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Achieving your goals tomorrow, begins with attendance today. #CCSDAttendanceAwarenessMonth
Today, the CHS Drama Club is attending the Syracuse Stage production of "Dial M for Murder"! This is a great chance for club members to see a different show from a different perspective before this weekend's production of "Emily Bronte: Teenage Ghost Hunter"!
We are so grateful to Syracuse Stage for continuing to provide enriching opportunities to our students throughout the year.
Varsity Football has added a home crossover game to its schedule. The game will be against Fulton on Saturday, November 2nd. Kickoff is set for 10 AM.
Come on out for a night of theatre this weekend! We will be glad to (g)host you! Free admission! Three performances! And a children's post-show trick-or-treat session with the cast! Don't miss it!
Congratulations are in order for over 150 past and present Camden High School students, along with social studies teacher Jessica Harney. Their work researching the historic activities of the Florence Farming Association, and supporting archaeologists and historians on-site has helped lead to recognition of the site by the National Park Service's Network to Freedom Program!!!!
Read More: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1847225
It’s show week! And our Camden High School Drama Club students are starting final preparations to bring you an entertaining tale that fits the holiday occasion, Emily Brontë: Teenage Ghost Hunter!
There will be three opportunities to attend the show. Opening night will be on Friday, November 1st at 7 PM. On Saturday, November 2nd, there will be a matinee at 2 PM, and a final performance at 7:30 PM. All performances will be held in the Camden High School Auditorium, and admission is free.
As an added bonus, children are encouraged to come in their Halloween costume, and can participate in a special Trick-or-Treat session with members of the cast after the show!
Emily Brontë: Teenage Ghost Hunter is a family-friendly horror comedy written by acclaimed scholastic playwright Don Zioldis. The story brings you to Northern England, where a reckless and frightening phantom is haunting the Roe Head School for Girls, sending the school - and its students - into disarray. If something isn’t done about the phantom soon, the school may have to close its doors.
Luckily, star student Emily Brontë, and sisters Anne and Charlotte are on the case, and as it turns out, the Roe Head School for Girls sits at the intersection of thrills and laughter, even with a phantom on the loose.
The trio use their unique abilities, and the help of a whimsical cast of characters, to investigate the abnormal happenings and hopefully, save their school. And when we say a whimsical cast of characters, we mean it. On the way to the truth, you’ll encounter an undead goose, a lovesick ghost, and a totally and completely normal talking meat pudding.
This riveting gothic-themed adventure is overflowing with humor, magic, and memorable moments that will resonate for years to come.
Whether you love classic English literature, a good spooky tale, a good laugh, or great theater, you’ll find it all at Camden High School this weekend! We’ll see you there!
Students were making a visual Bohr Model of a variety of atoms this morning in Mrs. Libertella's chemistry class. This particular one is for zirconium!
Time to protect this house. Camden takes on Whitesboro in the Section III Class B Semifinals, with an official start time of 12:10 PM.
Ticketing is under the authority of Section III for Sunday's game, and you will need to buy a ticket online to attend.
TICKETS: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx
A free live stream will also be available on our HUDL account for this weekend's semifinals, as the NFHS Network has waived their exclusive rights for this round.
STREAM: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/video
Section III Field Hockey Semifinals begin today at CHS with tournament play in Class C and Class D!
For info, including tickets, visit:
https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/article/1837124?fbclid=IwY2xjawGGON9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQ0B6n0WC4BH8cayS6sadxUbXs8JZf4PB2wmey7wFwZYMlj5hFefcrLSNg_aem_gyCRlFAXLI48qJiEMr8rEw
Please remember that ticketing for this event is under the authority of Section III, and you must purchase tickets online per their policy.
Camden will play Whitesboro in the B semis on Sunday at 12:10 PM.
Tonight we recognize the Blue Devil Football Class of 2025 with senior night! Senior recognition will take place around 6, and opening kickoff against VVS is set for 6:30!
Therapy dog, Kylo helped out with a little promposal last week at the high school. Who could say no to those puppy dog eyes?❤️
NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK
As we replace portions of our transportation fleet on an ongoing basis, it’s important that the safety equipment on our new vehicle acquisitions is up to the task of keeping our kids safe.
Very recently, we took delivery of four new school buses equipped with modernized internal and external camera systems.
