🧦💙 Show Your Socks for a Great Cause! 💙🧦
Join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 20th by wearing your craziest, most colorful socks to school!
World Down Syndrome Day is about celebrating the abilities, uniqueness, and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome while advocating for their rights and inclusion. Wearing crazy socks is a fun way to start conversations and show our support!
Let’s fill our hallways with bright, mismatched socks and big hearts! 💛
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #CrazySocks #InclusionMatters #DLRTigers
Join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 20th by wearing your craziest, most colorful socks to school!
World Down Syndrome Day is about celebrating the abilities, uniqueness, and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome while advocating for their rights and inclusion. Wearing crazy socks is a fun way to start conversations and show our support!
Let’s fill our hallways with bright, mismatched socks and big hearts! 💛
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #CrazySocks #InclusionMatters #DLRTigers
📣 Calling All Rising 6th Grade Families!
Is your student heading to middle school next year? Camden Middle School invites you to join them for Rising 6th Grade Parent Night on April 8th from 5–6 PM!
This is a great opportunity to:
✨ Explore CMS
✨ Visit the 6th grade hall
✨ Learn about CMS Connections
✨ Hear a performance by the band
✨ Meet the administrators
Come learn more about what to expect and get excited about the transition to middle school. We hope to see you there! 🎉
Is your student heading to middle school next year? Camden Middle School invites you to join them for Rising 6th Grade Parent Night on April 8th from 5–6 PM!
This is a great opportunity to:
✨ Explore CMS
✨ Visit the 6th grade hall
✨ Learn about CMS Connections
✨ Hear a performance by the band
✨ Meet the administrators
Come learn more about what to expect and get excited about the transition to middle school. We hope to see you there! 🎉
📚🌴 Schoolwide One Read Adventure! 🌴📚
Our students, staff, and families at David L. Rainer Elementary School are getting ready to escape to Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr for our 2026 Schoolwide One Read!
From March 6–16, our entire school community (Pre-K–5th grade) will join together for 11 days of reading, trivia, fun activities, and a schoolwide reading challenge. Families are encouraged to read along at home and be part of the adventure!
📖 Students should be bringing home their copy of the book today (one per household), along with the attached letter that includes a reading calendar on the back.
We can’t wait to explore the island together and celebrate reading as a school community! 🌊📚✨
Our students, staff, and families at David L. Rainer Elementary School are getting ready to escape to Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr for our 2026 Schoolwide One Read!
From March 6–16, our entire school community (Pre-K–5th grade) will join together for 11 days of reading, trivia, fun activities, and a schoolwide reading challenge. Families are encouraged to read along at home and be part of the adventure!
📖 Students should be bringing home their copy of the book today (one per household), along with the attached letter that includes a reading calendar on the back.
We can’t wait to explore the island together and celebrate reading as a school community! 🌊📚✨
Attention 5th Grade Families! 🎶
Does your rising 6th grader want to join Band at Camden Middle School or St. Marys Middle School? Band students learn a musical instrument, build confidence, and make friendships that last for years. There’s an instrument for everyone!
Ready to register? 👉 Scan the QR code or follow the link below for the school your student will attend next year.
CMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczM5jt3bzdaAJcvjhmjt5Pyn0qOPsJEAlxmKXFz7GisB-Zxw/viewform
SMMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXqfmWsLXncgs-Vk-RAdURIE2GH5b7d9nLfFvSbgfTeLMVUA/viewform
Have questions about the CMS or SMMS Band Programs? Mr. Puckett, Mr. Slone, and Mr. Berman are happy to help! Just send them an email.
Daniel Puckett, CMS Band Director
jpuckett@camden.k12.ga.us
Daniel Slone, SMMS Band Director
dslone@camden.k12.ga.us
Sam Berman , CMS/SMMS Assistant Band Director
sberman@camden.k12.ga.us
Does your rising 6th grader want to join Band at Camden Middle School or St. Marys Middle School? Band students learn a musical instrument, build confidence, and make friendships that last for years. There’s an instrument for everyone!
Ready to register? 👉 Scan the QR code or follow the link below for the school your student will attend next year.
CMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczM5jt3bzdaAJcvjhmjt5Pyn0qOPsJEAlxmKXFz7GisB-Zxw/viewform
SMMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXqfmWsLXncgs-Vk-RAdURIE2GH5b7d9nLfFvSbgfTeLMVUA/viewform
Have questions about the CMS or SMMS Band Programs? Mr. Puckett, Mr. Slone, and Mr. Berman are happy to help! Just send them an email.
Daniel Puckett, CMS Band Director
jpuckett@camden.k12.ga.us
Daniel Slone, SMMS Band Director
dslone@camden.k12.ga.us
Sam Berman , CMS/SMMS Assistant Band Director
sberman@camden.k12.ga.us
📚✨ Join Us for Our Spring Book Fair & Georgia Milestones Family Night! ✨📚
David L. Rainer Elementary families, we can’t wait to see you on March 17, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. for an evening of books, learning, and fun!
🌟 Learn important information about upcoming Georgia Milestones testing (session for 3rd–5th grade families begins at 5:00 p.m.)
📖 Participate in hands-on literacy activities
🛍️ Shop our exciting Spring Book Fair
✅ Discover ways to help your child feel confident and prepared
It’s going to be a great night where stories come alive! Mark your calendars and bring the whole family. 💙💛
#DLRReads #SpringBookFair #GeorgiaMilestones #FamilyNight #WhereStoriesComeAlive
David L. Rainer Elementary families, we can’t wait to see you on March 17, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. for an evening of books, learning, and fun!
🌟 Learn important information about upcoming Georgia Milestones testing (session for 3rd–5th grade families begins at 5:00 p.m.)
📖 Participate in hands-on literacy activities
🛍️ Shop our exciting Spring Book Fair
✅ Discover ways to help your child feel confident and prepared
It’s going to be a great night where stories come alive! Mark your calendars and bring the whole family. 💙💛
#DLRReads #SpringBookFair #GeorgiaMilestones #FamilyNight #WhereStoriesComeAlive
🎨✨ Celebrating Our Coast Fest Artists! ✨🎨
We are so proud of the following DLR students who have been selected to represent our school in the Coast Fest Art Competition in Brunswick!
Their artwork will be on display at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library in mid-March and will also be featured during Coast Fest on March 21. What an incredible honor!
🌟 Congratulations to:
PK – Aria Doyle
Kindergarten – Hallie Sizemore
1st Grade – Prince Bryce
2nd Grade – Athena Douglas, Gabby Casey
3rd Grade – Avery Clark, Caleb Haynie, Graycie Monticello
4th Grade – Elliott Blount, Baylee Johnson, Grace Wade
5th Grade – Stella McAlister, Isaiah Alvarez, Eloise Newton, Zaniq Hamilton
Way to go, artists! We are so proud of your creativity and hard work! 🎉🖌️
We are so proud of the following DLR students who have been selected to represent our school in the Coast Fest Art Competition in Brunswick!
Their artwork will be on display at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library in mid-March and will also be featured during Coast Fest on March 21. What an incredible honor!
🌟 Congratulations to:
PK – Aria Doyle
Kindergarten – Hallie Sizemore
1st Grade – Prince Bryce
2nd Grade – Athena Douglas, Gabby Casey
3rd Grade – Avery Clark, Caleb Haynie, Graycie Monticello
4th Grade – Elliott Blount, Baylee Johnson, Grace Wade
5th Grade – Stella McAlister, Isaiah Alvarez, Eloise Newton, Zaniq Hamilton
Way to go, artists! We are so proud of your creativity and hard work! 🎉🖌️
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS:
📣 CMS Cheer Tryouts – 2026-2027 📣
Camden Middle School will hold cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming school year!
Parent Meeting (Required)
🗓 March 11 | ⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 CMS Cafeteria
A parent/guardian must attend.
Tryout Clinic
🗓 March 23–25 | ⏰ 3–5 PM | 📍 CMS Cafeteria
Tryouts
🗓 March 26 | ⏰ 3:00 PM | 📍 CMS Gym
Who Can Try Out?
Rising 6th graders, current 6th & 7th graders
(All paperwork must be completed.)
Questions? Contact Kylee Seymour at kseymour@camden.k12.ga.us 📧
📣 CMS Cheer Tryouts – 2026-2027 📣
Camden Middle School will hold cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming school year!
Parent Meeting (Required)
🗓 March 11 | ⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 CMS Cafeteria
A parent/guardian must attend.
