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Dr. Ariel Lajara
Superintendent at Vineland Public Schools 🎒📓✏️

09/25/2026

What an honor to be with absolute royalty in Vineland athletics. Standing with legendary coach John Casadia, who built our swim program from the ground up starting in 1973.

His legacy at VHS is unmatched: a state record of 489 wins and six state championships, including our historic first ever girls state title in any sport in 1996 and a dominant four year championship run after that! Living legend!

09/25/2026

As we close out the second week of Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue celebrating the stories, cultures, and experiences that shape our Vineland Public Schools community.

For Superintendent Dr. Ariel Lajara, his journey from the Dominican Republic to leading Vineland Public Schools is a reminder of the power of opportunity, perseverance, and believing in every child’s potential. His story is one of many that reflect the rich heritage represented throughout our schools and community.

We’re proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the people whose experiences continue to inspire the next generation. 🇩🇴

09/24/2026

Vineland Public Schools held its first Esports Advisory Committee meeting yesterday as the district begins exploring opportunities to bring esports to our students.

The group discussed the possibility of introducing esports at the club level, with opportunities for the program to grow in the future. The district is also exploring ways to work with the City of Vineland and Vineland Public Library, which currently offers its own esports and gaming program for the community.

We’re looking forward to continuing the conversation and learning more about how esports could create new opportunities for VPS students.

09/24/2026

Empowering our next generation of leaders! 🌟
On Sept 23–24, Peer Group Connection (PGC) hosted its annual retreat at the Landis Offices. PGC eases the middle school transition through peer mentoring, team building, and social-emotional learning.

Proud of our students and mentors building a stronger, more connected community!

09/22/2026

Two cousins, two districts, and roots planted deep. From grinding side by side as assistant superintendents to leading our own districts, the mission has always been about transforming outcomes for our students.

Great catching up with my cousin Dr. Renny Lajara, Superintendent of Bethlehem Area School District. When you share family history and the trenches of urban education, the work hits different!

09/18/2026

Nothing beats Thursday nights under the lights in Vineland. Between celebrating Senior Night and seeing a sea of fans show up in all black for the blackout game, the energy, pride, and community spirit were completely unmatched. This is what it is all about.

02/20/2026

Frankford High did NOT come to play! 🗣️✨

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lajara stopped by to pour into the next generation of leaders. Between his HBCU roots and his commitment to service through , the message was clear: Black history is something we build every day. Huge shoutout to the student hosts for their elite professionalism!

01/14/2026

STAR ⭐️ Champions

Shoutout to our transformational leaders from & for leading our district in Math and ELA High Student Growth Percentile on our STAR assessments. Keep up the great work!

Address

801 E Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA
19124

Website

https://www.vineland.org/

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