Dear parents of students in grades 6-12,
Vineland Public Schools will be using a merit-based points system for discipline this school year. Please see the attached flyer for a brief overview of the policy. More information will be shared by your child's school and is available in your child's handbook, which can be found on our website www.vineland.org
Back to School Nights are here! Check the list below for your child's school. We hope to see you there!
A number of local food trucks stopped by Vineland High School today to help feed our district staff! Thank you to Frostbite ice cream truck, JF Coffee Concessions, Johnson's Pizza Queen, Mac & Munchies, My Walking Taco, New Jersey Shine, South Jersey BBQ Boyz, and The Crabby Chef - everything looked and smelled delicious!
Compass Wire Cloth Corp., located at 1942 N. Mill Rd. in Vineland, spearheaded a new initiative called Compass Cares. As a give-back project, they chose Wallace Middle School as the recipient of backpacks and multiple school supplies to be distributed to students in need. The Wallace Administrative Team welcomed their representative, Senior Account Manager JoAnn Miller, and her staff for their drop-off day. We would like to thank them for their generous donation to our school!
Dear parents and guardians,
The Vineland Transportation Department would like to issue a reminder that the STOPFINDER parent app is available. StopFinder will allow parents and guardians to accurately track their child’s school bus entry and exit via student ID card, and to track their child’s school bus location in real-time.
For more information, please see the attached letter from Director of Transportation, Michael Hall: https://bit.ly/3AqgZTE
StopFinder page on the VPS website: https://www.vineland.org/page/stopfinder
Students needing Identification Cards should complete the attached form: https://bit.ly/45R9Ol7
Welcome back to our outstanding staff at Vineland Public Schools! We're looking forward to a successful new year and can't wait to see our students next week!
Come out on October 14 and support Pilla Middle School and DuPont's Skeletal Dysplasia Department! See the flyer for more information.
AMAZING news! Cole the Deaf Dog has been named the ASPCA National Dog of the Year!
From the ASPCA press release:
Cole, a deaf pit bull, was adopted from South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter by Chris Hannah, a South New Jersey public school music teacher, in 2017. With his ability to respond to sign language and working alongside his owner, Cole inspired a unique social-emotional learning program in the school and has become an ambassador for people and pets with disabilities through the Team Cole Project. Cole’s message: A disability is not an inability; it’s a superpower. As a certified therapy dog, Cole has worked alongside Chris for the last five years at the Dr. William Mennies Elementary School in Vineland, N.J., teaching kids to embrace their differences and develop courage and self-respect. His presence inspires acts of kindness throughout the community.
Cole is also a hospice therapy volunteer and the official mascot of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home. During weekly visits, Cole helps aging veterans find new strength and enthusiasm for life. Through Cole the Deaf Dog & Friends Foundation, Chris and Cole spend their summers visiting and supporting special education summer programs and care facilities across the tri-state area.
On behalf of Vineland Public Schools, we want to congratulate Cole and Chris for all of your hard work and the joy you bring to so many lives daily. This honor is well-deserved!
We will be streaming the August 30 Board of Education Special Meeting live at 5pm on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/HreHaS5bNbo?feature=share
We're hiring!
Important reminder from our Food Service Department!
All students will be at a paid status for the 2023-2024 School year. To be eligible for Free or Reduced-price school meals, an application must be submitted to the Food Service Department. Eligibility for Free or Reduced status qualifies your student for additional benefits and discounted services. Please be advised that any students who qualified for Free and Reduced meals in the 2022-2023 School Year will be changed to Paid status as of October 21, 2023. If you have recently submitted a new application, it may take up to 3 school days to process. Vineland Public School offers several options to apply for Free and Reduced meals. Please go to the district website at www.Vineland.org under Departments and Food Service. Vineland Public School does offer online application by visiting www.PayPams.com/onlineapp
The City of Vineland is looking for crossing guards for this school year. Interested applicants can complete the City of Vineland application and return it to the Personnel Office located at 640 East Wood Street within City Hall or email to Personnel@vinelandcity.org.
For more information and a link to the application click here: https://police.vinelandcity.org/recruiting
Come out and support the VHS Marching Clan on Tuesday, September 19 from 5-9pm at Serene Custard! This year's halftime show is called "The Upside Down" featuring new songs and props - many built this year with band parents' help. 10% of all sales will benefit the VHS band. See the attached flyer for more information.
CANCELLATION NOTICE /48 HOUR NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING
Pursuant to the City of Vineland Board of Education Bylaw 0161, Call,
Adjournment, and Cancellation, the additional combined meeting which was
originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. has been
canceled. The Board will hold the rescheduled meeting on Wednesday,
August 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Landis Administration Building
Auditorium at 61 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland, New Jersey.
Link to notice: https://bit.ly/45nOGDw
Important information for this year's football season.
The Fighting Clan will take on Oakcrest High School in the first game of the season this Friday at 6 pm at historic Gittone Stadium. Come out and support our team, band, and cheerleaders to kick off the 2023 season!
The American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, September 14 from 12-5pm at the Landis Administration Building, 61 W. Landis Ave. All donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt (while supplies last) as well as an email with a free haircut coupon, thanks to Sport Clips. Donors will also get an automatic entry for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway!
To sign up, view the QR code on the attached flyer or visit https://rcblood.org/3MhWDkh
Interested in learning more about Champions? Join us for an open house on Wednesday, August 30 from 6-8pm at the Landis Administration Building, 61 W. Landis Ave. See the attached flyers for more information.
Don't forget - The Vineland Health Department will be hosting its second clinic for students to receive back-to-school shots on August 23. Please call 856-794-4000 ext 4806 for appointments. Those with no insurance or Medicaid Plan A accepted.
Dear parents/guardians: The Student Caregiver form for the 2023-24 school year has been opened. This form will be available from July 24 through August 24. It will temporarily close on August 24 and reopen on Wednesday, September 13. Applications must be updated yearly. New forms must also be completed when change, cancellation, or revision of caregiver and/or babysitter occurs.
Student Caregiver Form: https://bit.ly/3Ycvgyn
The 2023–2024 school year is quickly approaching! Good news: Champions is here to help. In their fun before- and after-school program, your child will have the chance to build friendships and explore new things while providing you with some extra time to focus on work and check things off your personal to-do list.
Every day at Champions, your child will have the opportunity to …
- Collaborate with others
- Explore their own interests
- Take risks in a safe space
- Express themself
- Problem-solve with buddies
To register, or for more information, visit www.discoverchampions.com. If you have questions or need support with enrollment, please call Champions Family Support at (800) 246-2154.
Please note that Champions accepts subsidies and is in the process of obtaining the necessary childcare licensing numbers required for Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R applications. These licensing numbers will be shared with families shortly!
