On Friday, March 28th, VHS marine science students were visited by Alex Ambrose. Ms. Amborse is a PhD student at Rutgers University and is currently based at Haskin Shellfish Lab. As part of her research, she created an interactive activity that uses real underwater footage collected from shellfish farms to bridge the classroom with real-world research in marine science. In teams, the students watched various video clips, made observations, developed hypothesis driven questions, fostering skills in scientific inquiry and critical thinking. This exercise provided students with an opportunity to engage with real scientific data while learning about ecosystems supported by shellfish aquaculture.
Mrs. Lopez Perry and 39 of our seniors visited Rowan College of South Jersey at their Cumberland campus! The seniors were able to choose courses under priority admissions prior to typical incoming freshmen. They were given lunch and a tour of the campus, plus had their RCSJ accounts set up in real-time!
This workshop is open to all VHS juniors and their families!
Mr. Greg Bartholomew's Chemistry students at Vineland High School measured the number of moles of chalk that they used after they drew with playground chalk on the parking lot.
Students first measured the mass of their chalk and then had time to free-draw anything that they wanted on the parking lot. Some students chose to compete in tic-tac-toe, while others drew their favorite cartoon such as Spongebob Squarepants, while more artistically-inclined students drew more extravagant designs.
After a few minutes, students returned to the classroom and re-weighed their chalk. They then calculated the number of moles of chalk (or calcium carbonate) (CaCO3) left on the parking lot by using Avogadro's number and mathematical calculations.
Students enjoyed getting outside on a beautiful day and were highly engaged. The lesson had students 'doing science' and applying Chemistry concepts in a fun, hands-on way!
Come out and support the Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland County!
Today we celebrate the dedication, care, and tireless support of our paraprofessionals. Your commitment to students and teachers alike makes an incredible impact every single day. Thank you for all you do to help our schools thrive!
Eighth-grade students in Ms. Keramidaris' classes at Johnstone School celebrated the coming of March and spring by wearing a "Marti." This red and white bracelet symbolizes Spring coming, and it is worn to protect the person from the strong sun. At the end of the month, students took off their "Marti" and tied it on tree branches so that the birds could make nests. This is a Greek tradition, and many European countries celebrate March this way.
April Fools at DiBiase Preschool! Miss Shaline's class planted "donut seeds" yesterday and donuts grew while they were playing outside!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We want to inform you about recent technology and cybersecurity improvements that have been implemented to enhance the safety and security of our district’s digital environment. These updates align with Vineland's "Acceptable Use" policy and ensure a more secure online experience for both students and staff.
Key improvements include:
- Separation of student and staff networks to provide better security and analytics.
- Enhanced security measures to prevent unauthorized access and strengthen data protection.
- Restrictions on the use of personal accounts on district-owned devices, ensuring all activity follows district policies and guidelines.
These changes have been carefully integrated without disruption to daily operations, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for our students.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing responsible technology use at home.
Vineland High School juniors Alexica Perez, Aalilah Folk, and Sarah Santiago earned admission into Stockton University's Summer Program, known as RYLA.
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference (RYLA) is a 5 day conference for juniors to develop leadership skills and have the opportunity to stay in Stockton's dorms.
The three girls were chosen from leadership in Vineland High School clubs, teams, and classrooms, as they are each Honor Roll Students.
Delegates to the Conference are chosen for their scholastic, athletic, and civic and/or religious achievements as well as their personality and desire to improve themselves. They will get a taste of college life and have the chance to continue to develop their strong leadership skills!
Don't forget - the Durand School Craft Fair is this Saturday from 10am-3pm!
Please come support Vineland All-Middle School Productions (VAMP), a Vineland Public School District Funded Program that has been providing arts education to the students of Vineland for over 10 years, as they host their "Road to Disney Bags, Bucks and Baskets" Bingo Fundraiser this Sunday, April 6th, starting at 2 pm! The afternoon will be filled with fun, excitement, and a chance to win tons of prizes! Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. General Admission Tickets include (1) 12-game 4-face bingo card and (1) door prize ticket. Additional tickets for bingo, basket raffles, and 50/50 will be available for purchase on the day of the event. This event is BYOB. All attendees must be 21 or older to consume alcohol and 18 or older to play bingo. To purchase your tickets, please visit https://vamp.ticketspice.com/bingo2
All proceeds directly support Vineland All-Middle School Productions (VAMP) and this year’s cast of Frozen Jr. as we raise money to perform in Disney World in May.
Bingo License: BL-361; Merchandise Raffle: RL-1934; 50/50 Raffle:RL-1935
Inspira's RAFT YDS, Nayomi Roman, worked the whole month of March with Wallace staff and students to participate in a school-wide competition based on nutrition. Ms. Nayomi prepared nutrition facts each Monday and, on Friday, would send out a quiz for teachers to do with their 9th-period class. Each week, teachers would complete the quiz, and those qualified, based on correct answers and speed of response, would move forward on the bracket. The last two teams, Ms. Ecret and Ms. Kozora's 9th-period classes, competed in a Jeopardy-style competition where the winners received a prize of a week of dressing down! Congratulations to Ms. Ecret's Class!