Tryout Clinic
🗓 March 23–25 | ⏰ 3–5 PM | 📍 CMS Cafeteria
Tryouts
🗓 March 26 | ⏰ 3:00 PM | 📍 CMS Gym
Who Can Try Out?
Rising 6th graders, current 6th & 7th graders
(All paperwork must be completed.)
Questions? Contact Kylee Seymour at kseymour@camden.k12.ga.us 📧
DLR Parents,
At DLR, we are committed to preparing students to be college bound and career ready—and we’re excited to bring that vision to life at our 2nd Annual Career Day on March 13th! 🎉
Students are invited to dress up as their “dream job” and spend the day exploring exciting career possibilities. They will rotate through five 20-minute sessions with community partners who will share about their careers, the importance of education, and the skills and training needed for success.
This event is for students only. If you’re interested in volunteering as a Career Day PRESENTER, please email Mrs. Long at SLLONG@camden.k12.ga.us
for more information.
We can’t wait to see our Tigers dreaming big! 🐾✨
At DLR, we are committed to preparing students to be college bound and career ready—and we’re excited to bring that vision to life at our 2nd Annual Career Day on March 13th! 🎉
Students are invited to dress up as their “dream job” and spend the day exploring exciting career possibilities. They will rotate through five 20-minute sessions with community partners who will share about their careers, the importance of education, and the skills and training needed for success.
This event is for students only. If you’re interested in volunteering as a Career Day PRESENTER, please email Mrs. Long at SLLONG@camden.k12.ga.us
for more information.
We can’t wait to see our Tigers dreaming big! 🐾✨
Due to the many menu changes over the past few weeks, I’ve put together an updated cafeteria menu for the remainder of the school year to help keep everyone on the same page.
Please see the attached Updated Menu (2/23/2026) for the most current breakfast and lunch options through May.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we’ve worked through recent changes. We’re excited about the delicious meals ahead! 🍎🥪
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Please see the attached Updated Menu (2/23/2026) for the most current breakfast and lunch options through May.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we’ve worked through recent changes. We’re excited about the delicious meals ahead! 🍎🥪
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Hear ye! Hear ye, Tiger families! 🏰🍳
National School Breakfast Week is almost here! Join us March 2nd–March 6th as we celebrate with a fun medieval-themed breakfast fit for royalty! 👑
Our cafeteria will be serving up special selections for all our knights and ladies of DLRES. We can’t wait to see our Tigers start their day strong with a breakfast feast for the ages!
Don’t miss it! 🥞✨
National School Breakfast Week is almost here! Join us March 2nd–March 6th as we celebrate with a fun medieval-themed breakfast fit for royalty! 👑
Our cafeteria will be serving up special selections for all our knights and ladies of DLRES. We can’t wait to see our Tigers start their day strong with a breakfast feast for the ages!
Don’t miss it! 🥞✨
📣 Important Update: Cafeteria Rotation Schedule Change 🍎🥪
Dear Families,
Please note that there have been changes to our breakfast and lunch rotation schedule. We encourage you to review the updated menu and rotation information to help your student plan accordingly.
Additionally, March 2nd–6th will be a “Purple Week” in celebration of School Breakfast Week! 🎉 During that week:
💜 Breakfast will follow the Purple Week schedule.
💙 Lunch will follow the Blue Week schedule.
📅 The special breakfast menu for March 2nd–6th will be posted on Monday, February 23rd, so be on the lookout for those details!
🖥️ You can find the current breakfast and lunch menus here: https://5il.co/2t547
Thank you for your flexibility as we celebrate and continue providing great meal options for our students. If you have any questions, please contact the front office.
Dear Families,
Please note that there have been changes to our breakfast and lunch rotation schedule. We encourage you to review the updated menu and rotation information to help your student plan accordingly.
Additionally, March 2nd–6th will be a “Purple Week” in celebration of School Breakfast Week! 🎉 During that week:
💜 Breakfast will follow the Purple Week schedule.
💙 Lunch will follow the Blue Week schedule.
📅 The special breakfast menu for March 2nd–6th will be posted on Monday, February 23rd, so be on the lookout for those details!
🖥️ You can find the current breakfast and lunch menus here: https://5il.co/2t547
Thank you for your flexibility as we celebrate and continue providing great meal options for our students. If you have any questions, please contact the front office.
