Camden Middle School -

Reminder: The NYSSMA Zone 4 Junior Area All-State Festival begins tomorrow, with performances taking place on Saturday, 1/31 at CMS!

Find out what you need to know for Saturday's concerts here!
https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2645179

What's the buzz? Find out tonight at Camden Middle School as we present the annual Scripps Spelling Bee!

Join Connected Community Schools and the Family Opportunity Center for this free event on Wednesday!

Today students were provided with a once in a lifetime opportunity through the agriculture program! Selected students got to participate and witness the Canine Good Citizen evaluation for the CMS therapy dog Ozzy! Students have spent the last 2 years training Ozzy to be a certified therapy dog and today they witnessed their hard work pay off as Ozzy passed his CGC exam!

These Orchestra students are among those representing us at the Junior High Area All-State Festival next week, and you can be part of the fun here in Camden!

On January 30th and 31st, the NYSSMA Zone 4 Junior Area All-State Festival comes to Camden Middle School, including Saturday afternoon concerts you won't want to miss!

More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2645179

Floral design students spent the past 2 weeks learning about how the floral industry impacts weddings. Students learned about the realistic cost of wedding florals and got to "design their own wedding." After students designed their own wedding they had the opportunity to create a wedding bouquet for their wedding!

High school agriculture student and FFA member Mary Hall spend the morning in the CMS agriculture room. Mary is a 10th grade student who has regents week free and decided to dedicate some of her time to educating CMS students about guinea pig production. Mary had 3 groups of students in grades 6-8 for 25 minutes each. Mary was not only able to educate the students but also show them some of her very own guinea pigs. Mary showcased excellent leadership skills and public speaking skills during her time in the CMS agriculture room. Way to go Mary!

THE BEE IS BACK!

Save the date! The Camden Middle School Scripps Spelling Bee finals will be held on Wednesday, January 28th at 6:00 PM in the CMS Auditorium! We've had some incredible drama the last few years when the competition comes down to the wire, so be sure to join us to see what happens this year!

These are a few of our fifth grade friends who have been enjoying lunch with us in the media center all school year. After they eat they have a little free time. It has been a joy to watch some of them blossom from quiet and shy to confident and sure. Here they are practicing their public speaking skill by pretending to be on the show Shark Tank.

These are a few of our fifth grade friends who have been enjoying lunch with us in the media center all school year. After they eat they have a little free time. It has been a joy to watch some of them blossom from quiet and shy to confident and sure. Here they are practicing their public speaking skill by pretending to be on the show Shark Tank.

Greenhouse management students worked hard today harvesting lettuce from the greenhouse to provide to the HUB. This was the first crop harvested from the greenhouse and won't be the last!

Floral design is a choice elective offered to 7th and 8th grade students that have an extra free period in their schedule. Students learn how to care and process flowers. This course would not be possible without donations from local funeral homes and staff. Today Mrs. Kirk brought in a donation of flowers from a local wedding expo! This donation makes floral design opportunities possible for our students without a financial impact to our district.

8th grade students learned about the needs of rabbits and how to properly care and handle them. The classroom pet Fawn was used as an excellent learning model. Students finished class by calculating how much it costs to own a rabbit for a year. Students were shocked how expensive rabbits were to care for.

Students in greenhouse management are working hard to grow various crops aeroponically. Students are growing a variety of crops learning about crop needs, pH, propagation, and nutrient deficiencies. The agriculture program is always facilitating hands on learning opportunities!

The Camden CSD is on a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to allow more time for our roads and parking lots to be cleared. Our morning BOCES and morning Pre-Kindergarten classes are canceled for today.

Students are hard at work getting the greenhouse up and running!

There is SNOW better time to read than now! Stop down to the Camden Middle School Media Center and check out these cold weather books we have on display. There is a little bit of something for everyone! We have nonfiction, graphic novels, sports, and even some amazing picture books to share with the younger readers in your family or to read yourself if you're feeling a little nostalgic. Stop in and see them for yourself! ❄️🌨️

The 7th Grade Baloo Team participated in Reindeer Games on Friday morning 🦌🎄. Students competed in individual and team activities! From all of the cheers and chants in the room, every student had a blast! Check out the smiles and teamwork. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season ❄️🎁❤️💚

The CMS 6th grade white team had a special visitor this morning for our cookie party. Everyone had the chance to chat with Santa and have their picture taken. We are happy to report that everyone is on the nice list!