Category: Archive
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Cambridge Connections: Meet District Clerk Kate Canini
What do you love most about working at CCS? The sense of family and how everyone always steps up to help one another. What is the most rewarding part of your job? The fact that every single day can be a different day depending on what is happening in the district. I enjoy researching things…
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Seventh grade students learn about Abenaki culture from guest speakers
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, Dr. Joseph Bruchac and his son Jesse Bruchac joined the seventh grade classes to share some information and insights about their Abenaki culture. Each class period began with Joe and Jesse sharing a welcoming song with the students. Students were taught how to say hello (kwai) and various other words in…
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Strategic planning action teams working to provide more student opportunities, recruit and retain employees
The Core Team recently met and reviewed the mission, vision, core values and goals that they established in 2020. The team did not recommend any updates to their work from three years ago. Since the spring, the strategic planning action teams have been working on the two goals set by the Core Team. Goal #1…
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Five teams earn NYSPHSAA scholar-athlete status for fall season
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced its fall 2022 scholar-athlete teams and individuals. To receive scholar-athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90. The following teams achieved this status: Congratulations!
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Board of Education statement on NYSED’s memo regarding Native American mascots
Yesterday, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) released a memo to all school districts in New York regarding the use of Native American mascots. The memo specifically addressed the district, the commissioner’s decision and the Supreme Court (Albany County)’s decision. At this time, the Board plans to proceed with its appeal of the commissioner’s…
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Fitness center to open to community members beginning Nov. 28
Jan. 11, 2023 Update: Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, the fitness center hours will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Cambridge Central School District is excited to announce that it is opening its fitness center for community members beginning Monday, Nov. 28. The program will run from 6-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday (except holidays and snow days). Individuals…
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National Honor Society inducts 13 new members
On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Lambda Sigma Gamma Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 13 new members. The induction ceremony was held in the elementary gymnasium and was attended by friends and family members of the inductees and current members. Congratulations to the newly-inducted members! Inductees Current members The National Honor Society is advised…
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How CCS communicates weather-related delays or closures
Looking ahead to winter weather, the Cambridge Central School District wants students, staff and families to know how the district will handle weather-related closures and delays in the 2022-23 school year. Cancellations, closings, delays or early dismissals will be communicated in the following ways: Community members who wish to be notified but do not have…
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Cambridge Closet to provide clothing and toiletries to students
On Friday, Nov. 11, the district held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cambridge Closet. The closet is equipped with lightly-used or new clothing, sneakers, boots, winter gear, etc. along with backpacks, hygiene kits and more for those who find themselves in need. The closet is available daily for teachers and staff to access should…
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Board of Education statement on appealing court’s decision
In July, the Board of Education approved a resolution to file a notice of appeal regarding the court’s decision on the district’s nickname and imagery. The vote was 3-1 (member Gifford against; member Breault absent). The notice of appeal kept the Board’s options open and authorized its attorneys, Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC, to file a…