Category: District
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CCS unveils Hiawatha Peace Flag in gymnasium
On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Dr. Thomas Porter visited CCS to help unveil the Hiawatha Peace Flag to secondary students in an assembly in the high school gymnasium. Dr. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas “The One Who Wins”) has been the founder, spokesperson and spiritual leader of the Mohawk Community of Kanatsiohareke located in the Mohawk Valley near Fonda,…
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Meet Brooklin Drake, 7-12 Ag teacher
The Ag program at CCS is alive and well. Brooklin Drake is in her first year as the high school Ag teacher. A graduate of SUNY Cobleskill, Drake has big plans for the resurrected program. “Coming into this program, my first goal was to recharter our FFA chapter as quickly as possible,” said Drake. “Now…
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Voters to consider $11.28 million capital project; project has no additional tax impact
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Cambridge CSD residents will vote on a proposed $11,280,000 capital project that will provide no additional impact on the tax levy. If approved, the project would reconstruct a new auditorium in its current location, along with a lobby in the hallway adjacent to the auditorium. Uses of the new multipurpose auditorium:…
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National Honor Society inducts 11 new members
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Lambda Sigma Gamma Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 11 new members. The induction ceremony was held in the Cambridge Central School (CCS) auditorium and was attended by friends and family members of the inductees and current members, as well as CCS faculty and staff members. Congratulations to the…
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District walking program to resume Nov. 6
The Cambridge Central School District walking program for community members is returning. The program will run from Nov. 6, 2023 through May 3, 2024. The program runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays and snow days). Individuals will enter through the former elementary entrance (in the tower). Upon entering the building, all walkers…
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Meet Darrell Holovach, 7-12 music teacher
It only took a few weeks for his nickname to be Mr. H. Darrell Holovach is in his first year as the high school band teacher. A graduate from the Crane School of Music, Darrell has several ties to the area and is optimistic about the future of the arts at CCS. “I am looking…
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CCS and CVRS resume partnership, create EMT club for students
The Cambridge Central School District (CCS) and the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad (CVRS) are pleased to announce that they are resuming their partnership for the 2023-24 school year. The partnership resumed on Monday, Oct. 2. An EMT will be on site each day beginning at 10 a.m. for the remainder of the school year. The…
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Board of Education statement on court appeal
The district followed the appeal to yesterday’s oral arguments regarding the Indians nickname and imagery. The appeal was filed prior to the commissioner’s mandate regarding mascots across the state. While the mandate does factor into the district’s options, it does not negate the legal process. Additionally, the appeal was filed by the previous Board of…
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CCS Drama Club to present productions at Hubbard Hall in October
In 2021, there were barely enough students to support a cast for the production. Now, just two years later, the Drama Club is hosting two productions to accommodate the growing cast of students. The CCS Drama Club and Hubbard Hall are excited to announce the lineup and schedule of the fall productions. The productions are…
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Students attend global sustainability production at SUNY Albany
On Monday, Sept. 25, Environmental Science students, AP Biology students and Environmental Club members attended the unique production “Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project” at SUNY Albany. This multi-disciplinary live performance fused original music by a live string quartet with art, imagery, science and narration to address global sustainability and provide a path toward meaningful response.…