Negative behavior on buses has the ability to detract from a driver’s focus, which can increase risk for everyone on the bus. The new internal camera systems will equip our District with more tools to help manage and address incidents on buses. They have a comprehensive range of angles that can look into virtually all areas of the bus, including into seats from above, and offer vastly improved visual and audio clarity over existing systems. The internal cameras also have night-vision capability for coverage in the evening and early morning hours.
The buses also feature multiple external cameras with sensors that can detect and record school bus passing violations. In the event of a potential violation, the system creates an on-the-spot evidence package of still images, videos, and GPS coordinates that can be quickly and easily turned over to law enforcement so that a citation can be issued to the owner of the passing vehicle.
These citations carry significant fines. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, under the law, the fine for passing a school bus ranges from $250 for a first violation, to a maximum of $1,000 for three violations in three years. Additionally, if a vehicle owner is convicted of three violations in three years, their driver’s license can be revoked for a minimum of six months.
Automated systems just like these have been implemented on buses all over Oneida County. In the 2023-24 school year, over 850 citations were issued by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office across eight different school districts with stop arm camera implementation.
The addition of these internal and external cameras is an important step, but it is also just one step along the way toward modernizing the fleet with new safety technology. A wider implementation is planned, including the addition of these camera systems on new bus purchases. We are also looking at other opportunities to enhance safety, security, and peace of mind for our families when it comes to transportation.
On Wednesday, Camden High School students came together to give the gift of life by donating blood through the American Red Cross Fall Blood Drive! 23 students stepped up to offer generous blood donations. Be on the lookout for another one this spring!
Camden High School FFA Member Patrick Eveleth is making some history this week as the first member of our current-generation FFA Chapter to attend the FFA National Convention!
Along with FFA advisor Erin Curtis, Patrick is traveling with a group of FFA members and advisors from the Catskills to the convention, which is held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
On the way there, they’ve had plenty of memorable adventures.
After meeting up with their traveling companions, Day One featured a fascinating tour of the Presque Isle in Erie, PA. The group learned about the area’s native species, and even got to take a walk on the sand dunes.
On the second day, the group toured Lincoln Electric to try their welding simulators, see their facilities, and talk with some of their staff instructors. They then proceeded to Columbus for a lunch at North Market, and a tour of Ohio State University! To cap off the day, they visited the Scene 75 Entertainment Center for some evening fun!
Today, they are in Indianapolis for the start of the 97th National FFA Convention, and it might also be a certain FFA Advisor’s birthday….. Coincidence? We think not.
We’ll keep you up to date on their travels as we hear more!
It's no secret. To get the most out of all that school has to offer, you have to be here. #CCSDAttendanceAwarenessMonth
NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK
Did you know that school buses are some of the most highly regulated vehicles on our roadways today? They undergo rigorous testing and have very strict design standards that must be followed in their design. They are built to be safer than consumer passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries.
Less than one percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide involve children riding school buses.
That said, one fatality anywhere, is still too many. And a little attention from everyone goes a long way.
The most dangerous time for school bus related incidents is during loading and unloading. Over the last 53 years, more than 1,200 young people have been killed while loading and unloading school buses across the country, and so many of these incidents were easily avoidable.
When you’re around a school bus, slow down, be alert, and mind the lights.
October is National Principal's Month in the United States! Please join us in recognizing the work that our principals, Aaron Fiorini, Brittany DerCola, Craig Ferretti, and Heidi Allen, do each day in support of our students, staff, and families. Thank you!
The Section III Field Hockey brackets are out, and look who locked down the #1 seed in Class B!
If that's not enough excitement, we are this year's host for the Section III Semifinals and Finals, so the Blue Devils' road to a title defense runs right through the Queen Village.
More information to come.
NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK
For obvious reasons, motorist conduct is a huge focus when it comes to safety at the bus stop, but what can students and families do to help protect themselves? The good news is, it’s easy to be bus stop smart!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following tips using a method called SAFE.
S - Stay. At least 10 feet from the edge of the road or the curb while waiting for the bus.
A - Always wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, and the bus driver has signaled for you to board.
F - Face forward after finding a seat on the bus.
E - Exit the bus only after it stops. Look both ways for any moving traffic before crossing, even when the driver has signaled you. Two sets of eyes is even better than one.
October is Camden CSD Attendance Awareness month. It takes a community-wide partnership to make sure our students get to school each day. Even a few days per month can cause difficulties in the future.