Corn plays a big role in a typical diet today. Whether you're serving corn at your upcoming Thanksgiving meal, enjoying it on the cob in the summer, or snacking on the popped variety, you know you're in for a treat.
Speaking of popcorn, Mrs. Libertella and Mr. Keller’s Consumer Chemistry class recently did an exploration of how the fluffy movie time treat is made. They compared the mass and volume of popcorn in two states: before popping, and after popping. Students learned that the mass decreases slightly because of the small amount of water vapor that escapes when the corn pops. However, as you may know, the volume of the popcorn increases dramatically.
But why? The water inside the kernel heats, turns to steam and builds pressure. When the hull ruptures, the starch gelatinizes, and rapidly expands into the fluffy foam structure we recognize as popcorn.
Speaking of popcorn, Mrs. Libertella and Mr. Keller’s Consumer Chemistry class recently did an exploration of how the fluffy movie time treat is made. They compared the mass and volume of popcorn in two states: before popping, and after popping. Students learned that the mass decreases slightly because of the small amount of water vapor that escapes when the corn pops. However, as you may know, the volume of the popcorn increases dramatically.
But why? The water inside the kernel heats, turns to steam and builds pressure. When the hull ruptures, the starch gelatinizes, and rapidly expands into the fluffy foam structure we recognize as popcorn.
To kick off Thanksgiving Week, Camden High School held a "School Spirit Day". While students were encouraged to wear their blue and white, the staff were challenged to wear apparel from their own high schools. Among the highlights were 12 staff members wearing their own Blue Devil gear as alumni, a very strong contingent from our neighboring District in Rome, and some apparel from out of state.
Look down in front, and you'll see a classic from a school that no longer exists in its past form. Mrs. Ciotti came to school rocking her varsity jacket from her days at Ilion High School - home of the Golden Bombers. Today you know that District, post-merger, as Central Valley.
The holiday shopping season is here, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the Blue Devil in your life - look no further than the Camden Corner Store’s Holiday Apparel Sale!
From now until November 30th, you can order special edition CCSD apparel to be shipped to CHS for free, or to your home for an additional charge. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Camden Corner Store Club at CHS and its Camden Corner Store Scholarship Fund.
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_central_schools/shop/home
If you have questions, contact advisor Judy Dacey at JDacey@camdencsd.org.
From now until November 30th, you can order special edition CCSD apparel to be shipped to CHS for free, or to your home for an additional charge. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Camden Corner Store Club at CHS and its Camden Corner Store Scholarship Fund.
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_central_schools/shop/home
If you have questions, contact advisor Judy Dacey at JDacey@camdencsd.org.
The Camden High School Chapter of the National Honor Society has announced the results of its annual Food Drive. Over a two week period spanning from November 10th to November 21st, 220 total items were collected and delivered to the Camden Area Food Pantry ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Along the way, each of the four classes at CHS was competing for top honors. The Class of 2026 successfully defended its crown from a year ago - with a total of 107 items originating out of the senior class. The Class of 2027 placed second, the Class of 2028 was third, and the Class of 2029 was fourth. For their victory, the Senior class will receive some delicious ice cream!
Chapter members gathered on Friday in the Foyer to sort and pack the donations up for delivery.
Thank you to everyone who donated to help people in need, right in our community!
Along the way, each of the four classes at CHS was competing for top honors. The Class of 2026 successfully defended its crown from a year ago - with a total of 107 items originating out of the senior class. The Class of 2027 placed second, the Class of 2028 was third, and the Class of 2029 was fourth. For their victory, the Senior class will receive some delicious ice cream!
Chapter members gathered on Friday in the Foyer to sort and pack the donations up for delivery.
Thank you to everyone who donated to help people in need, right in our community!
Look who's back in the CHS Kitchen!!! SPO Hite is making another batch of Chicken Riggies today for students and staff, and for the first time, a limited quantity will make their way to all District buildings!
They smell good, and a few folks that have walked by the cafeteria this AM have also said as much.
The holiday shopping season is here, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the Blue Devil in your life - look no further than the Camden Corner Store’s Holiday Apparel Sale!
From now until November 30th, you can order special edition CCSD apparel to be shipped to CHS for free, or to your home for an additional charge. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Camden Corner Store Club at CHS and its Camden Corner Store Scholarship Fund.
