Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that state testing will begin on Monday, May 11.
Please help your child come to school prepared each day by:
Bringing their Chromebook fully charged
Getting a good night’s sleep
Arriving at school on time
Being prepared helps ensure students can focus and do their best during testing.
Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Oshenic
Principal
This is a reminder that state testing will begin on Monday, May 11.
Please help your child come to school prepared each day by:
Bringing their Chromebook fully charged
Getting a good night’s sleep
Arriving at school on time
Being prepared helps ensure students can focus and do their best during testing.
Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Oshenic
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that state testing will begin on Monday, May 11.
Please help your child come to school prepared each day by:
Bringing their Chromebook fully charged
Getting a good night’s sleep
Arriving at school on time
Being prepared helps ensure students can focus and do their best during testing.
Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Oshenic
Principal
This is a reminder that state testing will begin on Monday, May 11.
Please help your child come to school prepared each day by:
Bringing their Chromebook fully charged
Getting a good night’s sleep
Arriving at school on time
Being prepared helps ensure students can focus and do their best during testing.
Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Oshenic
Principal
Last day! Parents and students - please use the form linked below to jot down a teacher or staff member's name and why you appreciate them or a short "thank you" message! Join us as we throw it back to the 90's to appreciate our wonderful staff! We will print out all messages and get them to the staff members by the end of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Please submit this form by Thursday, May 7th so the messages can be delivered on Friday. Thank you!
LINK: https://forms.gle/W97M55zRmbJNneE26
🍎 Big Cheers for Our Best! 🌟
Last night’s Board Meeting was filled with extra pride as we officially honored two incredible members of our school community. Join us in celebrating:
Gina Merlino – Educator of the Year 🏆
Kelly Stipes – Educational Services Professional of the Year 💎
Gina and Kelly, thank you for your unwavering dedication, your passion for student success, and the heart you bring to our halls every single day. We are so lucky to have you on our team!
Show them some love in the comments! 👇
Last night’s Board Meeting was filled with extra pride as we officially honored two incredible members of our school community. Join us in celebrating:
Gina Merlino – Educator of the Year 🏆
Kelly Stipes – Educational Services Professional of the Year 💎
Gina and Kelly, thank you for your unwavering dedication, your passion for student success, and the heart you bring to our halls every single day. We are so lucky to have you on our team!
Show them some love in the comments! 👇
Shouting out our MAY Gold Badge Winner, Lia Swain! 🏅
Lia is the definition of dependable; she is always showing up with a smile on her face and ready to help in any way she can. She consistently puts others first, going above and beyond to support her peers and our school community. Her positive attitude, kindness, and selflessness make her an absolute pleasure to work with and a true role model for everyone around her. We’re so proud to have Lia on our Safety Patrol team! 💙💛
Lia is the definition of dependable; she is always showing up with a smile on her face and ready to help in any way she can. She consistently puts others first, going above and beyond to support her peers and our school community. Her positive attitude, kindness, and selflessness make her an absolute pleasure to work with and a true role model for everyone around her. We’re so proud to have Lia on our Safety Patrol team! 💙💛
Congratulations to Ms. Saige Morris, our April Staff Member of the Month! Her dedication, teamwork, and positive spirit make a difference every day in our school community.
Also, we would like to wish Ms. Morris a very Happy Nurse's Day!
Also, we would like to wish Ms. Morris a very Happy Nurse's Day!
Parents and students - please use the form linked below to jot down a teacher or staff member's name and why you appreciate them or a short "thank you" message! Join us as we throw it back to the 90's to appreciate our wonderful staff! We will print out all messages and get them to the staff members by the end of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Please submit this form by Thursday, May 7th so the messages can be delivered on Friday. Thank you!
LINK: https://forms.gle/W97M55zRmbJNneE26
LINK: https://forms.gle/W97M55zRmbJNneE26
🚀 The Force is strong with this one! 🌌
Get ready to celebrate May the Fourth with us! We’re inviting all students and teachers to show off their best Star Wars spirit. Come dressed as your favorite character or in your best intergalactic gear for a $3 donation.
Important Mission Briefing: To keep things appropriate for school, please follow these guidelines: 🚫 No frayed jeans or jeans with holes. 🚫 No pajamas (PJs). 🚫 No hats, headgear, or masks.
Funds go directly toward the Pilla PTO, which goes to all Pilla students! Please turn in your donation to your homeroom teacher or the main office.
May the Fourth be with you! 💫
Get ready to celebrate May the Fourth with us! We’re inviting all students and teachers to show off their best Star Wars spirit. Come dressed as your favorite character or in your best intergalactic gear for a $3 donation.
Important Mission Briefing: To keep things appropriate for school, please follow these guidelines: 🚫 No frayed jeans or jeans with holes. 🚫 No pajamas (PJs). 🚫 No hats, headgear, or masks.
