Category: Jr./Sr. High School


  • Board of Education votes to table mascot motion

    We as a Board of Education have a motion to approve a new mascot this evening. On the advice of our superintendent and legal counsel, we are going to table this motion in order to provide more time for district administration to review additional information that has been brought to its attention and to discuss…


  • Student survey selects Valley Wolves as next CCS mascot

    Students in grades 4-12 were surveyed this week and asked to choose between two potential mascot options – the Eagles and the Valley Wolves. A total of 451 students (86% of the population in grades 4-12) completed the survey. Valley Wolves received 250 votes (55%) and Eagles received 201 votes (45%). Based on the results…


  • Setting a “goal”; Barber spreads awareness about goalball

    When Jaron Barber was 10 years old, he first attended Camp Abilities in Saratoga – a camp run by the Lions Club. At Camp Abilities, Barber first learned about goalball. Goalball is a sport exclusive to athletes with visual impairments, played by both men and women. Played in a gym court, the objective of the…


  • Board of Education intends to appoint Kathy Fields interim director of pupil services

    At the March 14 Board of Education meeting, the Board intends to appoint Kathy Fields the interim director of pupil services for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year. Fields is replacing Cherilyn Faraci, who announced her resignation in February. Fields previously worked for CCS from October 2006 until she retired in June 2020. During…


  • Boys win, girls medal in Top Form Lift-Off tournament at LaSalle

    On Friday, March 1, Cambridge weightlifters participated in the Top Form Lift-Off at LaSalle Institute in Troy. Teams from LaSalle, Troy, Lansingburgh, Johnstown, Canajoharie and Salem competed in the bench press, deadlift and squat events. The CCS boys team placed 1st in overall weight lifted to claim the grand prize of the tournament! The CCS…


  • Jr./Sr. High School announces second quarter honor roll

    Congratulations to the students who made the principal’s honor roll, high honor roll and honor roll! Seniors Principal’s Honor Roll Mia Alpy, Anna Bailey, Charles Brownell, Brice Burr, Samantha Crandall, Isabelle Flint, Ella Hunt, Ezden Koopmann, Gavin Krizan, Adeline Record, Kelsie Roarke, Nicole Robinson, Josha Roopnarine, Cosette Samuelson, Emma Washburn High Honor Roll Fyona Barber,…


  • Display cases highlight artifacts found at archaeology field schools

    To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the archaeology field schools at CCS, senior Rahe Lulla and science teacher Steve Butz worked together to create and update two display cases to showcase the work completed in the field schools. The Checkered House, a tavern on Turnpike Road that burned in 1907, was the site of a…


  • ‘Whatever!’ student magazine wins superior distinction for Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM)

    The Whatever! Literary Arts Magazine has been recognized as a ‘Superior’ magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). This year, schools in 46 states and five countries nominated 375 student magazines. Magazines from middle school, high school and higher education were welcomed for the 2023 contest. Members of last year’s Whatever! Journal…


  • Board of Education intends to extend Ken Facin’s contract

    The Cambridge Central School District Board of Education announced tonight that it intends to extend Ken Facin’s contract through the 2024-2025 school year. Facin has been serving as the interim superintendent since Aug. 15. The Board of Education is excited to extend Mr. Facin’s contract. Since arriving at CCS, he has brought a fresh perspective…


  • ‘Better Together’ reading initiatives inspire readers at all grade levels

    Throughout the 2023-24 school year, CCS students are participating in the new ‘Better Together’ reading initiatives. Each month has a new book with a variety of activities available to support the theme. The themes are connected to the character education program (SEL). Sue Varone, elementary literacy liaison, collaborated with Melissa Johnson, elementary counselor, to connect…