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Camden County Schools proudly celebrates Black History Month — a time to honor the rich history, culture, and countless contributions of Black leaders, innovators, artists, and changemakers who have shaped our world.

Let’s continue to learn, reflect, and uplift voices that inspire us all to build a more inclusive and equitable future.

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Last Wednesday night, CCHS had the pleasure of hosting the Poetry Out Loud Competition, and our students absolutely owned the stage with powerful performances and incredible confidence.
Please help us congratulate the winners:
🥇 1st Place: BriAnna Rodriguez (12th) — “Come Let Us Be Friends” by Sarah Lee Brown Fleming
🥈 2nd Place: Angela Mendez (9th) — “Song of Myself, 18” by Walt Whitman
🥉 3rd Place: Cannon Bates (12th) — “A Dream Within A Dream” by Edgar Allan Poe
A huge congratulations to BriAnna, who will be representing CCHS at the Regional Competition on February 7th in Waycross! 👏
We are so proud of all of our competitors for stepping up, sharing their voices, and bringing poetry to life!

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Yesterday, Mrs. O’Brien’s Jag Time at MHES was joined by some amazing kindergarteners for some cozy reading time! The 4th and 5th graders did a fantastic job reading aloud to their kinders and everyone made some new friends!


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We are proud to recognize the Camden County High School FBLA chapter for their strong performance at the Region Competition. Congratulations to all students who competed, and a special congratulations to those who placed and earned the opportunity to advance to the State Competition.

Your hard work, leadership, and dedication truly shine, and we wish you continued success as you move forward. Great job representing Camden County Schools!

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✨ Teacher Spotlight: Thomas Purvis – Camden Success Academy Teacher of the Year ✨

Mr. Thomas Purvis is a middle school math teacher at Camden Success Academy, serving students in grades 6–8. With 12 years in education, he brings dedication, patience, and a strong commitment to student success.

He became a teacher because he enjoys seeing the “light bulb” moment when a student truly understands a concept they once struggled with. Mr. Purvis also values the supportive environment at Camden Success Academy and says the best part of his job is working alongside a staff that always puts students first.

Outside the classroom, he enjoys fixing things (even if he complains a little first!) and relaxing through kayak fishing. If he weren’t teaching, he’d likely be a pilot or a full-time kayak fisherman.

His personal motto says it best:
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

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📏👟 Hands-on learning in Ms. Dawson’s class at DLRES! 👟📏
Ms. Dawson’s students recently wrapped up a fun math project exploring non-metric measurement. Each student traced their shoe and then measured its length using snap cubes—a creative way to build understanding through real-world practice!
We love seeing students learning by doing and having fun while they’re at it. Way to go, Ms. Dawson and class! 🎉📐

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This week in Camden Athletics!🐾

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🌟 Shoutout to our amazing Platinum Level Sponsors! 🌟

A huge thank you to Georgia's Own Credit Union St. Marys and Kingsland branches, The Living Lenz, Ameriprise Financial Michael Farnham & Associates, and Jackie Frye - REALTOR and Tatum Taylor, Realtor: Watson Realty Corp for their incredible support of the Employee Recognition Donor Program. We couldn't do it without you! 👏

For more information on the Employee Recognition Donor Program, please visit https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/.../employee-recognition...

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Camden County Schools will host a virtual meeting on Monday, January 26, at 11:00 a.m., featuring Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist Trina Morris, who is the bat conversation lead with the State. She will provide information about bats and the remediation process with families. A link to the meeting will be sent directly to SMES families via text and email.

Best of luck to our team as they compete in the 2026 GHSA 1A Girls Dual Wrestling State Championship on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM in Carrollton, GA. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and your commitment to the sport truly shows.

Go represent Camden, compete with confidence, and leave it all on the mat!

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Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day. As a school community, we reflect on his powerful message of service, equality, and unity, and we recommit to building a future rooted in respect, compassion, and justice for all. Together, we strive to inspire our students to lead with courage, kindness, and purpose.

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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2026

Extended Temporary Relocation Notice for St. Marys Elementary School

Camden County Schools has extended the temporary relocation of St. Marys Elementary School to the College of Coastal Georgia, located at 8001 Lakes Boulevard in Kingsland, due to the extensive remediation required following the discovery of a bat colony roosting within the school building, Tuesday, January 20, through Thursday, January 22. All Camden County Schools are closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The St. Marys Elementary School campus will remain closed through January 22, 2026. A teacher workday will be needed on Friday, January 23, for staff to prepare classrooms and instructional spaces for students’ return on Monday, January 26.

Please use the link below to view the entire media release and Parent FAQs:
https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/article/2640417

Congratulations to Woodbine Elementary speller, Kellen Underhill, for winning the 2026 Camden County Schools Spelling Bee, and Jamal Brown for achieving Runner-Up! Kellen will go on to compete in the regional bee. We are so proud of his achievement!

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Last week in Mrs. Renshaw’s first grade classroom, Sugarmill students put their fraction skills into action with a hands-on learning experience! Students worked with a partner to share a Hershey bar, then collaborated in groups of four to divide another bar into equal parts.
Before breaking the chocolate, they talked through their strategies and explained their thinking. The lesson wrapped up with students writing about whether they preferred one-half or one-quarter. Learning at Sugarmill is always interactive, engaging, and just a little sweet! 🍫
Great job, eagles!!

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🎉 Pre-K Lottery Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉

To learn more about eligibility requirements, important dates, and to register, visit the link below:

👉 https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/page/pre-k-parents

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Temporary Disruption of Phone Service Please be advised that our phone system is currently out of service at St. Marys Middle School, and we are unable to receive incoming calls to our schools or offices. TDS is aware of the outage. We appreciate your patience as we work with TDS to restore service.

🔦✨ Learning in a Whole New Light! ✨🔦
The kindergarten and 1st-grade STEM students at MLGES had a bright time exploring light and shadows using flashlights! 💡 Through hands-on play, students discovered how light travels, how shadows are made, and how changing the position of a light can change a shadow’s size and shape.
Lots of curiosity, giggles, and “aha!” moments filled the room as the young scientists experimented and learned together!

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Congratulations to Emma Mayerlen and Olivia Fegel for being recognized by the Kennesaw State University Department of Mathematics for their outstanding performance in the first round of the 2025–2026 KSU Mathematics Competition!
Both students earned certificates for being the highest-scoring students at Camden County High School—an incredible achievement that reflects their hard work, dedication, and mathematical talent.
Way to represent CCHS so well—we are proud of you! 👏

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