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Congratulations to all the amazing performers, artists, and writers who participated in Camden Middle School’s inaugural “Out of This World” Talent Showcase! The students were truly remarkable and displayed incredible poise on stage. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible, including numerous volunteers, for creating an unforgettable evening. Together, they raised over $700 for Ravens of Elijah Food Ministries! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CMSCougars #BuildersClub

🌎💙💛Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Today, we join the world in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day! This special day is dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the unique contributions of individuals with Down syndrome in our schools and beyond. #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #WorldDownSyndromeDay #CelebrateDifferences

Reading Buddies at David L. Rainer Elementary! 🎉 Earlier this month, the wonderful students of Ms. Mueller’s 3rd grade class and Ms. Mills' 1st grade class joined forces to boost their reading comprehension skills! 📚 Each 1st grader was paired with a 3rd grade buddy to read their Accelerated Reader (AR) books and tackle AR quizzes together. 📖 We're so proud of our budding reading rockstars! Keep shining bright, students! 🌟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #DLRESTigers #ReadingBuddies

Last weekend, 20 of our amazing 5th graders from Mary Lee Clark Elementary traveled to Alma, GA, to compete in the 4H District Project Achievement! 🌟 These talented students first shone at the county level, then went on to compete at the district level against schools and students from all over the Southeast region. 📚🌍 Each student researched a topic, crafted a project, and presented it to judges and strangers. We couldn't be more proud of their hard work and dedication! ✨ 🏅 Awards and Recognitions: Honorable Mention: Vin Sinopoli, Julia Baker, Azariah Shelton, Lilly Biddle, Bry'Lynne Gonzales, Paisley Lott, Karissa Perry 3rd Place: ZJ Wood 2nd Place: Kaelyn Neilson, Annabelle Lindquist, Seth Barrett, Alaina Lau, Warren Udy 1st Place: Liam Miller, Clarence Silvers, Raegan Smith, Ellie Chalk, Eli Dailey, Kylee Overstreet, Glen Sagle Let's give a huge round of applause to all our young achievers! 👏 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #MLCESMarlins #4H

🦑 Dive into marine biology with Ms. Slice’s 4th Grade Matilda Harris Elementary School Challenge Class! Students became mini marine biologists for the day with a hands-on squid dissection, guided by Dr. and Mrs. Dixon. They explored squid anatomy and wrote with squid ink, wrapping up their Exploration Unit in style. 🌊🔍 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Mrs. Cobb's kindergarten class at St. Marys Elementary School explored the fascinating world of earthworms this week. Each student received their own squirmy companion to examine. What a fun way to learn!🪱 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SMESSharks

At a recent Parent Academy session, we had the privilege of hearing from representatives from each school as they shared valuable insights for parents. The session covered important topics, including: Human trafficking prevention initiatives in Camden County The Camden County Schools Strategic Plan Strategies to help students succeed on Milestone Assessments Law enforcement agencies also provided essential tips to help parents protect their children from human trafficking. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive environment for our students. #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #ParentAcademy

🎉 Huge congratulations to Welton Coffey for being named the 2024 Georgia Athletic Directors Association Region 1-6A Athletic Director of the Year! 🏆 We're so proud and thankful for all the hard work and dedication he brings to Camden Athletics! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CamdenAthletics

Kindergarten students at Crooked River Elementary School created leprechaun traps, hoping to catch one over the weekend! 🍀🔍 Those mischievous leprechauns were too sneaky, but our young learners had a blast and ignited their imaginations. Maybe next time they'll outsmart them! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

🌴📚At Camden County High School, Mrs. Benroth's 10th-grade Honors/Gifted World Lit class is exploring Lord of the Flies with a creative spin. Before reading, students form "tribes" to design flags with symbolic logos, colors, and mottos. As they journey through the novel, tribes face "tribal challenges" after most chapters. These tasks, tied to the story, are rigorous and require creativity and problem-solving under time and resource constraints. Students love these activities! They spark friendly competition, boost engagement, and add an exciting, interactive twist to learning. #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

