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🌟 Recess is just more fun when your School Resource Officer joins in! 🌟 The 5th graders at St. Marys Elementary School had an absolute blast yesterday! 🎉 Being an SRO is so much more than protecting our schools. They build long-lasting relationships with our students and show them that they care not only about their safety but also for their well-being and success in school. ❤️👮‍♂️ Thank you to our amazing SROs and SRDs for going above and beyond! #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SMESSharks #SchoolCommunity #SchoolResourceOfficer #SchoolResourceDeputy #StudentSuccess #BuildingBonds

🌟 Pre-K Fun at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School! 🌟 Our Pre-K students in Mrs. Thomas's class are having a blast while learning! 🎉 They aren't just playing with any ordinary toys. These special tools are helping them develop their fine motor skills, gearing them up for a fantastic start to writing this year! ✍️ Way to go, little learners! Keep up the amazing work! 🙌 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #MLGESBulldogs #FutureWriters #EarlyEducation #FineMotorSkills #LearningThroughPlay

🎯 This past Saturday, the Camden County High School NJROTC Rifle Team hosted the first Area 10 match of the season in Waycross. We had an incredible turnout with 8 precision teams and 14 sporter teams participating. In the precision class, Camden Team A placed 1st and Camden Team B placed 3rd! 🥇🥉 Congrats to our rifle team for a job well done! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Go Cats! 🐾🎉 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCHSNJROTC #CCHSRifleTeam #GoCats

Today, we honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11th, 2001. We remember the bravery of the first responders, the resilience of the survivors, and the strength of a nation united in the face of tragedy. Let us take a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit that define us. May we continue to support one another, cherish our freedoms, and work towards a future of peace and unity. #PatriotDay #NeverForget #UnitedWeStand

📢 Sugarmill Elementary Loves Officer Quinn! 💙 We are so lucky to have Officer Quinn as our full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) at SES!🚔 Not only does she work hard to keep the school safe, but she also goes above and beyond to connect with students. Whether she’s directing traffic in the mornings, checking in on the gym, or enjoying lunch with students, Officer Quinn always makes time to build meaningful relationships. 😊 Thank you, Officer Quinn, for everything you do to make Sugarmill Elementary a safer, happier, and more connected place! Let’s show her some love in the comments! 👏❤️ #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #OfficerQuinnRocks #SafeAndHappySchool #SESEagles

🌟 Setting SMART Goals for Success at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School! 🌟 Writing SMART goals can be a fantastic way to help students set and achieve objectives. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Mrs. Kimbro’s 1st grade challenge class wrote their SMART goals for the school year, and they're ready for an exciting journey of learning and growth! 📚✨ An example SMART Goal for a First Grader: Specific: I want to read more books. Measurable: I will read one new book each week. Achievable: I will read 10 pages every day. Relevant: I love stories about animals, so I will choose animal books. Time-bound: I will start this goal on Monday and keep going until the end of the school year. By breaking goals down into these components, first graders can have a clearer path to achieving them and can feel a sense of accomplishment as they track their progress. 🌈✅ Let’s cheer on Mrs. Kimbro’s 1st graders as they work towards their goals! 🎉📖 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SMARTGoals

📢 Attention Camden County Families! Reminder of our September Camden County Board of Education Meeting. 🗓️ Date: September 10th 🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m. 📍 Location: 311 S East Street, Kingsland, GA Your presence and participation are important to us. Come and stay informed about the latest developments in our education system.

🎸✨ Leather jackets, band t-shirts, face paint, and tattoos were all the rage last week at The River! To celebrate our first set of Rockstar Students, last Friday was Dress Like a Rockstar Day at Crooked River Elementary School! The hallways were filled with mini rockstars, each bringing their unique flair and energy. It was a day full of fun, creativity, and self-expression! 🤘🎤 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #TheRiver #RockstarStudents #FunFriday

🎉 Congratulations to Matilda Harris Elementary School's Jaguars of the Month for August! 🐾 These outstanding students went above and beyond to Practice Safety, Act Responsibly, Work Towards Success, and Show Respect. Your dedication and hard work truly exemplify what it means to be an MHES Jaguar! We are incredibly proud of you all! Keep shining and setting a positive example for your peers. 🌟👏 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #MHESJaguars #JaguarsOfTheMonth #StudentSuccess

📚✨ Fun Learning Alert! 🍭🎉 David L. Rainer Elementary students in Ms. Dawson’s first grade class had an absolute blast showcasing their understanding of place value! 🧮 They embarked on a deliciously educational adventure, creating their very own ones and tens. Seeing our young learners so engaged and excited is what it’s all about. Great job, kiddos! 🍬🍫 What a fun and tasty day of learning! #DavidLRainerElementary #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #DLRESTigers #FirstGradeFun

National Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students. #VisualArtsEd #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

🌟 Fifth Grade Entrepreneurs at Kingsland Elementary School! 🌟 Our brilliant fifth-grade challenge students have taken a huge step into the world of entrepreneurship by tackling real-world problems. Inspired by the efforts to clean up the Pacific garbage patch, they've come up with their own innovative inventions to make a difference! 🌍✨ Stay tuned as we showcase their incredible prototypes and creative solutions. These young minds are truly making waves! More updates to come from this awesome group. 🚀💡 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #KESLions #YoungEntrepreneurs #Innovation #FutureLeaders

