Category: Archive
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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…
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New safety measure: school visitors required to provide I.D. when entering the building
We are so happy to welcome individuals back into the building this year for meetings and ceremonies. We wanted to make you aware of a new sign in procedure we are implementing at our secure entrances. Our new visitor system, Raptor, will require you to provide identification in the form of a driver’s license. Your…
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District statement on employee arrest
The district is aware that a building maintenance helper, Keith Libertucci, was arrested at the Motel Cambridge on Sunday, Aug. 28 by the Cambridge-Greenwich Police Department and charged with felony manslaughter. As of Monday, Aug. 29, Mr. Libertucci is on administrative leave. More information can be found in the Cambridge-Greenwich Police Department press release, which…
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Students participate in field school in historical archaeology
This year, students attending CCS’ Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology spent time investigating a local site in White Creek known as the Van Corlaer Trading Post. Students participating in the program learned skills in archaeological field work, which included surveying, map making, excavation techniques, artifact identification and historic preservation. The Trading Post is believed…