Skip to main content

Back-To-School Hub

Back-To-School Hub: 2026-27

Welcome to the Camden Central School District's "Back to School" Hub for the 2026-27 school year. Our goal is to provide the most up-to-date information available for our families in a convenient location. You can also find this information throughout our website. You may have also received additional information from your child's school through ParentSquare. We're looking forward to welcoming all new and returning students! 

The first day of school for K-12 students is Thursday, September 3rd. Please note that this falls before Labor Day this year. This date aligns us with the MOBOCES calendar followed by many of our peer districts within the MOBOCES region. 

The first day of school for our Universal Pre-K Students will be Tuesday, September 8th.

 

  • Camden High School
    (Grades 9-12)
    7:45 AM to 2:30/3:15 PM

    Camden Middle School
    (Grades 5-8)
    7:40 AM to 2:20/3:05 PM

    Camden Elementary School and McConnellsville Elementary School
    (Grades PreK-4)

    8:45 AM to 3:20 PM

     

  • Routes are expected to become available in Mid-August.

    In the interim, please read the following message about pick-up and drop-off addresses if you have not done so already. This was also sent via ParentSquare on Monday, July 27th, 2026. 

    Pick-up and drop-off locations, including child care providers, are currently set to carry over from the end of the 2025-26 school year.

    If you have changed addresses, or need to make any other changes to pick-up and drop-off points for your children for the 2026-27 academic year, please call the District Registrar’s office at 315-245-4096 to make those arrangements. The best time to call is Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM. Please do so by the close of business on Monday, August 17th for best results.

    If you have no changes, you do not need to take any action. 

    Note: To improve efficiency, maintain consistency and timing in routing, and optimize student supervision, the District continues to request that families use as few permanent pick-up and drop-off points as possible. We recommend no more than two permanent locations, one of which should be a student’s home address.

    If you do not feel you can meet our guideline regarding two permanent pick-up/drop-off locations, please contact the Transportation Dept. at 315-245-0878 to discuss your options.

  • District Food Service Manager
    Pearl Romano - promano@camdencsd.org - 315-245-3168


    Just Get In Line!
    The Camden Central School District continues to work with the New York State Child Nutrition Program Administration to provide a Community Eligibility School Meal Program in support of our students, families and community. We were approved for the Community Eligibility Provision in the 2017-18 school year, and we were recently approved to continue offering the program through at least the 2029-30 academic year. 

    ALL students enrolled at Camden Central School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at NO CHARGE to your household each day. Your child will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or complete an application.

    The only request that the Business Office has is for you to complete the confidential Household Income Eligibility Form, one per family, that will be sent home with your student at the start of the year. The Income Eligibility Form will assist the District in obtaining additional funding from the State and Federal Government.

    Any questions may be addressed to the District Business Office at 315-245-1024.


    Lunch Menus
    Will be available soon! 

  • Health Office Contact Information

     

    Camden Middle School
    (315) 245-4098

    Camden Elementary  
    (315) 245-4195 

    Camden High School
    (315) 245-3013 

    McConnellsville Elementary
    (315) 245-3412


    Other Pertinent Information

    • Student Health Examination Form - Note: NYSED requires a physical exam for new entrants and students in Grades Pre-K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11; annually for interscholastic sports; and working papers as needed; or as required by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE).
    • 2026-27 NYS Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance - According to New York State Public Health Law, Section 2164, children attending pre-K through 12th grade must receive all required doses of vaccines on the recommended schedule in order to attend or remain in school. Immunization records are due when the child starts school. Student record must be submitted within 14 days of school entry for a child living in New York State or within 30 days of entry for a child coming from outside New York State.
  • It is sometimes necessary to close school, delay the opening of school, or on rare occasions, dismiss students early because of poor weather or other emergencies; in the event that we have such a situation, we will utilize the Enhanced Phone Communication System (Parent Square), District Website, and the following Radio / Television Stations.

