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Check out last week's highlights from our Gifted and Talented Program!

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Mennies School hosted its lively and well-attended annual Family Game Night on January 22nd, bringing students and their families together for an evening of fun and connection. Sponsored by the Vineland Education Association through a Public Education Partnership (PEP) grant, the event was a packed house from start to finish.

Families enjoyed quality time playing classic games such as Jenga, Scrabble, Uno, Connect Four, Twister, and working together on puzzles. The evening also included pizza from Pizza Queen, along with chips, water, and cookies, which added to the festive atmosphere.

Family Game Night was a wonderful change of pace for students and their families, offering a chance to unplug, laugh, and spend meaningful time together in a welcoming school setting. Events like these continue to strengthen the bond between our school, the VEA and the Mennies community.

Mrs. Belvett’s Creative Writing class at Vineland High School recently completed a unit on short stories and is now exploring creative nonfiction. Twelve students have been selected for publication for their mini-saga Halloween submissions in the nationwide Fright Club high‑school writing contest.

All Vineland Public Schools, including preschools and private provider preschools, will open two hours late on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, because of inclement weather.

Staff will report on a 90-minute delay. Parents are reminded that because of the delayed opening, they may NOT drop off their children at school early. Staff may not be available to admit them to the building. No breakfast will be provided on delayed openings. Lunch will be served as normal. Before and After school providers will follow the same delays as students. Students attending schools outside Vineland Public Schools, including CCTEC, charter schools, and non-public schools, will follow their school’s schedule.

As we recover from snowfall, the City of Vineland and the Vineland Public School District kindly ask residents to help keep our community safe by shoveling sidewalks and nearby bus stops, if possible. Clear walkways help ensure our students can travel to and from school safely. Thank you for looking out for our children and supporting our community.

Tomorrow's schedule for students:
Vineland High School - 9:25 am - 2:00 pm
Cunningham Academy - 10:10 am - 2:10 pm
Middle Schools - 10:10 am - 2:50 pm
Elementary Schools - 11:20 am - 3:40 pm
Preschools - 10:10 am - 2:10 pm

Times and more information can be found on our website here: https://bit.ly/3XQsgsp

All Vineland Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather.

The maintenance department, warehouse employees, athletic department, and transportation garage are essential employees and are required to report to work. Start times will be coordinated through your supervisors. Please await email, text, or phone notifications as different start times may be assigned.

All Vineland Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. Stay warm!

In an effort to help the City of Vineland relay pertinent announcements to its residents, the Board of Education will help disseminate information via our social media and email. 

There will be NO trash/recycling pickup on Monday, 1/26, due to the impending snowstorm.  Monday’s & Tuesday’s trash/recycling pickup residents please put out your carts Monday night for Tuesday pickup.  Due to the storm and possible hazardous road conditions your trash/recycling pickup may be delayed so please be patient and leave your carts out.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society is thrilled to host an amazing movie event on SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026, at the beautiful and historic Landis Theater.
This extraordinary documentary tells the story of Seabrook Farms, the biggest industrial vegetable producer in the United States in the 1950’s, where a diverse workforce of post-World War II European refugees, interned Japanese Americans and African-Americans lived and worked. The stories of those laborers, and the vibrant multicultural community it both harbored and exploited, are highlighted in the film.
Dutch Estonian filmmaker Helga Merits will lead the panel discussion.
Writer John Seabrook, grandson of patriarch C.F. Seabrook, will be attending the movie showing, participating in the panel discussion, and signing copies of his book, “The Spinach King.”
Date: Sunday April 12, 2026
Location: Landis Theater, 830 East Landis Avenue, Vineland NJ 08360
Doors Open: 12 noon to mingle and visit cultural and heritage organizations that will be participating in this extraordinary event
Movie Screening: 2pm
Panel Discussion: with film maker Helga Merits and John Seabrook immediately following the movie.
Tickets: $15
Purchase tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-movie-event
Media Contact:
Warren Crescenzo, VHAS Board of Trustees/Marketing Chairman
wcres@aol.com
609-774-8842

NJHS members from Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School partnered with the Newfield Recreation Committee and the Vineland Soup Kitchen to complete a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 19. Members put together blessing bags for community members, which included sandwiches, snacks, and encouraging notes.

Last week in Social Studies, Mrs. Leone’s class at Mennies Elementary School learned about Martin Luther King Jr. We had many conversations about kindness, belonging, and using our words when we are upset (focusing on nonviolence). The class had many meaningful conversations about how to use words when something is unfair and about being kind every day, even when we have different opinions. The students learned and grew so much just by sharing their ideas with one another.
One activity that they enjoyed was creating digital pictures on the smart board, printing them, and creating journal entries about MLK’s message in his “I Have a Dream” speech.

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!

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.

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.

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!