Camden Middle School

🚌BACK TO SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 📚

Dear Camden Families,

As we kick off the new school year, please note that our transportation schedule may need some adjustments during the first week of school.

What to expect:
• Buses may experience delays as routes are optimized
• Phone lines are experiencing high volume - thank you for your patience
• Route changes will be addressed once all student schedules are finalized
• Additional route adjustments may be needed to address overcrowding
• Schools may hold students inside during unsafe weather conditions

We appreciate your understanding as our transportation team works diligently to ensure the safe and efficient transport of all students to and from school.

Your patience during this transition period helps us provide the best service for our school community!

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SchoolTransportation #SafetyFirst

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰: School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road. They’re designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries, and in every state, stop-arm laws exist to protect children from other motorists.
If you are driving, remember these simple rules:
– 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 — don’t speed up — because the bus is preparing to stop. There are - likely students waiting to get on the bus or parents waiting nearby to pick up children.
– 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 — and wait at least 20 feet behind the bus — because children are getting on or off the school bus. Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving.
– 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Teach them to play it SAFE:
– 𝐒tay five steps away from the curb.
– 𝐀lways wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver signals for you to board.
– 𝐅ace forward after finding a seat on the bus.
– 𝐄xit the bus after it stops and look left-right-left for cars before crossing a street.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Camden Families:

If you are not seeing a bus route for your child in the My Ride K-12 app, please log in to Infinite Campus to verify that the Transportation question was completed during your child’s registration.

We’ve found that many parents unintentionally skipped this step, which prevents the bus route from being assigned and displayed in the app.

Once you have confirmed that the Transportation question has been completed, please allow 24 hours during the work week before checking the My Ride K-12 app. If your child’s bus route still isn’t showing after that time, please contact the Transportation Department at (912) 729-8374 for assistance.

Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year!

Thank you so much to all of our families who joined us last night at open house. Please fill out our survey to let us know how the event went last night.
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Cougar Nation we can't wait to see you for Open House tonight from 5-7 PM. Please make sure your student is registered prior to coming in and then visit your student's grade level hallway upon arrival. Don't forget we will have food trucks and if you catch the Cougar roaming campus tonight stop and take a picture and tag us! We can't wait to get this school year started.

The new school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you at CMS for our Open House on Thursday, July 31st!

Join us for an evening of fun, community, and delicious food from local food trucks. It's the perfect opportunity to meet teachers, explore the school, and get ready for a fantastic year ahead.

Mark your calendars – you won't want to miss it!

#CMSOpenHouse #BackToSchool #CommunityFun

📢 Hey Camden Families!

Have you received your email from Infinite Campus yet regarding Returning Student Enrollment? Be sure to check your inbox for a message containing your activation key. Once you’re logged in, take a moment to review and verify all student information to ensure everything is accurate and complete.

If you have not received an email for your returning student, please contact your child’s school.

For New Student Enrollment, visit: https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/o/ccsd/page/enrollment

Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date!

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

☀️We know summer break just started, but it's time to MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Open House dates coming up soon: 📍Thursday, July 31st - High School: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Middle Schools: 5:00 - 7:00 PM 📍Monday, August 4th - Elementary Schools: 4:30 - 6:30 PM - KinderCamp: 9:00 - 11:00 AM 📍Pre-K Preview times will be sent directly to parents of enrolled students. We can't wait to see everyone and kick off another great school year! 🎒 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCSOpenHouse2025

📢 Back to School Health Clinic Happening this July at the Camden County Health Department! 🩺🎒 Get your child(ren) ready for the new school year with essential checkups and services. #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Please join us for community, coffee and chat at our Title 1 stakeholders meeting. The meeting will be held on May 29th from 8-9 am at CMS.

Softball Tryouts have been cancelled for today, May 12th, due to inclement weather.

Our teacher appreciation celebration is still going strong here at CMS! 🎉 Yesterday, our amazing CMS Cougars enjoyed a fantastic lunch, feeling truly well-fed and appreciated. A huge thank you to the wonderful Ms. Martina Roberts and the CMS Athletics Department for providing a fun luau-themed hot dog bar! 🌭🌺 And a special shout-out to St. Marys Walmart for their delicious cake donation! 🎂 We are so grateful for your support of our incredible teachers! #TeacherAppreciation #CMSCougars #ThankYou #Luau #HotDogBar #Walmart

Teacher Appreciation Week continues here at Camden Middle School, and we're so grateful for the support of our local businesses! A big thank you to Valerie Ellers with Coastal Roots Realty for sending Awaken Coffee Co. our way to treat our incredible teachers to some much-needed morning coffee. ☀️ #TeacherAppreciation #LocalSupport #CoastalRootsRealty #AwakenCoffee #Education

If you are interested in playing softball at CMS for the 2025 season please see the attached information on tryouts. Rising 7th and 8th graders will have tryouts at CCHS May 12-14th and rising 6th graders will have tryouts in August. Please reach out to Coach Gonzalez if you have any questions.

It was a terrific Tuesday celebrating our Tremendous Teachers here in Cougar Nation! 🐾 The student council treated our amazing educators to a delicious bagel breakfast from Panera, and we had a sweet surprise at lunchtime with a visit from King of Pops! 👑🍦 A huge thank you to Mark from King of Pops, Fernandina Beach, for generously donating his time and those refreshing popsicles for our teachers today. We appreciate you all so much! #TeacherAppreciation #CougarNation #KingOfPops #Panera #ThankYouTeachers #TremendousTuesday

📣 HUGE SHOUTOUT to two incredible members of Cougar Nation! 🎉 Today, we're thrilled to celebrate our Camden Middle School Teacher of the Year, the amazing Mrs. Mary Rowe, and our fantastic Support Staff Person of the Year, the one and only Mr. Pete Guarino! For the past 21 years, Mrs. Rowe has poured her heart and soul into shaping young minds at CMS. Her dedication and impact on countless students are truly immeasurable. Thank you, Mrs. Rowe, for being such an inspiring force in our school! ❤️ And let's hear it for Mr. Pete! 💪 He works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring our school is a clean, safe, and beautiful environment for everyone to learn and grow. Mr. Pete's hard work doesn't go unnoticed – thank you for everything you do for Cougar Nation! 🐾 Let's all give Mrs. Rowe and Mr. Pete a huge round of applause in the comments! 👏 #CougarNation #TeacherOfTheYear #SupportStaffAppreciation #CMSPride #ThankYou

Teacher Appreciation Week is officially underway at Camden Middle School! Today, our incredible teachers enjoyed treats from the Builders Club, mouthwatering lemonade courtesy of Southernly Squeezed Lemonade, and a pizza party for lunch. What's your favorite thing about a teacher who made a difference in your life? Share below! 👇 #TeacherAppreciation #CamdenCountySchools #ThankATeacher