Camden County Schools

Camden County Schools will have remote instruction on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and all after-school activities are canceled or rescheduled. Essential Personnel for Camden County Schools will report until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, and all Camden County Schools and offices will close at 11:00 a.m. Grades K-5 remote instruction packets will be available at Grandy Primary and Camden Intermediate Schools from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 18th. Packets will be left outside the schools in containers after 4:00 p.m. today. Packets will also be available at the schools on Wednesday, February 19th, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Grades K-5 remote instruction packets will also be available online on GPS/CIS websites, Infinite Campus, and Google Classroom. Remote instruction for grades 6-12 will be posted on Canvas. We will send out information for the rest of the week as the inclement weather situation progresses.

The Camden County Board of Education will have a Special Called meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, beginning at 6:00 pm, in the Camden County School Conference Room of Grandy Primary School located at 175 NC Hwy 343-South, Camden, NC 27921. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a closed session to discuss one or more confidential student matters as allowed by N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) and to consult with the board attorney regarding matters protected by the attorney/client privilege and to preserve that privilege as allowed by N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 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 at: https://iframe.dacast.com/b/54835/c/531634 PDF file of the agenda can be downloaded at: https://5il.co/378bo

Camden County Schools will be remote for students and staff tomorrow, Friday, January 24 2025, due to many secondary roads still being covered in snow and ice. Building-level administrators, District-level Coordinators, Directors, and Cabinet will have a three-hour delay but should contact their supervisor if they feel conditions are still unsafe after the delay.

Thursday, January 23, 2025, will be a Remote Learning Day for ALL students and staff. Please stay safe and warm.

All after-school activities are canceled for today, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be a remote learning day for students and 10-month staff due to the threat of winter weather. Students in grades 6-12 should log onto their Canvas accounts to access their work for the day. Students in grades K-5 will have work packets sent home with them today, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 11 and 12-month employees will now have a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. If conditions are still not safe after the two-hour delay, please work with your supervisor if you cannot come in or need to report later.

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025 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/34hit

🎁 STUFF THE BUS – Toy Collection for Families in Need! 🎁 Help bring joy to children in our community this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped toys for kids ages 2-14. Your generosity can make a difference for families in need. 🗓 Collection Dates: December 2nd-6th ⏰ Drop-off Times: Morning: 7:40 am - 8:00 am Afternoon: 3:00 pm - 3:20 pm 🚍 The bus will be parked in front of CCHS for your donations. Together, we can make this holiday season a little brighter for every child! 🌟

The Camden County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Camden County Board of Commissioners in the Community Room of the Camden Public Library on December 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM for the introduction of new members and to share Board updates. PDF of the Agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/31urb

The Camden County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 2nd at the Central Office. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Board Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 calendar year. The meeting is open to the public. A PDF file of the agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/31ur7

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