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🎉🐝📚We are excited to announce 5th grader Lennox Caudle as the Matilda Harris Elementary School Spelling Bee Champion after 12 rounds! 🏆✨ Congrats to runner-up Michael Lopes, also in 5th grade. 👏 Lennox will represent MHES at the Camden County District Spelling Bee on January 16th! 🎓📅 A big thank you to all 4th and 5th-grade participants for their efforts! 🌟 Let's cheer for Lennox in this exciting challenge! 🎉 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #MHESJaguars #SpellingBeeChamps

🎉Exciting news from Camden County High School's FBLA! Sarah Akerley and Geneva Bohling secured 3rd place in the Banking and Financial Systems Team Testing Event at Georgia FBLA's Fall Rally, marking their second win in this category. 👏 CCHS also achieved 2nd place in Georgia for the FBLA State Project Interactive Infographic Contest, thanks to President Isabella Kratzer's outstanding graphic design work. 🎨✨ Let's celebrate these accomplishments and continue supporting our talented students! GREAT JOB, everyone! 🎈🎉 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCHSWildcats #CCHSFBLA #StudentSuccess

🐝🏆Job well done to all of our 4th and 5th grade spelling bee participants at David L. Rainer Elementary! The winner of the 2024 DLR Spelling Bee was Luke Walker!! 🎉🎉 Our runner-up was CJ Herrera!! Luke will go on to represent DLR at the district spelling bee in January! Way to go, everyone! 🐯 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #DLRESTigers #SpellingChampions

🎉🌟Congratulations to our amazing 5th grade students at Sugarmill Elementary for reaching their 2nd quarter Accelerated Reader (AR) goal! 📚✨ Your hard work and dedication to reading have truly paid off! Keep up the great work, and continue to inspire us all with your love for reading! 📖 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SESEagles #SugarmillStars #ReadingChampions

🎶 Spreading Holiday Cheer with CCS Central Office 🎄 The CCS Central Office staff had the pleasure of visiting Pruitt Health to spread some holiday cheer! 🎉 We serenaded the residents with joyful Christmas carols and delivered handmade holiday cards, crafted with love by our talented students from after school programs across the district. 🎶✉️ It's moments like these that remind us of the joy of giving and the warmth of community. Happy Holidays from Camden County Schools! 🌟❤️ #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #HolidayCheer #CommunitySpirit

Holiday Closure Reminder🎄 As the holiday break approaches, we want to remind our Camden County Schools community of our upcoming holiday closure dates! 🎉 All Schools Closed: December 23 - January 6 Central Office Closed: December 23 - January 3 Teacher Work Day: Monday, January 6 Students Return: Tuesday, January 7 We hope you enjoy this well-deserved break and wish you all Happy Holidays! 🌟✨ We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting new year. 🎊 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

🎬❄️Yesterday marked the 1st Annual PBIS Winter Movie Celebration at Kingsland Elementary School, and it was a resounding success! 🎉 Students eagerly redeemed their PBIS tickets to enter and enjoy a selection of fantastic films: Despicable Me 2, The Grinch, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, and Monster’s University. 🍿🎥 Students shined as they remembered to be respectful, responsible, and ready throughout the event. 🌟 They delighted in free popcorn, juice, candy, and cookies, all generously provided by the amazing KES PTO. 🥤🍬🍪 A huge thank you to KES PTO for making this day memorable! 🙌 We look forward to more celebrations that honor our students' positive behavior. 💫 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #KESLions #PBIS #KESPride #MovieMagic

The Crooked River Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Friday, December 13th. Winners from each 4th and 5th grade class-level spelling bee were invited to participate. Each of the students showed incredible talent and courage to spell in front of a crowd, and we are proud of their efforts! To the winners, a special shout out for your outstanding achievement! 🎉🏆In first place was Jensen Leeson and in second place Addison Biggers. Jensen will proceed to the district level Spelling Bee and if for some reason he cannot compete, Addison will represent the school.✨📚🔤 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CRESDolphins #TheRiver

🎉We are excited to announce that 5th graders Carter Hickman and Emory Smith from Mrs. Wheater’s gifted class at Woodbine Elementary School have excelled in The Stock Market Game, sponsored by the Georgia Council on Economic Education. 🌟 Over the past 10 weeks, they explored the stock market, learning about publicly traded companies and economic trends. Their hard work paid off as their team, the Kit Kats, secured first place in Georgia’s First Congressional District! 🏆🎖️ Competing against over 150 teams, Carter and Emory’s achievement showcases their dedication and financial skills. Join us in celebrating their success! 🌟🥳 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #WESCrawfish #FutureLeaders #StockMarketChampions

🏆The SMMS Lady Bobcats are set to face off against Glynn Middle this afternoon for the region championship in Brunswick! 🎉 Let's rally behind our Lady Bobcats and show our support for their incredible hard work and team spirit! ⚽️ 📣 Go Lady Bobcats!!! 🐾🥅🏟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SMMSBobcats #LadyBobcats #RegionChampionship

