Camden Central School District -

Here we go, Blue! The third game of the 2024 season has arrived as the Blue Devil varsity battles Homer under the lights at the CHS Stadium. 6:30 PM Kickoff. Free Admission. It's alumni night at the stadium, and we will also be honoring the memory of a beloved member of the Blue Devil Football family, Donald "Pops" VanDresar. It will be a truly special evening. Live Stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/video Some helpful reminders about procedures for tonight's game: -An adult must accompany all elementary and Middle school students. Students not accompanied by an adult will not be allowed in. - Playing catch or games of any kind will not be allowed. - Students should not wander around and should be cheering for our Blue Devils! - Capital project construction is still happening. Please stay away from any taped-off areas. - Spectators are expected to abide by the Camden Central School District Sportsmanship Policy. (https://5il.co/2x2uy). Thank you for your continued support of the Blue Devils! (Image In Graphic: Emily Petrie, Valley View Studios, https://valleyviewphotoco.com/)

CES Students, Families, and Staff came together on Thursday evening to showcase a slice of life at Camden Elementary School during Open House! Thanks to all who came out to be part of the activities!

Pictures from this afternoon's varsity and junior varsity girls' soccer matchups against CVA! The weather for today's matches was spectacular!

It might still feel like summer the past few days, but fall is quickly approaching. And fall is the perfect time to curl up with a cozy mystery. Check out our most recent mystery books in the CMS Media Center. 🔎

This evening, Camden Elementary School hosts its open house! The Title I Meeting begins at 5:30 PM. Title I Meeting Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1751503 Classrooms will be open from 6:00-7:00 PM. Parking can get quite busy for this event. Overflow parking will be available at the Methodist Church. CES also asks that all attending utilize the Canopy Entrance to access the building this evening. Call the CES Main Office with any questions you have. (315) 245-2616

It's a great day to get out and support Blue Devil girls' soccer at CHS! JV and Varsity are set for 5 PM starts against Central Valley Academy today!

Senior Nights are just around the corner, beginning with girls tennis on Saturday!

BLUE DEVIL NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year. Today, we highlight our brand new Speech Pathologist, Casey Seckner! Casey is adding the title of “Camden CSD Employee” to her four years as a Camden CSD resident and parent this year. Casey is housed at Camden Elementary School in her new assignment. She joins us after over 20 years of service with our neighbors in the Central Square School District. She received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Cortland, and her graduate degree from Ithaca College. Her favorite thing about being in education is, in her words, “Working with a team to help students progress toward their goals.” She says she’s loved living here in the District for the past four years. As a parent, she has especially enjoyed the activities her son is involved in here, and has found getting to know the amazing students and staff involved in our plays and musicals to be a great experience. When she’s not supporting students in some way, she can be found cheering for the Syracuse Orange, Buffalo Bills, and the 27 time world champion New York Yankees with her family and friends.

Calling all craft enthusiasts!!! The Camden Homecoming Festival's Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday, October 5th from 11 AM to 4 PM in the Village Park on Main Street. Come and browse the local merchants and organizations who will bring their wares and exciting experiences to the village! Looking to be a vendor? Opportunity knocks. Come bring your products to a large audience on Main Street. To be a vendor, a 12x12 space will cost 30 dollars, with proceeds to help support future homecoming celebrations. Setup runs from 9:30 to 11 AM. Please be mindful of traffic in the area of Forest Park and on Second Street. Please read the rules outlined in the registration form before registering, as there are some specific guidelines that must be adhered to in order to sell at this event. All products for sale should be family friendly in nature. Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_LRBB7-otk7MnTYT_Hku2mj1VweWNYvJlC7G12eZjOE8Xsw/viewform If you have any questions about the Craft and Vendor Fair as a vendor, or as a customer, please contact Sydney Dean at (315) 225-5836 or at sydneydean1129@gmail.com.

Scenes from doubles play in Tuesday's girls' varsity tennis match against Rome Free Academy. The Blue Devils won the match by a final score of 4-3. Camden swept singles play with McKenzie Allard, Lainie Liberatore, and Hailey Heath all scoring landslide victories. In doubles, the pairing of Abigail Douglas and Mina Jones made the difference to secure the victory. They won a hard-fought match at fourth doubles, 6-4, 6-4 to spark a Blue Devil rally that ran straight through singles play. Camden has won five of its first six matches of the season. A busy stretch continues today and tomorrow as the Blue Devils compete at VVS and Oneida, respectively. Senior Day is Saturday as Camden hosts CVA. The match begins at 11 AM, with senior recognition set for approximately 10:30.

