Players and coaches from the Camden Baseball and Softball programs spent their morning helping others by participating in the Oneida County Youth Bureau's Intergenerational Spring Cleanup.
The Blue Devils were out and about helping some area seniors with some spring yardwork so they can enjoy the nice weather to its fullest in the weeks and months ahead.
Cleanups are held each Fall and Spring with area schools, colleges, and youth groups working throughout the county. Camden students have often participated in this important effort, including the last four years under Director of Athletics Josh Mazzaferro.
For more information on the intergenerational cleanup events, including how you can get involved in the future, the Oneida County Youth Bureau website is located at
https://ocgov.net/departments/youth-bureau/.
If you know someone who would like assistance as part of future cleanup events, contact the Oneida County Office for Aging and Continuing Care. Their website can be found at
https://ocgov.net/departments/office-for-aging-and-continuing-care/news-and-events/.
3 days ago, Public Relations
We've got plenty of memorable performances between now and then, but mark your calendars for the Camden High School Drama Club's Coffee House event! This year's event will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 6 PM. Come and see our students on stage for the last time this school year in an informal, variety show setting. This will also mark the final time on stage as CHS students for our seniors! More information to follow at a later date.
3 days ago, Public Relations
The Camden Central School District Art Department is seeking donations for its annual art auction to be held at our K-12 art show on May 13th (Save that date, folks!) Donations do not need to be traditional visual art like drawings and paintings. Crafts like handmade jewelry, greeting cards, etc would be great donations too!
If you have any questions, contact Amy Andrews (
aandrews@camdencsd.org)
4 days ago, Public Relations
Earlier this week, students in Mrs. Malenowski's fourth grade IFA reading group at McConnellsville were given an empty tissue box, and instructed to turn it into their favorite character from the book they just finished: Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers. There were some pretty creative results!
4 days ago, Public Relations
Look who made the cover of the latest edition of the Queen Central News! Our 2004 Valedictorian, David Hollibaugh-Baker, recently provided critical support for NASA's Artemis II mission as one of the agency's Planetary Geologists. He was one of the first people on the entire planet to see the images coming back from the Orion capsule while on assignment at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Pick up a copy of the paper for the full story!
4 days ago, Public Relations
Connected Community Schools, the Camden Family Opportunity Center, and First Source Federal Credit Union are teaming up to present a short overview of personal budgeting and finance on Wednesday, April 29th at their Budgets and Board Games event. Our families will have the opportunity to learn from the experts at First Source Federal Credit Union, and there will be plenty of board games on site to keep the youngsters engaged and occupied while you learn.
The event happens from 5:30 to 6:30 at Camden Middle School. Please enter through the doors by the Cafeteria if you are attending.
Any questions? Contact Val, our Connected Project Manager, at 315-271-8780.
4 days ago, Public Relations
-Spotlight On Science-
On Wednesday, April 15th and Thursday, April 16th, students completed a laboratory activity in Mr. Scholz's physics class at Camden High School. The laboratory was an exploration of the relationship between electricity and magnetism, where students had to formulate a hypothesis, then use provided materials to create a simple battery-powered circuit, and determine if that circuit created a magnetic field.
5 days ago, Public Relations
No winter clothes needed for recess today - With temperatures reaching the mid-70s today, it was an almost picture-perfect day to get out and play at CES!
7 days ago, Public Relations
On Tuesday, April 14th, Kindergarten classes from McConnellsville Elementary School learned all about recycling, and the importance of reusing material when we can, through an educational visit to the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority. The students got to see the sorting lines in the facility, and watched with awe as robots assisted in sorting the various items delivered to the facility. They also learned that recycled rubber from tires processed at the facility is shredded and used as cushioned infill on artificial turf fields, such as the old Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, or the Bills’ Kaleida Health Performance Center.
They wrapped up the day with a picnic and showing off their recycled newspaper pencils!
7 days ago, Public Relations
April's elementary-level character trait is PERSEVERANCE. Student Council made some colorful posters to teach students about this trait, and they also made launched this month's Attendance Initiative theme, "Let's Make a Rainbow!" The McConnellsville Elementary School community met its attendance goal twice in as many days to start the month! Let's keep it going!
7 days ago, Public Relations
Coming to Camden Middle School on Friday, May 15th.... Justice won't be served too hot, or too cold.... it can only be just right. The CMS Drama Club presents "Goldilocks on Trial". One night only!
7 days ago, Public Relations
The build-up to the 2026 Senior Ball is on! The event will be held on Saturday, May 16th.
Grand March is slated for 5:15 PM at Camden High School, and is open to the public. This event is optional for attendees.
The Senior Ball follows from 6 PM to 9 PM and will be held at North Riding in Cleveland, NY.
As a reminder, this portion of the evening is for seniors, their guests, and chaperones only.
Tickets for Senior Ball will go on sale beginning April 20th in CHS Room 304 (Chorus).
The cost will be $55 per person. The deadline to purchase a ticket will be May 1st.
Any questions about Senior Ball may be directed to Class Advisor Amanda Hughes (ahughes@camdencsd.org)
8 days ago, Public Relations
The April meeting of "Look at Me, I'm Three" is set for Wednesday, April 15th at 5:30 PM and will be held at Camden Elementary School!
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 have reached the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program runs for approximately 45 minutes , and includes a reading activity, craft activity, snack, and more.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for this month's program.
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!
8 days ago, Public Relations
The fun starts soon down at McVille!
13 days ago, Public Relations
Need something for the kids to do this week? Here's an idea! Connected Community Schools and the McConnellsville PTO are holding an open gym opportunity on Wednesday, April 8th! Contact Walker if you need more information. His number is included on the attached graphic.
15 days ago, Public Relations
He said he'd be back, and on Thursday, Mr. Ferretti made good on that promise!
18 days ago, Public Relations
Talk about taking Egg Hunting to the next level! On Thursday, the McConnellsville Elementary Coding Club turned their Dash robots into Easter Bunnies, then coded them through mazes they created to collect eggs.
18 days ago, Public Relations
Connected Community Schools and the McConnellsville PTO are holding an open gym opportunity on April 8th, during spring break!
19 days ago, Public Relations
Wednesday night marked the latest edition of the Camden Elementary School Discovery Expo! Students were eager to show off their research projects to a wide audience about a variety of topics including a K'Nex Rube Goldberg machine, homemade Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, some of the most famous Scottish Terriers from history, scouting, science demonstrations, and even a live horse!
19 days ago, Public Relations
Introducing our readers for the 2026 Camden Elementary School masked reader series! Our readers were revealed at an assembly during the afternoon of Thursday, April 2nd in front of an enthusiastic crowd of staff and students.
Your answers are as follows:
Iron Man - Brianna Sheftic
Batman - Katherine Bajohr-Comstock
Hulk - Nicole Gonzalez
Welder - Jenny Chamberlin
Catwoman - Haley Bottini
and, appearing as Vader - Mr. Craig Ferretti returned to visit!
19 days ago, Public Relations
