𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰: School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road. They’re designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries, and in every state, stop-arm laws exist to protect children from other motorists.
If you are driving, remember these simple rules:
– 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 — don’t speed up — because the bus is preparing to stop. There are - likely students waiting to get on the bus or parents waiting nearby to pick up children.
– 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 — and wait at least 20 feet behind the bus — because children are getting on or off the school bus. Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving.
– 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Teach them to play it SAFE:
– 𝐒tay five steps away from the curb.
– 𝐀lways wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver signals for you to board.
– 𝐅ace forward after finding a seat on the bus.
– 𝐄xit the bus after it stops and look left-right-left for cars before crossing a street.
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If you are driving, remember these simple rules:
– 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 — don’t speed up — because the bus is preparing to stop. There are - likely students waiting to get on the bus or parents waiting nearby to pick up children.
– 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 — and wait at least 20 feet behind the bus — because children are getting on or off the school bus. Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving.
– 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Teach them to play it SAFE:
– 𝐒tay five steps away from the curb.
– 𝐀lways wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver signals for you to board.
– 𝐅ace forward after finding a seat on the bus.
– 𝐄xit the bus after it stops and look left-right-left for cars before crossing a street.
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
⏰School Hours for 2025-2026
Elementary Schools
• Arrival: 8:00 AM
• Start: 8:30 AM
• Dismissal: 3:25 PM
Middle Schools
• Arrival: 6:45 AM
• Start: 7:30 AM
• Dismissal: 2:40 PM
High School
• Arrival: 6:30 AM
• Start: 7:25 AM
• Dismissal: 2:25 PM
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
Hello River Families,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year here at the River! We are so excited to start the year with you and your children. We can’t wait to meet our future dolphins.
On Monday, August 4th, we will have various events to welcome our families. Due to limited parking, please park across the street at Heaven’s Point International, located at 3451 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy, St Marys, GA 31558. We will have someone directing traffic to ensure safety when crossing the road.
Pre-K Families:
If you are a registered Pre-K family, you would have been notified by our Pre-K teacher to come to Pre-K camp. Last names A-M please come at 9 AM and N-Z at 10 AM. Sign-in will be at our bus port entryway. A sign will be in front of the building.
Kinder Families:
If your child is in kindergarten, you’re invited to Kinder Camp! This event will also have two sessions. Sign-in will be at our bus port entry (a sign will be available at the entrance of our school to help you know where to go). Sessions will be at 9 AM for last names beginning A-M and N-Z at 10 AM. Please be sure to bring any missing documents with you to complete registration.
Kindergarten-5th Families:
Open House will be from 4:30-6:30 PM at Crooked River. Attached is an aerial view of our school. If you have a Pre-K-2nd grade child, you will enter through the back of the building. If you have a child in 3rd-5th, you will enter through the front.
Attached is also a flyer you will receive as you walk in that evening, with various school and system-wide information to support you as you learn about our school.
We are thrilled to have you as part of the River Family.
Looking forward to a successful year together!
Danielle Pocernik
Principal
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year here at the River! We are so excited to start the year with you and your children. We can’t wait to meet our future dolphins.
On Monday, August 4th, we will have various events to welcome our families. Due to limited parking, please park across the street at Heaven’s Point International, located at 3451 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy, St Marys, GA 31558. We will have someone directing traffic to ensure safety when crossing the road.
Pre-K Families:
If you are a registered Pre-K family, you would have been notified by our Pre-K teacher to come to Pre-K camp. Last names A-M please come at 9 AM and N-Z at 10 AM. Sign-in will be at our bus port entryway. A sign will be in front of the building.
Kinder Families:
If your child is in kindergarten, you’re invited to Kinder Camp! This event will also have two sessions. Sign-in will be at our bus port entry (a sign will be available at the entrance of our school to help you know where to go). Sessions will be at 9 AM for last names beginning A-M and N-Z at 10 AM. Please be sure to bring any missing documents with you to complete registration.
Kindergarten-5th Families:
Open House will be from 4:30-6:30 PM at Crooked River. Attached is an aerial view of our school. If you have a Pre-K-2nd grade child, you will enter through the back of the building. If you have a child in 3rd-5th, you will enter through the front.