🎉The Mary Lee Clark Elementary Spelling Bee was an exciting event, culminating in Karissa Perry's victory after 37 intense minutes of competition, where she flawlessly spelled “bypass.” 🏆🎓 Skylar Garza secured a commendable second place, showcasing remarkable skills and tenacity. 🌟 The event highlighted the dedication and love for words among the six participants, who represented their classrooms with pride. Congratulations to all participants, especially Karissa, for becoming the MLC school representative in the spelling competition! 🐝📚🎉 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #MLCMarlins #SpellingBee

🏆🐝A huge congratulations to Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School Spelling Bee champion, Weston Oakes! 🌟 Also, a big shoutout to Ryan McDonald, the fantastic alternate (runner-up)! 👏 Thank you to all the participants for showcasing your incredible spelling skills. You all did an amazing job! 📚✨ Keep up the great work! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #MLGESBulldogs #SpellingBee

🎉Huge shoutout to the amazing students in Mrs. Lang's class at St. Marys Elementary School for earning their multiplication licenses! 📚✨ In August, Mrs. Lang challenged her students to master their multiplication facts by passing every fact family from 1-12. They had to complete 50 facts in just 3 minutes and finish with 50 mixed facts in another 3 minutes! ⏱️ Their hard work truly paid off, and they celebrated with a fun pizza and ice cream party! 🍕🍦 Each student also received a special "license" featuring their picture as a token of their achievement. 📸 We're so proud of these students for their dedication and perseverance! Keep up the great work, future math whizzes! 👏 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SMESSharks

This week in Camden Athletics! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CamdenAthletics

📢 This week, Camden County PBIS Coaches, Instructional and Behavioral Specialists, Social Workers, and District Leaders attended the GaPBS conference in Duluth, Georgia🌟 They dove into **GaMTSS and PBIS systems** to enhance student support and success. This was an incredible opportunity to connect with educators, family members, and community partners, all while gaining actionable insights into positive behavior frameworks designed specifically to benefit all Camden County students. They took away from this event learning strategies that will transform schools, homes, and communities. Together, let's bridge perspectives and unite supports for a brighter future! 🌉 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #GAPBS2024 #PBIS #GaMTSS #EducationLeadership

🎉 Congratulations to Board Vice-Chairman, Jimmy Coffel, for receiving his 30-year pin today at The Annual Conference for the Georgia School Boards Association and Georgia School Superintendents Association! 👏 Thank you, Mr. Coffel, for your loyal and steadfast love and dedication to Camden County Schools! 🌟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #GSBA #GSSA

🎄Mrs. Halligan's class at Kingsland Elementary School had a fantastic time creating a colorful piñata and exploring the rich Christmas traditions of Mexico!✨ From vibrant crafts to learning about festive customs, our students immersed themselves in a world of culture and creativity. 🎨📚 We're proud to see young minds celebrating diversity and expanding their horizons. Keep up the amazing work, KES Lions! 🌟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #KESLions #CulturalLearning #HolidayFun

Last week, Sugarmill Elementary's 5th graders had an amazing experience at the FSCJ Theatre! 🎭 They explored theater concepts like stage directions, tone, and fluency while learning about the importance of theater etiquette. The students did an incredible job, showing respect, politeness, and excellent behavior throughout the trip. We are so proud of them! 🌟 They also discussed how to dress for different occasions and practiced visualizing how people act based on their traits. It was a fantastic learning experience all around! 😊 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SESEagles

We are extending the deadline for all online nominations to Friday, December 20, 2024 (8:00 pm). The Camden County High School Athletic Hall of Fame nomination survey link is below and the QR Code is attached. Be as detailed as possible when completing the survey. Link: bit.ly/CCHSHOF Please note this update to online nominations: If you are only able to submit a name (person or team) and sport, your nomination will be accepted electronically. All information will be strictly vetted. Also, for those who do not have access to a computer, we will also take drop-off nominations at the Camden County High School Athletic Department from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (during school hours). The official drop-off nomination form is attached to this email. Drop-off nominations will close Friday, December 20, 2024 (12:00 pm). Feel free to share this information with other Camden County High School Wildcats! Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make this process as easy as possible. We want to hear from you! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CamdenAthletics #HallOfFame

Celebrating Camden County Schools' 2024 CCRPI Success! 🎉 Exciting news! The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) results are out, and Camden County Schools have once again demonstrated remarkable achievements! 📈 Key Highlights: Content Mastery: Consistency is key! Camden maintained steady scores across all grade bands compared to 2023. Elementary Excellence: Notable increases in Progress and Readiness components highlight the effectiveness of our strategies. Closing Gaps: While not including Math scores this year, this area sets a new baseline for future evaluations. State Comparisons: Camden schools shone brightly, outperforming state averages across most categories. School Achievements: Exceptional Content Mastery: 🎓 Scores above 90 at Kingsland, Mamie Lou Gross, Mary Lee Clark, and Woodbine Elementary. Perfect Progress: 🌟 St. Marys Elementary achieved a flawless 100.0 score! Closing Gaps Champions: 🏆 Kingsland and Woodbine Elementary each scored 100.0. Readiness Leaders: 🚀 Sugarmill, Matilda Harris, and Mary Lee Clark Elementary Schools scored above 89. Consistent Graduation Rates: 🎓 Camden County High School maintains its steady graduation rate. We are proud of our students, educators, and community for their dedication and excellence! Together, we continue to set benchmarks for educational success in Georgia. 🌟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #EducationalExcellence #CCRPI2024