Funds go directly toward the Pilla PTO, which goes to all Pilla students! Please turn in your donation to your homeroom teacher or the main office.
May the Fourth be with you! 💫
Happy Principal's Day to our AMAZING principal, Mrs. Oshenic! Thank you for all you do for our school every day! Students celebrated Mrs. Oshenic by hunting the school for hidden pictures of her over the years.
🌟 It’s Gonna Be MAY at Pilla Middle School! 🌟
Get ready for an action-packed end to the school year! From Teacher Appreciation Week to class trips and field days, there is so much to celebrate. Check out our May/June Newsletter for all the details!
https://canva.link/qzgjm6qeoshjss1
Key Highlights to Watch For:
🍎 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week: May 4th–8th (90's themed!)
🎶 Spring Concert: May 20th @ 6:00 PM
🎨 Middle School Art Show: May 19th @ 5:30 PM
🏆 8th Grade Awards: June 15th @ 6:00 PM
☀️ Field Day: June 5th!
Don't forget to keep those "positive choices" going to stay eligible for all the fun!
Get ready for an action-packed end to the school year! From Teacher Appreciation Week to class trips and field days, there is so much to celebrate. Check out our May/June Newsletter for all the details!
https://canva.link/qzgjm6qeoshjss1
Key Highlights to Watch For:
🍎 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week: May 4th–8th (90's themed!)
🎶 Spring Concert: May 20th @ 6:00 PM
🎨 Middle School Art Show: May 19th @ 5:30 PM
🏆 8th Grade Awards: June 15th @ 6:00 PM
☀️ Field Day: June 5th!
Don't forget to keep those "positive choices" going to stay eligible for all the fun!
It’s gonna be MMAAYY!! 🎤🎶
Get ready to level up your attendance game! Our May Attendance Competition is officially here, and the stakes have never been higher. Show up, stay consistent, and help your homeroom take home the win!
🏆 The Rewards
The TOP THREE homerooms with the best attendance will score:
👕 Dressdown Day – Ditch the uniform for a day!
🍧 Popsicle Party – A sweet treat to kick off the heat.
🏀 Free PE Period – Extra time for games and fun.
Don’t let your team down—we’ll see you in class! 🏫✨
Get ready to level up your attendance game! Our May Attendance Competition is officially here, and the stakes have never been higher. Show up, stay consistent, and help your homeroom take home the win!
🏆 The Rewards
The TOP THREE homerooms with the best attendance will score:
👕 Dressdown Day – Ditch the uniform for a day!
🍧 Popsicle Party – A sweet treat to kick off the heat.
🏀 Free PE Period – Extra time for games and fun.
Don’t let your team down—we’ll see you in class! 🏫✨
Don't Miss Our Academic Showcase Tonight, 6-7:30pm at Pilla!!
🌟 You’re Invited: Pilla Middle School Academic Showcase! 🌟
Join the #VinelandEducationAssociation on April 29th, 2026, to celebrate our brilliant students!
We’re taking over Pilla Middle School from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM to show off their hard work.
What’s in it for you?
✅ FREE Food & Desserts 🍽️
✅ School-wide student exhibit 🎨
✅ FREE Gift per family 🎁
✅ Family board games! 🎲
AND... Students who attend with their families get a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY! 👗
Funding provided by #VEA. Don’t miss it!
Unfortunately due to lack of interest, the Pilla Candy Bar Bingo has been cancelled. We apologize.
Pilla celebrated Pi Day this year on March 19 with a remarkable circle-themed evening full of games, food, crafts, and contests. Over 200 students and their families came out to enjoy pizza, make their own pies, decorate cookies, make bracelets and crafts, play games, compete in hula hoop contests, play basketball, memorize digits of pi, and win prizes. The night was a great celebration of math and our school community. We are extremely grateful for the support of all the staff and families who made this such an incredible night, and for the Pilla PTO and ShopRite of Landis for their generous donations.
Pi Night also marked a successful end to Pilla's two-week "'Pi' The Staff" fundraiser. Since we reached our fundraising goals, students had the opportunity to "pi" their administrators and top-scoring teachers in front of cheering crowds. Mrs. Oshenic, Mrs. Volpe, Mrs. Greenfield, Mrs. Russo, Mrs. Caporale, and Mrs. Martine were the lucky winners!
Pi Night also marked a successful end to Pilla's two-week "'Pi' The Staff" fundraiser. Since we reached our fundraising goals, students had the opportunity to "pi" their administrators and top-scoring teachers in front of cheering crowds. Mrs. Oshenic, Mrs. Volpe, Mrs. Greenfield, Mrs. Russo, Mrs. Caporale, and Mrs. Martine were the lucky winners!
