Camden County Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Camden County Board of Education has appointed G. Wayne White to fill Dr. Jason Banks’ Board of Education seat for the remainder of the term.  Mr. White served on the Camden County Board of Education from 1998 to 2014, and his tenure on the Board included serving as the Vice-Chairman for two years and as the Chairman for five years, as well as receiving Level I and Level II North Carolina School Boards Association Master Board training. During his time on the Board of Education, he was also a member of the North Carolina School Boards Association All-State School Board for three years and received the Raleigh Dingman Award for North Carolina School Board Association's Outstanding Board Member of the Year, the highest honor given to a North Carolina school board member each year that recognizes leadership at the local, state or federal level.  Mr. White has served as a local board advisor to the North Carolina State Board of Education, as a member of the North Carolina Virtual School Board of Directors, and on the Ad Hoc Committee for Superintendent Standards. He has also served on numerous local community boards and organizations, including as the Chairman of the Albemarle Area Salvation Army Advisory Board, the Chairman of the Elizabeth City CrimeLine Board of Directors, a member of the Albemarle Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, and as treasurer of the Camden County 4-H Foundation. Mr. White is a graduate of Camden County High School, class of 1977, and continued his education at the Norfolk Naval Air Rework Facility Apprenticeship School. He then went on to complete 39 years of civil service to both the Naval Aviation Depot and the USCG Aviation Logistics Center. Mr. White is married to Bobbi White and they have two sons, Matthew and Zachary, both of whom are graduates of Camden County High School.  Mr. White wants to support public education in Camden County and be a strong advocate for the students, teachers, and staff of Camden County Schools. 

The Camden County Board of Education will resume its November 14, 2024, regular meeting on November 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Central Office.

ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Education for Camden County is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Camden County School Board. Anyone interested, qualified, and eligible to serve on the Camden County Board of Education by temporary appointment is required to complete an online application located on our district website (https://www.ccsnc.org). To be a Qualified Candidate a person must: • Be at least 18 years of age; • Reside in and be a permanent resident of Camden County; and • Be otherwise eligible to hold elective office in North Carolina. Applicants must complete all required fields on the application. Information submitted in the application is public data and may be subject to release upon request. The application is due by 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2024 and should be submitted to Jacqueline Davenport by email at jdavenport@camden.k12.nc.us, or delivered in person to Jacqueline Davenport at 174 NC Hwy 343-North, Camden, NC 27921. Any interested applicants that have questions or need support with completing the application can contact Jacqueline Davenport at (252) 335-0831 or jdavenport@camden.k12.nc.us. Application can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/30r7i

Attention local business owners, manufacturing leaders, HR directors, and community organization reps! Join the Camden County Schools' Business Advisory Council and help shape the future of our local workforce! 🗓 Date: November 20, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Camden County High School Media Center 103 US 158 West, Camden, NC 27921 Connect with educators and other industry leaders to align career programs with workforce needs, advocate for work-based learning, and build pathways to certifications for high-demand careers! 👉 Contact Carol Overton, Director of CTE, at 252-335-0831 ext. 114 for details. Let’s invest in Our Students, Our Future. See you there!

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Camden County Public Library for various purposes. The Board will hold a closed session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss one or more confidential personnel matters, as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1),(3), and (6). The closed session will be followed by an open session at 7:00 p.m. The open session is open to the public in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings law. The meeting will be livestreamed : https://iframe.dacast.com/b/54835/c/531634 PDF file of the agenda can be downloaded at: https://5il.co/30x3h

Sentara 3D Mobile Mammography Camden County Public Library Friday, Nov 1st, 2024 9:00am-2:30pm Must schedule an appointment by calling 757-785-4138 or visit sentara.com/MobileMammo. For more information: https://5il.co/30a0w

We wanted to make everyone aware of an incident that occurred this afternoon. At approximately 3:30pm today, two CCS buses were involved in a minor accident with Grandy Primary School and Camden Intermediate School students. EMS and law enforcement responded and all students and adults were assessed by EMS. There were no major injuries that we are aware of and all students are currently with parents/guardians. We appreciate the patience and support of all the parents and first responders and would like to thank all of the Camden County School employees who quickly responded to the situation. If anyone has any questions, please contact Amber Davis, Camden County Schools Assistant Superintendent and Public Information Officer.