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_central_schools/shop/home
If you have questions, contact advisor Judy Dacey at JDacey@camdencsd.org.
From now until November 30th, you can order special edition CCSD apparel to be shipped to CHS for free, or to your home for an additional charge. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Camden Corner Store Club at CHS and its Camden Corner Store Scholarship Fund.
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_central_schools/shop/home
If you have questions, contact advisor Judy Dacey at JDacey@camdencsd.org.
Musical Reveal Update: It's been absolute pandemonium in the chorus room today. Mr. Fiorini came in at the beginning of choir and took Mrs. Doubtfire off the board. Mrs. Heath came in at the end of the period however, and saved the day - at least for now - and put it back on the board.
In the same sequence, Billy Elliot and Sunset Blvd came off the board.
We're now down to two selections - Mrs. Doubtfire (which was yesterday's crowd favorite by a WIDE margin), and Big Fish.
Which one will it be? Stay tuned for tomorrow's reveal!
In the same sequence, Billy Elliot and Sunset Blvd came off the board.
We're now down to two selections - Mrs. Doubtfire (which was yesterday's crowd favorite by a WIDE margin), and Big Fish.
Which one will it be? Stay tuned for tomorrow's reveal!
On Friday, November 14th, the Camden High School Counseling Office took 35 interested juniors and seniors to Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica on November 14th for their fall Open House event.
Students toured the campus, and learned about the admissions process, financial aid opportunities, clubs, and student activities through presentations and conversations with MVCC staff and students. Students were treated to lunch in the Alumni College Center before returning to Camden.
Students toured the campus, and learned about the admissions process, financial aid opportunities, clubs, and student activities through presentations and conversations with MVCC staff and students. Students were treated to lunch in the Alumni College Center before returning to Camden.
The 2025 Induction Ceremony for the National Honor Society, Camden High School Chapter will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 6 PM at the Camden High School Auditorium.
The CHS Fall Play is in the rear view mirror now, so now, attention at CHS shifts to a new matter - What will this year's CHS Musical be? Here's the shortlist of five shows, one of which has been selected to be this year's musical!
What will it be? Stay tuned.....
Two more shows today! Don't miss it!
The holiday shopping season is here, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the Blue Devil in your life - look no further than the Camden Corner Store’s Holiday Apparel Sale!
From now until November 30th, you can order special edition CCSD apparel to be shipped to CHS for free, or to your home for an additional charge. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Camden Corner Store Club at CHS and its Camden Corner Store Scholarship Fund.
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_central_schools/shop/home
If you have questions, contact advisor Judy Dacey at JDacey@camdencsd.org.
From now until November 30th, you can order special edition CCSD apparel to be shipped to CHS for free, or to your home for an additional charge. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Camden Corner Store Club at CHS and its Camden Corner Store Scholarship Fund.
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_central_schools/shop/home
If you have questions, contact advisor Judy Dacey at JDacey@camdencsd.org.
For Camden football seniors Adam Gonzalez, Trevor Warren, and Landon Loomis - there's one more game to play! This trio of Blue Devils has been selected to participate in the 2025 Elevate CNY Senior All-Star game, where they'll join the top senior players from 20 schools across the Mohawk Valley and beyond.
Camden's representatives will be on Team White alongside players from Central Valley Academy, Rome Free Academy, West Canada Valley, South Lewis, Utica Notre Dame, Carthage, Little Falls, Sauquoit Valley, and Clinton.
The game will be played on Thursday, November 13th, with a 7:00 PM kickoff at Utica University's Charles A. Gaetano Stadium. Admission is five dollars, or you can watch online, free of charge, at the following URL
https://www.empire8network.com/utica/
Way to go, guys!
Camden's representatives will be on Team White alongside players from Central Valley Academy, Rome Free Academy, West Canada Valley, South Lewis, Utica Notre Dame, Carthage, Little Falls, Sauquoit Valley, and Clinton.
The game will be played on Thursday, November 13th, with a 7:00 PM kickoff at Utica University's Charles A. Gaetano Stadium. Admission is five dollars, or you can watch online, free of charge, at the following URL
https://www.empire8network.com/utica/
Way to go, guys!
George Bailey, put that money away! Admission to this weekend's performances of "It's A Wonderful Life" is free of charge!
Three shows! Friday at 7, Saturday at 1 and 6:30!
Don't miss it!
Three Days until "It's a Wonderful Life" hits the stage at CHS! Friday and Saturday, three shows, free admission, one weekend only!
