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!
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!
On Wednesday, November 5th the Adirondack Experience came back to visit Camden Elementary. This time they visited our 3rd graders, and taught them all about Animal Adaptations. This presentation coincided with their current ELA unit on animal classifications.
Veterans were honored at Camden Elementary’s morning program on Friday, November 7th. Mrs. Kowalski’s 3rd grade IFA reading group helped teach the younger students about this special holiday by performing a Veterans Day play. The students also presented the veterans with hand written letters of appreciation and a special key chain. To all the veterans out there, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Introducing our 2025 junior prom court - Trinity O’Hara and Max Darling! Presenting the honors were 2024 honorees Evelyn Hotaling and Adam Gonzalez!
Have a fun, memorable, and safe evening! We’ll have more to share from tonight's March soon.
If families would like to submit their own prom photos to share, they may be sent to camdenphotos@camdencsd.org by mid-day on Monday.
Cross Country makes the trip to West Winfield today for the 2025 Section III Cross Country Championships hosted by Mount Markham! The Blue Devil girls will race at 2:05, and the boys will follow at 3:10.
Results: LeoneTiming.com
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/nysphsaa3/
Results: LeoneTiming.com
Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/nysphsaa3/
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!
