Category: District
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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…
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Life Skills class partners with Buildings and Grounds Department to build picnic tables around campus
It was a collaboration months in the making. Rich Austin, superintendent of buildings and grounds, approached Marlee Wood, life skills teacher, about his department working on a project with the life skills class. The two decided that the class would build picnic tables to be placed throughout the school grounds. Before beginning the project, the…
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Elementary student Nola Marotta passes away
Dear families, It is with great sadness to share that elementary student Nola Marotta passed away last evening after a battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with Nola’s family and friends during this difficult time. This news is very upsetting for our CCS community. We are coordinating with Community Hospice to provide a day of…
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Latin students earn gold, silver on the 2022 National Latin and National Mythology Exams
For more than two decades, CCS Latin students have earned awards on the National Latin Exam, which was taken by more than 100,000 students in more than 50 countries. This year, the National Latin Exam was offered to students ranging from Latin I to AP Latin. In addition, for the ninth consecutive year, CCS students…