🐯📚 TENACIOUS TIGERS TAKE THE READBowl BY STORM! 📚🐯
We are SO proud to congratulate our Tenacious Tigers READBowl Team made up of amazing 4th and 5th grade students on their incredible accomplishments! 🎉
🏆 1st Place in Georgia
🥉 3rd Place in their Division
🔟 10th Place Nationally — out of ALL K–12 teams!
READBowl is truly a global phenomenon with 1 MILLION+ participants and 800 MILLION reading minutes, and our Tigers ROARED their way to the top! 📖🔥
👏 A huge THANK YOU to their incredible “Coach,” Dr. Carter-Day, for inspiring, encouraging, and leading our readers to success!
🐾 Team Members:
Bailey E., Cayson M., Avery P., Elliott B., Adelyn S., Tracy C., Ruby H., Kyler T., Khyrie T., Wyatt H., C.J. W., and Jackson B.
📸 Not pictured: Amanianah E., Claire T., and Ivey P.
Way to go, Tenacious Tigers—your hard work, teamwork, and love of reading make us proud! 💙📖🐯
We are SO proud to congratulate our Tenacious Tigers READBowl Team made up of amazing 4th and 5th grade students on their incredible accomplishments! 🎉
🏆 1st Place in Georgia
🥉 3rd Place in their Division
🔟 10th Place Nationally — out of ALL K–12 teams!
READBowl is truly a global phenomenon with 1 MILLION+ participants and 800 MILLION reading minutes, and our Tigers ROARED their way to the top! 📖🔥
👏 A huge THANK YOU to their incredible “Coach,” Dr. Carter-Day, for inspiring, encouraging, and leading our readers to success!
🐾 Team Members:
Bailey E., Cayson M., Avery P., Elliott B., Adelyn S., Tracy C., Ruby H., Kyler T., Khyrie T., Wyatt H., C.J. W., and Jackson B.
📸 Not pictured: Amanianah E., Claire T., and Ivey P.
Way to go, Tenacious Tigers—your hard work, teamwork, and love of reading make us proud! 💙📖🐯
Due to reported fires in the area, bus routes may experience delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
📢✏️ Electronic Student Absence Notes Now Available!📢
We’re excited to announce that families can now submit student absence excuse notes online! Beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, DLRES is offering a faster and more convenient way to turn in absence notes—no paper required.
🖥️ How to submit an absence note:
1️⃣ Visit our school website: https://dlres.camden.k12.ga.us
2️⃣ Click the “Excused Absence Form” under the Quick Links tab
3️⃣ Complete and submit the Google Form
⏰ Please remember: Excuse notes must be submitted within 2 days of the absence or it will be marked unexcused.
✅ All electronic submissions are securely received and processed by the school office. Paper notes will still be accepted for families who prefer that option.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the front office. Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date! 💙🐯
🎉 Skip-the-Line Fundraiser Wrap-Up! 🚗💨
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 2nd semester Skip-the-Line fundraiser! We truly appreciate your support of our school.
With 3 families entering, that means all 3 families have earned a Skip-the-Line Pass for the rest of the semester — how exciting! 🎉🙌
👏 Congratulations to:
The Lugo-Hernandez Family
The Cisco Family
The Hill Family
You’ll be skipping the car line in style! 😎🚙
We will be reaching out shortly with all the details.
Thanks again for supporting our school — and enjoy that shorter car line! 💙✨
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 2nd semester Skip-the-Line fundraiser! We truly appreciate your support of our school.
With 3 families entering, that means all 3 families have earned a Skip-the-Line Pass for the rest of the semester — how exciting! 🎉🙌
👏 Congratulations to:
The Lugo-Hernandez Family
The Cisco Family
The Hill Family
You’ll be skipping the car line in style! 😎🚙
We will be reaching out shortly with all the details.
Thanks again for supporting our school — and enjoy that shorter car line! 💙✨
🍕 C.H.A.M.P.S. Spirit Night at OPS Café! 🍕
Join us for a fun (and delicious!) way to support our C.H.A.M.P.S. students!
The C.H.A.M.P.S. program will be hosting a Spirit Night at OPS Café in Kingsland to help raise funds for their upcoming graduation celebration.
📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 OPS Café – Kingsland, GA
✨ How to help:
Simply dine in or take out and mention C.H.A.M.P.S. when you pay—a portion of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting this amazing program for our youth.
