We only have a few days to start coming together as one fifth grade learning community at CMS. Some quick team games are a great way to get students working together, making friends, and building that united school community from two different elementary schools before they start their middle school journey!
A big part of the Middle School transition is getting your first locker, and in the CMS "Movin' On Up" Orientation program, time to find and practice opening your locker is a big part of the schedule on each day!
The Blue Devils are back. Preseason football camp opened yesterday with an intense practice. Mark those calendars and join us for the 2024 Home Opener on Friday, September 6th as the Varsity takes on Schuylerville out of Section II. 7 PM kick.
Connected Community Schools is hosting two parent information sessions about vaping and school year prep on Thursday, August 22nd, and Wednesday, August 28th. See the attached flyer for times, locations, and contact information.
Setting the tone with introductions and team-building activities. The CMS Movin On Up Orientation Program is off and running!
The CMS Class of 2028 has arrived for the 5th grade "Movin On Up" Orientation Program! Looking forward to two action-packed days! But first, breakfast!
Inside and out, the press box at the new varsity baseball field housed at Camden Middle School is beginning to take shape. We've been able to have some activity on the field this spring and summer, but this is where the project will really go to the next level with an operations level on the second floor, and the ability to run a concession stand adjacent to the stands on the first floor.
The field sports an artificial turf infield and natural grass outfield, and we will say from experience today that the outfield drainage is performing quite well with the substantial rain we've had in the past few days.
When the CMS greenhouse is up and running, we'll be growing a lot more than just plants. We'll have another avenue to grow young minds through our Agriculture and FFA programming. Whether they want to become a farmer, florist, or scientist, or want to pursue gardening as a hobby, this building will equip them with a professional grade laboratory to learn and apply the skills they'll need to make it happen. We are hopeful for it to be operational sometime this fall.
As you may know, CHS does not publish a comprehensive building supply list because of the diversity in student scheduling and class needs. To help students and families prepare for the first day of school, the CHS Mathematics and Science departments have released the following supply lists. Please note that these may be subject to change.
Contact the CHS Main Office with any questions.
If you haven't submitted permanent transportation changes to the registrar, today (8/19) is the deadline to do so for the first day of school. Reach out at rarchibee@camdencsd.org to do so, or if you have questions!
The 2024-25 District-Wide Safety Plan, as approved by the Board of Education at its August meeting, is available here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2998/CCSD/4726484/DWSP_24-25_FINAL.pdf
If you need to reference it throughout the year, head to CamdenSchools.org and select the "Parents and Students" menu. It is located under the "School Safety" submenu.
The Camden Central School District is accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from any agency willing to collaborate with its Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program. Interested agencies may pick up the RFP form at the District Office at 51 Third Street from Monday, August 19th, until Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. It may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Contact Pre-K Coordinator Craig Ferretti at cferretti@camdencsd.org with any questions.
Connected Community Schools is holding Open HUB tonight from 4-6 in the CHS Hub!
For several years, Camden CSD students have received a free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision without an application requirement. That will continue 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 one will also be sent home with your student(s) at the beginning of the school year. Questions can be directed to the Camden CSD Business Office.
Attached is a summary of the transportation update we shared earlier today.
More Information: https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/article/1710056
Our new staff members had a wonderful orientation lunch today provided by our community partners at Imagine Greater Camden! We are so thankful for their support as we get ready to begin a new year in just a few short weeks!
Scenes from our Tuesday morning session at New Staff Orientation! We're thrilled to welcome each one of you to our team!
Please join us for Open HUB!
Connected Community Schools will hold Open Hub Hours on Thursday at the CHS Hub! Whether you need supplies to get through the late stages of Summer, or a place to be for a few hours, they've got what you're looking for.
Contact info for the organization representatives in our District is included in the flyer.
Our 2024 New Staff Orientation is underway! We're excited to work with many of our new staff members over two days: Today, and Thursday!