The CHS Veterans Display features biographical information on over 60 veterans with ties to the CCSD community, including three new honorees for 2025! This year's display also features a fresh new banner, courtesy of the CHS Art Department!
Three Days until "It's a Wonderful Life" hits the stage at CHS! Friday and Saturday, three shows, free admission, one weekend only!
Four days until the CHS Drama Club presents "It's A Wonderful Life".
And if you need some good news on this Monday - We're only about five hours from being able to say "Three Days!"
Admission is free!
And if you need some good news on this Monday - We're only about five hours from being able to say "Three Days!"
Admission is free!
Just a few more sleeps 'til Bedford Falls! We are ONE WEEK away from the CHS Drama Club production of "It's a Wonderful Life!"
We are so proud to announce that Camden High School social worker Michelle Mellon has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Ruth Schwartz Award from the New York State School Social Workers' Association. The Schwartz award is presented to New York's "School Social Worker of the Year", as determined by the organization.
Mellon was nominated for this award by her Camden CSD colleague, Michelle Williams. Below is an excerpt from remarks given by Williams during the award presentation at the organization's annual conference in Canandaigua, NY.
"I met Michelle nearly 20 years ago when I joined the district as a social worker. I remember thinking she reminds me of the house call doctor who traveled to their patient’s home carrying their medical kits. Michelle’s dedication is admirable and truly reflects a grass roots social worker whose fundamental values capitalize on the opportunities of home visits, establishing strong connections and promoting the agency of students and their families. She prioritizes making the time to build the bridge between home and school with clear intentions to collaborate in the best interest of the students.
She is a resident of the district, raising her own three girls in this community, further enhancing her passion in delivering exceptional services within both the school and community. Her non-judgemental, steadfast approach contributes to the steady stream of students, guardians and staff who seek her support on a daily basis. As a district we have encountered a number of off hours crisis, seriously impacting the well being of both students and staff. She is always one of the first to offer help, without exception.
Michelle is often seen attending student activities to show support such as plays, musicals, or sporting events. In the past she has collaborated to establish a clothing closet and food pantry within the building promoting accessibility to those students most in need. Michelle was approached to become the advisor for Morgan’s Message, a new program in the district to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in student athletes. She was the first to introduce the idea of having an on site therapy dog and is often seen with her faithful companion, Charlie.
In addition to her daily responsibilities, she takes on interns and has inspired HS students to pursue the social work profession."
Superintendent of Schools Jason Evangelist and Camden High School Principal Aaron Fiorini also prepared a congratulatory video for the occasion.
Congratulations to the one and only Michelle Mellon - from all of us at the Camden Central School District!
Mellon was nominated for this award by her Camden CSD colleague, Michelle Williams. Below is an excerpt from remarks given by Williams during the award presentation at the organization's annual conference in Canandaigua, NY.
"I met Michelle nearly 20 years ago when I joined the district as a social worker. I remember thinking she reminds me of the house call doctor who traveled to their patient’s home carrying their medical kits. Michelle’s dedication is admirable and truly reflects a grass roots social worker whose fundamental values capitalize on the opportunities of home visits, establishing strong connections and promoting the agency of students and their families. She prioritizes making the time to build the bridge between home and school with clear intentions to collaborate in the best interest of the students.
She is a resident of the district, raising her own three girls in this community, further enhancing her passion in delivering exceptional services within both the school and community. Her non-judgemental, steadfast approach contributes to the steady stream of students, guardians and staff who seek her support on a daily basis. As a district we have encountered a number of off hours crisis, seriously impacting the well being of both students and staff. She is always one of the first to offer help, without exception.
Michelle is often seen attending student activities to show support such as plays, musicals, or sporting events. In the past she has collaborated to establish a clothing closet and food pantry within the building promoting accessibility to those students most in need. Michelle was approached to become the advisor for Morgan’s Message, a new program in the district to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in student athletes. She was the first to introduce the idea of having an on site therapy dog and is often seen with her faithful companion, Charlie.
In addition to her daily responsibilities, she takes on interns and has inspired HS students to pursue the social work profession."
Superintendent of Schools Jason Evangelist and Camden High School Principal Aaron Fiorini also prepared a congratulatory video for the occasion.
Congratulations to the one and only Michelle Mellon - from all of us at the Camden Central School District!
