District Preparation Plan in the Event of School Closing - Spring 2020

The Verona Public Schools has provided emergency preparedness plans for the continuity in the delivery of instruction while maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of all of our community members. Please click the above link for more details.

Verona Board of Education Meeting to be Conducted via Teleconference 3/19/20

Based on the recent attention with COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, and the potential impact on our community, the Verona Public Schools will be conducting the March 19, 2020 Verona Board of Education meeting remotely via teleconference. This meeting is scheduled to occur with public access and participation availability to ensure the continued regular operation of government and the health, safety, and well-being of our community members. The next meeting of the Verona Board of Education will be held via conference call. Please click the above heading to read more.

UPDATED-Important Message Regarding Distance Learning Plan During School Closure

The Verona Public Schools takes the safety, health, and well-being of our students, staff, and community seriously. The school district will implement a “Remote Learning Schedule” for our elementary, middle and high school students and staff to provide consistency on a daily basis. Click the link above to read more.

Important Message from Superintendent Dionisio on COVID-19 School Closure

The Verona Public Schools continues to monitor the emerging public health issue with COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. The health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and community members is our main priority. The CDC recommends a community-wide approach focused on slowing the transmission of COVID-19 by limiting large gatherings of people and practicing social distancing.

Awareness to Action BOE Meeting 2/25/2020

The meeting of the Verona Board of Education on Tuesday, February 25, featured an update on the mental health initiative which was approved for the district by Verona voters in 2018.The report was given by Frank Mauriello, the Director of Special Services for Verona.

Construction Management Services RFP Verona Board of Education 2020

The Verona Board of Education is requesting written proposals from qualified firms to provide professional construction management services for the pre-construction, construction and post construction phases on the project described below. It is the intent of the Board to enter into an agreement that specified a not to exceed fee for pre-construction consultation services and a not to exceed fee for the construction and post construction phases of the project. Interested bidders should note that the information requested herein is to be considered the minimum requirement for consideration. Interested firms should therefore address these qualifications and highlight any additional qualifications they possess. The District will review all proposals and select the firm that it believes will best meet the needs of the District. Factors including qualifications and price, among others, will be considered. The standard AIA contract for construction manager services is anticipated to be utilized. Click the above link for more details.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

The Verona Public Schools offer a kindergarten program for all youngsters who are five years of age on or before October 1, 2020. This program is designed as a child’s first introduction to public school. A full academic curriculum—including media skills, formal art, music, and physical education is offered during the school day. Kindergarten is also a time for students to form new friendships, to work cooperatively in groups, and to learn fundamental academic skills.

Building A Better Verona Referendum Update November 5, 2019

It is with much appreciation and gratitude that I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You stepped up. Each of you became educated and informed. All of you who came to the polls and exercised your right to vote made a difference. You have helped set the course for Verona with the (unofficial) passing of both referendum questions. Both referendum questions passed by an overwhelming majority. The Essex County Clerk's Office will finalize mail-in and provisional ballot final results in the coming days. Read more by clicking the heading link above.

Public Notice of Superintendent Contract

Superintendent Contract Hearing Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11, the Verona Board of Education (hereinafter the "Board") is providing notice of its intent to hold a public hearing and to take action to rescind/replace the Employment Contract to the Superintendent of Schools at its regular meeting to be held on February 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Verona High School Learning Commons in Verona, NJ. This notice serves to meet the required 30-day notice prior to taking action and the 10-day notice of a public hearing as required by the statute. Prior to any action, the Board will permit the public to make comment on the proposed contract.

Verona Board of Education Candidates Forum

The Verona Board of Education Candidates Forum was held on October 15, 2019 in the Verona High School Learning Commons. This event was hosted by the Verona Conference of SCA and moderated by the League of Womens Voters of Montclair. Watch the video to learn more about the candidates in anticipation of Election Day on November 5, 2019.

Spring 2019 AP Highlights & Student Scholars

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Mr. Schels, Supervisor of Humanities, Mr. Stevenson, Supervisor of STEM, Mr. Lancaster, Assistant Principal at VHS, and Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, presented the Spring 2019 Advanced Placement Highlights and celebrated the 104 AP Scholars for their hard work, dedication, and achievements.

Spring 2019 NJSLA Results

On October 29, 2019, Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Mr. Steven Schels, Supervisor of Humanities, and Mr. Glen Stevenson, Supervisor of STEM, presented the spring 2019 NJSLA results in ELA from grades 3 to 10 and in mathematics from grades 3 through Algebra II.

