In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year.
Today, we say hello to Mrs. Rebecca Wallace, who is joining us as a special education teacher working with third and fourth grade students at Camden Elementary. She is a 1997 graduate from nearby Adirondack Central School. She completed her undergraduate studies at Geneseo, and her Masters degree from Michigan State University.
Mrs. Wallace just might also answer to “Mrs. Worldwide”, as she has gained a wealth of international experiences. She has been in Switzerland, Singapore, and China over the years, but is also very excited to return to her home state. That said, she still loves to travel!
She is passionate about helping students grow. Her favorite thing about Camden so far is the helpful and caring people around her. When she’s not working with our students, she’s probably hiking, singing, drawing, or on an adventure somewhere!
We’re glad you came back and are close to home! Welcome, Mrs. Wallace!
Auditions have begun for the 2024 Camden Middle School Musical, Willy Wonka Jr.! Over 40 students have turned out for the first day to start preparing for this year's production!
Mark your calendars for the show! Performances will take place on Thursday, November 14th, and Friday, November 15th in the CMS Auditorium!
Smile and say "Cheese!" if you're ready for Pre-K!
A new classroom carpet makes a great gathering place for Mrs. Cochran's first grade class!
We have a special guest coming to Camden Middle School tomorrow! Nick "Sunshine" Tokman, formerly of the hit television show "The Deadliest Catch", will be meeting with our students and inspiring them to be the captain of their own futures!
Thursday nights are Open House nights for the rest of September!
In addition, there will be Title I stakeholder meetings at 5:30 PM at the start of both Elementary School open house events. See this link for details!: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1751503
Three members of the Camden High School FFA chapter recently put their knowledge of poultry to the test against their peers from across the state, and proved that they could “talk turkey” - and other birds - with the best of the best. Students Mary Hall, Matthew Albrecht, and Kayla Winn competed in the New York State FFA Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event held at the Great New York State Fair on Friday, August 23rd.
A Career Development Event is a competitive exercise that is designed to build knowledge and skills in an agriculture-relevant area, while also promoting critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and problem solving among its participants.
In the case of the Poultry Evaluation CDE, students were tasked with evaluating chickens, eggs, and finished products, along with providing justification for their decisions. They also must identify poultry parts, do a carcass grading exercise, and complete a written general knowledge exam. The contest is an intensive experience that lasts about two hours from start to finish.
Camden sent its competitors to participate as individuals in the senior (Grades 7-12) division.
In the individual standings, freshman Mary Hall placed fifth, sophomore Matthew Albrecht was tenth, and freshman Kayla Winn placed 13th.
The group was led by High School FFA advisor Erin Curtis Szalach.
“I am so proud of the effort these students put into practicing for this CDE,” She said. “This was one of their first times competing in a state CDE and they rocked it! They are already EGG-cited for next year and have set great goals for themselves individually and as a team!”
Afternoon scenes from the first day of Pre-K! Day two gets started very shortly!!!
A new year has begun, and we are pleased to say the popular "Look at Me, I'm Three!" program is back for the 2024-25 school year! This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for students eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2025-2026 school year. To participate, a child must reach the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2024.
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 September's program, which will be held on Wednesday, September 18th. You can also contact her with questions.
(315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
Do you have a question or concern, and aren't sure where you should start? This chart will get you on the right track toward the answers.
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Platt and Mr. Janes was action-packed! They introduced their class to the Steve Spangler Energy Stick. The Energy Stick is a fun science activity that can connect an entire room, or an entire school! It uses the conductivity of the human body to pass a very slight electrical current. If a whole group is holding hands, the stick will light up to indicate a complete circuit!
Happy First Day of Pre-K! This morning, we welcomed in a brand new group of our youngest learners as they start their journey with us, and we will say "hello" to some more this afternoon with our PM Half Day classes!
We got a few more first day pictures this weekend! At this time, we are closing submissions for all grade levels except Pre-K, which starts today!
If you'd like to share your First Day of Pre-K pictures, the email inbox remains open to you at camdenphotos@camdencsd.org.
The Camden FFA chapter recently spent a day volunteering during the New York State Fair at the fair's Dairy Birthing Center.
Patrick Eveleth answered questions from the public about the Dairy Industry. Kayla Winn, Mary Hall, and Jewel Barringer spent time educating the public on newborn calves. During their time there, they had the opportunity to witness an "Udder Miracle" as a baby calf was born before their eyes!
Participation at fairs is one of many ways that the Camden FFA provides meaningful opportunities, practical experiences, and lifelong memories to its student members.
For several years, Camden CSD students have received a free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision without an application requirement, and that is continuing this year.
While not required for meals, we still encourage all district families to fill out the Income Eligibility Form each year, regardless of circumstances.
It’s free, it’s confidential, it only takes a few minutes, and it can have a positive impact on the resources available to our staff and students. See the informational graphic below to learn more about how filling out the Income Eligibility Form can make a difference in our school community.
Forms are available at https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/page/food-services, and you may have also seen one come home with your child recently.
Questions can be directed to the Camden CSD Business Office.
The very first day is always unforgettable. Congratulations to these awesome young learners and their families on completing their first day of Pre-K today!
WCHS News has moved into its temporary studio space, and is hard at work bringing today's morning announcements to the student body!
The CMS 7th Grade Baloo Team made some memories at the start of school with some "Minute to Win It" contests on the baseball field! Let's see what our first full week brings!
Attention Senior Families! Do you still need senior pictures done? Connected Community Schools is here to help! The organization is offering the opportunity to have senior portraits done, free of charge, on Saturday, September 14th at Camden High School.
These are by appointment only. Please contact Kelly Redden, our HS site coordinator, at 315-832-4898, or at kredden@camdencsd.org in order to reserve your spot.
Mrs. Hanrahan's Pre-K Classroom is ready and waiting for some of our youngest learners!