Do you have a question or concern? Unsure where to start? The Camden CSD Lines of Communication chart can help you on your way to finding the answer! PDF: https://5il.co/229bw

BLUE DEVIL NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year. Today, we highlight Camden Elementary first grade teacher Chloe Cochran. She is a new employee, but is very familiar with the District as a 2019 CHS graduate. In her time as a student, she was part of the Camden volleyball program. After high school, she moved on to receive her degree from SUNY Brockport. Her favorite thing about being an educator is watching her students learn something new. “Watching my students' faces light up when they learn and comprehend something new,” she said. “They make me feel so happy every second of every day. We are all always learning something new, even me. Knowing that they continue to strive to be the best they can be makes me so proud.” Her favorite thing about Camden is the warm and welcoming staff, a group that has most certainly welcomed her back with open arms. When she’s not working with her energetic first graders, she loves spending time with her husband and their four dogs. She is also passionate about going to the gym and SHOPPING! You might also see her at our local Tops Supermarket, where she has continued in her role as an assistant office manager. She loves to see her students there! We’ve said it before, and we’re glad to say it again. Welcome home!

Friendly Reminder: The Look at Me, I'm Three program will meet on Wednesday, 9/18 at 5:30 at CES. If you haven't already done so, and would like your child to attend, contact Patti Ferretti at pferretti@camdencsd.org as soon as possible. This program is for students who will be Pre-K eligible for the 2025-26 school year. To attend Look at Me I'm Three this year, they must have their third birthday on or before December 1st, 2024. Mrs. Ferretti can answer any questions you have.

At CHS, our Global 10 students totally "Rule"! Mrs. Hastwell and Mrs. Philpott's ninth period class was learning about absolute monarchies, and sophomores Ella Lynch and Gabby Lebron were excited to show off the crowns they made!

On Friday, McConnellsville 1st, 3rd, and 4th graders celebrated Free Book Friday! During Free Book Friday, a group of students have the opportunity to take a book home for free off the Library Cart from Mrs. Malenowski. This week, Kindergarteners and Second Graders will get their turn. The initiative is supported by community donations throughout the year, so if you have some great kids' books looking for a new home and a new generation of readers, reach out to Mrs. Malenowski at smalenowski@camdencsd.org and she can provide more information.

Join Connected Community Schools and CFLR for this pair of free stress management seminars for students and families. Valarie, our Connected Community Schools project manager, is available for questions. A contact number is included in the flyer.

Members of our Camden CSD team are completing an exciting professional development seminar on the new SAM Labs Robotics Kits today at the District Office! Aimed at grades K-8, these kits will open new doors for programming and robotics education for our students while teaching critical thinking and problem solving along the way.

The Camden varsity field hockey team was in action on Friday with a challenging test against Morrisville-Eaton. Camryn Shenk had the Blue Devil goal, Rylie Meagher added an assist, and Alyssa Vera made seven saves in a 4-1 loss to the Mavericks, who reached the Section III Class D final a year ago. Tonight, the JV and Varsity teams are both at Whitesboro. Match times are set for 4:30 and 6:00, respectively, at Whitesboro High School. Let's go Blue Devils!

Scenes from Friday's varsity boys' soccer match against Hamilton Central. Waiting for the next home match? That will happen tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/17! The Blue Devils will meet Oneida at 4:30 PM at CHS.

BLUE DEVIL NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year. Today, we highlight Jacquelyn Seymour, who has taken a new role as an Information Processing Specialist in the District Office. She primarily works with the Instructional Technology Department in this position. She is a 2008 graduate of Camden High School, and also attended Mohawk Valley Community College. She was most recently a teacher assistant at McConnellsville Elementary. She also has experience working with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, and in Food Service. Her favorite part about being in education is working with the students and teachers, and she has continued to enjoy the supportive atmosphere being in Camden. When she’s not working magic with technology, she enjoys softball and cheerleading. She is a mother of three children, including her two kindergartners pictured here. You might even see her pick up a shift at Avicolli’s from time to time. Welcome to the District Office!