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🌟Congratulations to Camden County High School student, Connor Clark, and his teacher, Mr. David Limbach, for being honored as Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) recipients at Monday's Kiwanis STAR Luncheon!

Connor, we are proud of your hard work and can't wait to see what your future holds. Mr. Limbach, thank you for being the kind of educator who inspires students to reach their highest potential. Your impact is immeasurable!

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys for hosting this wonderful event and for your continued dedicated to our schools.🎓

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❤️🫀 February is National Heart Month 🫀❤️

This month, we’re reminding our students, staff, and families that a healthy heart is the foundation for a healthy future. Small choices—staying active, eating well, managing stress, and getting enough rest—can make a big difference over time.

Let’s take this month to learn, move, and make heart-smart habits that last a lifetime. Together, we’re building stronger hearts and stronger communities across Camden County Schools. 💙


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👑✨ MISS WILDCAT 2026 CROWNED! ✨👑

This past weekend, the CCHS Fine Arts Department proudly hosted the annual Miss Wildcat Scholarship Competition, awarding over $5,000 in scholarship dollars to an outstanding group of young women.

Congratulations to our 2026 Miss Wildcat, Lainee Reed Campbell! 🎉👑

We also celebrate the following winners:
⭐ 1st Runner-Up: Kayden Grimm
⭐ 2nd Runner-Up: Taylor Hardin
💬 Best Overall Interview: Lainee Reed Campbell
👗 Best Overall Evening Gown: Kayden Grimm
🗳️ People’s Choice: Reese Boggess
💖 Miss Congeniality: Taylor Knox

A huge THANK YOU to all involved in the production, our local business sponsors, and our incredible community for coming out to support this wonderful group of young women. Your support made this event truly special! 💙🐾

On Friday the little dolphins at CRES made a splash at the Letter Parade, dressed as letters and pirates! Kindergarteners were invited to dress up representing a letter and PreK students read the book Shiver Me Letters and dressed as pirates! A huge shoutout to all the students, teachers, and parents who made the day possible. Together, we are making learning unforgettable and inspiring a love for reading! 🌟📖


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🎉 February is CTAE Month! 🎉

At Camden County Schools, we’re proud to spotlight Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education — where passion meets opportunity. From healthcare to technology, engineering to agriculture, our students are preparing for the future with hands-on learning and real-world skills. 🌟

Join us this month as we celebrate the pathways that empower our students to build their dreams and drive Georgia’s workforce forward! 💼🚀

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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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🌟 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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