Erin Kraus, a senior at Vineland High School, is on track to earn her Associate's Degree from Rowan College of South Jersey. She has accepted a scholarship from the prestigious Martinson Honors College of Rowan University. Erin has earned 60 college credits from RCSJ and is a member of the VHS Crew (rowing) team. Erin races at Lake Lenape and on the Schuylkill River each weekend.
Pictured: Erin Kraus and Paul Myers, Guidance Counselor at VHS
On Pi Day, March 14th, Durand fifth-grader, Jason, gave a fantastic presentation about the mathematical constant, pi (π), in front of his classmates. With excitement and confidence, Jason shared his passion for math and how he was able to memorize 210 digits of pi! To kick off his Canva presentation, Jason explained what pi is: the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, approximately 3.14159. He made sure to explain that this number is infinite, with no repeating pattern, which fascinated his classmates.
To make his presentation more interactive, he brought in a few visual aids, including showing the formula for the circumference of a circle (C = πd) and a list of 1,000 pi digits for the class to follow. Jason didn’t stop there—he also introduced some fun facts about pi. He mentioned the Guinness Book of World Records winner, how people celebrate by eating pie, and also shared pi-related jokes. Mrs. Bailey even brought in both apple and pumpkin “pie” to show how pi could be applied to real-world scenarios. The students were engaged as they helped themselves to a slice. Lastly, he recited 210 digits of pi from memory, which impressed everyone.
To wrap up the presentation, Jason encouraged his classmates to learn more about pi and its importance in math. His enthusiasm for the subject made the topic come alive, and the class left feeling inspired and more curious about the world of numbers. Although he is only a fifth grader, Jason believes he will certainly have a future involving STEM as he has a keen interest in all of those subjects. Overall, Jason's Pi Day presentation was a perfect example of how perseverance, curiosity and enthusiasm can turn a seemingly complex topic into an exciting learning experience for elementary students!
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife is hosting a beginners fishing workshop on Wednesday, April 23 for children ages 10 and older. The workshop is free and all equipment is provided. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
From 20–21 March, students in Vineland High School's Model Congress Club took part in the 2025 New Jersey Model Congress at Rider University. Model Congress teaches students the detailed workings of Congress and allows them to participate in mock congressional sessions. For two days, twenty-five Vineland students participated alongside other schools from across New Jersey as senators or representatives — sponsoring their own bills, debating a wide range of political topics, and voting on bills in committees and in full floor sessions of Congress. Many of our students saw their bills passed by committees, and four Vineland students achieved the difficult feat of having their bills passed by the entire Congress: Adrian Conde, Melina Cortes, Paulina Tomlin, and Eva Testa. In addition, three Vineland students won rare and coveted leadership positions at the Congress: Michaela Giuliani as President of the Senate, Adrian Conde as Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Jorge Flores as Chairman of the House Government Reform Committee. A wonderful showing from our VHS students!
It was a week full of exploration and excitement at Tiny Tots Preschool! Our P4s enjoyed parachute games, a nature walk, and a memorable kindergarten field trip.
Tiny Tots Preschool had a blast on a very special kindergarten transition visit to Mennies School! Our P4 students adventured through the hallways, visited multiple classrooms and were able to receive a glimpse of what kindergarten classroom experiences might be like!
Thank you, Mennies School, for welcoming us with open arms and huge smiles!
March 20th was Down Syndrome Awareness Day! Students at Petway School (led by our self-contained classrooms) had a sock drive to donate around the Vineland community. The school donated over 1,300 pairs of socks! Second grader Auggie Ferrari went above and beyond and donated 1,000 pairs of socks! The Petway MID, Deaf Ed, and Autistic Classes are donating the socks to the Vineland Soup Kitchen, the Cumberland County Family Shelter, and the Neonatal and Pediatric departments at Inspira Hospital.
Vineland High School has selected its Rowdiest Roosters for the month of March! These students and staff members were voted Rowdy’s Rowdiest Rooster for their outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to the VHS family. The awards are part of the VHS Rock the Roost program, which helps promote good behavior and create a positive school environment.
The February staff winners are:
Asselta Building: Frank Medio
Tanner Building: Maria Rodriguez
Student winners are:
9th Grade - Jayla Robinson
10th Grade - Aiden Whittick
11th Grade - Renata Ramirez Lecona
12th Grade - Thomas Garcia
Congratulations to all! 🐔
Come join the VHS Marching Band at Outlaw Burger Barn & Creamery on April 2nd, from 4 to 8 pm. When ordering, tell your server you are there for the fundraiser, please! Proceeds go to the VHS Marching Band.
