CCMS 2021-2022 Information
July 29th, 2021
Welcome Back!
Hello!
On behalf of myself and the Central Cambria Middle School faculty and staff, I would like to take this opportunity to share our excitement for our students' return on August 26th. While we are incredibly proud of what our school community accomplished last year, amidst all of the challenges presented with Covid19, we look forward to bringing students back into the classrooms for the 2021-2022 school year. The experiences that we shared last year and obstacles that we overcame as a community have prepared us and taught us to embrace change and be ready for any new challenges that we may face along the way. We look forward to a great partnership with you to ensure that your children can achieve to their highest potential.
I am sure there are many questions you may have as parents and guardians with students entering middle school for the first time or returning from a school year filled with change. This newsletter aims to provide you with important information, keep you up-to-date with changes at CCMS, and share frequently asked questions that have been asked throughout the summer.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via email at jostrittmatter@cencam.org or by phone (814-472-6505.)
Joe Strittmatter
Middle School Principal
Lauren Bodenschatz
MS/HS Nurse
Mrs. Bodenschatz comes to Central Cambria after serving as the school nurse for Richland School District during the 2020-2021 school year.Latrace Dixon
After teaching both middle school and high school learning support for the past two years, Ms. Dixon will be teaching 7th-grade math full-time at the middle school. Prior to coming back to her alma mater, Ms. Dixon taught 7th-grade math at Ferndale School District.
Lari Gallaher
Mrs. Gallaher will be joining the 8th-grade team at Central Cambria and brings several years of experience after teaching 8th-grade math at Glendale School District.
Carrie Grudzien
7th-Grade Learning Support
Mrs. Grudzien will be joining the MS/HS learning support team at Central Cambria for the upcoming school year. Mrs. Grudzien will be teaching 7th Grade Math during the 2021-2022 school year.Olivia Nazarak
Mrs. Nazarak joins the CCMS team after previously working in a similar role at Cambria Heights Elementary. Mrs. Nazarak has a familiarity with CCMS after completing her student-teaching with Mrs. Gochnour.
Alesha VanFossen
MS/HS Nurse
Suzette Elders
Mrs. Elders is coming back to the Middle School full-time in the role of Middle School guidance counselor after previously serving in the role of MS/HS Emotional Support.
Brandon Kochinsky
After teaching 8th-grade math for 6 years at CCMS, Mr. Kochinsky will look to share his expertise throughout the district in in his new role as K12 Instructional Technology/Math Coach.
Heather Niebauer
Mrs. Niebauer will work as the Secondary ELA Instructional Coach. In this role, Mrs. Niebauer will be able to provide support for ELA teachers at CCMS while continuing to work with students interested in First Lego League and Robotics.
CCMS Open House
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021, 06:00 PM
Central Cambria Middle School, Schoolhouse Road, Ebensburg, PA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
August
TBD - Central Cambria Athletics Media Night
8/11 - 6th Grade Orientation
8/25 - Open House (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
8/26- 1st Day of School for all students
8/27 - CCEF Tailgate
September
9/6 - Labor Day (No School)
9/8 - School Picture Day
9/9 - School Picture Day
9/16 - CCMS Back to School Dance
9/28 - Midterm of 1st Marking Period
October
10/28 - CCMS Halloween Movie Night
10/29 - End of 1st Marking Period
- Pennsylvania School Health Law requires that all children have a medical exam for 6th grade. Parents are strongly encouraged to have this exam done by their family physician. You can find a copy of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Physical exam under forms on the website. Physicals can be turned in throughout the child’s 6th grade school year.
Students entering 7th grade for the 21-22 school year are required to have a dental exam. Parents are encouraged to have this exam done by their family dentist. Dental forms can be turned in throughout the school year. If a student needs to have a dental exam done by the school dentist, more information will be provided at a later date.
- 7th graders are required to have the Tdap and Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccines. This is required to be done within the FIRST 5 DAYS of school. Please check with your child's doctor to ensure that these vaccines are up to date.
Central Cambria Middle School
Email: jostrittmatter@cencam.org
Website: cencam.org
Location: 206 Schoolhouse Road, Ebensburg, PA, USA
Phone: 814-472-6506