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Welcome to the Camden City Public Schools website. Our school closing number is 614. For emergency school closings listen to KYW News Radio (1060 AM) or watch CCS-TV Channel 19 on Comcast or Channel 30 on Verizon Fios on your local cable TV. 

Superintendent's Message

Preparing Young Minds For Success, Not Just For Today, But A Lifetime..."

As we begin another school year, it is imperative that we all rise to the challenge of educating the youngsters in our school system.  It is our job to do everything possible to ensure that all students receive a safe and secure learning experience. We must always focus not just on daily exercises, but the vision of teaching our students how to become life-long learners who appreciate the art of learning, and learning what it means to become productive, civic-minded citizens in our society. Our school district looks forward to working with home and community partnerships to help our students’ dreams become reality.

2011-2012 will be a busy year for our school system. New experiences through a rich arts program, state-of-the-art technology resources, and enriched curriculums are exciting. We also will open a newly constructed school—Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy, begin work with two new family schools – Cooper B. Hatch Family School and Veterans Memorial Family School, as well as opening three new alternative programs in the district.  Our vision is that each of these components contribute to engaging our learners and broadening students’ understanding of their own unique capabilities and interests.

Everything we do, every day is about preparing our students to be ready for the challenges they will face in higher education, the workplace, and in life’s experiences in the world. We must ensure that our students have the foundation and the tools they need to go forward to build their careers, lives, and in turn, build a strong community where people want to live and thrive.

We look forward to the 2011-2012 school year as we continue to educate our students. Please join us as we begin “Preparing Young Minds for Success, Not Just for Today, But for a Lifetime…”



District's Mission Statement

District Mission Statement

Camden City Public Schools maintains that academic success and student achievement through rigorous teaching and learning, and a safe environment is the district's primary focus. Aligning district curriculum with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards promotes accountability and high expectations of students and staff. Creating school communities which promote a sense of caring and respect for culture enables all students to achieve academic success. Engaging students, parents and the community as partners will further develop positive responsibilities and relationships that empower students to compete in a diverse and rapidly changing society. We will build on student's natural curiosity to be part of the digital divide by exposing them to the ever changing technological universe.


News and Announcements

BID PROPOSALS AND QUOTES AVAILABLE FOR SUBMISSION
Bids and Ouotes Available for Submission
Catto and H.B. Wilson Students Qualify in First Lego League Tournament
Jason Avant Moderates 7th Grade Student Government Debate
Sharp Students Passing NJASK Test Receive Special Thanksgiving from Malik Allen Foundation and Uke Washington
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, students from the Harry C. Sharp Elementary school who passed the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) test and students who received perfect attendance, were served up a “special” Thanksgiving Dinner.
District Evaluation Pilot Advisory Committee
The district has established a DEPAC to monitor the Evaluation Pilot Program for the three SIG schools. This committee is part of the NJDOE's Excellent Educators for New Jersey Program.
NBC Education Nation Week Highlights Bonsall Family School in Camden
Wiggins College Preparatory Lab School Principal Speaks to CBS News
Under President Obama's $3 Billion dollar initiative, the Ulysses S. Wiggins College Preparatory Lab School show improvement as a turnaround school. View the story as reported by Elaine Quijano from CBS News.

Upcoming Events

February is Black History Month
Date: 1/31/2012
Location: Black History Month began as "Negro History Week," which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a month-long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln.
Board Policy Committee Meeting
Date: 1/31/2012
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Administration Building 201 N. Front Street 1st Floor Executive Conference Room Camden, New Jersey 08102
Board Special Meeting
Date: 1/31/2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Administration Building 201 N. Front Street 1st Floor Executive Conference Room Camden, New Jersey 08102
Black History Month Fact
Date: 2/1/2012
Black History Month Fact
Date: 2/2/2012