Camden City School District (CCSD) is a state-operated public school district serving Camden, New Jersey, in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The district operates 16 schools, including high schools located on the Camden High Campus, middle schools, and a network of K-8 “Family Schools” and early childhood centres across the city.
CCSD has been under New Jersey state operation since 2013. The district has invested significantly in modernisation in recent years, including more than $500 million in new school construction, such as the new Camden High School campus and the ongoing development of the new Eastside High School.
New District Leadership for 2026
Camden City School District has new leadership heading into the 2026-2027 school year. In January 2026, the New Jersey State Board of Education appointed Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. as the new State Superintendent, succeeding longtime Superintendent Katrina T. McCombs, who stepped down in mid-2025 to take a statewide role with the New Jersey Department of Education.
Superintendent Llano previously led Vineland Public Schools (10,000 students) and served as Acting Superintendent of Trenton Public Schools (14,000 students) during the pandemic. He began his role in Camden in March 2026, with an initial focus on building relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners across the district.
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District Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 Morgan Blvd, Camden, NJ 08103 |
| Main Office | (856) 966-2000 |
| Solution Center | (856) 966-2507 |
| Superintendent | Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. |
| Website | camdencityschools.org |
CCSD Schools Network
The district includes high schools sharing the Camden High Campus (1700 Park Boulevard), Eastside High School, Morgan Village Middle School, and a network of Family Schools and early childhood centres serving Pre-K through Grade 8 across Camden neighbourhoods.
Camden City School District Calendar 2026-2027 — Key Dates (Official, Board-Approved)
The following dates are sourced directly from the official CCSD 2026-2027 calendar, approved by the Board on 29 May 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| School Leader PD & Buildings Open | 17–21 August 2026 |
| Full PD Day for Staff | Tuesday, 1 September 2026 |
| First Day of School | Thursday, 3 September 2026 |
| Labor Day (Holiday) | Monday, 7 September 2026 |
| Yom Kippur (No School) | Monday, 21 September 2026 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, 12 October 2026 (Full PD Day for staff; no school for students) |
| Election Day (No School for Students) | Tuesday, 3 November 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
| NJEA Convention (No School) | Thursday–Friday, 5–6 November 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Thursday–Friday, 26–27 November 2026 |
| Christmas Break | Thursday–Friday, 24–25 December 2026 |
| Winter Break | Monday–Wednesday, 28–30 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 |
| Three Kings Day | Wednesday, 6 January 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, 18 January 2027 |
| Presidents’ Day / Full PD Day | Friday, 12 February 2027 |
| Eid (Early Dismissal) | Tuesday, 9 March 2027 |
| Spring Break | Monday 29 – Friday 2 April 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, 31 May 2027 |
| Juneteenth Observance | Friday, 18 June 2027 |
| Last Day of School (Tentative) | Tuesday, 22 June 2027 |
Quarter End Dates
| Quarter | End Date |
|---|---|
| Q1 | Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Q2 | Tuesday, 2 February 2027 |
| Q3 | Friday, 16 April 2027 |
| Q4 | Thursday, 17 June 2027 |
Back-to-School Nights
- Elementary & Family Schools: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- High Schools: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Parent-Teacher Conference Days (APTT)
- Elementary & Family Schools: 23 November 2026 and 26 April 2027.
- High Schools: 24 November 2026 and 27 April 2027.
Note: The calendar includes 180 instructional days for students and 185 for staff, with the last day marked as tentative — subject to change based on emergency make-up days for weather closures, similar to how the 2025-26 calendar was revised mid-year due to snow days.
Last verified: 30 June 2026. Official source: Camden City School District — 2026-27 Academic Calendar (PDF), approved 29 May 2026
Enrollment
Camden City School District offers enrollment through its online portal. Students must be five years old by October 1, 2026, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year (adjusted from the prior year’s cutoff). Families can enroll, re-enroll, or complete annual verification through the district’s enrollment pages and Genesis Parent Portal.
Student Support Services
CCSD provides comprehensive student support, including:
- Counselling and behavioural intervention services.
- Special education and gifted & talented programmes.
- Health services and early intervention support.
- Mentoring and after-school programmes, including the SWAG Program.
- Personalised learning plans designed to remove barriers to equitable opportunity.
Safety and Security
The district prioritises student and staff safety through secure entrances, surveillance systems, and trained security personnel, working in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency services. A Clear Bag Policy applies across district facilities, and the district maintains a formal Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) policy, with an Anti-Bullying Coordinator overseeing compliance.
Staffing
CCSD employs over 1,400 staff members, including teachers, instructional aides, counsellors, and administrators, supporting students across its 16 schools and centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current Superintendent of the Camden City School District?
Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. became State Superintendent in March 2026, succeeding Katrina T. McCombs.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start?
The first day of school is Thursday, 3 September 2026.
When is Spring Break for CCSD in 2027?
Spring Break runs Monday 29 March – Friday 2 April 2027.
How many instructional days are in the calendar?
The calendar includes 180 days for students and 185 days for staff, with the last day marked as tentative pending weather-related adjustments.
Who do I contact for enrollment or general queries?
Contact the CCSD Solution Center at (856) 966-2507 or the main office at (856) 966-2000.
Related New Jersey / USA School Calendars
- Old Bridge Public Schools Calendar
- Newark Public Schools Calendar
- Greenwich Public Schools Calendar (Connecticut, nearby region)
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