Congratulations Jess Baeckmann and Kenzie Sherburne! Jess is bound for Marist, where she will join their track and field team. Kenzie is headed to Dean College to play basketball.
More photos from the CDES Multicultural Night!
On Wednesday, April 2nd, Cairo-Durham Elementary School hosted a vibrant and engaging Multicultural Night, where families came together to showcase and celebrate cultures from around the world! The event featured interactive displays representing Italy, Ireland, India, Mexico, Germany, Israel, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic, with families sharing traditional food, clothing, music, and dance from their heritage.
A big thank you to all the families who participated and helped make this event such a success!
On March 27, the Middle School STAR Program visited the 911 Museum in Manhattan, NYC. Thank you to Ms. Hill, Mr. McIntyre, and Ms. Trotti for chaperoning on this trip!
The Cairo Durham High School Teachers recognize and honor a student every month (SOM) during the school year. The student is nominated and then voted on by the teachers and staff in the high school. The student is then awarded a certificate and a $10 gift card.
Congrats to the CDHS Winter Students of the Month, Emilio, Jessica, and Aiden!
Emilio Maynard, a member of Cairo Durham’s class of 2027, has been recognized as one of the Winter 2025 Students of the Month. Emilio is a hardworking and kind-hearted student who is always ready to lend a hand to those who need it. His friendly personality and great sense of humor brighten the day for both classmates and teachers—he’s known for putting a smile on people’s faces wherever he goes.
Emilio is involved in both academics and athletics, proudly representing Cairo-Durham on both the football and bowling teams. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time at the park with friends and playing video games.
One fun fact about Emilio? He loves Little Debbies—ask him his favorite, and he’ll probably have more than one answer! In keeping with his love of food, Emilio has big dreams for his future: he plans to become a chef and one day open his own restaurant, combining his passion for food with his hardworking spirit and creativity. Maybe he’ll even invent a new snack for future students to enjoy!
Mrs. Engelin tells us that “Emilio has been putting great effort into his schoolwork this year. He brings a wonderful sense of humor to the classroom and values building positive relationships with his teachers. He also demonstrates a strong sense of loyalty and care toward his friends.”
Congratulations, Emilio! Your kindness, positive vibes, and ability to make others laugh make you a memorable part of the school community!
Jessica Baeckmann, a member of this year’s graduating Class of 2025, has been recognized as one of the Winter 2025 Students of the Month. Jessica is a quiet force of determination and creativity—known for her strong work ethic, independence, and thoughtful presence in the classroom.
Jessica is actively involved in many areas of school life. She serves as Class Historian and is a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Interact Club, and Yearbook Club. She is also a three-season athlete, competing on the varsity tennis, indoor track, and outdoor track teams. Jessica volunteers regularly at both the high school and elementary school by taking photos at events, assisting staff, and supporting school spirit through her involvement. Outside of school, Jessica enjoys reading, making art, traveling, and volunteering.
After graduation, Jessica plans to attend college to pursue a degree in English, with dreams of working in publishing where she can read and create art for books. She also plans to continue her track career at the collegiate level.
Mr. Chamberlain says that “Jessica is a considerate student inside and outside of the classroom. She demonstrates maturity and a willingness to work hard no matter how difficult the task in a class. Jessica's impressive character traits have helped her grow here at Cairo-Durham. The willingness to stand out through hard work and motivation is one of the reasons I truly enjoyed teaching Jessica last year, in my AP U.S. class. Jessica is truly a model student in every way and I wish her all the best as she finishes up the school year!”
Congratulations, Jessica! Your dedication, creativity, and quiet leadership make a lasting impression on everyone around you!
The class of 2027’s Aiden Holbrook has been recognized as one of the Winter 2025 Students of the Month. Aiden is a dedicated and determined student who has been working hard to stay on top of his assignments and participate actively in class. He is always willing to help others and brings a positive attitude to everything he does.
