SCHOOL NOTES
2023
May
Anotherwonderfulyearand anothergroupofamazing seniorshavegraduatedfrom CamdenCountyHighSchool
Theseoutstandingyoungmen andwomenhavenotonly madetheirmarkonourschool systembutalsoonour community.
Isalutethegraduatesofthe Classof2023whohavechosen apathofservicebyjoiningthe armedforces.Icongratulate thestudentswhohavechosen topursuehighereducation aftergraduation.Iapplaudthe studentswhohaveworked duringtheirhighschoolyears togainvaluabletradeskills thatwillservethemwellas theybegintheircareersinour community
Thepathofeachofour graduatesmaybedifferentbut theveryimportantrolethey willplayinforgingthefuture ofourcommunityandnation areequallyasimportant Congratulations,Classof2023!
Dr. John Tucker
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CCS Website CONTACTS AT A GLANCE Central Administrative Offices Social Media Follow us! www.camden.k12.ga.us 311 South East Street Kingsland, Georgia 31548 Phone: (912) 729-5687 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 02
Regular meetings of the Board of Education are held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Board Conference Room of the Camden County Schools Administrative Office located at 311 South East Street in Kingsland, Georgia A work session may be held on the Thursday preceding the regular meeting, starting at 6:00 p m
Visit www camden k12 ga us to view the Board of Education meeting agendas and minutes.
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Jimmy Coffel Vice - Chairman District 3
Jonathon Blount Chairman District 4
Allison Murray District 2
Mark Giddens District 5
Jason Chance District 1
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School Nutrition Manager at MLGES Nicki Holmes
State Level 2023 Young Georgia Author Winners Elsa Nethercott, Emalyn Mizelle, and Lauren Cox
2021 Fueling Georgia's Future Student Chef Competition Winners/USDA Approved Recipe Madeline Dixon and Charmaine Westcott
2023 Month of the Military Child Art Contest Winners PreK-2nd - 1st Owen Pfeffer/2nd Travis Davenport, 3rd-5th - 1st Rhys Coleman/2nd Bria Masterson, Middle School - 1st Briana Dougherty/2nd Marilyn Udy
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Camden County High School SkillsUSA State Competition Winners
April Teachers of the Month
Camden County High School Gymnastics Team Top 8 in the State of Georgia
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CROOKED RIVER ELEMENTARY PBIS HIGHLIGHT
By Dr. Denise Cato, Director of Federal Programs and Special Projects/PBIS District Coordinator
"The River"
Crooked River Elementary School (CRES) is nestled in the center of Camden County and is affectionately known as "The River." The River is the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay community school. Dr. Mark Lang has served as the assistant principal for years. This year he has taken the helm as the principal. Along with serving the whole child, his approach is on continuing a healthy culture and climate for all. Mrs. Danielle Pocernik is a first-year assistant principal who has brought great energy, creativity, and excitement to all things at The River. Ms. Kristen Ziegler has been the PBIS Coach for over five years. Through her wit, love for students, and positivity, PBIS exudes from her pores.
This trio explains a few new initiatives implemented at CRES to continue high staff morale, to welcome our parents back to school life, and to figuratively and literally wrap their arms around the students. Fresh, new teacher recognition opportunities, student incentives, and PBIS family engagement activities are shared in this short video Their contact information is provided at the end of the video.
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LIFE IS MEANT TO BE COLORFUL
Woodbine Elementary School 5th graders were treated to a fun Color Run to celebrate all of their hard work on the Georgia Milestones!
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Especially at Woodbine Elementary
PARTY TIME AT MARY LEE CLARK
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students celebrated the end of testing with a Mega Party! Students participated in fun stations including outdoor basketball, body bubbles, colored powder, photo area, nail art, slime, face painting, bracelet making, and minute-to-win-it games The second phase of the party was a Glow Dance and ended with a pizza and movie night!
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END OF YEAR FUN AT DAVID L. RAINER ELEMENTARY
The students at DLRES sure know how to wrap up the year! From arts and crafts, red carpet walks, and dances, they sure had some fun! Each year, DLRES 5th graders celebrate wrapping up their elementary years with a dance. Students who have attended DLRES from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade get the privilege of painting a ceiling tile to leave a part of their legacy on the halls of DLR. On the last day, every student attended a talent show.
Students auditioned to show off their talents. It was exiting to see students come out of their shells and share what they do outside of the classroom. Each year, there is a special surprise performance by the 5th graders - this year's finale was "Nothin' but 90s."
Everyone from students to parents enjoyed the choreographed mixtures of dances! What a way to celebrate the end of a year!
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KINGSLAND ELEMENTARY PRESENTS: THE LITTLE MERMAID
Kingsland Elementary 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students blew the audience out of the water with their performance of The Little Mermaid
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LIVING TO SERVE
Camden Middle School and St. Marys Middle School FFA chapters joined forces for a "Living to Serve" project in partnership with Revitalize Macon to repaint two homes in the Macon area
FUN-FILLED FIELD DAY AT MATLIDA HARRIS ELEMENTARY
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IT'S A CELEBRATION AT MAMIE LOU GROSS
Mamie Lou Gross cooled off with a Water Day to celebrate students who met their reading goals!
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CrookedRiverElementaryPre-Kstudentsgotto spendsometimeinakindergartenclassroom.The littlestdolphinsgottotestthewatersand experiencewhatitwillbelikenextyearasabig kindergartener!
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Camden Middle School Hosts
2nd Annual BETA QUEST
Camden Middle School's Junior Beta Club hosted their 2nd annual BETA QUEST at the end of April. The Junior Beta Club hosts this event as a fundraiser for their national competition They welcomed various voice actors and cosplayers.
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EVERYDAY IN CLASSROOMS OUR TEACHERS WORK TIRELESSLY STUDENT IN OUR SCHOOLS. LET'S AND APPLAUD OUR
Leigh Ann Williams
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Shannon Cassel
Sugarmill Elementary School
David L. Rainer Elementary School
THE YEAR
ACROSS CAMDEN COUNTY, TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EVERY TAKE A MOMENT TO RECOGNIZE TEACHERS OF THE YEAR!
Elaina Taylor Weslie Steele
Lea Wheater
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Brittany Harper Daniel Puckett
Tyler Murray
Kingsland Elementary School
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School Woodbine Elementary School
St. Marys Middle School Camden Middle School
Camden County High School
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SMILING FACES WANTED (We will train you to do the rest.) Visit www.camden.k12.ga.us to learn more. The Camden County School System makes all employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.
