Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the fantastic teachers in our school district and beyond! This week, we celebrate your unwavering dedication, passion, and tireless efforts in molding the lives of our students. Your commitment to education is truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for all you do. Thank you for being the guiding lights in our classrooms and making a difference every single day!
Come see these Advanced Seniors and their friends in the Spring Dance Concert this Thursday, May 9th at 6:30pm in the South Auditorium!
Students in the RISE Program and Mrs. Giovinazzi's class joined together on Friday to get some work-based learning (WBL) experience at Twice Loved Treasures. They started with a brief tour of the thrift shop and then got right to work cleaning and restocking shelves. This ongoing WBL site will help the students understand the importance of listening and following directions on the job and the need for excellent customer service.
In Mrs. Thomas' fifth-grade math class at Mennies Elementary School, students learned about coordinate graphing. Following the lesson, they divided into small groups to deepen their comprehension. As a concluding activity, students were introduced to the game of coordinate battleship, which they enthusiastically embraced. It was a hands-on experience that they thoroughly enjoyed, engaging with their peers in a fun and educational manner.
Mennies Elementary recently celebrated the character trait of the month, focusing on the theme of a positive attitude. To mark the occasion, students gathered in the all-purpose room for a special assembly. The event kicked off with the upbeat tunes by Mr. Hannah and Cole. Throughout the assembly, students took the lead, delivering uplifting messages.
Students were awarded character badges in recognition of their exemplary attitudes. Towards the end of the assembly, Assistant Principal Mrs. O'Donoghue shared an exciting challenge initiated by Ms. Lovisone. The challenge aimed to boost student engagement, and thanks to the students' exceptional efforts, they surpassed the goal. As a result, Mrs. O'Donoghue graciously agreed to be pied in the face.
Even Custodian Mr. Ganci joined in, displaying his own positive attitude by allowing a student to pie him in the face, spreading positivity throughout the school building. It's moments like these that make us truly proud to be part of the Mennies community!
We hope to see everyone at the VHS Spring Dance Concert!
Melissa Hannigan-Painter, Principal of the Vineland Preschool Program, was honored at the May 1 Board of Education Meeting as the recipient of the 2023-24 Vineland Administrators and Supervisors Association (VASA) Administrator of the Year.
The award was presented by Dr. Kristen Speakman, principal of Winslow Elementary School and president of VASA. VASA represents nearly 40 district principals, assistant principals, and supervisors. Members submit nominees based on qualities they feel make the nominees stand out in their field.
For eight years, Painter has been part of the preschool program, tirelessly working with her staff to strengthen the relationships between our staff, families, and community. This was evident by the number of staff members who showed up for the meeting, proudly holding signs in support of their principal.
Dr. Speakman also had high praise for Painter, noting, “Her commitment to early childhood education is unparalleled, and she continually seeks out innovative approaches to support the academic and social-emotional development of our youngest learners in Vineland.”
Don't forget - tonight is the annual Vineland High School Spring Concert! The concert will feature performances from the Select Choir, Varsity Singers, Concert Choir, String Ensemble, Stage Band, Concert Ensemble, and Marching Band. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to attend. Come out and support our talented Performing Arts Department!
We will be streaming the Board of Education Combined Meeting live at 5pm on our YouTube channel. We will be honoring our Administrator and Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year at the start of the meeting!
View here: https://www.youtube.com/live/S50KQiId7N8?si=mEjRM6aYrmgA4XRs
Behind every successful school, there stands a remarkable principal. Thank you for your tireless dedication, inspiring leadership, and boundless passion for shaping futures. Happy National School Principal's Day!
Britney Aguilar Osorio and Ileanie Mendez are the April Dancers of the Month! These Dance 1 students have been so excited and interested in learning dance this year. They have worked hard and are so excited for their first dance showcase on May 9th at 6:30 in the VHS South Auditorium.
On Wednesday, April 24th, Visual Arts students from Vineland High School attended the County Teen Arts Festival in Millville, NJ. Twelve students were chosen to have their work advance to states! Their work will be displayed at the State Teen Arts Festival at Middlesex College from June 4th-6th
Winners include:
Kayla Irrizary, Trystin Adkins, Brianna Lovisone, Juleysy Lopez Mass, Megan Harrell, Janessa Marrero, Thaili Nemelc, Isabella St. John, Sulema Olmeda Osario, Maria Gabino Benitez, Brianna Diaz, Angelina Colon
Congratulations to all!
Johnstone Middle School winners of the 2024 District Art School for the Secondary schools were awarded their certificates and prizes today! Yairaleen Villa Guevara created a beautiful acrylic landscape, winning third place. In second place, Alana Torres won with her interdimensional, space-inspired canvas painting. Our first-place winner, Alianna Negron, won with her beautifully crafted pen and ink animal drawing. Congratulations!
Dr. William Mennies staff was excited to announce the Character Badge nominations for April. We celebrated and learned about having a positive attitude. These students demonstrated outstanding character and maintained a positive attitude throughout the month.
Students in the VHS Dennis Tanner Media Center took part in a month-long event called "Crocheting for Babies." We were lucky enough to have Mrs. Catherine Geraci come in and teach our students how to crochet. The students came to the Media Center every day during their free periods to work on crocheting baby blankets. In total, we have made 23 baby blankets that Mrs. FIori, the Media Specialist, will be bringing to the Inspira Pediatric Unit in Vineland.
The Vineland FFA will be hosting a plant sale on Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, May 18 from 8am-2pm at the VHS Greenhouse, 2880 E. Chestnut Ave. Prices range from $2-$15. See the attached flyer for more information.
Vineland’s girl's track team went to the University of Pennsylvania last week and ran in the Penn relay, running a season-best time of 14 in the 4 x 400 m relay with the team of Ashlyn Newton, Georgina Chalow, Chanel Rose, and Marissa Strickland. Great job!
In honor of Multicultural Day, Petway Elementary teacher Ms. Jenna Smith demonstrated how to make fresh pasta. Third-grade students observed while Ms. Smith mixed the dough, ran it through the pasta roller, and then hung it to dry. Students were given fresh pasta to enjoy at home!
The City of Vineland's Green and Wellness Fair returns on Saturday, May 18! See the attached flyer for more information.
States, here we go again!
On Wednesday, April 24th, VHS Theatre students attended the Cumberland County Teen Arts Festival, where they participated in various workshops and performed pieces from Cap n Dagger's spring revue, We're All Stars! We're so happy to announce that our students will advance to the state level AGAIN! This is only the second year that VHS Theatre has participated in the Teen Arts Festival and both years of participation resulted in advancing to states (this year, four out of our six performances were chosen to advance). Ms. Gardner is thrilled to be leading and preparing students for the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival in June! We're so proud of all our VPA students for representing Vineland High School!