On Tuesday, March 25, Inspira's RAFT Youth Development Specialist (YDS), Nayomi Roman, went into Ms. Ecret's 8th grade ELA class and presented on the topics of stress management, coping skills, time management, and goal setting. After the presentation, the students participated in a game where they practiced the skills they had learned. The students created a table representing themselves. The four legs represent the stability of healthy coping skills, time and stress management skills, and goal setting. A scenario was read, and the students would remove or reinforce a leg depending on the scenario based on stress and how it is handled. When the table dropped, the students could see how the weight of stress made them lose stability. The students were very engaged as they realized how important and real these topics are.
On March 25, twenty-one VHS students participated in the Delaware Valley Olympiada of the Russian Language at Temple University in Philadelphia and brought home 21 medals! Liz Cruz Bautista, Bella Garcia Santiago, Leonardo Gonzalez, Yoselin Gonzalez, Domani King, Christopher Mendoza Perez, Areli Mondragon, Jaylah Moore, Alexis Carrasco, Sheilitza De La Rosa Sanchez, Jorge Flores, Maria Lucas-Olozagaste, Mariia Manannikov, Alondra Rosario Lugo, Sofia Bozhenko, Mykhailo Chernai, Violetta Khmelnytska, Vladimir Manannikov, Alona Moskalets, Davyd Radyvonik, and Anastasiya Serediuk competed according to their levels and a year of study in the Regular, Heritage, and Native Speaker divisions. All students had to perform a broad variety of tasks in three commissions. In Commission 1, Oral Speech, students had to interact with a judge on one of ten scenarios covering topics about themselves, home, family, school, favorite sports, pastime activities, favorite movies, music, weather, etc. In Commission 2, Russian Area Studies, students performed a presentation on Russian geography, landmarks, major cities, music, art, and literature. In Commission 3, Poetry and Narrative, students had to recite a poem in Russian from memory and retell one of the short novels (stories) they read in class. This year, our students won 12 gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals! Vladimir Manannikov won first place in the Heritage Learner division, and Violetta Khmelnytska got the perfect score of 400 points in the Native Speaker division. Besides the joy of winning the competition on various levels and commissions, our students got a wonderful opportunity to gain confidence in their ability to speak Russian, demonstrate familiarity with Russian civilization, acquire a sense of achievement, be recognized for their efforts to master a very challenging language, to interact with students of Russian from other schools, as well as tour the Temple University Student Center. Great performance and excellent presentation of the Russian program at VHS!
At Petway Elementary School the fourth grade students recently embarked on an exciting cross-curricular journey, blending Language Arts and Science in an unforgettable way!
In Language Arts, students read and explored Greek myths, discovering the legendary tales of heroes, gods, and mythical creatures. They then connected these stories to their Science lessons by studying constellations—learning how ancient cultures linked the night sky to their myths.
To bring their learning to life, students stepped inside StarLab, an immersive, portable planetarium. As they traveled through the galaxy, they identified constellations tied to the Greek myths they had studied, seeing firsthand how storytelling and science intertwine.
This hands-on experience deepened their understanding of both literature and astronomy, sparking curiosity and wonder about the stars above. What an incredible way to learn!
Miss Giordano's first-grade class at Petway had a fantastic time participating in Book Madness, an exciting event where students voted on their favorite books they read throughout March using the Bookworms Curriculum. The students read a variety of engaging stories, and each book sparked great discussions and creativity. The entire class learned a lot about the process of voting and how it helps everyone have a voice. After much anticipation and excitement, the votes were tallied, and the winner was “My Brother, Charlie”! "My Brother Charlie," written by Holly Robinson Peete and co-authored with her daughter, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, is a heartfelt and inspiring children's book. It tells the story of a young girl who shares her experiences growing up with her twin brother, Charlie, who has autism. Through the eyes of the sister, readers gain insight into Charlie's unique qualities and challenges. The book emphasizes themes of love, understanding, and acceptance, highlighting how siblings can support each other through life's ups and downs.
Students in Mr. Cresci's 8th grade Accelerated Social Studies classes at Veterans Memorial School worked collaboratively in small groups to create posters to showcase Women's History Month. The students visited the school media center and worked with Media Specialist Mrs. Bermudez to research, format, and create the project. The posters focused on various themes connected to the topic, including "Women Who Changed History" – Highlighting influential women in government, activism, and leadership, "Breaking Barriers" – Focusing on women who were pioneers in politics, law, and civil rights, "Votes for Women" – Celebrating the women’s suffrage movement and key figures and "Women in Government Today" – Featuring current female leaders in the U.S. and worldwide.
ATTENTION ALL 8th GRADE STUDENTS!
8th Grade Moving Up Picture Day is here!! DRESS TO IMPRESS. Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025. Please remember to follow the school dress code policy.
ATENCIÓN A TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES DE 8º GRADO!
Llegó el Día de la Foto de Avance de 8.º Grado. ¡VÍSTETE PARA IMPRESIONAR! El Día de la Foto está programado para el Jueves, 10 de Abril de 2025. Recuerda seguir el código de vestimenta de la escuela.
8th Grade Move Up Picture Day: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=19357GO
ATTENTION ALL WILDCATS!
Picture day is upon us. Spring Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025. Feel free to wear your best school appropriate outfit. Please remember to follow the school dress code policy.
ATENCIÓN A TODOS LOS WILDCATS!
El día de las fotos esta cerca. El día de la fotografía de primavera está programado para el Jueves, 10 de Abril, 2025. Los estudiantes pueden usar su mejor atuendo apropiado para la escuela. Recuerde seguir la política del código de vestimenta de la escuela.
Spring Picture Day: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=19357SG
