Month: March 2024
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Students and district residents to participate in CCS mascot survey
At the March 14 Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to table the mascot motion on the advice of the superintendent and legal counsel in order to provide more time for district administration to review additional information that had been brought to its attention. In response to questions and comments about the scope of…
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Board of Education adopts 2024-25 district calendar
At the March meeting, the Board of Education adopted the 2024-25 district calendar. Important Dates
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Board of Education hears draft budget proposal
At the March 14 Board of Education meeting, the Board heard a draft proposal of the 2024-25 budget from Interim Superintendent Ken Facin and School Business Administrator Michele Hogan. Individuals can view the drafted document below. Please note, this is in draft form and subject to change.
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Early dismissal April 8; No school May 31
April 8 – early dismissalMonday, April 8 brings us a total solar eclipse with much of New York state being in the Zone of Totality. While we are technically just outside of this zone, there are a number of resources that students and their families can take advantage of for this once in a lifetime…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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5th Grade Odyssey of the Mind team places 2nd in regional competition; moves on to states
Congratulations to the 5th Grade Odyssey of the Mind team who placed 2nd out of 6 teams at their regional competition Saturday! They are heading to the state competition April 13! Team Members Gavin AlexanderAmaya AustinMilo CartinEllery RollendCharlie RomanoDominic ScullyAndyn Vallone Coaches Nicki CartinShannon Scully Outside Advisor Beth O’Grady
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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…
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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…