September 12, 2018 Dear Colleagues and Community Members, We would like to thank everyone who participated in revising our Strategic Plan for 2018-2023. Whether you were a student, community member, parent, faculty, adminstrator, or a…
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT The Verona Board of Education is pleased to share this annual review of successes for our school district. We encourage all members of our community to take a moment...
Verona Public Schools Welcomes Our Students Back
Verona Public Schools Welcomes Our Students Back It just wasn't the same without you! Our schools are vibrant places for teaching and learning. Our students and staff had a great opening to school this week....
Teachers Have First Days Too
Teachers Have First Days Too Teachers have first days of school too. On September 4th, our entire district faculty and staff convened for our annual Convocation at Verona High School. This year's theme was "Where...
A Welcome Back Message to VPS Staff 2018
A Welcome Back Message to VPS Staff 2018 “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.” Temple Grandin August 28, 2018 Dear Colleagues, We await with much anticipation our first days together as...
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
A Message from Verona Superintendent of Schools "Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence." Abigail Adams The mission of the Verona Public Schools, in partnership with a supportive...
Commencement Address – Class of 2018
Commencement Speech Dr. Rui Dionisio Verona High School June 19, 2018 Members of the Board of Education, parents, staff, and the Class of 2018, it is an honor to be with you this evening. There…
Verona High School Partners with Positive Coaching Alliance to Benefit Student Athletes
Verona High School Partners with Positive Coaching Alliance to Benefit Student Athletes May 24, 2018 Verona High School has established a 3 year partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), a national non-profit developing “Better Athletes,…
A New Solution for Schools: In-house Mental Health Programs
A panel of N.J. education leaders participated in a mental health leadership panel discussing best practice strategies that work for community and stakeholder engagement. From left to right: Marta Audino (Hamilton), Dr. Rui Dionisio (Verona),…
Response to Parkland Shooting
Superintendent Corner Column Response to Parkland Shooting February 2018 “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will…