Camden County Schools

Friday, October 16, 2027, is a Mandatory Teacher Workday for Camden County Schools

A brief lockdown at Grandy Primary School and Camden Intermediate School occured today. At approximately 11:05 a.m., a lockdown was initiated in error at both schools. There was no threat to students or staff at any time.

The lockdown lasted less than five minutes. Once administrators confirmed that it had been activated in error, they lifted it right away, and the school day continued as normal.

We are reviewing what caused this error and will take any steps needed to keep it from happening in the future. Your child may mention the lockdown when they get home. If so, we encourage you to reassure them that they were safe and that they did exactly what they were supposed to do.

If you have questions, please contact your child’s school directly or reach out to the district office.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

This week, Camden County School's cafeterias are going full Cafeteria Circus for National School Lunch Week. Every school day, more than 30 million students across the country eat a school lunch, and it takes far more work than most people realize to put a balanced, kid-approved meal on the table every single day. Our team put together themed menus all week to celebrate that work and get kids excited about healthy choices. Monday kicks things off with Ring Master Mozzarella Sticks w/ Sauce.

The Camden County Board of Education decided at their last meeting to move the October regular meeting from October 8th to October 22nd, 2026. As usual, the closed session will begin at 6:00 and the open session will begin at 7:00. Before the regular meeting begins, the Board will also have a Board workshop beginning at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the status of the new high school construction project and plans for transitioning to the new building. Only the 7 p.m. regular session meeting will be livestreamed.

The Safety & Security Drill at Camden County Schools is now complete. Thank you.

Camden County Schools has now begun a security DRILL in conjunction with the Camden County Sheriff’s Department and the Camden County Schools Central Office. This is only a drill. You will be notified shortly when the drill has been completed.

NEWS RELEASE
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 4, 2026

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026 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),(5), 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.

Camden County Schools Celebrates Continued Growth and Achievement on 2025-2026 State Accountability Data CAMDEN, NC - September 2, 2026 - In accordance with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Camden County Schools has released its 2025-2026 state accountability performance results, showing increased performance and growth across the district as well as solid performance compared to the state data. Districtwide results reveal an overall grade-level proficiency (GLP) rate of 72.1%, an increase of 7 percentage points from the previous year, and 12.9 percentage points over the state GLP average of 59.2%. Additionally, 46% of students met College and Career Ready (CCR) standards, an increase of 5 percentage points from the previous year, and 8.5 percentage points over the state CCR average of 37.5%. Camden County maintained an impressive high school graduation rate of 93% compared to the state graduation rate of 88.8%. “The results released today are a tremendous source of pride for Camden County Schools and a reflection of the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our students, teachers, school leaders, support staff, families, and community,” said Superintendent Dr. Brandon Ratliff. "To be ranked fourth in the state academically and first in the Northeast Region academically is an outstanding accomplishment and speaks to the strength of the teaching and learning taking place throughout our school system. While we are certainly proud of this recognition, we know that these results are about much more than a ranking. They represent students who are learning and growing, educators who are committed to excellence, and a school community that believes every student can succeed. We will celebrate this achievement while also remaining focused on the work ahead and continuing to find ways to provide every Camden County student with the opportunities, support, and instruction they need to reach their full potential,” said Dr. Ratliff, Superintendent of Camden County Schools. Camden County teachers and students have so much to be proud of. ● Camden Early College High School saw increases in every tested subject with 100% of students achieving grade-level proficiency (GLP) in both NC Math 3 and Biology, and 94% of students achieving GLP in NC Math 1 and English II. The school saw an increase of 40 percentage points in Biology from 60% GLP to 100% this year. With overall school growth of 79.1% and an achievement score of 94.4%, Camden Early College High School proudly scored a school report card grade of A for the 2025-2026 school year. ● Camden County High School is proud to report its highest school performance grade since 2014, when the current North Carolina school accountability report card grade system began. CCHS attained an overall achievement score of 82% and a growth score of 82%, moving from a previous school report card grade of C (67) to a new grade of B (82) and meeting growth for the 2025-2026 school year. The high school improved both GLP and CCR in every tested subject, with gains ranging from 10 to 29 percentage points. ● Camden Middle School celebrates not only its improved overall performance grade, from a C (69) to a B (78), but also tremendous overall student growth. CMS proudly reports 92% growth, exceeding state growth expectations, and improving by 18.8 percentage points over last year's growth outcomes. The overall school grade level performance at CMS saw a 6 percentage point improvement from last year, rising to 74% GLP. In addition to overall growth, CMS improved from a C in both math and reading last year to a B in each area for the 2025-2026 school year. ● Camden Intermediate School continues to focus on individual student growth and achievement. Notable improvements include a 17% improvement in grade level proficiency (GLP) in third grade reading from the previous year and a 9% improvement in GLP in third grade math from the previous year. Overall, the school saw a 4% improvement in performance (65%) and a 10% improvement in growth (60%), with an overall school grade of a C. In Math and Reading, CIS maintains a grade of a C; however, reading saw a 26.5 percentage point gain in growth, bringing their growth score in reading to 81.9%. Camden County Schools is proud of each and every staff member and student for our collective efforts towards growth and continued success. We will continue to review the instructional practices, materials, and initiatives happening in our classrooms to identify areas of sustainable success and opportunities for improvement. The 2025-2026 accountability data tells the story of ayear of collaboration, reflection, and investment in every classroom and every student. It also

