The results are in! With the support of our families and community, the McConnellsville Third Grade IFA Reading Group exceeded their $500.00 goal and raised $669.82 for the Wanderer's Rest Humane Association in Canastota through their "Pennies for Puppies, Coins for Kitties" Initiative!
Camden FFA received a $5,000 grant through Tractor Supply over the summer. The grant was utilized to purchase supplies to open a "salad bar" in the middle school agriculture classroom! The salad bar is stocked with fresh lettuce grown by agriculture students in greenhouse management. Students have learned many skills through running this grant funded project such as food safety skills, sustainability, and the most important skill of all - compassion.
Students know that keeping this salad bar stocked with fresh salad kits enables students in need of a healthy snack are able to eat something nutritious! This project was able to feed 55 students in the first open day! Camden's agriculture program is constantly looking for new opportunities for students, and this is one of them!
Students know that keeping this salad bar stocked with fresh salad kits enables students in need of a healthy snack are able to eat something nutritious! This project was able to feed 55 students in the first open day! Camden's agriculture program is constantly looking for new opportunities for students, and this is one of them!
Student council members at CES helped spread some kindness around the building on World Kindness Day! They secretly dropped off a small treat to each classroom. They also wrote notes and hung posters to remind us to be kind everyday!
For Camden High School seniors Adam Gonzalez, Trevor Warren, and Landon Loomis, their final high school football game was one to remember. The trio competed in Thursday’s Elevate CNY Senior All-Star Game held at Utica University, and were part of a 26-0 win for Team White over Team Navy!
Gonzalez started at quarterback and found a familiar target - Loomis - for two passing touchdowns that opened the scoring in a shutout win. When all was said and done, Adam was named the MVP for the winning team. Warren contributed as well, lining up at running back and linebacker.
Top senior players from over 20 schools took part in this year’s game. Team White included players from Central Valley Academy, Rome Free Academy, West Canada Valley, South Lewis, Utica Notre Dame, Carthage, Little Falls, Sauquoit Valley, and Clinton under the direction of RFA Head Coach (and Camden CSD Parent/Spouse) Jake DerCola.
Gonzalez started at quarterback and found a familiar target - Loomis - for two passing touchdowns that opened the scoring in a shutout win. When all was said and done, Adam was named the MVP for the winning team. Warren contributed as well, lining up at running back and linebacker.
Top senior players from over 20 schools took part in this year’s game. Team White included players from Central Valley Academy, Rome Free Academy, West Canada Valley, South Lewis, Utica Notre Dame, Carthage, Little Falls, Sauquoit Valley, and Clinton under the direction of RFA Head Coach (and Camden CSD Parent/Spouse) Jake DerCola.
We're overjoyed because Opening Night is tonight! Bring the ones you love to see the CHS Drama Club production of "It's A Wonderful Life". The curtain rises on our Opening Night performance at 7:00 PM!
Admission? The unbeatable price of free!
Admission? The unbeatable price of free!
Our 2025-26 “Look at Me I’m Three” program continues with our November meeting next week!
This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for students eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year. To participate, a child must reach the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program starts at 5:30 PM and runs for approximately 45 minutes.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for November’s program, which will be held on Wednesday, November 19th. You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
These opportunities are presented in partnership with Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten!
This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for students eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year. To participate, a child must reach the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program starts at 5:30 PM and runs for approximately 45 minutes.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for November’s program, which will be held on Wednesday, November 19th. You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
These opportunities are presented in partnership with Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten!
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Opening Night of "It's A Wonderful Life" is tomorrow!
Come and support the CHS Drama Club at 7 PM. Admission is free here at the CHS Auditorium!
We also have a Saturday matinee at 1 PM, and a final performance at 6:30 PM!
Opening Night of "It's A Wonderful Life" is tomorrow!
Come and support the CHS Drama Club at 7 PM. Admission is free here at the CHS Auditorium!
