One week ago at our opening day festivities, the Camden Central School District recognized fifteen dedicated staff members who have achieved 25 years of service with us! Congratulations to the following:
Kim Bird - CHS Science
Heidi Libertella - CHS Science
Pearl Romano – District Food Service Manager
Dr. Betsy Bernabe - CHS Special Education
Jennine Bloomquist - CMS Library Media Specialist
Karen Henry - CMS School Counseling Secretary
James Petrello - CMS Reading
Jessica Potter- CMS French
Leah Richards - CMS Grade 6
Erica Riolo-Hammon - CMS Grade 5
Connie Abrams - CES Grade 1
Michelle Dailey - CES Grade 2
Susan Hebble – CES Reading
Gail Young – MES Pre-K
Loralee Skinner – MES Grade 3
We appreciate all you do to make Camden a better place for our students and families!
You know serious business is about to start when the crayons come out on the first day of art class!
Having the first day of school and a birthday at the same time has to be a pretty amazing feeling! Happy belated birthday!
Site Coordinator Cole wants you to know that Connected Community Schools is hosting Open Hub Hours at CHS on Monday! All CCSD families are welcome! See the included flyer for more details, and reach out to Cole if you have questions.
There's just something special about the moment you get off the bus for the first day of school.
All smiles to start the year at Camden Elementary School!
It's time! Best wishes to all on a healthy and successful year ahead!
Is your student interested in picking up instrumental music this fall? Join the CCSD Music Department on the evening of Thursday, 9/14 for the chance for your student to sample a variety of instruments! Our music faculty will be there to help introduce your child to musical instruments and help them find a fit that works for them. Two local retailers will be on hand to answer questions about rentals, sales, and instrument care!
Matt Donaleski is your person to contact if you have questions.
Connected Community Schools is hosting a "Touch a Truck" night THIS EVENING, Wednesday, August 30th!
"Touch a Truck" is an opportunity for children and families to come and see a wide variety of service vehicles up close. Your student can sit inside of a fire truck, police car, construction vehicle, etc. while learning more about the people who make vitally important services happen for our community every day.
Contact site coordinator Cole Brown for more information.
By the way.... follow Connected Community Schools on Facebook if you haven't already! The organization recently surpassed 7,000 followers! They post lots of pictures from their events across the region, including here in Camden. It's also a great place to learn about upcoming Connected Schools events in the area, including combined events held between districts!
There has been an update to the bus routes effective 8/30/23. Please take a moment to review. Contact transportation at (315) 245-0878 if you need clarification or have questions.
https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ces/article/1221348
Connected Community Schools is hosting a "Touch a Truck" night on August 30th!
"Touch a Truck" is an opportunity for children and families to come and see a wide variety of service vehicles up close. Your student can sit inside of a fire truck, police car, construction vehicle, etc. while learning more about the people who make vitally important services happen for our community every day.
Contact site coordinator Cole Brown for more information!
Here it is.... the September lunch menu!
Check it out online at https://www.camdenschools.org/o/chs/dining?filter=33385, or in the Camden CSD app!
Our August new staff orientation is underway!
Need help with supplies? Connected Community Schools is ready to assist you!
Fill out the following form to get started: https://connectedcommunityschools.org/self-referral/?fbclid=IwAR2mWftculegn_MeFo3zr6YlPsOevjw0j0EoUKbI7lWZr276Gy36jkaHXfQ
A quick note from principal Heidi Allen for our Brain Gain Institute and Kindergarten Bootcamp families! If you are participating and have not received a letter, please reach out to her. We're excited to start our second season of this program next week!
The August breakfast and lunch menus for our summer nutrition program are here!
Breakfast: https://5il.co/2040u
Lunch: https://5il.co/2040v
Free meals for all students 18 and under will run until August 18th. The following meal schedule remains the current one in effect:
Camden Elementary School
Breakfast: 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
USE ENTRANCE G
Camden High School
Breakfast: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM
USE ENTRANCE M
The Camden Connected Community Schools team will be hosting "Open Hub Hours" at CHS on Monday, 7/24 from 4-6 PM. Please bring bags if you have them. See the flyer below for more information, and contact our site coordinators at the numbers listed with any questions.
Camp is back in session! Wednesday marked the third day of our summer enrichment program called “Camp Sum-More-Fun”.
Over 400 students in grades K-9 are taking part in this award-winning educational program for the 2023 season at Camden High School.
Our K-2 students, the “Happy Campers”, explore a wide variety of age-appropriate STEAM activities. Students in grades 3-8 are known as the “Explorers” group, and are enrolled into subject-based “cabins” where they can explore an area of their choice such as drones, culinary arts, agriculture, business, music, and theatre.
We have also added a ninth grade “leadership” group for the first time. A select group of students were chosen to offer peer mentorship and leadership education opportunities to the younger campers. 


In our Wednesday session, we saw an incredible racing drone demonstration, craft activities with our “Tycoon Junior” business group, spirited competition from the “Ninja Warriors” group, and an AWESOME science presentation by “Professor K” at our closing ceremony (We’ll have video shortly!).
Stay tuned for plenty of content as CSMF continues! 

CSMF is presented through a partnership with the Madison-Oneida BOCES LEAP summer enrichment programs!
A new student academic calendar has been posted! There is only one small change to note, and it was a slight adjustment to the 4th quarter elementary report card date. All other information remains the same. Check the link below, or get it on our website any time!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2998/CCSD/2864409/2023-2024_Student_Calendar__Final_.pdf
The Camden Elementary School Supply List has received a huge update with multiple classrooms added on!
https://www.camdenschools.org/page/school-supply-lists