Attached is also a flyer you will receive as you walk in that evening, with various school and system-wide information to support you as you learn about our school.
We are thrilled to have you as part of the River Family.
Looking forward to a successful year together!
Danielle Pocernik
Principal
Camden Families:
If you are not seeing a bus route for your child in the My Ride K-12 app, please log in to Infinite Campus to verify that the Transportation question was completed during your child’s registration.
We’ve found that many parents unintentionally skipped this step, which prevents the bus route from being assigned and displayed in the app.
Once you have confirmed that the Transportation question has been completed, please allow 24 hours during the work week before checking the My Ride K-12 app. If your child’s bus route still isn’t showing after that time, please contact the Transportation Department at (912) 729-8374 for assistance.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year!
If you are not seeing a bus route for your child in the My Ride K-12 app, please log in to Infinite Campus to verify that the Transportation question was completed during your child’s registration.
We’ve found that many parents unintentionally skipped this step, which prevents the bus route from being assigned and displayed in the app.
Once you have confirmed that the Transportation question has been completed, please allow 24 hours during the work week before checking the My Ride K-12 app. If your child’s bus route still isn’t showing after that time, please contact the Transportation Department at (912) 729-8374 for assistance.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year!
At Crooked River School, we greatly appreciate and value our substitute teachers for the incredible work they do every day. If you are interested in joining our team as a substitute teacher, we would love to hear from you! Check out the image below for more details on how to apply and make a difference in the lives of our students.! 🌟💼📝 #SubstituteTeachers #JoinOurTeam #CrookedRiverSchool
Extended Day Program Registration Opens TOMORROW!
Mark your calendar and set your alarm for Saturday, July 26th at 8:00 a.m. ⏰Spots are limited and filled on a first come, first served basis!
🔗 Register here: https://camdenk12.ce.eleyo.com/
For questions, contact Shelley McCamey at 📞 (912) 729-8386 or 📧 smccamey@camden.k12.ga.us.
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
We are excited to announce the addition of VegeCooking to our school this year! 🎉 VegeCooking is an afterschool club where kids can learn the art of cooking delicious and healthy meals. 🍲👩🍳 Our portable education kitchen will be a hub for creativity and culinary adventure as we teach children to cook, eat healthfully, and live sustainably.
Join us in empowering our students to LEARN to cook, LOVE their veggies, and embrace a wholesome lifestyle! 🥦🍴 Enroll your child today for our Vege cooking classes and afterschool clubs by visiting: https://www.vege-cooking.com/enroll #HealthyEating #VegeCooking #SchoolClubs
Join us in empowering our students to LEARN to cook, LOVE their veggies, and embrace a wholesome lifestyle! 🥦🍴 Enroll your child today for our Vege cooking classes and afterschool clubs by visiting: https://www.vege-cooking.com/enroll #HealthyEating #VegeCooking #SchoolClubs
🐬📣 Dive into the school spirit with River gear! 🌊 Don't miss out on the chance to rock your school colors and show off your Dolphin pride in style! Visit the school store today and gear up for an amazing year ahead. Let's make a splash together! #DolphinPride #RiverGear #SchoolSpirit 🐬🎉
https://cmdgifts.com/collections/crooked-river-elementary-school
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📚✏️🍎 Attention all PreK parents! Here is the supply list for the upcoming school year for PreK students.
📚✏️ Exciting news! 📏🖍️ Check out the school supply lists in the images to ensure you're all set for the upcoming school year. Supply lists are in grade level order, followed by some individual teachers who teach multi-grades or other. We are excited for a fantastic new school year together! 🎒📓✂️
🎉 Get ready for Kinder Camp coming August 4th! Mark your calendars for a fun-filled day of learning and adventure for your little ones that are beginning kindergarten in just a few weeks! Stay tuned for more details on PreK Preview Camp coming next week! This is a great opportunity for your children to have a fantastic time and learn a little bit about what school will be like here at The River. Don't miss out on this amazing experience for your little one!
📢 Hey Camden Families!
Have you received your email from Infinite Campus yet regarding Returning Student Enrollment? Be sure to check your inbox for a message containing your activation key. Once you’re logged in, take a moment to review and verify all student information to ensure everything is accurate and complete.