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Facilities Study Please visit the following link for more details: https://5il.co/2zm94

Ahoy, lunch lovers! Did you discover today’s treasure in the cafeteria? Share your favorite school lunch with us! 🥪✨ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24 We hope you enjoyed eating lunch with us this week! For next weeks menu visit us at ccsnc.org click Menu then Dinning or on the app.

🏴‍☠️ It’s National School Lunch Week🥗 Get ready to explore the tasty treasures awaiting you in the cafeteria. #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24 Join us Friday for: Oven Roasted Chicken Wings Cheeseburgers Carrot Sticks Green Beans Fruit & Milk Choice

🍏 What’s on the menu, pirates? National School Lunch Week is serving up delicious treasures every day! What’s been your favorite so far? 🏴‍☠️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24 Join us Thursday for: Salisbury Steak w/Gravy (Roll) Hamburgers Side Salad Creamed Potatoes Fruit Milk

🏴‍☠️ Get ready to set sail for a week of delicious adventures! Who’s excited to dig into some tasty treasures during National School Lunch Week? 🥪 #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24 Join us Wednesday for: Mozzarella Sticks Bacon Cheeseburgers French Fries Baked Beans Fruit Milk

Prepare your taste buds and grab your map. 🗺️National School Lunch Week is here! Join us on an adventure where the treasure is a healthy school lunch. 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24 Join us for lunch Tuesday: Chicken Tenders Hamburgers Broccoli Yams Fruit Choice & Milk

Adolescent Brain Development and the Role of Social Media On Wednesday October 16, the Poe Center will have a workshop talking about Adolescent Brain Development and the Role of Social Media at Camden County High School from 6pm to 8pm. Program Description: This program examines the impact of social media on emotional, social and physical health. Participants will explore how adolescent brains process information and make decisions and how that impacts their online experience. This session includes the latest research, examines the risk factors and identifies the protective factors to reduce negative aspects online. A discussion on strategies to increase those protective factors and to support empowering youth to make healthy decisions will be covered. Participants will be equipped with tools and resources to support ongoing conversations.  See flyer for more details: Adolescent Brain Development and the Role of Social Media flyer

Reminder the Blood Drive is Monday, Oct 14th from 12pm - 5pm at Camden Middle School. As autumn sets in, it's the perfect time to give blood and be a part of something bigger than yourself, helping those in need during a season of change. Treat yourself! Come give blood in Oct. for a $10 Amazon gift card + chance to win a $5,000 gift card by email Donors can sign up through you, through the app, or online at www.redcrossblood.org Donors can use RapidPass! RapidPass allows you save time at the donation site. RapidPass can be found at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and must be completed on the day of the drive. Donors please eat a good breakfast/lunch, drink plenty of water, and bring a form of picture ID with them to the drive. For help with online scheduling or login information, please contact customer care at 1-855-210-1278 (or customercare@redcross.org) from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM EST to assist you. IMPORTANT: Donors MUST have a valid email address on file to receive their reward.

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Camden County Public Library for various purposes. The Board will hold a closed session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss one or more confidential personnel matters, as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1),(3), and (6). The closed session will be followed by an open session at 7:00 p.m. The open session is open to the public in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings law. The meeting will be livestreamed. PDF file of the agenda can be downloaded at: https://5il.co/2y9ie

The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive on Monday, October 14th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Camden Middle School. To make an appointment, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Please eat iron rich foods, drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids, and get a good night's rest before donating blood. PHOTO ID REQUIRED. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.

Camden County Schools will dismiss students tomorrow, Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. due to potential flooding. All after school activities are also canceled for Friday, the 27th.

Football game has been moved to Thursday, September 26th @ 7:00pm.

Due to road conditions and anticipated continued flooding in portions of our county, Camden County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 18, 2024. There may be certain roads that buses cannot go down or that are unsafe for drivers after 10:00 am. In this case, student absences will be excused but please have a parent/guardian contact the school by 12:00 pm tomorrow to let them know.