Internet and phone service have been restored to all Camden County Schools. Thank you for your patience and understanding 💙

Good afternoon, this is a message from Camden County Schools. The internet is out across the district which also affects our main telephone lines. Each school has a cell phone in the front office that you can call if you need to contact the school. We are asking that you only call if you have an immediate need related to transportation or a student emergency as each school will only have the one line. Grandy Primary School: (252) 333-2906 Camden Intermediate School:(252) 333-2907 Camden Middle School: (252) 333-2838 Camden County High School: (252) 333-2431 Camden Early College High School: (252) 333-2787 Camden County Schools Central Office: (252) 333-2729 We will keep you updated as we receive information from the state. Thank you.

Happy 1st Day of School!

Dear Camden County Schools Families,

We are excited to introduce Infinite Campus Groups, a new communication tool designed to make it easier to stay connected with your child's teachers, school, and school-based organizations.

Our goal is simple: fewer platforms, less confusion, and a more organized, collaborative experience for our families. We appreciate your partnership as we continue working to streamline our communication.

For more information, please see our website, our social media platforms , or check your email for a message via Infinite Campus.

If you have questions about accessing Groups in your Infinite Campus account, please contact the data manager at your child's school.

Thank you for your continued support of Camden County Schools.

It’s almost that time…check out CCS August 2026 District Newsletter! https://canva.link/2qmy8a7bu0j1ydj

NEWS RELEASE
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 4, 2026

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026 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),(5), 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.

Parents and Guardians,

A transportation form must be completed for every student, regardless of whether your child rode the bus in previous school years.

Please complete and submit the transportation form no later than Monday, August 3, 2026.

Transportation Form:
https://forms.gle/7tmsKrDV7x2UC7w87

Completing this form helps us plan transportation for the upcoming school year and ensure your child's transportation information is accurate.

If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important request.

NEWS RELEASE
June 10, 2026

The Camden County Board of Education will hold a special meeting on July 28, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m.at the Camden County Schools Conference Room (175 NC Hwy 343 North, Camden, NC 27921) for the purpose of holding a closed session as permitted by N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(6) in order to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. No action is expected to be taken after the Board returns to open session. There will not be a public comment segment during the Special Called Meeting, nor will the meeting be livestreamed.

NEWS RELEASE
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
July 1, 2026

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026 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),(5), 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.

NEWS RELEASE
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 3, 2026

The Camden County Board of Education will have its regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Camden County Public Library for various purposes. The Board will hold a closed session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss one or more confidential personnel matters, as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1),(3),(5), 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.

Due to an ongoing security breach affecting Instructure, the company that operates Canvas, students and staff are currently unable to access Canvas. This outage impacts users across North Carolina and is necessary to protect student and staff data. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as more information becomes available.