We changed things up a bit by taking our all-staff meeting outdoors this year, with a brief overview of expectations accompanied by laughter, celebration, coffee, and conversation. Our staff will be working on final preparations throughout the day, and into Wednesday!
One more week until we go back to school, Blue Devils!
As the summer winds down, our Back To School Hub webpage remains up with links to menus, bus route listings, provided supply lists, contact info, and more important information for the start of school - in one handy location.
The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, September 4th.
Pre-K begins on Monday, September 8th.
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/page/back-to-school-2025
McVille Families! Today is the day! The weather forecast is looking favorable for tonight's Back-to-School Bash presented by the McConnellsville PTO and Connected Community Schools! Come enjoy family activities, see familiar and new faces, and meet your new principal, Mrs. Zangrilli!
The CHS Camden Corner Store has set up an online shop for Homecoming 2025! Shirts in four styles are available to order from now until September 15th!
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_hoco_2025/shop/home
If you have any questions about the Camden Corner Store or ordering, feel free to reach out to advisor Judy Dacey at jdacey@camdencsd.org.
There are two ways to get one!
1. Hometown Barber Shop in the Village of Camden will offer free back-to-school haircuts to CCSD students entering Pre-K to 8th grade on Monday, August 25th from 9 AM to 5 PM.
2. Haircut vouchers, good for a haircut at a participating salon or barber shop, can be obtained from Connected Community Schools. To receive one, contact our new Connected Community Schools site coordinator for Camden Middle School, Zoie Lehman, at 315-272-8968.
Call 315-272-8968 with any questions.
Event information coming soon!
As the summer winds down, our Back To School Hub webpage has gone up with links to menus, preliminary bus route listings, provided supply lists, contact info, and more important information for the start of school - in one handy location. It will continue to be updated with relevant information as we continue toward the start of the year.
The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, September 4th.
Pre-K begins on Monday, September 8th.
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/page/back-to-school-2025
The application deadline has been extended to 8/29 for our open Speech Language Pathologist position.
https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2321120
Apply today on OLAS: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/CAMN0352121-9021
Touch a Truck is Thursday! Come on out, bring the kids, and have an enjoyable Thursday night with Connected Community Schools! Your child will learn about the functions of emergency and working vehicles from the pros that drive them, and in many cases, they can grab a seat inside! All ages are welcome!
Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
There are two ways to get one!
1. Hometown Barber Shop in the Village of Camden will offer free back-to-school haircuts to CCSD students entering Pre-K to 8th grade on Monday, August 25th from 9 AM to 5 PM.
2. Haircut vouchers, good for a haircut at a participating salon or barber shop, can be obtained from Connected Community Schools. To receive one, contact our new Connected Community Schools site coordinator for Camden Middle School, Zoie Lehman, at 315-272-8968.
Call 315-272-8968 with any questions.
We are officially two weeks out from our 2025 elementary level open house events, which will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd this year!
Come and meet the team working with your child for the upcoming year, get to know your new classroom, and more! A schedule is enclosed below.
Contact your child's school if you have any questions.
The CHS Junior Class has the. answer with Taco Tuesday!
On Tuesday, September 2nd, the Arizona Tacos Food Truck will be on site at CHS to serve delicious tacos, with a portion of sales benefitting the CHS Class of 2027!
The occasion offered an opportunity for students and families to meet with the new leadership team, enjoy a tasty summer treat (or two) with Connected Community Schools, play games, visit with friends, and choose a free book from our Title I ESSA Grant to inspire some late summer reading! We even saw some of our brand new CES families out and about!
McConnellsville folks - Don't forget that you have a similar opportunity to meet Mrs. Zangrilli at the Back to School Bash, coming up on Tuesday 8/26! The fun begins at 4:30 PM!
JV and Varsity practices start today - Monday, August 18th! When we stopped by, our Field Hockey and Boys' Soccer programs were hard at work preparing for the season ahead, and our other Fall programs are practicing throughout the day.
Modified - You won't have to wait long! Your practices begin on the week of 8/25. Stay ready!
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Also, For ALL Fall Sport Athletes/Families: Don't forget about the mandatory player, parent/guardian information meeting that will occur on Thursday, August 21st at 6:00 PM in the CHS Auditorium. This meeting will consist of information and expectations for the 2025 fall season, as well as a presentation from guest speaker Abrahm DiMarco. Program meetings will follow.
If you have questions about the meeting and/or the start of practice, contact the CCSD Athletic Office.
Incoming 5th grade families - you're invited to learn more about life in middle school with two events taking place next week!
Camden Middle School will be holding these events for incoming fifth grade students and their parents/guardians! There will be two open tour days on August 27th and 28th, along with a fifth grade parent night to take place on August 27th. This is a great opportunity to get to know the building and ask questions ahead of the first day of Middle School!
Contact the CMS Main Office with any questions.
