CDES students learned some new dance moves with the help of the talented Marcus!
Last week, students at the CDMS/HS enjoyed many Pi Day activities.
Watch a video featuring it here: https://youtu.be/IZyZHc2vTK8
Cairo-Durham CSD is delighted to announce that artwork created by Dezaray Riley and Gloriannah Santosky has been selected for the 26th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition. Dezaray’s artwork is a 3’x3’ oil painting titled “Isolation”. It shows a series of emotional faces emerging from a fog-like background in monochromatic green, blending hauntingly into the mist. Glorannahs artwork titled “A Body of Work 2”, shows a bold, abstracted reclining female figure. She creates a dynamic interplay of form and repetition in a Matisse-inspired style.
This year, 25 school districts submitted an impressive total of 526 pieces. The selection process was conducted by three jurors: Robert Cooper, a photographer and journalist; Thomasa Dwyer Nielsen, an artist and educator; and Tony Iadicicco, Executive Director of the Albany Center Gallery. The judges were truly impressed by the incredible creativity and talent displayed by high school students across the region, ultimately selecting 138 outstanding works for the exhibition.
The exhibition will be held at The Albany Center Gallery, located at 488 Broadway, Suite 107, Albany. It's on display from March 21 to April 18.
Congrats to Dezaray and Gloriannah on this well-deserved recognition!
Last week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week was Josh! The Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week was Joseph!
Josh participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week! Josh worked extremely hard in math and writing! He is doing a great job adding and subtracting with regrouping and subtracting on a numberline! Hosh is also very funny! Way to go, Josh!
Joseph demonstrated respect, responsibility and kindness all week. He also participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and made safe choices. Joseph has worked extremely hard memorizing all of his multiplication facts too! Joseph is also a very kind and helpful big brother! He is always talking about how much he loves his baby sister!
Congratulations, Josh and Joseph! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
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 avaialble for students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adulthood.
Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations to Desiree Jenes for winning the Honorable Mention Award at the CGCC Juried Art Show! Additional congratulations to Aishwarya Thakur for having her work featured as well.
CDES recently had its 3rd Grade Frog Expo! Each student choose a species of frog to study then they all worked hard to create awesome projects featuring their frogs. Great job, third graders!
The District hosted a Mustang Wellness Step Challenge for 2025. Staff, faculty, and District admin tracked their steps from January to March. The top prize was a one-month membership to Lee Physical Therapy and Wellness, the second and third prizes were massages from Elite Massage Therapy, fourth and fifth place took home a $20 gift card to the Juice Branch, and fifth to tenth places earned a branded water bottle from Left Lane Designs LLC.
Congrats to winners:
1. Christy Roe
2. Devon Passaro
3. Corbette Russell
4. Jessica Staiger
5. Jennifer Moritz
6. Nancy Trembacz
7. Jeffrey Miriello
8. Meghan Stalter
9. Brigette Parks
10. Elizabeth Fisher
The Cairo-Durham CSD is proud to announce the Students of the Month for the Fall and Winter seasons. Each student is awarded with a certificate and a $10 gift card.
Charlotte Rae, a member of the Class of 2027 at Cairo Durham High School, has been recognized as one of our three Fall-Winter Students of the Month. Charlotte is a dedicated and hardworking student who always strives to do her best. She is a proud member of the marching band and enjoys spending time with her sister, playing video games, and drawing.
Charlotte has a strong determination to complete her work and takes great pride in her studies. She has a particular love for history and approaches all of her classes with a positive attitude. Her teachers admire her work ethic, perseverance, and the kindness she brings to school each day.
Beyond academics, Charlotte is known for her friendly demeanor, always greeting teachers and classmates with a warm “good morning” or hello in the hallways. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm make her a joy to have in the Cairo-Durham community. Charlotte plans to attend college, where she hopes to continue working hard to build a successful future.
Congratulations, Charlotte! Your determination and kindness make Cairo-Durham a better place!
The Cairo Durham High School recognizes the Class of 2025’s Alan Lopez as one of the Fall-Winter Students of the Month.
Alan is an outgoing and hardworking student who is deeply involved in both academics and extracurricular activities. A member of the National Honor Society, he balances a busy schedule filled with sports and the arts: participating in soccer, volleyball, indoor track and field, chorus, band, and even this year’s school musical, Hadestown.
Alan’s passion for athletics extends beyond school, as he loves playing soccer in his free time. His dedication and enthusiasm make him a valued teammate and a leader among his peers. Beyond sports, Alan’s kindness and strong work ethic stand out, as he is known for his positive attitude, determination, and ability to connect with those around him.