We also have a Saturday matinee at 1 PM, and a final performance at 6:30 PM!
The CMS Musical Cast is putting in the work to be ready for next week's production of "Beauty and the Beast Jr.!"
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.
On Friday November 7th, special guest Alexis Albrecht lead the CMS FFA meeting! Alexis is currently the Camden FFA student advisor - and part of her role and responsibilities is assisting with middle school FFA meetings. Alexis spent the meeting educating young members about FFA official dress and the meaning of the FFA emblem. The meeting ended with an activity where students created their own FFA emblem that symbolizes them!
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!
Today, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we express our appreciation and gratitude to everyone who has stepped forward to serve our nation in the Armed Forces. Whether it's in our community, across the country, or across the world - your efforts, your dedication, and the sacrifices you've made over time are key components in making our nation what it is - and what it can strive toward in the future.
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!
The CHS Writers' Club put up flyers with some Veterans Day Facts!
An unforgettable new tribute adorned the outside of Camden Middle School on Monday as the CMS Social Studies Department created its display for the 2025 Disabled American Veterans “Field of Flags” Program! The program raises money for the DAV organization and its work supporting veterans.
Throughout the last few weeks, the generosity of our community has allowed the department to collect about $1500.00 to go toward this worthy cause. For each $250.00 raised, they received two dozen flags to arrange outside of the building. Our fundraising total allowed for 144 flags to be planted.
During the school day, Social Studies classes were given an overview of the meaning of Veterans Day, and a reminder of the immense effort and sacrifices needed to maintain our freedoms, and our way of life as they walked past this powerful display.
A very special thank you is in order to all of the donors, along with Mr. Jeff Doran, whose leadership guided this project to incredible heights in its first year. The hope is to make this bigger and bigger as the years go on!
Throughout the last few weeks, the generosity of our community has allowed the department to collect about $1500.00 to go toward this worthy cause. For each $250.00 raised, they received two dozen flags to arrange outside of the building. Our fundraising total allowed for 144 flags to be planted.
During the school day, Social Studies classes were given an overview of the meaning of Veterans Day, and a reminder of the immense effort and sacrifices needed to maintain our freedoms, and our way of life as they walked past this powerful display.
A very special thank you is in order to all of the donors, along with Mr. Jeff Doran, whose leadership guided this project to incredible heights in its first year. The hope is to make this bigger and bigger as the years go on!
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!
Another neat feature from today's McConnellsville Veterans Day Assembly was the inclusion of two of our youngest CHS alumni! Among today's honorees were Lilyan Baker '24, and Colton Harrington '25! Baker is an E4 Specialist in the US Army, and Colton is serving in the rank of Specialist in the Army National Guard!
At today's Veterans Day assembly, the McConnellsville Elementary School family had the opportunity to recognize some CCSD staff members who served among the many special guests!
Paul Russo - SPO, McConnellsville Elementary - Chief Petty Officer, US Navy & US Marine Corps Reserves
(Introduced by granddaughter and Pre-K student Sarah Jane Blair)
Vernon Downs - IT Tech, District Office - Chief Petty Officer, US Navy
(Introduced by CCSD Network Specialist Lydia Barnes)
Erica Wimberly - First Grade Teacher, McConnellsville Elementary - Corporal, United States Marine Corps
(Introduced by second grade student Ellie Mehl)
Thank you all for your service!
Paul Russo - SPO, McConnellsville Elementary - Chief Petty Officer, US Navy & US Marine Corps Reserves
(Introduced by granddaughter and Pre-K student Sarah Jane Blair)
Vernon Downs - IT Tech, District Office - Chief Petty Officer, US Navy
(Introduced by CCSD Network Specialist Lydia Barnes)
Erica Wimberly - First Grade Teacher, McConnellsville Elementary - Corporal, United States Marine Corps
(Introduced by second grade student Ellie Mehl)
Thank you all for your service!