If you have not received an email for your returning student, please contact your child’s school.
For New Student Enrollment, visit: https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/o/ccsd/page/enrollment
Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date!
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
Have you received your email from Infinite Campus yet regarding Returning Student Enrollment? Be sure to check your inbox for a message containing your activation key. Once you’re logged in, take a moment to review and verify all student information to ensure everything is accurate and complete.
If you have not received an email for your returning student, please contact your child’s school.
For New Student Enrollment, visit: https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/o/ccsd/page/enrollment
Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date!
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
☀️We know summer break just started, but it's time to MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Open House dates coming up soon:
📍Thursday, July 31st
- High School: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Middle Schools: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍Monday, August 4th
- Elementary Schools: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
- KinderCamp: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
📍Pre-K Preview times will be sent directly to parents of enrolled students.
We can't wait to see everyone and kick off another great school year! 🎒
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCSOpenHouse2025
📢 Back to School Health Clinic
Happening this July at the Camden County Health Department! 🩺🎒
Get your child(ren) ready for the new school year with essential checkups and services.
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
🎉 Don't miss out on our final PODS meeting of the school year happening this Monday, May 12th at 9:00AM in the Crooked River Media Center! Parents, grandparents, and teachers are welcome to attend. 🌞 We hope to see you there!
Called to Love Clothing Share
Saturday, July 26 8:00AM-12:00PM
Kingsland First Baptist Church
295 E. Chester Street in Kingsland
Gently used clothing available at no cost to school aged children. School supplies available, first come first serve basis.
Click the following link to register https://onrealm.org/kingslandfbc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=Mjk0MDgxOTctZTZlYi00MjAxLWI0MTEtYjJiNDAxMjNkYzcz
🌸 Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! 🌸
We’re getting ready to rewind and recognize the incredible dedication of our teachers and staff with a fun blast from the past theme! 🎶👾💾
Friday is the LAST DAY to turn in Flower Gram forms—don’t miss out on sending a little love to your teachers and staff!
Go ahead and send in your Thank You IM notes too—we’ve already started decorating the halls for next week’s celebration!
Feel free to join in on the fun and encourage your student to participate in the decade-themed festivities happening in the halls and classrooms! Whether it’s writing a note of thanks, giving a high five, or even having a boogie-down dance-off in the halls—let’s rewind the clock and celebrate as we wind back time! 🕺💃🎶
📣 Join us tonight for Crooked River Spirit Night at Magoos from 5:00-9:00! 🌟 Enjoy some delicious food while showing your support for our school. 🍔🥤 10% of all sales will come directly back to our school. Let's come together as a community and make a difference! See you there tonight! 🎉 #SpiritNight #SchoolSupport #CommunityEvent 🏫👨🎓👩🎓
📣 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year!
Whether you're a new student joining us for the first time or a returning student, it's time to enroll! 📝🎒
Click the link below to get started: 🔗 https://camdencsdga.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ccsd/page/enrollment
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
Parents,
🌞🏃♂️🎉We are excited about Field Day! Here are a few reminders to help the day run smoothly:
👕 Please make sure that your children wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for the weather and vigorous, outdoor activity.
🌞 Please apply sunscreen and/or bug spray before they leave the house in the morning as teachers are not allowed to apply those products to students.
💧 We will have a water station where students may refresh themselves.
💧 We encourage you to start hydrating your child/children the day before. Remember, when the body signals thirst, that means one is already dehydrated so the best bet is to get ahead and hydrate the day before.
🥤 Students may bring water bottles, but it is their responsibility to keep up with them.
👟 Please remember that your child will be outside in the grass and dirt. They will get dirty and shoes will probably get wet and nasty because of the early morning dew. A change of clothes/shoes is encouraged.
Field day for grades 3 – 5 will be held on May 13th and grades PK – 2nd will take place on May 14th. Activities will start at approximately 9:30ish on both days and run until 11:45. The students will break for lunch and then return outside about 1:30 for afternoon activities. The afternoon activities usually take about an hour or so to complete. Upon completion, students will return to their classrooms and ready themselves for dismissal. Thank you for helping us make this a great event for our students.
