Boys Only Leadership Development

On March 21, 2009, the 4^th and 5^th grade boys from Jackson and Cambria Elementary Schools are invited to participate in the Boys Only Leadership Development at Jackson Elementary School from 9:45 AM – 2:45 PM. Men from the community will be presenting information to the boys about positive social skills. Some activities planned include basketball, a Wii rock band contest, Outdoor Odyssey rock wall climbing and a pizza party. This is a great way to hang out with old friends and to meet new friends.  Research has shown that the more that we get to know each other the less likely we are to bully each other. We hope all will attend. This event is free thanks to contributions from the Central Cambria Education Foundation and the Cambria County Drug and Alcohol Program.

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Girls Only Leadership Development

On March 14, 2009, the 4^th and 5^th grade girls from Jackson and Cambria Elementary Schools are invited to participate in the Girls Only Leadership Development at Jackson Elementary School from 9:45 AM – 2:45 PM.  Women from the community will be presenting information to the girls about positive social skills and how to handle relational aggression.  Some activities planned include basketball, manicures, Outdoor Odyssey rock wall climbing and a pizza party.  This is a great way to hang out with old friends and meet new friends.  Research has shown the more that we get to know each other the less likely we are to bully each other.  We hope all will attend. This event is free thanks to contributions from the Central Cambria Education Foundation and the Cambria County Drug and Alcohol Program.

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CCHS Class of '58 Celebrates 50th!

Congratulations to the CCHS Class of 1958!

More than 130 people gathered in Ebensburg the weekend of September 25 for two days of reunion activities. There were the customary class pictures, and they even sang "Atop the verdant Alleghenies…" More than anything, they had a great time!

Reunion committee members Linda Vicini Ball, Bill Battista, Helen Shaffer Evans, Gertrude Lauer Glista, Jim Kushner, Carol Frank LaJudice, Al & Patty Balsinger Leonard, Maureen Kelly Long, Barbara Degretta Monborne, Arlene Vetock Murray, Bonnie Miller Peterson, Bill Plummer, Nancy Long Seliga worked hard to create the event. Nice work!

Enjoy the photo album provided by class member George E. Burkey:
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Central Cambria Education Foundation Honors Four Teachers

The Central Cambria Education Foundation honored four outstanding educators with ACE awards at the end of the school year.

The ACE Award was established by the Foundation to recognize one educator in each of Central Cambria's four schools who represents the qualities of achievement, caring and excellence. This year's winners are Robert Nikolishen, Central Cambria High School; Barri Dziack, Central Cambria Middle School; Lorraine Kukucka, Cambria Elementary; and Patty Burkey, Jackson Elementary.

"The mission of the Central Cambria Education Foundation is to support excellence in education by helping to develop, promote, and finance educational programs, activities, and projects in the school district," explained Beth Ann Lombardi, secretary of the foundation board of directors. "To demonstrate that support, the foundation believes it is important to recognize educators for their service and extraordinary commitment.

"Educators are nominated by their peers, and it is a pleasure to present these awards to truly outstanding individuals who have such a positive impact on colleagues and students. These teachers empower students to find the best within themselves. They are positive role models who have willingly volunteered their time and talents for years and who are responsible for motivating and inspiring students. For the ACE award winners, teaching isn't a job-it's a way of life. Central Cambria is proud to honor these four individuals who are extremely dedicated to the well-being of our students," Lombardi concluded.


Winners of Central Cambria Education Foundation's ACE Awards for educators who represent the qualities of achievement, caring and excellence are: (l to r) Patty Burkey, Jackson Elementary; Lorraine Kukucka, Cambria Elementary; Barri Dziack, Central Cambria Middle School; and Robert Nikolishen, Central Cambria High School. Teachers were nominated by their peers for the award. Photo by Beth Ann Lombardi