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!
The Camden High School Newspaper Club, led by advisors Kari Carpenter and Stephanie Heath, has produced its Fall 2025 edition! Click here to view it: https://5il.co/3s423
Veterans Day is almost here, and the McVille Student Council is working hard to make sure their adopted platoon for this year is taken care of! The group signed 54 Veterans Day cards to accompany donated candy from the McVille Candy Takeback program! This year's group is currently stationed in Ft. Huachaca, AZ!
Want to help support future packages? Keep sending in that excess halloween candy to the McConnellsville Elementary School Library!
Want to help support future packages? Keep sending in that excess halloween candy to the McConnellsville Elementary School Library!
Check out these upcoming events from the Connected Community Schools team! On November 13th, they're working with the Family Opportunity Center and CFLR to offer "Building Calm Connections" - an exploration of how to help a child displaying aggressive behavior.
On November 20th, Open Hub Hours will be held at Camden High School!
On November 20th, Open Hub Hours will be held at Camden High School!
You're invited to a Community Forum regarding the Camden Central School District's proposed capital improvement project. The forum will be held on Monday, November 10th at 5 PM in the CHS Main Foyer - ahead of the evening's regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting.
Come learn more about the project, ask questions, and offer your input.
If attending, please enter through the front entrance and use the bus loop to park.
About the Project: https://www.camdenschools.org/page/capital-project
Come learn more about the project, ask questions, and offer your input.
If attending, please enter through the front entrance and use the bus loop to park.
About the Project: https://www.camdenschools.org/page/capital-project
We are pleased to host New York Times Bestselling Author Kate Messner at Camden Middle School today! Kate will be here this afternoon to speak to our students about her book "The Trouble With Heroes" and will also conduct a book signing for students in the library.
If you haven't read her written works, some may remember Kate as a reporter for the Syracuse NBC Affiliate WSTM back in the 1990s, and she later spent 15 years teaching at the middle school level before branching out into full-time authorship.
Welcome!
Last day of collection for this initiative is tomorrow! Keep sending those coins in, McVille Bobcat family!
Mrs. Malenowski's Third Grade IFA Reading Group is almost to $300 in their Pennies for Puppies/Coins for Kitties collection! Their goal is $500. Please consider helping them reach their goal! Send in your spare change with your student, or bring it to McConnellsville Elementary School. Any questions can be directed to Shelley Malenowski at smalenowski@camdencsd.org.
Funds raised will benefit the Wanderer's Rest Humane Association in Canastota!
Funds raised will benefit the Wanderer's Rest Humane Association in Canastota!
On Monday, November 3rd, McConnellsville third grade classes had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michael Kuczynski over videoconference about his work with the animal kingdom! Kuczynski, a Professor of Biology at Mohawk Valley Community College, answered questions from students about his past research on Gray Treefrogs, animals in general, and what he has seen while scuba diving. The visit fit in perfectly with their Animal Classification Unit.
Kuczynski is the husband of McVille third grade teacher Julia Ritsema. We appreciate him making some time for our students to talk about his work!
The Let's Play Program is growing! Due to incredible demand, we will now have two sessions: Wednesday, November 12th, and Thursday, November 13th!
Offered in partnership with Family School Navigation (Formerly Ready 4 Kindergarten), the “Let’s Play” program is a new, free monthly program for two-year-olds and their families. It consists of a monthly one-hour block of play-based learning and socialization with parent/guardian involvement. It is offered with the aim of progressing into the “Look at Me, I’m Three!” program for the following year, and creating a two year skill development on-ramp into Pre-K programming.
To be eligible for this program, a student must reside in the Camden Central School District, and be two years old, or reach that age on or before December 1st, 2025.
Participation for this first meeting will be limited to 15 children, and will be on a first-contact, first-serve basis. Additionally, choice of date will operate on the same basis. RSVPs are required each month. To reserve your spot, or if you have questions, contact our Family School Navigator, Patti Ferretti, at 315-245-2616, extension 5200, or at pferretti@camdencsd.org.
Offered in partnership with Family School Navigation (Formerly Ready 4 Kindergarten), the “Let’s Play” program is a new, free monthly program for two-year-olds and their families. It consists of a monthly one-hour block of play-based learning and socialization with parent/guardian involvement. It is offered with the aim of progressing into the “Look at Me, I’m Three!” program for the following year, and creating a two year skill development on-ramp into Pre-K programming.
To be eligible for this program, a student must reside in the Camden Central School District, and be two years old, or reach that age on or before December 1st, 2025.
Participation for this first meeting will be limited to 15 children, and will be on a first-contact, first-serve basis. Additionally, choice of date will operate on the same basis. RSVPs are required each month. To reserve your spot, or if you have questions, contact our Family School Navigator, Patti Ferretti, at 315-245-2616, extension 5200, or at pferretti@camdencsd.org.
CES Third Grade Classes had the opportunity to explore the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse on Wednesday, October 29th! Their current unit of study is Animal Classification, so on the trip, students were able to work on classifying animals as mammals, vertebrates, invertebrates, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores. They had an awesome day and luckily, beautiful weather!
The CES 2nd Grade Team hopes you had a great Halloween!
Rise and Shine, Blue Devils! We're got some business to take care of today.
Camden hosts VVS in the Section III Class A Final at 11 AM Saturday! Go Blue!
Tickets: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx
Live Streaming: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/video
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2518855
Teaching 3rd Grade is “CEREAL”sly awesome!
Happy Halloween from the CES First Grade Team!
On Thursday, the CHS Admin Team organized a building-wide scavenger hunt to build teamwork and community among the staff. Clues were sent out throughout the day, and teams sent representatives on the hunt to find the right spot. The social studies department was victorious and enjoyed a lunch of pizza today during the professional learning portion of the day. Teams also got a glimpse of our spruced-up auditorium as preparations continue for the upcoming production of "It's A Wonderful Life"!
Best-Selling Author Kate Messner is coming to CMS to speak to students next week! Ahead of that anticipated visit, and in honor of Halloween, Dr. Baker's class read "The Scariest Kitten in the World" and made drawings of kittens they would find terrifying. Happy Halloween!
This is one Beanie Babies collection that has increased in value. The fifth grade white team came as an assortment of the beloved 1990s critters today - tags and all. They even made one for the little kangaroo joey!
Joy, Fear, Sadness, Anxiety, Ennui, and more! The Inside Out gang was feeling festive today at McConnellsville!