Alan has set his sights on life after high school, with plans to attend Russell Sage College in pursuit of a career in physical therapy, where his athletic, academic, people skills will doubtlessly combine to serve him well.
Congratulations, Alan! Your commitment to academics, athletics, and leadership makes you a standout student and member of the community!
Lauren Zecca, a member of the Class of 2025 at Cairo Durham High School, has been recognized as one of the Fall-Winter 2025 Students of the Month. Lauren is an exceptionally hardworking and driven student who sets a high standard for both herself and her peers. As the valedictorian of her class, she demonstrates outstanding academic achievement while balancing an impressive range of extracurricular activities and community service.
Lauren is a true leader in the school community. She serves as class president, president of the Interact Club, vice president of the National Honor Society, and an active member of the Wellness Club, Student Council, and Yearbook Club. In addition, she is a dedicated athlete, competing in soccer, indoor track, and outdoor track and field. Her commitment to service is equally remarkable—she has volunteered over 320 hours throughout high school, including participating in a service trip to Costa Rica. She also had the incredible opportunity to travel to the Galápagos Islands with the school.
Outside of school, Lauren enjoys staying active, being outdoors, traveling, and continuing her volunteer work. Her energetic and helpful nature makes her a valued presence among classmates and teachers alike. With her strong work ethic, kindness, and passion for helping others, it’s no surprise that Lauren plans to pursue a career in nursing. Mrs. Jones says “Lauren will make a great nurse with her always positive attitude. She comes to class cheerful and ready to learn.”
Congratulations, Lauren! Your leadership, dedication, and service to your school and community make you an outstanding role model!
Winter Sports Awards are on this Thursday, March 20!
Modified sports start at 5:30pm and JV/Varsity starts at 6pm in the CDHS Auditorium.
Your 2024-2025 Patroon Conference Girls Most Outstanding Wrestler is freshman Vivienne Myers! Congrats!
We are extremely proud of our alumni, and we need your help identifying individuals to highlight. Nominations are open for the Spring 2025 Mustang Alumni Spotlight. Click here: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2q9nfXwRYv7cSUw_bdouBjcdspek0B2VyNasVZr-LvsYNdg/viewform?usp=sf_link) to nominate a Cairo-Durham CSD alum. Submissions are due by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2 p.m.
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 avaialble for students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adulthood.
Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Greene Monsters Wrestling Club had a great first year! The Greene County youth wrestling program was started by community member Brent Jones to help support the local schools’ modified and high school wrestling programs. There were over 40 kids ages 5 - 12 in the Greene County area that joined. On Sunday, March 2nd, over 10 Greene Monster wrestlers registered for the 3rd Annual NYS Novice State Tournament at the Armory in Albany, NY. There were 107 teams with over 400 wrestlers participating from all over New York. The Greene Monsters finished 22nd. Congrats to the following C-D wrestlers who ranked in the tournament for their weight class: Elayna Jones, Sophia Morse, and Timothy VanNess!
Last week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week was Abe! The Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week was Abby!
Abe participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week! Abe worked extremely hard in math and writing! He is doing a great job adding and subtracting with regrouping and subtracting on a numberline! Way to go, Abe!
Abby demonstrated respect, responsibility, and kindness all week. She also participated in all activities, completed her work, waited her turn patiently, and made safe choices. Abby has worked extremely hard on memorizing her multiplication facts and is doing great restating, answering, and citing during ELA.
Congratulations, Abe and Abby! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
Reminder: Today, Thursday, March 13, all Cairo-Durham CSD schools will be dismissed early. The middle and high schools will dismiss at 11:45 am, and the elementary school and AM Pre-K will dismiss at 12:45 pm. There will not be any PM Pre-K. Buses will still transport high school students to Questar programs at their normally scheduled times. School will also be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 14, for the Superintendent's Conference Day.
Here are more photos taken during Read Across America Week from Tracy MacGiffert's Universal Pre-K classes!
Last week, the Student Council celebrated Read Across America Week in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday! 🎉
Last Monday, CDES kicked things off with Mystery Readers! Faculty and staff signed up to surprise classrooms with a special read-aloud. Teachers selected a time for a guest reader to visit, and students loved the excitement of a mystery visitor sharing a story!
First graders were learning about moose. Tami Wood, the special education teacher assistant, offered to provide each class with a real-life model of how big a moose antler is compared to the local deer that many of our students know.
Congratulations to the January 2024-25 Cairo-Durham Middle School Students of the Month!
From left, Baylee Kastner (8th grade), Marco Alvarado (7th grade), and Thomas Rushkoski (6th grade).
