Students in Mrs. Gaetano/Mrs. Uebelacker's 5th-grade class at Mennies Elementary School teamed up with students from Mrs. Leone's class to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were donated to The Vineland Soup Kitchen. Prior to making the sandwiches, the students participated in a Portrait of a Graduate competency lesson on empathy and what it would be like to put themselves in someone else's shoes-specifically someone who may be a little less fortunate. Students decided to forego having their own party festivities and instead chose to donate their time to make the sandwiches for the Soup Kitchen. The students learned a valuable lesson on empathy and expressed how they were truly grateful for so many things.
Mrs. DeJesus’ science classes at Johnstone Middle School completed a “Periodic Table of Turkeys” in celebration of Thanksgiving. Students were tasked with “disguising” their turkey with information and drawings about their assigned element. Great job Johnstone Jaguars!
We’ll be streaming the annual Vineland Christmas Parade live at 5pm on our YouTube channel! Enjoy the kickoff to this year’s holiday season: https://www.youtube.com/live/hAvl6DHAH98?si=EUHpgoFrfWkMXlv2
Vineland High School will be hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, from 9 am-1:30 pm in the VHS Tanner (North) Gym. Come out and visit the multitude of craft vendors, yard sale tables, and more! Please see the flyer for more information.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We're streaming today's annual Vineland-Millville Thanksgiving Day football game live from Gittone Stadium at 10:30 a.m. Go Fighting Clan!
https://www.youtube.com/live/UJwYhUWDOKQ?si=KHnLfezRSysuWwbG
Happy Thanksgiving to our Vineland Public Schools family!
There was plenty of Fighting Clan spirit at tonight's pep rally! Be sure to come out tomorrow and cheer on the Fighting Clan at 10:30 am as they take on the Millville Thunderbolts at Gittone Stadium. We'll also be honoring our senior football players, cheerleaders, and marching band members before the game! Go Fighting Clan! 🐔
Video highlights will be available on our YouTube channel soon.
Students in Mr. Greenfield's Lego Robotics classroom at Veterans Memorial Middle School are taking on an exciting challenge: design a robot that can travel the furthest distance with only 20 motor rotations!
The competition started with everyone building the same basic LEGO robot and programming it to the same limit—just 20 motor rotations. Most robots traveled around 5 feet, but that was only the beginning.
Over the next week, students got creative, modifying their robots to go farther with the only hint from their teacher: "Think geometrically." The first round of the competition took place on Friday, November 15, and Group 4 came out ahead with an incredible 30-foot distance!
The challenge wraps up on Wednesday, November 20, after two more days of tweaking and testing. We can’t wait to see what these young engineers come up with next!
The Mennies Guidance Dept and Administration would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the students, families, and staff who generously donated food for our Turkey Tango event. Thanks to your support, we were able to assist 28 families in need this year. In a time when food costs are rising, your kindness and willingness to give make a significant difference. We are truly grateful for your contributions and for helping make this effort a success. Thank you all!
Join us tonight for our annual pre-Thanksgiving football game pep rally! Come support the Fighting Clan as they look to win tomorrow vs. Millville at historic Gittone Stadium for the 153rd matchup between the rival teams. The pep rally will be held on the field behind Johnstone School and the VHS Tanner Building. Those attending should enter via the Johnstone School parking lot.
Come out and support the Fighting Clan tomorrow as they take on rival Millville High School in the annual Thanksgiving Day Game! Game time is 10:30 a.m. at Gittone Stadium. If you can't make it, be sure to watch it live on VPS Broadcasting here: https://www.youtube.com/live/UJwYhUWDOKQ?si=KHnLfezRSysuWwbG
Go Fighting Clan! 🐔
Congratulations to the November Character Badge Winners from Mennies Elementary School for demonstrating exceptional citizenship! These students have gone above and beyond to show kindness, responsibility, and respect—not just at school but also at home and in their community. Thank you for being role models and inspiring us all to make a positive impact every day!
Fall Spirit Week at VHS is in full swing! Last Friday, students enjoyed a comfy day in pajama pants, and today, they're repping their favorite teams with jersey day!
Dear parents & guardians: please remember that Tuesday and Wednesday are both legal attendance (half) days. Please make appropriate arrangements for transportation or, if your child rides a bus, to have someone available to greet them. School hours can be found here: https://5il.co/2rynu
On Friday, October 24, 2024, the Rapid Response Team at Rossi School completed their HeartSaver CPR recertification!
This dedicated group plays a crucial role in responding to medical emergencies at school, ensuring compliance with Janet’s Law and the safety of our students and staff.
Congratulations to Nurse Deanna Elliott, Stephanie Burns, Lorissa Fisher, Valerie Correa, Miriam Gonzales, Carmela Herr, Lori Koons, Sue Cileone, and Zoraida Fernandez on this achievement. Thank you for your commitment to this vital team!
The next recertification course is scheduled for December 6.
During the month of November, the students of Mr. Paul Longeran and Mrs. Candice Lank's classes at Vineland High School participated in small learning groups to learn about our branches of the military along with the men and women who served their country. The culmination of their learning was a community-based instructional trip to the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home located in Vineland. During their time with the residents, the students were able to hear first-hand accounts of their time serving our country in various careers. As an added bonus, the students had the ability to participate and assist the residents in daily recreational activities such as bowling, puzzle making, games, and escorting them to their in-house restaurant for lunch. The students and residents had a fun-filled few hours and are eagerly awaiting a return visit in the near future.
The RISE Program hosted an unforgettable Harvest Hoedown for our students on Thursday evening from 5-7 PM. DJ Ortiz kept the energy high with an amazing playlist, as students danced, played games, and enjoyed meaningful social interactions with their friends. Events like this provide a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice their social skills in a fun, natural environment.
The enthusiasm was contagious, and the students truly brought the excitement to the dance floor!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible teachers, staff, and paraprofessionals who volunteered their time to make this event a success. Special thanks to Texas Roadhouse for providing a delightful end-of-the-night favor for our guests. Congratulations on hosting such a fantastic event!
We’re excited to announce the winners of this month’s “Rowdy’s Golden Class” award at Vineland High School!
Congratulations to Ms. Defeo's 1st-period class from the VHS Asselta Building and Mr. Miller and Mr. Spinnato's 6th-period class from the VHS Tanner Building for embodying the Portrait of a Graduate traits and fostering inclusive, collaborative learning environments.
The "Rowdy's Golden Class" award encourages teachers to nominate their standout classes or classes that exemplify the Portrait of a Graduate traits, including communication, empathy, critical thinking, perseverance, adaptability, and responsibility.
The awards are part of the VHS Rock the Roost program, which helps promote good behavior and create a positive school environment. Congratulations to the winners!
First-grade students at Petway Elementary have kicked off their Service Learning project for the year by decorating lunch bags for the Vineland Soup Kitchen. The bags, adorned with cheerful fall designs, are part of a broader initiative to help students understand the challenges faced by people in need in their local community. This project aligns with the Empathy competency from Vineland’s Portrait of a Graduate. As part of their studies on communities and community helpers, Petway’s first graders are learning how their efforts can make a positive impact and provide support to families in need within their community.
Congratulations to Daniel Morales and James Owens from Veterans Memorial School on being selected for the AtlantiCare Youth Advisory Board!
As members of this state-level board, they’ll have the chance to connect with students from across southern New Jersey to discuss health and wellness. Along the way, they’ll gain valuable experience, receive a stipend for their participation, and earn a college recommendation letter.
We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see all they accomplish in this role!
