Cairo-Durham Central School District

Pete Lopez, former Region 2 EPA Administrator and current Executive Director of Policy, Advocacy and Science for Scenic Hudson recently visited Mrs. Thompson's and Mrs. Lopez's class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! The students viewed photographs and discussed a variety of key environmental issues. The discussions focused on how we can all work together to create and maintain clean, healthy neighborhoods and farms, along with the importance of protecting forests. Students also learned about alternative energy and pollution. All of the students participated enthusiastically and learned how to be stewards of the environment! Thank you, Mr. Lopez!

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

The Cairo-Durham High School National Honor Society recently held a team building event at C D Lane Park in Maplecrest!

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Dear Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families, We are excited to announce that Summer School will be back at Cairo-Durham Elementary School this summer! If you are interested in having your student(s) participating in Summer School, please complete the Cairo-Durham Elementary School 2024 Summer School Invitation/Registration Form (https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2363/cdes/4450254/2024_Summer_School_Invitation-Registration_Form.pdf) and return it to the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office no later than June 14, 2024. Please contact Dawn Drexler at ddrexler@cairodurham.org or 518-622-3532, ext. 35020 with any questions! Thank you very much! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

CDES Summer School 2024 Registration Form

Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families! This is a friendly reminder of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School. - Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. - Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students! - Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students! Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions. Finish strong, Mustangs! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

6-4-24 CDES Families Letter: 2023-24 End of Year Schedule Update

The 5th grade Safety Patrol at Cairo-Durham Elementary School recently participated in a bowling event with the Greene County Sheriff's Office to celebrate the students' dedication to keeping their school safe! These students have done a great job throughout the school year being great role model for the younger students. Way to go, Mustangs!

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

SAVE THE DATE! The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cairo-Durham High School soccer/football stadium. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at a time to be determined. Please contact the Cairo-Durham High School main office at 518-622-8543 with any questions.

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

The final Cairo-Durham High School student-run newspaper issue of the 2023-24 school year is here! Click the link below to view the full issue of the June 2024 edition of the "CD Insider"! Link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2363/cdhs/4451365/CDInsiderVol2.pdf

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Attention 2024 Prom Attendees! All Cairo-Durham High School students and guests attending the prom on June 15, 2024 are required to attend Prom Promise on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Cairo-Durham High School with a parent/guardian.

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Our 2024 retirees were honored and congratulated for their dedication and service to our district at the June 6, 2024 Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education meeting! From left: Lucy Baeckman, Karen Zindell, Cynthia Dougherty, Nancy Pine, Jacqueline Pinnella, and Louis DiDominico. Retirees not pictured: Michelle Golden, Dominick Maynard, Debra Maynard, and Laura Skelly.

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Dear Cairo-Durham High School Families, With the 2024 Regents Exams around the corner, we would like to share with you the schedule for review sessions taking place at Cairo-Durham High School! Review sessions will take place after school at 2:20 p.m. in the following locations. Chemistry: Thursdays in Room D7. Global 10 Honors: Tuesdays in Room D7. Earth Science: Tuesdays in Room D10. Living Environment: Tuesdays and Thursdays in Rooms C4 and C5. Algebra: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Room D14. Algebra II: Mondays in Room D15. U.S. History: June 3, 5, 10 and 12 in Room D4. ELA: Review will take place during class time. Geometry: Review will take place during class time. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me at cdodig@cairodurham.org Best of luck on your exams, Mustangs! Sincerely, Catherine Dodig Principal Cairo-Durham High School

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Congratulations to Alivia P. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Attached is the Regents/Final Exams Calendar for the end of the year. There will be a mid-day bus run at 11:45 AM to bring students home after morning exams, there will NOT be a mid-day run to bring students into the building for afternoon exams. Students who need to ride the bus to school should come in on their normal morning bus run. There will be a 3:30 PM bus run to bring students home following the afternoon exams. If you have any questions please contact the main office.

