Category: Elementary School
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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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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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Universal Pre-K (UPK) program information for the 2024-25 school year
The district is excited to announce its plan for the UPK program for the 2024-25 school year. New this year: the program will run during normal school hours (7:50 a.m. – 2:21 p.m.). For detailed information and to register your student for next year, please visit the UPK web page.
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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…
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‘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…
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Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year now open
Cambridge Elementary School has finalized its plans for the kindergarten orientation process for the 2024-25 school year. Parents of children residing in the Cambridge Central School District who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2024 must register to provide the district with the required information. Please register prior to the informational…
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Voters approve $11.28 million capital project
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, voters approved the Cambridge Central School District’s $11.28 million capital project referendum by a margin of 416-255. The project will provide no additional tax impact on the community. Highlights of the project include: “We are greatly appreciative of the public support of this important capital project,” said Interim Superintendent Ken Facin.…
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CCS partners with Care Solace for mental health care coordination
The district is excited to announce its partnership with Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service that is available to all students, employees and district families. Care Solace has a network of more than 350,000 providers and services to ensure you find the right help at the right time, 24/7/365, at no cost to…