We are just over two weeks away from the start of the 2025-26 school year!
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
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
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!
Need a fresh cut to start the year? Connected Community Schools is teaming up with a variety of local barbers and salons to make that happen for any student in need!
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.
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.
Elementary Families!
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.
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.
Our new-look CES admin team, Mrs. Mitchell and Dr. Snyder, were excited to see new and familiar faces at last week's "Popsicle With The Principal" event!
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!
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!
This is our final week for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program!
The Summer Food Service Program operates under the supervision of the US Department of Agriculture. It allows anyone 18 years of age and under to receive a free breakfast and lunch daily during the period the program operates. The program operates at Camden Elementary School until Friday, August 22nd. It runs on a Monday to Friday schedule, with food pick-up available at any point from 8:30 AM to noon daily.
There are no eligibility requirements other than a child’s age. The child does not need to be enrolled in the district, nor are there any income requirements.
This year, the District has received approval to operate Camden Elementary School as a “Non-Congregate Feeding Site”, which means that meals will be offered exclusively in a Grab-and-Go format. Each participating child will receive a single bag containing one cold breakfast and one cold lunch daily. You will not be allowed to receive multiple days’ worth of meals in a single day.
Anyone 18 or under can pick up a daily breakfast and lunch at any point during the distribution time at Camden Elementary School.
Parents/guardians may also pick up meals for their children by providing their names.
Menus and More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2253416
CES Families: In just a few days, the Popsicles with the Principal event is happening! Come and meet your new principal, Mrs. Mitchell, and enjoy a tasty summertime treat compliments of our partners at Connected Community Schools!
This is also a public comment opportunity for our ESSA Funded Programs.
Info on ESSA Funded Programs:
https://www.camdenschools.org/page/essa-funded-programs
Info on the Public Comment Period: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2311862
This is also a public comment opportunity for our ESSA Funded Programs.
Info on ESSA Funded Programs:
https://www.camdenschools.org/page/essa-funded-programs
Info on the Public Comment Period: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2311862
July may be coming to a close, but the Summer Nutrition Program is still open for a few more weeks in August! Any child 18 years of age or under can receive a free breakfast and lunch daily by visiting our pickup site at Camden Elementary School. Hours are 8:30 to noon, Monday to Friday through August 22nd. There are no pickup requirements other than the child's age.
August's menus are attached, and you can find them at CamdenSchools.org any time! Contact Pearl Romano (promano@camdencsd.org) if you have any questions.
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2253416
August's menus are attached, and you can find them at CamdenSchools.org any time! Contact Pearl Romano (promano@camdencsd.org) if you have any questions.
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2253416
Summer isn't just for relaxation - It's also for growth!
Over three days, members of our instructional team for grades K-5 are working on Eureka Squared Mathematics Curriculum Implementation through a training provided by Great Minds PBC. This is a new curriculum for the upcoming school year.
Over three days, members of our instructional team for grades K-5 are working on Eureka Squared Mathematics Curriculum Implementation through a training provided by Great Minds PBC. This is a new curriculum for the upcoming school year.
CES Families: Come enjoy a treat and a meet and greet with your new Camden Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Amanda Mitchell, on Thursday, August 14th!
On Thursday, 7/24, Connected Community Schools is making friendship bracelets at Camden Middle School, and you're invited to be part of the fun! The event runs from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM in the CMS Cafeteria.
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780.
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780.
Grab your little one's favorite plushy pal and head on down to Camden Elementary School on Monday, July 21st for a Teddy Bear Picnic with Connected Community Schools!
The event runs on July 21st from 1:30 to 2:30. A snack and story will be provided!
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
The event runs on July 21st from 1:30 to 2:30. A snack and story will be provided!
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
A draft of the Camden Central School District's 2025-26 District-Wide School Safety Plan is now available for public review and comment. The required public comment period will run from Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 until Tuesday, August 12th, 2025.
On August 12th, there will be a public hearing regarding this document. The hearing will be held at 5:30 PM in the Tuthill Learning Commons (Library) at Camden High School.
Questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to the Camden Central School District business office at 315-245-1024 at any point during the comment period. An opportunity to present them will also be available at the public hearing on August 12th.
Draft: https://5il.co/3lx13
On August 12th, there will be a public hearing regarding this document. The hearing will be held at 5:30 PM in the Tuthill Learning Commons (Library) at Camden High School.
Questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to the Camden Central School District business office at 315-245-1024 at any point during the comment period. An opportunity to present them will also be available at the public hearing on August 12th.
Draft: https://5il.co/3lx13
This is one event that is ready for "Slime" time.
Come and make slime with the Connected Community Schools team! This free event will take place on Thursday, July 17th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the CES Playground!
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
Come and make slime with the Connected Community Schools team! This free event will take place on Thursday, July 17th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the CES Playground!
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
School may be out for summer, but the Connected Community Schools team remains ready to help you! They will be holding open hub hours on Thursday, July 17th from 4 to 6 PM at Camden High School. Please enter through the front bus loop entrance.
Come and see what the Hub has to offer, the services they can connect you to, and grab some home essentials if you need them.
Contact Valarie for more information. A phone number is provided in the flyer!
Come and see what the Hub has to offer, the services they can connect you to, and grab some home essentials if you need them.
Contact Valarie for more information. A phone number is provided in the flyer!
Our Elementary Open House event dates are changing to before school starts! They will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd this year. Come and meet teachers and staff, get to know classmates and their families for the upcoming year, and more.
We will also be holding our annual Title I presentations at both buildings over the course of the evening.
A full schedule is included in the attached image.
We will also be holding our annual Title I presentations at both buildings over the course of the evening.
A full schedule is included in the attached image.
We are into the second week of the 2025 Summer Food Service Program! The Summer Food Service Program operates under the supervision of the US Department of Agriculture. It allows anyone 18 years of age and under to receive a free breakfast and lunch daily during the period the program operates. The program will operate at Camden Elementary School from Monday, July 7th to Friday, August 22nd. It will run on a Monday to Friday schedule, with food pick-up available at any point from 8:30 AM to noon daily. There are no eligibility requirements other than a child’s age. The child does not need to be enrolled in the district, nor are there any income requirements. This year, the District has received approval to operate Camden Elementary School as a “Non-Congregate Feeding Site”, which means that meals will be offered exclusively in a Grab-and-Go format. Each participating child will receive a single bag containing one cold breakfast and one cold lunch daily. You will not be allowed to receive multiple days’ worth of meals in a single day. Anyone 18 or under can pick up a daily breakfast and lunch at any point during the distribution time at Camden Elementary School. Parents/guardians may also pick up meals for their children by providing their names.
If you're looking to get a jump start on prep for the upcoming year, supply lists from CES and CMS have been posted here!: https://www.camdenschools.org/page/school-supply-lists
McVille and CHS still to come.
McVille and CHS still to come.
Come and make slime with the Connected Community Schools team! This free event will take place on Thursday, July 17th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the CES Playground! 📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
Blowing bubbles is a summertime favorite - but what about the science behind it? That question will be answered on Monday, July 14th as Connected Community Schools presents this hands-on event at the Camden Elementary School Playground. The program will feature a special guest appearance from our own Steven Keller and his science-crazed alter ego - Professor K!
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
📞 Questions? Call Val from Connected Community Schools at 315-271-8780!
