Elementary Students’ Teacher Appreciation Videos

See what elementary students have to say about their teachers.  In guidance lessons with elementary counselor Mrs. Kate Wolf, Kindergarten through 5th graders drew and wrote about teachers who are special to them. We were inspired by the Kid President  “Pep Talk to Teachers and Students” video on YouTube.  In turn, we wanted to talk about the teachers who inspire us!  Please click on the links to hear what our kids had to say.

Fuel Up to Play 60!

As a result of Jani Stratton’s amazing efforts, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum made a surprise appearance at Central Cambria Elementary School on Monday, June 2, 2014, to encourage students to “eat healthy” and “get active and play” as part of Fuel Up to Play 60, an initiative from the National Football League and National Dairy Council to fight childhood obesity. Joining Beachum was Jessica VanGilder of Berlin, a dairy farmer who has been working with Central Cambria’s fifth-grade students through a Fuel Up to Play 60 Adopt-A-Farmer pilot program.

A youth-led program, Fuel Up to Play 60 empowers students to makes changes at school that will help them get active and play for 60 minutes daily and fuel up with nutrient-rich foods missing from their diets – like low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats.
The program is sponsored locally by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, a regional affiliate of National Dairy Council.

Jackson Elementary Concert

The video below is footage from the Jackson Elementary band and chorus concert on May 19, 2014.

Part 1

Part 2

Erin Fenchak and Danny Dostal Complete The Senior Wall

Erin Fenchak and Danny Dostal complete the painting of the senior wall and add their autographs.

National Honor Society Inductees

“We are proud to recognize these outstanding members of our student body.  National Honor Society members are chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community,” said Michelle Shirk, Central Cambria chapter advisor.

The Central Cambria chapter each year sponsors several service projects for the school and community, which in this year have included: A district-wide collection for the homeless, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, a monetary collection to help families in need at Christmas, Random Acts of Kindness Week, a Valentine bake sale that benefited Relay for Life, a Superhero themed dance that benefited Relay for Life, and a first ever teacher/student basketball game that benefited Relay for Life.  Students will also be participating in the Relay for Life walk at the track on June 14^th and 15^th. This year alone members of the NHS have completed over 860 hours of service.

The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students.  Chapters exist in more than 15,000 schools and, since 1921; millions of students have been selected for membership.  This national student recognition organization is proudly sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Students inducted were:

Adam Farabaugh

Allison Papuga

Allison Risaliti

Amanda Bellock

Ashley Shaheen

Brooke Lyons

Colleen Long

Gina Bianucci

James McCulley

Jill Bracken

Jordan Hayward

Joshua Belsterling

Kassy Brown

Krista Berzonsky

Logan Homerick

Lyndon Saylor

Madison Moore

Mark Pavic

Morgan Ostinowsky

Noelle Shay

Rachel Pinkowski

Taylor Albertelli

Taylor Koenigsberg

Timothy Davis

Tori Flick

Trace McBreen

Trevor Brumbaugh

Trevor Zearing

Ty Gilkey

Tyler Weigel

Tyler Wirfel

Vanessa Ashurst

Josie McKinley

Jessica Gelormino

Jason Zeman

Congratulations to CCHS Musical Theatre’s” Beauty and the Beast” for Isaac Awards!

  Altoona Community Theatre hosts an awards programs to recognize excellence in High School Musical Theatre and Central Cambria has once again been honored with numerous nominations and awards.  Congratulations to Mike Hale who won Best Supporting Actor, Davey Beyer who won first runner up in the Best Actor category, and the entire cast and crew for winning first runner up for Best Production!  Nominees were from schools in a four county area and were judged by experienced theatre directors and technicians.  Our school performed a musical number from Beauty and the Beast during the awards ceremony.