The VHS AFJROTC has been very active over the past few weeks. On March 3rd, their Color Guard presented the colors at City Hall for the Irish Flag Raising. On March 18th, the National Guard visited all VHS AFJROTC classes to inform students about careers and opportunities. On March 19th, the Color Guard presented the colors at the Women’s Hall of Fame Banquet with an all-female lineup.
Mid-year promotions have been awarded, and all cadets are now one stripe or higher. Alpha Flight is diligently preparing for the Run for Ramirez on May 2nd, an event for VHS staff and students. Hosted by AFJROTC, this event honors former instructor Sgt. Joseph Ramirez, who passed away in 2020. It also provides a chance for two fourth-year cadets—one male and one female—to earn a $1,000 scholarship.
Additionally, congratulations to c/Col Christian Van Otsen for becoming the first in the NJ2009-1 unit to complete ground school training and become a pilot. He has earned both his certificate and wings.
Thank you to c/Maj Erika Robinson for the write up!
Mrs. Polo's High Impact Tutoring students at Sabater Elementary School are actively working on strengthening their multiplication skills by applying linear units to solve problems!
Mrs. Pennington's fourth-grade class at Mennies Elementary School took charge of their math reviews this week! Students stepped into the role of teacher, leading their peers through a review session for an upcoming test.
The student teachers gained confidence while guiding their classmates, and the student learners were highly engaged, enjoying this unique and interactive approach to reviewing material.
Mrs. Pennington is confident that her students have a strong grasp of the concepts and are ready to succeed on their test!
Today, several students from Wallace Middle School had the incredible opportunity to participate in a virtual author visit with middle grade author Jessica Vitalis! Several ELA classes joined in to ask thoughtful questions about her books, writing process, and life as an author. Jessica shared valuable insights about the dedication and creativity it takes to be a writer, inspiring students to embrace their own storytelling journeys. It was an engaging and motivating session, sparking curiosity and a love for writing. A fun time was had by all!
To celebrate and raise awareness about Down Syndrome, Mrs. Smith’s 11th and 12th-grade classes at VHS Asselta took their lessons outside the classroom and into the RISE Life Skills Kitchen. Students explored various aspects of kitchen work, including preparation, setup, cleanup, and the differences between using the oven and stove, as well as the importance of using a timer on the stove.
In addition, the class engaged in discussions about Down Syndrome, gaining a deeper understanding of the condition and the significance of having an extra chromosome.
To showcase their newly acquired kitchen skills, the students baked and decorated Down Syndrome Awareness Ribbon cookies, along with "Rock Your Socks" cookies. These treats were generously donated to support the Down Syndrome Awareness Fundraiser, which took place throughout the week at the Asselta building. 💙💛
The Vineland High School Interact Club is hosting a fundraiser at Barbera’s Chocolate Ice Cream Shoppe on Thursday, April 10th located at 782 South Brewster Road, Units B5/B6. From 5-8 pm, 15% of your ice cream purchase will go towards the club. When you arrive, you do not have to show our flyer. Stop by for delicious ice cream!
Mennies School celebrated our 2nd marking period Magnet Club students with a special ice cream treat during lunch periods! Mrs. Weir personally hand-delivered ice cream to students who earned their spot in the club.
To make the Magnet Club, students must demonstrate good attendance, positive behavior, and strong academic performance. The ice cream treat is just one of the special ways we recognize our hardworking students.
We are so proud of our Magnet Club members and love honoring their dedication and success!
Taco ‘bout a delicious surprise!
Mennies students got a special treat during lunch on Monday — Mrs. Rosa in the cafeteria made walking tacos! Our 5th graders were the first to try them and gave them two thumbs up! 👍👍
Thank you, Mrs. Rosa, for bringing this tasty new menu item to our cafeteria. We can't wait to have them again!
Hello Kindergarten…Here we Come! Little Lamb P4s visited D’Ippolito School to learn all about Kindergarten. Students were able to tour the building in anticipation of entering kindergarten. Thank you to our tour guide, Melissa Sileo, for showing us around in preparation for kindergarten next year!
Students ended our Read Across America Week Two at Little Lamb by doing a “Drop Everything and Read”! Students and staff grabbed a book and read in our halls for 10 minutes together to share and promote the love of Literacy!
Students continued to celebrate Week 2 of Read Across America Week at Little Lamb Preschool! Special guest readers from our district staff, family members, retired teachers, and VPS graduate students came in to read for 10 minutes independently. Students ended the week's celebration with a D.E.A.R. time (Drop everything and Read) to end our RAA celebration of a love of literacy.
