The WCHS morning announcements team moved into its new studio space this morning! The honor of anchoring the first show in the updated space went to Mady Redden and Tyler McLeod!
What were CHS students thankful for this year? Zoom in closely to see their answers on the feathers of this turkey! Family, friends, and even the rock band Metallica were included.
To the victors.... goes the ice cream! Prior to break, the Class of 2026 was able to enjoy delicious Stewart's Ice Cream as their reward for winning the 2024 National Honor Society Food Drive competition! The CHS admin team and NHS membership were proud to serve you!
In all, the drive raised over 500 items.
Happy Thanksgiving, Blue Devils!
Members of our Camden High School National Honor Society chapter recently completed a school beautification service project. The group got together to plant tulips at the electronic signboard in the front bus loop adjacent to Oswego Street. We look forward to seeing them bloom next year!
Do you need any basic items for thanksgiving break? Need a connection to services? Connected Community Schools is here to help! They will be holding an Open Hub night on Tuesday at Camden High School!
Contact our Connected representatives, Kelly, DeeAmbra, or Kim if you have questions. Their contact information is located on the attached flyer.
At last night's NHS Induction Ceremony, the Camden High School Chapter continued its tradition of inducting an honorary adult member for a 19th time. This year, the members chose Camden Middle School English Language Arts teacher Kate Donaleski!
Students chose to recognize Mrs. Donaleski for her kindness, positive attitude, and diligent work ethic. Many members of the National Honor Society have had her as a teacher, as a coach, or as their National Junior Honor Society advisor in Middle School.
Presenting Mrs. Donaleski with her honorary member plaque were service coordinator McKenzie Allard and secretary Annaka Stauring.
In her keynote address, Kate talked about her roots as a student and NHS member at Herkimer High School. Herkimer has the unique moniker "Magicians" as its mascot, and her brother grew up to pursue magic as a career. She took the opportunity to remind students of the magic they can make every day by striving to do their best.
"This world needs more magic," she said. "Whether it comes in the form of card tricks or community service I hope you choose to perform whenever possible. I hope you remain dedicated to work that matters and make a difference in whatever corner of this world you find yourself in. I hope you continue to learn long after you leave the halls of Camden High School and that you embrace leadership roles just as you have here. I hope that the pillars of National Honor Society continue to contribute to the magic you have the chance to create."
Join us tonight at Camden High School as we recognize our new National Honor Society members!
This week is American Education Week! Organized by the National Education Association, American Education Week is a week set aside to celebrate public education, and the efforts of support staff, teachers, administrators, and families toward supporting students' education.
As the winter sports season gets going, two Camden High School student-athletes will once again be competing in the sport of ice hockey!
Brothers Brodie and Evan Buckingham will play as part of the Mohawk Valley Jugglers ice hockey program this winter. The Jugglers are a co-op organization of players from 11 local high schools who do not sponsor their own ice hockey team. It provides those students with an opportunity to play hockey at this level. It was born from the remnants of the former Thomas R. Proctor High School program many years ago, and continues today under the jurisdiction of its host school, Utica Notre Dame.
The team receives only a limited amount of funding from its host school, and the majority of operating costs must be covered through fundraising and out-of-pocket expenses. And with hockey, the operating costs are quite substantial. One of the ways you can help support the team and defray costs is through sponsorship.
Please take a moment to review the attached sponsorship information, and consider supporting the team this season in their endeavors if you can do so.
The team primarily plays its home games at the Utica University Nexus Center in Utica.
If you need a closer place to Camden to cheer them on, you can also find them at Rome’s Kennedy Arena at the annual Bobby Ciccotti Memorial Tournament hosted by RFA on December 6th and 7th. That tournament features an all-Oneida County field with Whitesboro and New Hartford rounding out the competition.