🏐🥎🎾This week in CCS Athletics! 🏈🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🎭✨🎭 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of drama and inspiration! Camden County High School Theatre proudly presents One Stoplight Town by Tracy Wells – a heartwarming story about moving toward your dreams rather than running away. Join us in the black box theater in the Fine Arts building for performances on: 📅 September 20 and 21 at 6:30 p.m. 📅 September 22 at 2:00 p.m. "I have something I'm running toward; not something I'm running away from." Don't miss this incredible production! Grab your tickets now and support our talented students. See you there! 🎟️🎭✨ #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #OneStoplightTown #SupportTheArts #HighSchoolTheatre #LivePerformance

Camden County Families, We are deeply saddened by the tragic events at Apalachee High School in Barrow County this week and continue to extend our thoughts and prayers to all those affected. Sadly, some have taken advantage of this grief to spread fear through social media posts targeting schools in Camden County and across Georgia. While we have received numerous reports of alleged school threats and threatening social media posts, there are currently no known credible threats against any CCS schools. Despite this, we take every threat seriously, and investigations are ongoing with support from local law enforcement agencies. Already, a 14-year-old has been issued a summons for contributing to these threats in Camden County. We must work together to prevent more unlawful behavior and consequences like these. To that end, I ask that all families actively monitor their children’s behavior and online activity. Again, any threat, regardless of where they are made – whether on school grounds, off campus, or on social media – will be taken seriously. Each threat will be thoroughly investigated, and if credible, the person responsible will face the maximum criminal consequences. These simple steps can make all the difference: Check their backpack and belongings. Familiarize yourself with their social media accounts. Monitor their electronic device usage and browser history. Encourage them to report any suspicious activity to you and school officials. Discuss the severe consequences of making threats, even as a joke. Ensure firearms and ammunition are appropriately secured and inaccessible. Review the Student Code of Conduct with them. As always, our top priority is the safety and well-being of each of our students—your children. This is a responsibility we take very seriously. It’s important for you to know help is available through our schools. Please contact your child’s school if you need more information, support, or resources. Sincerely, Camden County Schools

🌸 Happy Grandparents Day! 🌸 To the ones who fill our lives with love, laughter, and wisdom, today is all about you. Your stories, your hugs, and your unwavering support mean the world to us. Thank you for being a guiding light in our lives and for all the cherished memories. Share a special moment with your grandparents today and remind them just how much they mean to you. ❤️

📚✨ Today was an exciting day for the Kindergarten students at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School! Sheriff Proctor paid a special visit and delighted the young audience by reading the beloved book Officer Buckle and Gloria. The children were captivated by the story, which highlights the importance of safety and teamwork through the humorous adventures of Officer Buckle and his dog, Gloria. Sheriff Proctor's visit was not only entertaining but also educational. He took the time to discuss the key safety tips mentioned in the book. The event was a wonderful opportunity for the children to interact with a local law enforcement officer, helping to build trust and a sense of community. The visit concluded with Sheriff Proctor encouraging the students to always follow safety rules and to look out for each other, much like Officer Buckle and Gloria do in the story. The morning was filled with smiles, laughter, and valuable lessons that the children are sure to remember. 😊👮‍♂️🐶 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #Community #SafetyFirst #MLCESMarlins

🚜 Camden County High School FFA kicked off the year at the Region Rally! 💚 This annual tradition took them to the vibrant Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA, where 52 enthusiastic CCHS FFA members spent the day building friendships and having a blast. From agricultural competitions and scavenger hunts to sporting events and more, it was a day full of fun and camaraderie. We are thrilled to announce that our amazing team competed in the Ag Olympics and emerged as the winners! 🏅🎉 A huge congratulations to everyone who participated and showcased their skills and teamwork. Here’s to many more memorable moments and achievements this year! 🌾✨ #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCHSFFA #RegionRally #AgOlympics #FFA #SunbeltAgExpo

🎉 Shoutout to Ms. Ellis' 7th grade math classes at Camden Middle School! 🏫📚 They had an absolute blast during their gallery walk! 🧠🔍 Students showcased their critical thinking and problem-solving skills like rockstars. 🌟 Way to go, future mathematicians! Keep up the great work! 💪✨ #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #MathMagic #CriticalThinking #ProblemSolvers #CMSCougars

🌟 Exciting Week in Mrs. Carter’s Challenge Classes at St. Marys Elementary School! 🌟 This week, students took their iReady data and transformed it into S.M.A.R.T. Goals! 📈🎯 They delved into how goals keep them focused and how making them S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) turns them into actionable plans rather than just wishes. 🌠 Students analyzed their iReady scores and identified areas for improvement. For some, the timed multiplication test became a key focus, while others set their sights on achieving multiple Bingos in the Carter Reading Challenge. 📚✖️ To keep their goals top of mind, they crafted 3D portraits and placed their goals right in their heads, a constant reminder to stay driven and dedicated. 🧠🎨 We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them achieve their goals! Keep it up, Sharks! 🌟✨ #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SMARTGoals #StudentSuccess #SMESSharks #FutureLeaders