Registration is underway for the YMCA's fall activities. These include sign-ups for fitness classes and for before and after school care.
Before and after school care registration is for locations at all eight of Vineland’s public elementary schools and the YMCA itself. This program is for kids aged five to thirteen. Activities include homework time, snacks, [...]
The Vineland Board of Education president recently took over as first vice chair of the Southern Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross at the association’s annual installation dinner held June 18 at Caesar’s in Atlantic City.
Outgoing Chapter Chairman James Rutala was honored and Christopher Moschella was installed as the incoming chapter chairman. Other [...]
Dr. William Mennies School recently received a $3,000 grant from the Progresso/General Mills Plant Community Relations program to provide arts and culture programs for Mennies’ students.
Assistant Principal Kristen Estep, Librarian Elena Bermudez, and Grade 4 Teacher JoAnn Wargo wrote the grant. The funds will be used to pay for a visit from children’s author [...]
Landis Middle School on Tuesday was recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, for transforming its school into a healthier place for students and staff, district spokesman John Sbrana said.
To earn this award, Landis Middle School created healthy eating and physical [...]
With a few snips of the scissors, educators at Petway Elementary School taught students a valuable lesson about charity and giving back.
Principal Jennifer Frederico challenged students in March, shortly after the Read Across America celebration, to log 4,000 hours of reading over the course of [...]
The Vineland Police Athletic League will be teaming up with the Mayor’s Youth Council in hosting their first Anti-Violence 5k Run/Bike/One-Mile Walk Family Fun Day.
The major sponsor for the day will be the Cosmopolitan Restaurant. The event is scheduled on Saturday, June 19 at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 3513 S. Delsea Drive.
The Winslow Elementary School library now has 12 new resource books for autism educators thanks to a donation from United by Autism.
The group donated the books in gratitude for a one-day staff “jeans day” fundraiser that netted more than $400, according to John Sbrana, district spokesman.
“United by Autism contacted Vineland Public Schools in [...]
More than 400 Durand Elementary school students participated recently in the school’s 32nd annual "Durand Run."
With a large crowd of parents, family members and staff cheering and applauding from the sidelines, Jordan Tobolski, a fourth-grader, finished first in the 2.5 mile race.
Runner-up was Aaron Dickel, a fifth grader, according to Dan Greco, Durand [...]
Two Vineland Public Schools teachers - Brittney Tomlin and Jenne Castellini - are beginning fundraising efforts for their planned three-day, 60-mile "Walk for the Cure" breast cancer event in October.
Their planned trek, in Philadelphia, is part of the Susan G. Komen "3-Day for the Cure" campaign in 15 cities across the nation, beginning in [...]
For 10 weeks during the months of February and March, 31 staff members at Mennies Elementary School participated in the Mennies Biggest Loser Competition.
Staff members were spurred on to lose weight by their colleagues, Principal Lisa Arena said.
The competitors weighed in weekly on Thursday mornings, contributing $1 if they lost weight and $2 [...]
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday, April 19, from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the cafetorium at Sabater Elementary School, 301 S. East Blvd.
Appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment, call Pat Abdill, the school nurse at Sabater. The phone number is (856) 641-8502, ext. 6530.
Delsea Regional High School senior Katieanne Cooke has received a $3,000 scholarship from the Underwood Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board.
She is the daughter of Pamela and Steven Cooke of Elk Township. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Atheneaum League, Key Club, and R.E.B.E.L. She is also a peer transition leader and participated [...]
