Central Cambria School District

We hope that our students, parents, and community members will find useful information on this website to help navigate successfully through the middle school years! At Central Cambria Middle School, the administration and staff are committed to the following:

Essential Elements of a Middle School

• Educators who value working with this age group and are prepared to do so
• Courageous, collaborative leadership
• A shared vision that guides decisions
• An inviting, supporting, and safe environment
• High expectations for every member of the learning community
• Students and teachers engaged in active learning
• An adult advocate for every student
• School-initiated family and community partnerships
• Curriculum that is relevant, challenging, and integrative
• Multiple teaching and learning approaches that respond to student diversity
• Assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning
• School-wide efforts and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety
• Multifaceted guidance and support services

(Taken from "This We Believe" from the National Middle School Association)

Kimberly McDermott
Principal