    Radio:

    • WODZ 96.1
    • WFRG 104.3
    • WLZW 98.7
    • WIBX 950 AM
    • WSEN Oldies 92
    • Lite 98.7
    • WYYY 94.5
    • WSYR 570 AM
    • WNTQ 93Q

    Television:

    • WSTM-3/5
    • WIXT-9
    • WKTV-2
    • Spectrum News
    • WUTR-20
    • WFXV-33

    Internet: Camden CSD Website

    Please note that we will try to make a closing or delay decision by 6:00 a.m. The opening of school may be delayed ONE, TWO, or THREE HOURS, depending on circumstances. The early dismissal of students is an option occasionally used. Please list all emergency contacts you may need on your child’s emergency card that will be sent home with your child.

  • Not sure who to contact about your issue?
    The CCSD Lines of Communication Chart can help!

     

    DISTRICT OFFICE 51 Third Street, Camden, NY 13316 315-245-2500
    Superintendent of Schools Mr. Jason Evangelist 315-245-4075
    Assistant Superintendent for
    Curriculum and Instruction
    Mrs. Mary Lynne Szczerba 315-245-2500, x7515
    Assistant Superintendent for
    Finance and Operations
    Mrs. Karen Jones 315-245-1024
    District Treasurer Ms. Robin Mitchell 315-245-4086
    Central Registrar Mrs. Rachel Archibee 315-245-4096
    CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL 55 Oswego Street, Camden, NY 13316 315-245-3168
    Principal Mr. Aaron Fiorini 315-245-3168
    Assistant Principal Mrs. Rebecca Ciotti 315-245-3168
    Attendance Office Mrs. Jolynn Smith 315-245-0022
    Counseling Office Mrs. Lisa Hilts 315-245-3699
    Director of Athletics, PE,
    and Health
    Mr. Josh Mazzaferro 315-245-0605
    Director of
    Student Support Services
    Mr. Nicholas Pulizzi 315-245-3410
    Assistant Director of
    Student Support Services
    Ms. Mindy Niles 315-245-3410
    CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 32 Union Street, Camden, NY 13316 315-245-0080
    Principal Mrs. Brittany DerCola 315-245-0080
    Assistant Principal Mrs. Sarah Roth-Trnchik 315-245-0080
    Counseling Office Mrs. Christy Seymore 315-245-1249
    Attendance Office Mrs. Wendy Zellwager 315-245-0080,      ext. 4
    CAMDEN ELEMENTARY 1 Oswego Street, Camden, NY 13316 315-245-2616
    Principal Mrs. Amanda Mitchell 315-245-2616
    MCCONNELLSVILLE ELEMENTARY 8564 State Route 13,
    Blossvale, NY 13308
    315-245-3412
    Principal Mrs. Kathryn Zangrilli 315-245-3412
    FOOD SERVICE Located at Camden High School
    55 Oswego Street, Camden, NY 13316
    315-245-3168
    Food Service Manager Mrs. Pearl Romano 315-245-3168
    MAINTENANCE 93 Third Street, Camden, NY 13316 315-245-3012
    Superintendent of
    Buildings and Grounds
    Mr. Randy Bajohr 315-245-3012
    TRANSPORTATION  91 Liberty Street, Camden, NY 13316 315-245-0878
    Director of Transportation Mrs. Stacey Vaile 315-245-0878
  • Comprehensive listings of District Policies and the District's Administrative Regulations are always available on our CamdenSchools.org website. As students grow, their responsibilities and opportunities can evolve, so each school building has its own school-wide expectations and procedures in addition to these that must be followed.

    Click here for the District Policy Listing

    Click here for the Administrative Regulation Listing

  • The 2026-27 school year marks the second year of a state-wide prohibition on student use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day, except in limited circumstances as provided by District policy. 

    Click here to review Policy 3200 - Internet-Enabled Device Use During The School Day