All students, families, staff, and community members are invited. Come hungry, bring a friend, and help us make this night a success! 💙❤️
#CHAMPS #SpiritNight #SupportOurYouth #OPSCafe #CommunityStrong 🍕👏
Join us for a fun (and delicious!) way to support our C.H.A.M.P.S. students!
The C.H.A.M.P.S. program will be hosting a Spirit Night at OPS Café in Kingsland to help raise funds for their upcoming graduation celebration.
📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 OPS Café – Kingsland, GA
✨ How to help:
Simply dine in or take out and mention C.H.A.M.P.S. when you pay—a portion of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting this amazing program for our youth.
All students, families, staff, and community members are invited. Come hungry, bring a friend, and help us make this night a success! 💙❤️
#CHAMPS #SpiritNight #SupportOurYouth #OPSCafe #CommunityStrong 🍕👏
🍭✨ Cotton candy is back! ✨🍭
Freshly spun, fluffy, and delicious cotton candy will be on sale for just $2 on February 6th and March 13th!
Every sweet treat supports our Military Appreciation Committee and helps us show love to our military kids. 💙
Thank you for your continued support!
Freshly spun, fluffy, and delicious cotton candy will be on sale for just $2 on February 6th and March 13th!
Every sweet treat supports our Military Appreciation Committee and helps us show love to our military kids. 💙
Thank you for your continued support!
✨ Special Guest Visit in 1st Grade! ✨
On Thursday, our 1st grade students had the joy of welcoming Dr. Gail Duggar for a special visit. Dr. Duggar and her late father co-authored many books, including Peter the Pelican, a heartwarming story inspired by real-life interactions between her father and a friendly pelican.
To make the day even more special, each 1st grade student received their very own copy of Peter the Pelican! 📚💙 What a memorable experience celebrating stories, history, and the love of reading.
On Thursday, our 1st grade students had the joy of welcoming Dr. Gail Duggar for a special visit. Dr. Duggar and her late father co-authored many books, including Peter the Pelican, a heartwarming story inspired by real-life interactions between her father and a friendly pelican.
To make the day even more special, each 1st grade student received their very own copy of Peter the Pelican! 📚💙 What a memorable experience celebrating stories, history, and the love of reading.
📏👟 Hands-on learning in Ms. Dawson’s class! 👟📏
Ms. Dawson’s students recently wrapped up a fun math project exploring non-metric measurement. Each student traced their shoe and then measured its length using snap cubes—a creative way to build understanding through real-world practice!
We love seeing our students learning by doing and having fun while they’re at it. Way to go, Ms. Dawson and class! 🎉📐
Ms. Dawson’s students recently wrapped up a fun math project exploring non-metric measurement. Each student traced their shoe and then measured its length using snap cubes—a creative way to build understanding through real-world practice!
We love seeing our students learning by doing and having fun while they’re at it. Way to go, Ms. Dawson and class! 🎉📐
🚗🎉 Skip the Line Fundraiser! 🎉🚗
Are you tired of waiting in the long drop-off and pick-up line? Here’s your chance to skip the line for the entire second semester—now through May 21st!
📅 January 21 – February 2, 2026
🎟 $10 per entry or 3 entries for $25
🏆 Three winners will be announced on Tuesday, February 3rd on DLRES’ Class Dojo and Facebook page.
👉 How to enter:
1️⃣ Complete the form
2️⃣ Return it with cash or check (payable to DLRES PTO) to the front office or send it in with your student
Flyers will go home today or tomorrow. All proceeds benefit DLRES students, teachers, and staff. Don’t miss your chance to make the car rider line a breeze! 🚙✨
Are you tired of waiting in the long drop-off and pick-up line? Here’s your chance to skip the line for the entire second semester—now through May 21st!
📅 January 21 – February 2, 2026
🎟 $10 per entry or 3 entries for $25
🏆 Three winners will be announced on Tuesday, February 3rd on DLRES’ Class Dojo and Facebook page.
👉 How to enter:
1️⃣ Complete the form
2️⃣ Return it with cash or check (payable to DLRES PTO) to the front office or send it in with your student
Flyers will go home today or tomorrow. All proceeds benefit DLRES students, teachers, and staff. Don’t miss your chance to make the car rider line a breeze! 🚙✨
