Pre-K screening will take place September 2–4, 2026 at Cairo-Durham Elementary School.
Appointments are required. To schedule your child's screening, please contact the Main Office at 518-622-3231 or email tmacgiffert@cairodurham.org.
The screening will take no more than 30 minutes. A parent, guardian, or family member is asked to accompany your child. During the appointment, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and review and complete any necessary paperwork.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Pre-K students!
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students on Friday, August 28, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.!
Students will have the opportunity to:
• Meet their teacher and visit their classroom
• Meet their new classmates
• Take a short bus ride
• Enjoy the playground
Important: The bus tour begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. The bus will make one trip around the route, so please arrive on time to ensure your child does not miss the tour. 🚌
Families are also encouraged to bring their child’s school supplies to the event to avoid carrying large bags on the bus on the first day of school.
First Day of Kindergarten 📚 Tuesday, September 8
School Hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Questions? Contact the Cairo-Durham Elementary School Main Office at 518-622-3231.
1st grade students and families will get a chance to:
- Meet your teacher
- See what the classroom looks like
- Organize your child's supplies so they're ready for the first day
- Learn about our schedule and what first grade is like
- Get important information and ask questions
Questions? Please call the Elementary School Main Office
Reminder: MS/HS Orientation & Schedule Pick-Up is on Wednesday, August 26!
Incoming 6th and 9th grade students and their families are invited to orientation, where students will learn what to expect at their new school level, become familiar with the building, and get a chance to walk their schedules. Sixth-graders will also receive their locker assignments and practice opening their lockers, while 9th-graders will receive their class schedules and learn more about high school expectations and graduation requirements.
Students in Grades 7–8 and 10–12 are invited for schedule pick-up, where they can collect their class schedules, locate their classrooms, and check their assigned lockers.
Please see the graphic for grade-level times and locations.
Questions? Please contact the MS/HS Main Office.
Phone Service Interruption - Phones are currently unavailable at both the Middle/High School and Elementary School campuses. Offices are open and can assist families by email or in person. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Due to the weather and flooding today, Wednesday July 29, 2026, all Cairo-Durham summer school programs will be canceled.
Tonight's Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony can be viewed through our district's Hudl account using the following link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/cairo/organization/20596/cairo-durham-high-school/watch?ib=4076626
Reminder - Thursday, June 25 will be the last day of school for Middle School and High School students. There will be no school on Friday, June 26.
Thank you for your support throughout the school year. We wish all of our students and families a wonderful and relaxing summer break!
📆Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m.
📍Cairo-Durham High School stadium field.
In the case of inclement weather, graduation will take place on Saturday, June 27 with time TBD.
📆 Monday, June 15 at 1:00 PM
📍CDHS Auditorium
We look forward to celebrating our graduates as they take the next step towards chasing their dreams!
The winners will be announced on July 23, 2026 at the opening ceremony of the Greene County Youth Fair!🏆
Our 2026 retirees were honored and thanked for their hard work, dedication and service to our school community at the June 10, 2026 Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education meeting.
Congratulations to all of our wonderful retirees! We wish you a happy and healthy retirement filled with plenty of time to enjoy the things you love.
Cairo-Durham Pre-K is still raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in honor of Gary Selner and Westin Alfeld. Gary and Westin were two amazing C-D graduates that faced the challenges of Muscular Dystrophy with bravery and perseverance.
We are so grateful to everyone who has donated. We are still making our way toward our fundraising goal of $2000.
You can follow our fundraising progress here: https://mda.donordrive.com/participants/2026CD-Pre-KRocksHop-a-thon
Please consider making a donation to support this important cause: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-qxJs_NczQOlk0YEvmBagw0NFg6KlBzS-iekg0Hiy4Tl2pA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103384761140664132996
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
REMINDER: There will be no High School classes tomorrow, June 9, or Wednesday, June 10, due to Regents exams.
Only High School students scheduled to take an exam should report to school.
Middle School students are not impacted and should report to school on their regular schedule both days.
Join us for the Spirit 3km Run/Walk this Sunday, June 7!
Organized by Cairo-Durham Interact to support our local Greene County EMS. Registration is $10. Leashed dogs are welcome.
10:30 AM - Registration
11:00 AM - Walk/Run
Location: Blackthorne Resort (348 Sunside Rd, East Durham, NY 12423)
Questions? Contact jengelin@cairodurham.org.
