We're sending ANOTHER Blue Devil to Albany! Congratulations to Astro Johnson on qualifying for the NYSPHSAA State Girls' Wrestling Championship for the first time! After an early setback in the 185 quarterfinals at the Section III Championship, the senior ran the table in the consolation bracket, then won the true second match over Fulton's Hayleigh Lenz to secure a spot at states.
Astro will join our newly minted Section III champion, Rylie Meagher, at the NYSPHSAA Girls' Wrestling Championship on February 26th. Way to go!
Rylie advances to the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls' Wrestling Championship, to be held on Thursday, February 26th at Albany's MVP Arena.
This will be her third appearance at a season-culminating NYSPHSAA event, and her first at one held under "State Championship" status. She appeared in the 2023 and 2024 NYSPHSAA State Girls Wrestling Invitational tournaments in Syracuse, landing a third place finish in 2023.
Thank you, gentlemen!
Blue Devils! Don't forget about the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) People's Choice Awards voting for 2026! They are down to the top eight in each category, and we still have Camden-area entrants in the hunt for all four categories, including our very own Camden High School Band in the area of "Local Academic or Musical Organization".
The fifth round closes on Sunday, February 15th. You can vote once per IP Address per day. If you want to vote on multiple mobile devices in your home, using your cell data is recommended, as you'll only be able to use your home connection once per day. Let's get our community and CHS into the next round!
Vote Here: https://www.syracuseareamusic.com/peopleschoice/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP9_QFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJ0cVcxVVlndVlSSUo5MDl6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqT86pWx_oLzXQkDG6CjQIPmiE-MY_xc6ZowfDDpuK2sBJZinx5hAQnJwKnu_aem_pRFEKXlUF4h8KyIrj7ZMKQ
At today's Section III Division II Boys' Wrestling Championship Meet, sophomore Talon Kimball placed second at 144 lbs, and senior Mason Butler was third in the 132 lb. weight class!
Both will advance to represent Camden and Section III in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association boys' wrestling championship tournament, to be held on February 27th and 28th at Albany's MVP Arena. This will be Talon's second journey to states, and Mason is making his first appearance.
It's a great day to be a Blue Devil, and we hope for more great news tomorrow as the Section III girls' championship hits the mat in Syracuse!
The February meeting will now take place on Wednesday, 2/25.
To get an accurate count on how many families can make the re-scheduled date, you will need to RSVP a second time for the re-scheduled date. To do so, or if you have questions, contact Patti Ferretti. Her information is included in the attached graphic.
Rehearsals are ramping up for our 2026 CHS Musical Production, "Big Fish", and from a short firsthand experience.... you are all in for a treat in two weeks' time!
The cast and crew have a big day coming up on Saturday with their annual Sitzprobe. Sitzprobe is German for "Sitting Rehearsal". It is the crucial first music rehearsal featuring the full pit orchestra for the production. As the name implies, it is done seated, with the choreography implementation to follow.
Come and see the show on Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM, or on Saturday, February 28th at 2 PM or 7:30 PM. Thanks to the continued support of the Tuthill grant, admission is free. If you'd like to reserve tickets for a specific show/general seating location, email musicaltix@camdencsd.org and they'll get you set.
During the afternoon of Thursday, February 12th, students at Camden Elementary School had some special visitors to read them a story! The Camden Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society was on hand for some small group read-alongs throughout the building! The CMS students enjoyed re-connecting with some of their past teachers and staff, and the younger students had the chance to connect with some of their older peers from the Middle School!
Visits are planned each month through the end of the school year!
It's a sport sensation, and every four years, it sweeps the nation - pun intended!
As athletes compete for top honors in Milan and Cortina, our Camden Middle School students are going for the gold here at home with a Physical Education unit about curling, which comes complete with a "curling" tournament on scooters!
Any questions? Call Val at 315-271-8780!
Due to the weather conditions, the "Look at Me, I'm Three!" program, and the Camden Elementary School Very Important Person Dance scheduled for the evening of February 11th, are cancelled.
The CES Dance will be re-scheduled to a later date. More information to follow soon from the main office.
Last week, our dedicated teachers came together for our Camden Elementary Data Days. It was a time of deep collaboration, focused entirely on the growth and success of your children. We were honored that board member Ben Mitchell attended to see this important work!
We did not just look at spreadsheets; we looked at the faces behind the facts. Our teams spent the days: analyzing reading and math trends, making intentional instructional shifts, and collaborating as grade level teams to make sure every Cougar has the tools for success!
We are so deeply committed to the overall well-being of our students. By taking this time to pause and reflect on our data, we ensure that no child is overlooked and that our teaching remains as purposeful and caring as possible.
We are so proud of the hard work our students are putting in, and we are honored to partner with you in their journey! 🐾✨
