It was a wonderful evening of learning, sharing a meal, and empowering our community. Check out some highlights from the night below! 📸✨
Don't miss our next Parent University Event on Wednesday, January 20th, 5:30-7pm!
💙Stronger Together. Better Together.💙
🏀 Middle School Boys & Girls Basketball is Coming! 🏀
Calling all student-athletes! It’s almost time to hit the hardwood for the upcoming basketball season.
📋 Important Deadline:
All sports physicals must be turned in by October 30th (10/30) to be eligible to participate. Make sure to get your paperwork completed and submitted on time! Physical forms can be printed out directly from the VHS Athletics website: https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/athletics or picked up from our Main Office.
Stay tuned—additional information regarding tryouts, practice schedules, and details will follow soon. 🚨
A huge thank-you to Mrs. Laura Doble, Gabriella Doble’s mom and a judge’s secretary for a criminal court judge at the Cumberland County Courthouse, for taking the time to speak with our students this week.
As our classes prepared for their Mock Trial based on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” Mrs. Doble shared valuable insight into the legal system and the world of criminal court. Her real-world perspective helped bring our classroom trial to life as students prepare to put the narrator on trial for murder! 🕵️♀️⚖️
We are so grateful for her time, knowledge, and willingness to support our students’ learning. Thank you, Mrs. Doble, for helping our future attorneys, witnesses, and jurors prepare for their day in court! 👩⚖️👨⚖️
On behalf of Ms. Cruz's and Mrs. Vaneman's ELA classes, thank you for your participation in the case.
REVISED FLYER!
❤️ Red Ribbon Week is Here! (October 26–30, 2026)
This week, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School joins schools across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week and encouraging students to make healthy, positive choices.
Red Ribbon Week reminds us that every decision matters. By choosing healthy habits, surrounding ourselves with positive influences, and making responsible choices, we build a stronger future for ourselves and our community.
We encourage our students to participate in this week's activities as we promote healthy lifestyles, resilience, and positive decision-making.
Together, let's celebrate making choices that lead to success!
❤️💙💛
#PillaPanthers #RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #PantherPride #FutureFocused
This week, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School joins schools across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week and encouraging students to make healthy, positive choices.
Red Ribbon Week reminds us that every decision matters. By choosing healthy habits, surrounding ourselves with positive influences, and making responsible choices, we build a stronger future for ourselves and our community.
We encourage our students to participate in this week's activities as we promote healthy lifestyles, resilience, and positive decision-making.
Together, let's celebrate making choices that lead to success!
❤️💙💛
#PillaPanthers #RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #PantherPride #FutureFocused
https://meet.google.com/kdg-bduw-bzv
This session brings families together to focus on cyber safety, anti-bullying strategies, and supporting students. While parents engage in interactive workshops, students will enjoy a supervised open gym with team-building games, activities, snacks, and prizes.
Free Dinner: Provided for all attending families
Student Perk: Free Dress Down Day for students attending with their family
Prizes: Giveaways and incentives throughout the evening
RSVP Deadline: October 19, 2026
RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/ParentUniversityS1
Let’s work together to make a difference!
#PillaMiddleSchool #ParentUniversity #TogetherAgainstBullying #StrongerTogether
🌎🎉 PILLA FAMILIES, YOU’RE INVITED! 🎉🌎
Join us for Sgt. Pilla’s 3rd Annual Multicultural Night on Wednesday, November 18th, from 6:00–7:30 PM in Pilla’s cafeteria! 💙💛
Celebrate the many cultures that make our community special with delicious food samples, fun activities, cultural displays, and more! 🌍🍽️ Plus, each attending family will receive a FREE promotional item!
A special thank you to the VEA – Vineland Education Association for making this event possible!
Have a culture you’d love to share, a performance to showcase, or information to present? We’d love for you to participate!
✨ Bring the family and join us for a night of culture, community, food, and fun! ❤️
This session brings families together to focus on cyber safety, anti-bullying strategies, and supporting students. While parents engage in interactive workshops, students will enjoy a supervised open gym with team-building games, activities, snacks, and prizes.
Free Dinner: Provided for all attending families
Student Perk: Free Dress Down Day for students attending with their family
Prizes: Giveaways and incentives throughout the evening
RSVP Deadline: October 19, 2026
RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/ParentUniversityS1
Let’s work together to make a difference!
#PillaMiddleSchool #ParentUniversity #TogetherAgainstBullying #StrongerTogether
Join us for music, crafts, outside activities, and affordable refreshments! Check the graphic below and attached permission slip for all the details.
🗓 WHEN: Thursday, October 15th, 2026 (3:00–5:00 PM)
🎟 TICKETS: $3 (Sold during lunch in the cafeteria on Oct 13th & 14th only)
⚠️ IMPORTANT: You MUST bring a signed permission slip in order to purchase a ticket. No tickets will be sold at the door!
🙌 We need chaperones! Please see the graphic to find out how to help.
Sponsored by Pilla Youth To Youth/Just Say No Club.
#FallFunDay #PillaSchool #AutumnActivities #YouthToYouth
Permission Slip: https://bit.ly/477kyPi
It’s CAR SHOW weekend! 🚗💨
Join us for Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School’s 4th Annual Racing Awareness for Dwarfism Car Show!
📍 Where: Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
🗓️ When: This Saturday, October 10th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We have a packed day with:
🏆 Awards & Trophies
🍔 Family Fun, Food, Music, a Basket Auction & Vendors
🔊 Exhaust Competition
✨ All Makes & Models are welcome!
Drive change and help create a more inclusive world. All proceeds go to our students! 💚
A HUGE shout out to all our staff who donated to our BASKET AUCTION! We have over 50 beautiful baskets!
🚗 Registration is $10 (Same day registration available)
This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
For more info, contact Val DeTetta at vdetetta@vineland.org or 856-691-1801. See you there!
This session brings families together to focus on cyber safety, anti-bullying strategies, and supporting students. While parents engage in interactive workshops, students will enjoy a supervised open gym with team-building games, activities, snacks, and prizes.
Free Dinner: Provided for all attending families
Student Perk: Free Dress Down Day for students attending with their family
Prizes: Giveaways and incentives throughout the evening
RSVP Deadline: October 19, 2026
RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/ParentUniversityS1
Let’s work together to make a difference!
#PillaMiddleSchool #ParentUniversity #TogetherAgainstBullying #StrongerTogether
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to send a special thank you to Noemi Quiles for volunteering her time to lead Zumba sessions during gym class yesterday. The students enjoyed the experience and were even practicing their steps after class! 💃🕺💛💙
🍎💙 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💛🐾
Today, we celebrate the incredible teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. Our teachers do so much more than teach lessons—they inspire curiosity, build confidence, create connections, and help our students discover what they are capable of.
#WorldTeachersDay #PillaPanthers #ThankATeacher #PillaPride
The Guidance Department and Nurse Saige are collecting school-appropriate clothing to help support our students! 🐾
👕 Sizes needed: Adult Small–XXL
We are accepting:
• Sweatpants
• Leggings
• Rip-free jeans
• Shirts
• Sweatshirts
• New, clean & unopened underwear for both females and males
📍 Drop-off: Please bring donations to the main office, with attention to Guidance or Nurse Saige.
🎉 BONUS THANK-YOU!
Anyone who drops off a clothing donation will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Item Card as a thank-you! ❤️🐔
Please make sure all donated clothing follows the school dress code. ‼️
Thank you to our amazing school community for helping make sure our Panthers have what they need to feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed! 💙💛🐾
