“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” Maya Angelou September 1,…
Verona High School Class of 2021 Commencement Speech
Dr. Rui Dionisio, Superintendent of Schools Members of the Board of Education, parents, staff, and the Class of 2021, it is an honor to be with you this evening. When I was…
Letter to Governor Murphy from School Superintendents in Essex County Association of School Administrators
ESSEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS February 8, 2021 Dear Governor Murphy: As united Superintendents in Essex County, we urge you to prioritize the administration of the COVID vaccine for our teachers, support staff,…
Superintendent’s Corner Column Discussions With Our Children January 2021
Superintendent’s Corner Column Discussions With Our Children January 2021 Dear Verona Parents and Staff, The recent events and abhorrent behavior in Washington, D.C. at the United States Capitol were shocking and incredibly…
Superintendent’s Corner Column – Referendum Update – December 2020
Superintendent’s Corner Column Referendum Update December 2020 “Building is about getting around the obstacles that are presented to you.” Jeremy Renner The Verona Public Schools District is pleased to announce the approval of…
Holiday Message
December 23, 2020 Dear Verona Faculty & Staff, I would like to take a moment to thank each of you for all of your efforts over the past several months. We have…
Superintendent Corner Column – We Are Verona
We Are VeronaSuperintendent Corner ColumnDecember 1, 2020 “Own our actions. Embrace diversity. Accept on another. Respect others. Everyone is equal. Voices are heard. Inspire excellence. Reject rumors. Include everyone. No one stands alone. We are…
Superintendent Corner Column – Hope Springs Eternal
“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” Nelson…
Superintendent Corner Column – Building a Better Verona – November 13, 2020
Building a Better VeronaSuperintendent Corner ColumnNovember 13, 2020 “The road to success is always under construction.” Lily Tomlin Dear Verona Public Schools Community Members, Our school district has achieved an impressive transformation of our buildings…
Verona Public Schools – School Reopening Plan Transitioning from Stage 2 to Stage 3
The Verona Public Schools presented an update on the transition plan from Stage 2 to Stage 3 of the School Reopening Plan. Please click here for details on the reopening transition.