🌟 You’re Invited: Pilla Middle School Academic Showcase! 🌟
Join the #VinelandEducationAssociation on April 29th, 2026, to celebrate our brilliant students!
We’re taking over Pilla Middle School from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM to show off their hard work.
What’s in it for you?
✅ FREE Food & Desserts 🍽️
✅ School-wide student exhibit 🎨
✅ FREE Gift per family 🎁
✅ Family board games! 🎲
AND... Students who attend with their families get a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY! 👗
Funding provided by #VEA. Don’t miss it!
Join the #VinelandEducationAssociation on April 29th, 2026, to celebrate our brilliant students!
We’re taking over Pilla Middle School from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM to show off their hard work.
What’s in it for you?
✅ FREE Food & Desserts 🍽️
✅ School-wide student exhibit 🎨
✅ FREE Gift per family 🎁
✅ Family board games! 🎲
AND... Students who attend with their families get a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY! 👗
Funding provided by #VEA. Don’t miss it!
PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 27TH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND USING THE QR CODE OR THE BOTTOM OF THE FLYER!
🍬 Mark your calendars for a sweet night of fun! 🍬
Join us for CANDY BAR BINGO on our new date: April 30th at 5:30 PM! 🥳
Details:
✅ FREE Entry
✅ Light Dinner Provided 🍕
✅ Families Welcome!
Help us make this event a success by donating from our wish list! Just scan the QR code in the flyer for details. 🎟️ Additional bingo boards and concessions will be available for purchase.
We can't wait to see you there! Sponsored by the Pilla PTO.
🌸 Join the Sgt. Dominick Pilla School PTO for our Spring Flower Sale! 🌸
We're offering $10 coupons that can be used for any flowers at Huffman Farms in Vineland, including:
Daisies
Tulips
Hyacinths
Azaleas
Hydrangeas
Lilies
Proceeds from the sale benefit activities funded by the PTO, so your purchase will support our students and teachers!
Coupons are available for purchase from now until June 5th and are valid until June 7th. To buy yours, contact sgtpillaPTO@gmail.com or visit the main office.
Wait, there’s more! We’re also having a contest for our top sellers. The top seller in each grade will receive a gift card! 🏆
Support a good cause and get some beautiful flowers! Shop our Spring Flower Sale today!
We're offering $10 coupons that can be used for any flowers at Huffman Farms in Vineland, including:
Daisies
Tulips
Hyacinths
Azaleas
Hydrangeas
Lilies
Proceeds from the sale benefit activities funded by the PTO, so your purchase will support our students and teachers!
Coupons are available for purchase from now until June 5th and are valid until June 7th. To buy yours, contact sgtpillaPTO@gmail.com or visit the main office.
Wait, there’s more! We’re also having a contest for our top sellers. The top seller in each grade will receive a gift card! 🏆
Support a good cause and get some beautiful flowers! Shop our Spring Flower Sale today!
7th Grade Parents - This is a reminder that permission slips and money for the 7th grade class trip to Dave & Busters are due by May 1st. A copy is attached if you need it. Thank you!
Mrs. Purich’s science classes recently had a special visitor who brought learning to life in a powerful way!
Students welcomed a Watershed Ambassador from NJ AmeriCorps, who led an engaging, hands-on lesson about pollution and its impact on our environment. Using a realistic watershed model, students were able to see firsthand how pollutants travel through the system and affect our local water sources. Thank you to our guest for an informative and interactive visit!
Students welcomed a Watershed Ambassador from NJ AmeriCorps, who led an engaging, hands-on lesson about pollution and its impact on our environment. Using a realistic watershed model, students were able to see firsthand how pollutants travel through the system and affect our local water sources. Thank you to our guest for an informative and interactive visit!
🎶 Save the Date! Pilla Middle School Music Festival is Here! 🎵
Get ready for an evening of incredible music! We are thrilled to invite you to the Pilla Middle School Music Festival, featuring talented performances from our Band, Choir, and Strings students.
Join us to support our amazing student musicians! 🎺🎤🎻
🗓 When: May 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Pilla Middle School Multipurpose Room
3133 S. Lincoln Ave. Vineland, NJ
Don't miss out on this spectacular community event. For any questions, please contact the school at 856-691-1801 ext. 3123.
See you there! 👋
Get ready for an evening of incredible music! We are thrilled to invite you to the Pilla Middle School Music Festival, featuring talented performances from our Band, Choir, and Strings students.
Join us to support our amazing student musicians! 🎺🎤🎻
🗓 When: May 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Pilla Middle School Multipurpose Room
3133 S. Lincoln Ave. Vineland, NJ
Don't miss out on this spectacular community event. For any questions, please contact the school at 856-691-1801 ext. 3123.
See you there! 👋