🎶🎭 There is ALWAYS something GREAT happening in the CCHS FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT! Huge congratulations to Sinaia Williams, who placed 4th in Girls Solo at the 2024-2025 GHSA State Literary Championship over the weekend! 🏅 CCHS’s Advanced Chorus and Camden Chorale traveled to the Georgia Music Educator’s Large Group Performance Evaluation even in Waycross and received straight Superiors for all performances, including sight-reading! 🏆 For some students, this was their very first performance, and they absolutely shined! We are so proud of Mrs. Wolfe and all her amazing students! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCHSFineArts

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🎯 Congratulations, Briana Dougherty! 🥉 A huge shoutout to sophomore Briana Dougherty for clinching the Bronze medal at the Georgia State Junior Olympic Air Rifle U18 Qualifying match in December! With an impressive 60 shot standing score of 579, she's earned a spot to compete in the Junior Olympics Air Rifle on April 14th and 15th. What an incredible opportunity!🌟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #NJROTC #JuniorOlympics

Congratulations to Jess Wilder and Chris Murray! 🎉🏆 We're thrilled to celebrate the induction of Jess Wilder and Chris Murray into the 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Georgia Chapter! Jess Wilder has made remarkable strides in the wrestling community. As a former successful college coach at Carson-Newman and the University of the Cumberlands, Jess transformed the Camden County HS program into one of the nation's premier teams, capturing an incredible 21 GHSA state titles! Chris Murray is a retired US Navy veteran who has consistently found a way to officiate wrestling matches across the globe, regardless of his military duty station. Chris's dedication to the sport is evident, having officiated at 56 state qualifiers, 15 state tournaments, and 21 national-level tournaments including NHSCA, Super 32, and Disney Duals. Both Jess and Chris have shown extraordinary commitment and passion for the sport, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements! Let’s give them a big round of applause!👏 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #NationalWrestlingHOF

Earlier this month, the Camden County High School Coding Club shined at the Georgia Student Technology State Competition! Two teams placed in the top three! 🥉Joseph Klein and Connor Smith took 3rd in Game Design with their game "Code Fishing," where users "fish" for code segments! 🥉Chevy White and Christian De Paula also snagged 3rd in Mobile Apps with "Pi Duel," a fun math dueling app! Congrats to all! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCHSWildcats #CodingClub

The FY26 School Calendar was approved at the board meeting on Tuesday evening. Please take note of the following changes based on feedback: • The two previously scheduled independent learning days have been removed. • The start date for the second semester has been changed from Thursday, January 8, 2026, to Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Please refer to the link below for FAQs: https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/o/ccsd/page/calendar #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Congratulations to Kingsland Elementary School's PBIS Winners of the Week!🏆 These students demonstrated what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready! Keep up the great work!👏 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #KESLions #PBIS

At our March Board meeting, we recognized Camden County High School's Wrestling Team on their outstanding accomplishment of winning their 11th consecutive GHSA 6A Dual STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! Head Coach Jess Wilder, his assistant coaches, and the entire team are doing an amazing job, and we are so proud of them! In addition, we recognized the talented David L. Rainer Elementary School Tenacious Tigers, led by Dr. Carter, who were named STATE CHAMPIONS in the 2025 READ Bowl! Their hard work and dedication are inspiring! We recognized the Thiokol Memorial Project as our Partner in Education spotlight to shine a light on their unwavering commitment to connecting our students with the past, ensuring that the legacy of the men and women who lost their lives continues to inspire future generations. Matilda Harris Elementary School Principal Mr. Workman and Camden Middle School Principal Dr. Roberts presented their school improvement plans. Last but certainly not least, several of our sweet students from MHES shared the Character Word of the Month, which is RESPECT! Check out their video below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KfOEQudK3wSTAIR9dkMI7cDA9CyZgbZy/view?usp=sharing #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

On Tuesday evening, the Board of Education unanimously approved the following leadership updates: Rika Dow, Director of K-12 Literacy Maura Fegel, Principal, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School Dana Brown, Principal, IDEB Carlton Smith, Assistant Principal, Camden County High School Susan McLaughlin, Assistant Principal, St. Marys Middle School Jo Beverly, Assistant Principal, Crooked River Elementary School They will begin their new positions on July 1, 2025. #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

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