to discuss the topics they love and could write about. To keep the inspiration flowing, students created writing maps to store in their writing folders. These maps will be a helpful tool when they encounter writer’s block and need ideas.
The students were so excited to start writing about their favorite topics—what a great way to spark creativity and enthusiasm for writing!
It’s time to reveal our chefs for Family Pasta Night!
Our final chef is our very own School Business Administrator, Scott Musterel!
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, and exciting raffles—all in support of a great cause. Family Pasta Night is happening on Wednesday, January 29, from 5-7pm at the Landis Admin Offices, 61 W. Landis Ave. Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6 or buy them at the door!
Stay tuned as we reveal more throughout the day!
It’s time to reveal our chefs for Family Pasta Night!
We’re excited to introduce Chef #2 – Jaclyn Mongelluzzo, Principal of Petway Elementary School!
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, and exciting raffles—all in support of a great cause. Family Pasta Night is happening on Wednesday, January 29, from 5-7pm at the Landis Admin Offices, 61 W. Landis Ave. Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6 or buy them at the door!
Stay tuned as we reveal more throughout the day!
Vineland High School is proud to host this year's County Honors Band concert on February 10, 2025. Students from Vineland, Bridgeton, Cumberland Regional, and Millville High Schools will come together for an evening of outstanding music. The performance will take place at 7:30 PM in the Asselta Theater at Vineland High School's south building. We invite you to join us and support these talented musicians. We hope to see you there!
Wallace sixth-grade Language Arts teachers, Mrs. Priest and Mrs. Shapley, are teaching a weather unit, so they invited Nor’Easter Nick to come and speak to their students. On January 22, Nick spoke to them not only about weather, weather forecasting, and the company that he created, Norcast Weather, but also about overcoming obstacles and challenges in life. The students enjoyed asking him questions at the end. Thanks for everything, Nor’Easter Nick!
Proud to celebrate Alessandra "Ally" Parent at Rutgers' National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Ally is a shining star in our athletics family, embodying dedication and leadership. Ally spends countless hours capturing incredible moments of our athletes through her photography. Her passion and talent have now earned her acceptance into Drexel University's prestigious graphic design program! We’re so proud of you, Ally—keep shining bright and chasing your dreams!
Registration for DiBiase's summer camp is now open! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Vineland High School has selected its Rowdiest Roosters for the month of December These students and staff members were voted Rowdy’s Rowdiest Rooster for their outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to the VHS family. The awards are part of the VHS Rock the Roost program, which helps promote good behavior and create a positive school environment.
The December staff winners are:
Asselta Building: Amanda Laboy
Tanner Building: Jamaal Hall
Student winners are:
9th Grade - Julian Rodriguez
10th Grade - Omar Austin
11th Grade - Kyleigh Margerum
12th Grade - Marley Smith
Congratulations to all! 🐔
Pictured: Jamaal Hall, Julian Rodriguez, and Omar Austin
The Vineland Education Foundation's Family Pasta Night is just one week away! Have you gotten your tickets yet?
Tomorrow, we will reveal our "celebrity" chefs, so be sure to check back to see who will be cooking up something special!
We’re also excited to announce that the TJ Fry Band, featuring our very own Supervisor of Special Education, Jarrod Headley, will be performing live.
In addition to a delicious meal and great entertainment, we have a dozen incredible baskets to raffle off - don't miss out!
Preorder your tickets now: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6
Don't miss out on an evening of good food while supporting a great cause 🍝
Just a reminder! All Vineland Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Students in Ms. Reese’s 4th-grade class at Mennies Elementary School had a fantastic time exploring the concept of area! Working in small groups with Ms. Reese, students engaged in hands-on learning to deepen their understanding.
Around the room, students utilized flexible seating while working independently, with a partner, or in small groups. Math games added an extra layer of fun, making review sessions both engaging and effective.
Great job, Ms. Reese and students, for making math both meaningful and enjoyable!
This December, the Rossi Elementary Safety Patrol organized a successful service project: Soft Socks for Seniors. Thanks to the generosity of our school community, we collected over 250 pairs of soft socks to benefit the senior residents of Vineland.
These socks will provide warmth and comfort during the colder months, reminding our seniors that they are cared for and appreciated.
We are proud of our Safety Patrol team for their leadership and grateful to everyone who contributed to this effort. Together, we’ve made a meaningful impact in our community. Thank you for your support!
Thank you to the students from Sabater Elementary School and Cunningham Academy for leading the flag salute at last evening's Board of Education Meeting! 🇺🇸
