Vineland High School Newsletter
Enter to learn go forth to serve
From the Principal's Desk
Dear VHS Families:
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather.
As you can see from our regular newsletter, we are informing our families of what is expected for the proper attire for this coming school year. Please review this information closely with your child.
On behalf of VHS Assistant Principals, teachers, and the entire staff, I wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. McCann, Ed.D
Principal
VHS Open House
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017, 01:00 PM
Vineland High School South & North Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ, United States
VHS School Uniform
Solid sweaters
All long sleeve solid red, gray, black, or white colored crew-neck, v-neck, or cardigan sweaters must be worn with a red, black, gray, or white collared shirt.
Solid red, gray, black or white polo-style shirts
Red, black, gray or white button down shirts and turtle-neck shirts are permitted.
Solid black or khaki shorts, skirts, and pants
No hooded jackets, outerwear & coats
These items are not permitted in the classroom and must be placed in lockers.
No athletic pants
Sweat pants are not permitted.
FOOTWEAR
Clogs flip flops, and bedroom slippers are not permitted.No hooded sweatshirts and hats, caps, or bandanas
No hooded apparel. Students may not wear hats, sweatbands, bandanas (except for religious exemptions), or sunglasses while in school building.
PERMITTED
- Slacks, pants and capris must be solid black or khaki. They may be pleated or flat front, appropriately fastened and must fit at the waist. Pants may be made of cotton, canvas, corduroy, linen, polyester or twill.
- Skirts, shorts, skorts and jumpers must be black or khaki and be at least mid-thigh in length.
- Shirts must be solid white, black or red and have a collar. (Gray shirts are permitted at VHS only) Long and short sleeves permitted. Tops must fit appropriately but do not need to be tucked in. Undershirts must be red, black or white. Sheer shirts are not acceptable.
- Sweaters must be black, red or white in solid, single color and worn over a collared shirt.
- Athletic shoes, loafers, dress shoes or other closed toe/closed heel shoes are permitted.
NOT PERMITTED
- Jeans, low-cut pants, low-rise pants, sagging pants or sweat pants.
- Hooded sweaters, hooded sweatshirts, oversized shirts or collarless shirts.
- Flip-flops.
- Hats, caps or bandannas.
- Logos larger than 1.5 inches in measurement on attire. (Vineland Public Schools logos of any size are permitted.)
- Revealing or provocative clothing.
- Attire that may be considered weapons, such as chain belts or wallet chains.
- Clothing that is ragged, ripped, frayed or contains holes.
Rock the Roost-Positive Behavior Supports
Vineland High School has developed strategies for teaching and reinforcing positive behavior. Programs include: conflict resolution, mediation, and peer leadership. In addition, Rooward tickets will be awarded and redeemed as cash for various prizes for students that exhibit one or more of the three pillars for learning:
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Tolerance
Stay tuned for more information throughout the school year.
Lateness and Appointments
Students are expected to report to homeroom daily by 7:33 a.m. Please ensure that your child arrives to school on time.
From time to time it may be necessary to dismiss a child during the school day to attend an appointment with a physician or other such professional. The student should bring a note to the main office explaining the need and circumstances for the early dismissal. When the parent arrives to pick up her/his child, the parent should report to the main office so that the child can be properly dismissed.
Remind Parent Text Messaging
In an effort to better communicate school news and updates with parents, Vineland High School has signed up with Remind. Remind is a free service that will allow us to send text messages to all subscribers. Simply follow the directions below and you will automatically receive any messages Vineland High School sends out.
This is a closed system. We will not have access to any cell phone numbers. You will not be able to text back. Our hope is to use the service to give updates and reminders regarding delayed openings, school schedule changes, report card distribution dates, conference dates and important school/community events. Please follow the directions provided. You will instantly receive a confirmation text.
It is our sincere desire that this tool will make it easier for you to do all the many things that are demanded of you as a parent, yet still keep you connected and up-to-date with Vineland High School.
To subscribe click here for instructions. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (856) 794-6800 ext. 2698.
Parent Portal
As parents/guardian, you are invited to register for the Genesis Parent Portal. This is where you view your child's report card, give permissions for media release, computer use, etc. and also where you must keep your email address and phone number updated. Your email address is our major way to keep you informed.
To activate an account or for additional information please contact Ms. Jerri Nelson at VHS North 856-794-6800 extension 2750 or Ms. Liz Arce at VHS South 856-794-6800 extension 2503.
Driving
Due to space limitations, only seniors are permitted to drive to school. Juniors may drive to school beginning January 2018.
Activities and Events
Freshman Orientation:
August 23rd
Location: Vineland High School North Dennis Tanner Building - Auditorium
11:30am - 1:30pm Students and Parents -
Last Names : A - L
5:30pm - 7:30pm Students and Parents -
Last Names: M - Z
Students Report:
Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
7:33 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Back to School Night:
October 3rd
School Closings:
Oct. 6th - Half day (Staff Workshop)
Oct. 9th - School's Closed (Columbus Day)
Nov. 20th 6-7:43 p.m.
Nov. 21st 12:46-2:23 p.m.
Feb. 6th 6-7:43 p.m.
Feb. 7th 12:46-2:23 p.m.
VHS Guidance Department
VHS South (Grades 11-12)
http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Vineland_High/South_11-12/South_Guidance_11-12
Ms. Beth Bergamo, VHS South Department Chairperson - Extension 2562
Ms. Modesta Lopez-Perry - Extension 2518
Ms. Bernadette Cervino - Extension 2548
Ms. Elyse Matriccino, VHS South - Extension 2510
Mr. Paul Myers, VHS South - Extension 2532
VHS North (Grades 9-10)
http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Vineland_High/1029360937104241042/North_9-10_Guidance
Mr. Ernie Bernhardt, VHS North Department Chairperson - Extension 2721
Ms. Lori Collini - Extension 2723
Mr. Jesse Delgado - Extension 2729
Ms. Rose Werkheiser - Extension 2866
Ms. Lisa Wren - Extension 2728
VHS Campus Administration
Thomas P. McCann, Ed.D, Principal - Extension 2500
Jacqueline Roman-Alvarez, Assistant Principal - Extension 2698
Suzette DeMarchi, Assistant Principal - Extension 2704
Tina Morris, Assistant Principal - Extension 2568
Sandra Myers, Assistant Principal - Extension 2705
Richard Panas, Assistant Principal - Extension 2659
Darren Palmer, Assistant Principal - Extension 2534
Donald Robbins, Athletic Director - Extension 2660