If you'd like to find them anywhere this season, a full and current schedule for the team can be found here!
https://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=PROCTOR&s=hockey&p=schedule&format=List
Join the National Honor Society, Camden High School Chapter, on Wednesday, November 20th as the Chapter holds its annual induction ceremony!
On Friday, members of the CHS Broadcasting and Journalism club visited the CMS Musical Cast ahead of their second performance! Their goal is to produce a behind the scenes video about the show with cast interviews.
Stay tuned!
It's back!!! The Camden CSD Athletic Department offers you a first glimpse at our 2024-25 basketball squads with the annual Blue Devil HoopsFest Event! There will be a three point competition, skills competitions, intrasquad scrimmages, and a crowd favorite: the annual "Coaches vs. Cops" game!
The fun happens on Friday, November 22nd at 6 PM at the CHS Main Gym! Admission is free and the concession stand will be open with a limited selection of items.
There's still time to get in on the Camden Corner Store online apparel sale! It runs through November 24th! Proceeds benefit the annual Camden Corner Store Scholarship fund.
Contact advisor Judy Dacey (jdacey@camdencsd.org) if you have any questions about the sale.
https://www.papas-sports.com/camden_central_schools/shop/home
Support the CHS World Language Club with this upcoming fundraiser!
Sometimes a little treat is nice to wrap up the week. This afternoon, we had the opportunity to host representatives from Dunkin Donuts through the High School Nation Program! They passed out gift cards and free samples of their Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher product.
There was also a large Connect Four game in the cafeteria, which Mrs. Ciotti and Mrs. Rose were happy to pick up and play. There's an urban legend out there that says Mrs. Ciotti can win a game of Connect Four in only three moves, but Mrs. Rose was our winner today.
The Nordic Ski Team is looking for interested student-athletes for this winter. No experience is necessary. Opportunities exist at the Varsity and Modified levels! Contact Athletic Director Josh Mazzaferro (jmazzaferro@camdencsd.org) if you have any questions.
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/camden-central-schools-athletics
Friendly Reminder to Winter Athletes: On November 21st, a mandatory player and parent/guardian information meeting will occur at 6:00 PM in the Camden High School Auditorium.
This meeting will provide information and expectations for the 2024-2025 Winter season. After this meeting, all winter sports programs will host pre-season team meetings.
Our guest speaker for the evening will be Paul Muench. Paul has over 30 years of experience in education. He served as a teacher and Head Football Coach at Oswego and Fayetteville-Manlius High Schools. As President of Daneli Partners, Paul conducts leadership development seminars for businesses, schools, athletic programs, and nonprofits, focusing on motivation and team building.
Contact Athletic Director Josh Mazzaferro (jmazzaferro@camdencsd.org) if you have any questions.
Congratulations to Camden High School junior Daisy Strebel! Daisy recently won 1st place in the inaugural Farm to School Poster Contest hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County.
She was awarded a $100 gift card and the poster will be displayed at Cornell Cooperative Extension's presentation during the Annual New York Farm Bureau State Convention at Turning Stone Resort Casino in December!
UPDATE: As of this morning, they are now at 139 total items of food donated! The freshman class is running in third with 39 items, the junior class has 46 items, and the senior class is leading with 54. They'd love to make it to 200 total donations by Friday! See the text below or the attached image for more information!
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The Camden High School chapter of the National Honor Society has started its annual Fall Food Drive to support local families. To make the initiative even more engaging and impactful, the chapter has added a friendly inter-class competition to the mix this year.
From November 1st until Friday, November 22nd, students can bring non-perishable food items, such as those in cans and boxes, to their designated class location at Camden High School.
Freshmen (Class of 2028): Main Office
Sophomores (Class of 2027): Counseling Office
Juniors (Class of 2026): Mrs. Jackson’s Room (626)
Seniors (Class of 2025): Mrs. Libertella’s Room (627)
By donating food, our school community can help ensure that our neighbors have access to nutritious meals. The grade level that donates the most food will be rewarded with an ice cream party.
