The CMS Class of 2028 has arrived for the 5th grade "Movin On Up" Orientation Program! Looking forward to two action-packed days! But first, breakfast!
The 2024-25 District-Wide Safety Plan, as approved by the Board of Education at its August meeting, is available here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2998/CCSD/4726484/DWSP_24-25_FINAL.pdf
If you need to reference it throughout the year, head to CamdenSchools.org and select the "Parents and Students" menu. It is located under the "School Safety" submenu.
Inside and out, the press box at the new varsity baseball field housed at Camden Middle School is beginning to take shape. We've been able to have some activity on the field this spring and summer, but this is where the project will really go to the next level with an operations level on the second floor, and the ability to run a concession stand adjacent to the stands on the first floor.
The field sports an artificial turf infield and natural grass outfield, and we will say from experience today that the outfield drainage is performing quite well with the substantial rain we've had in the past few days.
When the CMS greenhouse is up and running, we'll be growing a lot more than just plants. We'll have another avenue to grow young minds through our Agriculture and FFA programming. Whether they want to become a farmer, florist, or scientist, or want to pursue gardening as a hobby, this building will equip them with a professional grade laboratory to learn and apply the skills they'll need to make it happen. We are hopeful for it to be operational sometime this fall.
As you may know, CHS does not publish a comprehensive building supply list because of the diversity in student scheduling and class needs. To help students and families prepare for the first day of school, the CHS Mathematics and Science departments have released the following supply lists. Please note that these may be subject to change.
Contact the CHS Main Office with any questions.
If you haven't submitted permanent transportation changes to the registrar, today (8/19) is the deadline to do so for the first day of school. Reach out at rarchibee@camdencsd.org to do so, or if you have questions!
The Camden Central School District is accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from any agency willing to collaborate with its Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program. Interested agencies may pick up the RFP form at the District Office at 51 Third Street from Monday, August 19th, until Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. It may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Contact Pre-K Coordinator Craig Ferretti at cferretti@camdencsd.org with any questions.
Connected Community Schools is holding Open HUB tonight from 4-6 in the CHS Hub!
For several years, Camden CSD students have received a free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision without an application requirement. That will continue this year.
While not required for meals, we still encourage all district families to fill out the Income Eligibility Form each year, regardless of circumstances. It’s free, it’s confidential, it only takes a few minutes, and it can have a positive impact on the resources available to our staff and students.
See the informational graphic below to learn more about how filling out the Income Eligibility Form can make a difference in our school community. Forms are available at https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/page/food-services, and one will also be sent home with your student(s) at the beginning of the school year. Questions can be directed to the Camden CSD Business Office.
Attached is a summary of the transportation update we shared earlier today.
More Information: https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/article/1710056
Our new staff members had a wonderful orientation lunch today provided by our community partners at Imagine Greater Camden! We are so thankful for their support as we get ready to begin a new year in just a few short weeks!
Scenes from our Tuesday morning session at New Staff Orientation! We're thrilled to welcome each one of you to our team!
Please join us for Open HUB!
Connected Community Schools will hold Open Hub Hours on Thursday at the CHS Hub! Whether you need supplies to get through the late stages of Summer, or a place to be for a few hours, they've got what you're looking for.
Contact info for the organization representatives in our District is included in the flyer.
Our 2024 New Staff Orientation is underway! We're excited to work with many of our new staff members over two days: Today, and Thursday!
Reminder: Tonight's Board of Education Meeting begins at 6 PM in the CHS Tuthill Learning Commons (Library). Prior to the start of the regular meeting, the annual public hearing for the District-Wide Safety Plan draft will be held. Early arrival is recommended if you intend to speak at the hearing.
Please note some changes to the drafted plan have been made in compliance with recent directives from the NYS Department of Education and NYS Board of Regents. The link below contains the updated document. Edited sections are highlighted in green.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2998/CCSD/4553371/DWSP_24-25_draft.docx.pdf
The Camden Central School District is pleased to announce that it will be piloting a full day pre-kindergarten classroom for the 2024-25 academic year. This optional full day opportunity will run alongside our existing half day opportunities at McConnellsville Elementary School.
This program was made possible through the resources provided by the grant funding that sustains our Universal Pre-K program.
Eighteen students will have the opportunity to participate in a full day Pre-K program on a trial basis. As with the half day program, transportation and daily meals will be provided, and the program is free to families.
If more than eighteen students declare interest for the full day pilot program, a lottery will be held to determine who will receive the opportunity to participate in the full day program. If your child is not selected for the full day program, they will maintain their spot for the half day program as originally scheduled.
If you wish for your child to attend the half day program you already registered for, you do not need to take any action.
Interested? Apply at this link! The deadline to apply is Monday, August 19th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8aXeXwFolMBZ1E9918Sc6XdkmfCcv6pJ_IcSZ-OjNP4BxMg/viewform
You can also declare your interest by phone at 315-245-2616 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
District Pre-K Coordinator Craig Ferretti can be reached for questions at 315-245-2616 or cferretti@camdencsd.org.
Kindergarten Bootcamp with Miss Wood made their own medals and handprint torches to celebrate the final days of the program!
Check out our podium finishers from the Brain Gain Institute's Games of the First Potato Olympiad! Students put their nation-themed potatoes through a variety of challenges to see which would reign supreme!
Only one potato could stand atop the podium, but in our eyes, they've all won gold. Yukon Gold, that is.
If you're new to the District, or haven't registered your child for school yet, there is still time! Act quickly to ensure the smoothest possible start to the school year. K-12 registration is handled year-round on a rolling basis, and we still have some openings in our Universal Pre-K program as well! Contact the registrar's office at 315-245-4096, or visit https://www.camdenschools.org/page/registration for details!