Aiden’s biggest passion is football—on and off the field. He’s known for his commitment to the sport and his drive to keep improving. When he’s not playing football, he is getting ready for more great games as a member of the school’s Wellness program.
Aiden’s teachers recognize his dedication and growth, especially in how he’s worked to stay focused on his goals. His dream is to become a professional football player, but he also has a solid backup plan—he’s interested in becoming a rig welder and plans to attend Syracuse University after graduation.
According to Mrs. Scheitinger, “Aiden has totally stepped up this school year. He is focused, self disciplined, motivated and ready to get the work done to move on to the next level. Aiden wishes to move on to get his bachelor's degree and play division I football.”
Congratulations, Aiden! Your hard work, passion, and persistence are setting you up for a bright future!
From 5 - 6:30 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, learn about and experience traditions from other cultures from our very own CDES families! Join us in the CDES large gym!
Students must be accompanied by an adult.
More photos from Quiz Night 2025!
Quiz Night 2025 at CDHS was a tremendous success!
Students, faculty, staff, admin, and board members competed in groups to answer questions about fun trivia. The teams came up with unique team names, including Skibidi Slicers and Tubatomic!
It is great to see students smiling while learning until 8 PM. Get your team ready for next year's Quiz Night!
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for your support!
Ms. Flubacher's 5th grade students and Mr. Goodwin (Math Coach) participated in a Building Thinking Classroom activity where students worked collaboratively and were encouraged to think critically and problem solve. The students demonstrated perseverance, determination, and focus while completing the math tasks.
Students in Mrs. Karker's French classes recently celebrated Mardi Gras in style by creating their own colorful parade floats! Embracing the festivity, students worked to craft vibrant floats, showcasing their creativity. This hands-on activity helped them learn about French culture and Mardi Gras traditions. Afterward, they paraded the floats through the middle school!
Last week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week was Greyson!
Greyson participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week! Greyson worked extremely hard in math and writing! He is doing a great job adding and subtracting with regrouping and subtracting on a number line! Greyson is working really hard when reading! Way to go, Greyson!
Congratulations, Greyson! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
Two Cairo-Durham HS students had their art featured at the 26th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition!
Good morning!
All students grades 6-11 who are interested in enrolling in honors, advanced placement, or college coursework for next year should plan to attend the event this evening beginning at 6:00 PM with a parent/guardian.
We are extremely proud of our alumni, and we need your help identifying individuals to highlight. Nominations are now open for the Spring 2025 Mustang Alumni Spotlight. Click here: https://forms.gle/XALrQCsGgZcd9CYPA to nominate a Cairo-Durham CSD alum. Submissions are due by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Last week's Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week was Aria!
Aria demonstrated respect, responsibility, and kindness all week. Aria also participated in all activities, completed her work, waited her turn patiently, and made safe choices. Aria has worked extremely hard memorizing her multiplication facts and is consistently responsible about catching up on any missed assignments!
Congratulations, Aria! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
April breakfast and lunch menus are here! View them below or click here: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/cafeteria-menus/254963
In honor of Autism Awareness Day on April 2, the CDES Student Council worked together to design posters and signs to display around the school to help educate and bring attention to the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with autism.
The student council would also like to remind you to wear BLUE on April 2 for World Autism Awareness Day!
On Thursday, March 20, the District hosted its annual Winter Sports Award Night. Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, MVP Coaches, and Mustang Pride award recipients!
Transition night is tonight!!!
Need information on outside agencies? Come and chat tonight!
6pm!
MS/HS cafeteria
Transition Night: March 24, 2025 at 6pm
A journey from School to Adulthood
A FREE event for Parents, Educators and Students to learn about services and resources available for students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adulthood.
We will have representatives from the following agencies:
Greene County Transit
The College Experience
Living Resources
ACCESS-VR
PADD, Disability Rights NY
Early Intervention
CO-ARC
ARC of Mid Hudson
In Flight
Independent Living Center
ACCESS Supports for Living
Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
