Camden FFA spent two days moving “FORWARD” with the NYS FFA Convention in Buffalo NY! Over 2,100 FFA members attended this years convention from all across NYS!
Six outstanding FFA members represented Camden to the highest degree. Camden FFA attendees were Matthew Albrecht, Alexis Albrecht, Luke Eveleth, Patrick Eveleth, Izabella Johnson, and Colton Brown.
Convention started out with four students attending tours regarding silo history, and equine racing. One student spent Thursday afternoon “living to serve” with a “Day of Service” project cleaning up the Tift Nature Preserve.
Day 1 ended with a big bang for Camden FFA. Matthew Albrecht received his very own FFA Jacket on stage of “session.” The entire crew of six students also were recognized on behalf of Camden FFA receiving an award for leaving a lasting legacy as a new FFA Chapter. FFA members then spent the remainder of the night absorbing all the impactful moments from guest speakers to Commissioner Ball.
Camden FFA members finished out NYS FFA Convention on May 3rd with a heavy schedule. Alexis Albrecht, Izabella Johnson, Colton Brown, and Luke Eveleth spent the morning in various workshops and delegate meetings. They ended the day with participation in the Floral Design CDE competition. The four students applied new knowledge to the Floral CDE and also learned new things to apply next year in their competitions.
Patrick Eveleth spent the morning touring SUNY Niagara, where he found a passion for the Animal Management program and ended the day with leadership workshops.
Matthew Albrecht started the day with his Agriculture Education CDE where he developed a different appreciation for educations and developed a new skill set of educating others.
All Camden FFA members did an amazing job representing Camden and the community. Students left the convention eager for next years opportunities and a new motivation to move Camden FFA “FORWARD” towards new success!
The CHS Drama Club is set to present its spring production, “Almost, Maine” on Friday, May 10th at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 11th at 6 PM. Admission is free. This 2004 play has been adapted for the high school stage. Set in a fictional locale of the same name, “Almost, Maine” is a critically acclaimed romantic comedy made up of loosely connected short plays about love and loss. Almost is not organized enough for a town, and too populated for a wilderness, but all come to experience the life-altering power of the human heart.
Join the Blue Devils softball program on Saturday for the Camden Softball Invitational! All five varsity programs competing finished the 2023 season in the state rankings. This year's Blue Devils are currently sixth in the state in Class A, and a sitting NYS #1, Class AA Vestal, will be in town as well.
All this, plus the JV squad will match up with Central Square!
There will be food trucks, raffles, and a bake sale as well!
Tournament Website:
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Today, May 1st, is School Principals' Day in the United States! Join us in applauding the work that Mr. Centner, Mrs. DerCola, Mrs. Allen, and Mr. Ferretti do on a daily basis to keep our schools moving forward! Cheers!
Experience a different side of the Pine Tree State as CHS Drama presents "Almost, Maine" on May 10th and 11th! Keep it on your calendar!
Admission, of course, is free!
With ten home contests between Monday and Sunday, it's a great week to get out and support the Blue Devils!
Alcohol Awareness
It's that time of year again! Our annual K-12 art show will take place on May 15th! The Art Department is currently seeking donations of artwork from community members and former students for our art auction.
The proceeds from the auction allow the department to award a graduating Senior who is heading into the art field with funds to purchase art supplies as they begin their college career. Please reach out to Amy Andrews if you have a piece of artwork that you would like to donate!
The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th will be held in the CHS Cafeteria. If attending, please park in the back (main) parking lot and use door "M".
The start time for this regular meeting (7:00 PM) remains the same.
Connected Community Schools, The Camden Central School District, and the Center for Family Life and Recovery are teaming up to host a pair of internet safety seminars for parents. See the included image for details!
Free Prom/Senior Ball and Tuxedo Shopping.
On Friday, April 5th, the Camden Central School District Athletic Department took a select group of female student-athletes to attend the IIHF Women's World Championship's Women in Sports Summit hosted by Utica University in partnership with Oneida County. Guest speakers included Olympic Gold Medalist Angela Ruggiero (Ice Hockey), and Olympic Bronze Medalist Erin Hamlin (Luge).
There's a big game tonight at the championships! The two teams that have won every World Championship gold in the event's existence, the United States and Canada, meet in a group stage game tonight at 7 PM in Utica.
Students in Mrs. Andrews' Art Classes at CHS are making commemorative eclipse ornaments!
From departure to return, the NHS students represented our community well throughout the day, and made some great memories to last a lifetime.
The NHS Trip to Washington DC featured an appearance by a familiar face. Hannah Crossman '15 was the group's unofficial tour guide for the day. Crossman, a former NHS member herself, has been working in DC as a member of the office staff for Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX-4th).
Of course, the chapter brought along a few tokens of appreciation from home to say thank you. The officer slate presented their gifts in front of the Washington Monument!
On Friday’s trip to Washington DC, the National Honor Society started the day at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. While several hours away, the members got to see a touch of home at the Museum’s Stamp Collecting Table.
The table was made possible through the support of Camden’s own Mystic Stamp Company, along with the Sundman family. It gives museum visitors the opportunity to pick up a selection of collectible stamps as a memento in hopes that maybe they’ll consider taking up the hobby of stamp collecting!
Special thanks to Donald and Chacea Sundman, and the Mystic Stamp Company, for graciously donating a combined total of $10,000 to the society last week.
Please join us for an Eclipse art show reception at the Oneida Lake Arts and Heritage Center! It will be held on Saturday, April 6th from Noon until 5 PM!
There will be student art displayed from grade levels K-12, and the display will remain intact from April 5th to 10th if you want to come see it at a different time!
If you have any questions please call Camden Connected Community Schools Project Manager Valarie Mudrie at 315-271-8780.
Wednesday, April 3rd - All After School Activities are canceled for today due to the obstruction of some local roadways from high winds. Please use caution when traveling this evening.
Attention Families of students with disabilities!
Connected Community Schools is hosting an
Informational Session with LIFEPlan CCO to
discuss care management and options
after graduation.