Spring 2018 PARCC Results

On October 9, 2018, Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, presented the spring 2018 PARCC results in ELA from grades 3 to 11 and in mathematics from grades 3 through Algebra II.

AP Highlights & Scholar Awards

On September 25, 2018, we celebrated the accomplishments of our dedicated and hard working AP students.  Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and Mr. Cogdill, VHS Principal, presented AP Highlights and Scholar Awards for the 2017-18 school year to a packed audience.  Congratulations to all of our AP Scholars!

2018 V~SEA (Verona Summer Enrichment Academy)

THE VERONA SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY INFORMATION

June, 2017 – The Verona School District has announced it has information available for citizens interested in running for a vacant seat on the Board of Education.

Board of Education 2017-2018 Budget Presentation - April 25, 2017

The Board of Education 2017-2018 Budget presentation that was presented on April 25, 2017 Public Hearing, may be reviewed by clicking the above heading.

Brookdale Technology Donation Press Release

The Verona Board of Education has accepted an anonymous donation of $14,400 that will go toward technology in the media center and technology lab at Brookdale Avenue School at the general meeting on February 28, 2017. With this generous donation, Brookdale Avenue School will be able to upgrade their media center technology...

Verona Junior Woman's Congratulate Spelling Bee Winners

On Saturday, January 11, 2017, over thirty 4th and 5th graders participated in the annual Junior Woman’s Club of Verona Spelling Bee Competition held at F.N. Brown Elementary School. A special thank you to our judges, Mrs. Cheryl Ashley, Director of the Verona Public Library; Mrs. Corisa Walker, Library Media Specialist at F.N. Brown and Brookdale Avenue School; and Mr. Charles Miller, Director of Curriculum who kindly volunteered their time for the morning. Thank you to Diana Weeks and Joanna Rybak from the Verona Juniors who organized the event. Finally, thank you to Verona Juniors President, Erika Grothues, who announced the words.

Chromebooks in the Classroom

Verona Foundation for Educational Excellence (VFEE) is proud to announce a Special Grant awarded to the Verona Public Schools in support of the District Wide Google Initiative. In 2015, VFEE granted $75,000 over the course of three years to support Chromebooks in our Classrooms. $25,000 was awarded at the Verona Board of Education meeting on September 8, 2015. VFEE will provide $25,000 per year for the next two years making the Google Initiative Grant the largest award by VFEE since its inception in 2007.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Update

The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment department consisting of Director of Curriculum, Mr. Miller, Supervisor of Humanities, Dr. Bangia, and Supervisor of STEM, Mr. Stevenson, updated the Board of Education and the public with the latest information regarding Verona's curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Asking All the Right Questions

Opening up dialogue with your child is critical to their outlook on life and supporting them in achieving their individual potential by asking the following questions: “What was the best part of your day and why?”, “What are you thankful for?” and “What was the most challenging part of your day and how did you handle that problem?”

Inquiry in Action

The Verona Public Schools district is dedicated to cultivating learning environments that nurture the curiosity that exists naturally in children. It was clear from teacher feedback that last year’s inquiry-based science pilot program fostered a high level of student engagement. The new science program, developed with support from the Smithsonian Institute and National Academies of Science, is being implemented this year in our elementary and middle schools with the goal of increasing student engagement and improving student knowledge of scientific processes.

Field Turf

December 8, 2016 The Star Ledger recently published an investigative article on Field Turf regarding a product called Duraspine used to construct athletic turf field fibers. Field Turf has advised the Verona Public Schools that the new athletic fields being installed in our community are not made with this material. Attached are two letters from Field Turf providing detail on the matter and confirming that the Verona Public Schools is not impacted by this situation. Please click the Field Turf tab above this text to view the correspondence.

Leaving a Legacy-In Memory of Arthur Acquaviva

Mr. Arthur Acquaviva, known as “Mr. A” to staff­ and students, was a valued and trusted member of the VHS family. Art was named Library Media Specialist in 2000. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading the effort to transform our library into a 21st Century learning facility. Earlier this year, we received news that Mr. Acquaviva made a significant donation to Verona High School in the amount of $266,042. In accepting this generous contribution, the District will be renaming our library the Arthur Acquaviva Learning Commons. The donation provides funds to continue Art’s desire to enhance VHS with a 21st Century space, infusing the learning space with new and flexible furnishings to meet our student and faculty needs. Additional funds provided by Mr. Acquaviva will be allocated for a scholarship fund for Verona High School graduates.