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham High School

The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to announce its Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 Honor Graduates! To achieve this distinction, students must have a minimum 90% average. To view pictures and biographies of all of our Honor Graduates, please visit: https://www.cairodurham.org/o/cdhs/page/honor-graduates-2024 Way to go, Mustangs! Can't wait to see you at Commencement on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Cairo-Durham High School!

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

Mr. Hitchen's Cairo-Durham High School Social Studies Class recently took a field trip to the New York State Capitol building in Albany!

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

CDHS Social Studies Field Trip to NYS Capitol Building

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cairo-Durham High School Announces 2023-24 Valedictorian and Salutatorian June 6, 2024, Cairo, NY – The Cairo-Durham High School is proud to announce Alexander Gouza as valedictorian and Brendan Feeney as salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2024. Excellence in academics, extracurricular activities and service to the school community have earned Gouza and Feeney their accomplishments of graduating at the top of their class. “I am proud to recognize the hard work, dedication and fortitude of both Alexander Gouza and Brendan Feeney, not only in their senior year, but throughout their respective times as Cairo-Durham Mustangs,” Cairo-Durham Central School District Superintendent Michael Wetherbee said. “I congratulate them both and wish them the best in their endeavors post-graduation.” Gouza has maintained his status on the Cairo-Durham High School High Honor Roll for all four years of high school, and participated in several honors, college-level, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes, challenging himself extensively during his high school career. His participation and effectiveness in these courses has been recognized by high-quality colleges, universities and organizations across New York State. Gouza received the Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology from the University of Rochester, the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Computing Medal, the National Rural and Small Town Recognition award, the AP Scholar with Honor award, and the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. Gouza has been a vital part of the school’s Varsity Soccer and Tennis teams and an active member of the school's musical programs including the marching band, concert band, and jazz band, for which he plays alto, tenor, and barry saxophone. Gouza is also a member of the concert chorus and has played several roles in the school's musical productions such as "Pippin" in the Cabaret in the Attic, "SnowBoy" in West Side Story, and "Morris" in Newsies. “With a kind demeanor and forward-thinking mindset, Alexander Gouza has been able to establish himself as a reliable young adult ready to tackle the real world,” Cairo-Durham High School Principal Catherine Dodig said. “Alexander’s commitment to excellence does not go unnoticed, and his drive to be better each and every day is truly admirable.” The 2023-24 Cairo-Durham High School valedictorian is also a member of several clubs and groups, such as Cairo Durham's National Honor Society and the Wellness Club. Gouza was accepted to the University of Buffalo, where he will be studying Biomedical Engineering, and ultimately hopes to pursue a career in creating and developing prosthetic devices for those who are medically disabled after he graduates. For Feeney, involvement and participation in academics and extracurriculars have been crucial for his growth. The salutatorian has consistently earned High Honor Roll recognition and is a member of National Honor Society while taking 10 total AP and college-level courses in four years. “Brendan has been able to excel in all aspects of his high school career, despite a rigorous course load and active presence in the arts, sports and community,” Dodig said. “Brendan has been able to push the bar higher for future Mustangs in regard to goal-setting and efficiency.” Participating in sports such as Junior Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, and Golf, and earning Most Valuable Player and Coach’s award recognitions in those respective sports over the years paired with his involvement in the Cairo-Durham High School’s band, marching band, chorus, handbell choir, jazz band, and the Drama Club’s musicals and set builds have been key highlights for Feeney. Outside of school, Feeney works construction over the summer and enjoys watching movies, spending time with family and friends, skiing, snowboarding, playing music and sports, driving and eating. Feeney plans on attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to study Environmental Engineering. Gouza and Feeney will graduate with the Class of 2024 on June 28, 2024, with Commencement taking place at 7:30 p.m. at the Cairo-Durham High School stadium. Click here (https://www.cairodurham.org/o/cdhs/page/honor-graduates-2024) to view photos and biographies of Cairo-Durham High School’s Class of 2024 Honor Graduates, students who are graduating that have a minimum 90% average. ###

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD

CDHS Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

8 months ago, Cairo-Durham CSD