Check out some of our talented 6th grade students at Cairo-Durham Middle School preparing posters for the Culture Fair on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Cairo-Durham Middle School!
Juniors in Ms. McDowell’s class at Cairo-Durham High School collaborated with their peers to create a “monster” to win the first ever “May Monster Mania of 2024.” Each team was required to use a set amount of provided materials (pipe cleaners, googly eyes, string, popsicle sticks, and pompoms). You may notice some monsters include other creative materials—this played a small role in final decisions.
The overall goal was for students to identify a claim, two supporting reasons, a counter argument, rebuttal, and provide a conclusion. This means each team had to effectively and logically support their claim with reasoning to the judges to win. Ms. McDowell was joined by Mrs. Maassmann and Mrs. Lyndon as “Monster Mania judges.” We had a blast! Congratulations to Brendan, Zander, and Dylan for being named the winners!
The Cairo-Durham Middle School Peer Mentoring group met on April 24 for a luau, "chicken limbo", games and great food!
The Cairo-Durham Elementary School Art Show showcasing animal-themed artwork created by Pre-Kindergarten-5th grade students will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham Middle and High School hallway leading to the Auditorium!
Check out the artwork when you go to vote for the Cairo-Durham Central School District 2024-25 proposed budget and Board of Education election or attend the Cairo-Durham Elementary School Kindergarten and 1st Grade Spring Concerts in the Auditorium!
Cairo-Durham Elementary School's PBIS Committee is hosting its annual "Special Person Dance" on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham Elementary School gym! Students are invited to bring a person special to them for a great night of fun and dancing!
Please note that the original date listed on the school's calendar had the dance scheduled for May 23, 2024. The dance will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024! Paper copies will be sent home with students soon!
Tickets in advance (by May 24, 2024,) are $6 and tickets at the door are $8. Payment in advance can be made in the main office of Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Please contact Cairo-Durham Elementary School Assistant Principal Rachel Harvey (rharvey@cairodurham.org) with any questions!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Looking to catch the Mustangs in action? We've got you covered! Check out the Cairo-Durham athletics schedule for the week of May 13-17, 2024 below:
Monday , May 13, 2024:
- JV Softball at Greenville at 4:30 p.m.
- Modified Track and Field at Coxsackie-Athens at 4:30 p.m.
- Modified Softball vs Windham-Ashland-Jewett at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
- Modified Baseball vs Maple Hill at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024:
- Modified Baseball and Softball at Coxsackie-Athens at 4:30 p.m.
- JV Softball vs Tamarac at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024:
- Varsity Track and Field at Taconic Hills at 4 p.m. (Patroon Conference Championships)
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Boys Varsity Tennis Sectionals at Schenectady Central Park at 9 a.m.
- JV Softball at Saugerties (Cantine Field) at 4:30 p.m.
- Modified Baseball and Softball vs Rensselaer at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 2024:
- JV Softball vs Waterford-Halfmoon at CDHS at 5 p.m.
Varsity Baseball Sectional Game - Date/Location/Time - TBD
Attention all Juniors and Seniors!
Tickets are now on sale for the Enchanted Evening prom on June 15, 2024. This magical event is sure to be a night to remember, filled with dancing, dining and unforgettable memories!
Tickets can be purchased by juniors and seniors only. Don't miss out on what will be an enchanted evening!
Contact a Class Officer from the Class of 2025 or their advisor Mrs. Searing-Burke. jsearing@cairodurham.org, for more information or to purchase your tickets. The Junior Prom Agreement form must be completed and handed in with payment.
Let the countdown to prom night begin!
As we culminate "Teacher's Appreciation Week" at the Cairo-Durham Central School District, students in Ms. Flubacher’s class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School created presentations during library with Mrs. Rell for teacher appreciation week!
They took the time to complete Google Slides presentations, including details with reasons why their teacher is appreciated and shared the slideshows to their teacher and the rest of the class. Way to go students, and thank you to all of our teachers for all you do!
The 5th grade students at Cairo-Durham Elementary School received a delightful surprise as they stepped into their classrooms on April 24, 2024!
Mrs. Margiasso's Kindergarten class crafted cards for them! The cards conveyed a heartfelt message: "We are so proud of you!" These cards celebrated the fifth graders' accomplishment of completing the NYS Science Tests.
This gesture was a beautiful display of kindness from the youngest members of our school community. The 5th grade team is deeply grateful for this show of support!
Congratulations to Jaelynn P. for being name the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
The Cairo-Durham Elementary School Art Show showcasing animal-themed artwork created by Pre-Kindergarten-5th grade students will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham Middle and High School hallway leading to the Auditorium!
Check out the artwork when you go to vote for the Cairo-Durham Central School District 2024-25 proposed budget and Board of Education election or attend the Cairo-Durham Elementary School Kindergarten and 1st Grade Spring Concerts in the Auditorium!
The Whitbeck/Lopez and Thompson/Lopez classes at Cairo-Durham Elementary School recently celebrated their extraordinary nurses at on May 6, 2024 for National Nurse’s Day!
All of the students wrote beautiful letters during part of their ELA class to thank them for all they do for them each day.
Thank you Mrs. Diamond, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Sylvester! We appreciate you!
Attention Prospective 2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Families:
The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2024-25 school year will take place on May 21 at 10 a.m.
Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 20, 2024 at noon. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing can be viewed live online or parents/guardians are welcome to attend in person.
The District is still accepting half-day AM/PM Pre-K applications, as well. Those applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. For more information, please contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Cairo-Durham Elementary School
This week and every week, the Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to recognize our talented and dedicated teachers and nurses for both "Teachers Appreciation Week" and "Nurses Appreciation Week" during the week of May 6-12, 2024!
The Cairo-Durham High School Civic Readiness group is collecting hygiene products for the Mustang Closet!
The Mustang Closet is a place in the high school that is intended to be stocked with personal hygiene products that will be available to students who may need them to support their basic needs in school or at home. Monetary or product donations are needed, and will be collected through May 26, 2024.
Thank you in advance for your support. These resources will be put to very good use. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Shelly Gouza at sgouza@cairodurham.org
NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cairo-Durham Elementary School Receives Stewart’s Shops “Holiday Match” Grant
May 9, 2024, CAIRO, NY – The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to announce Cairo-Durham Elementary School was recently awarded $1,000 after being selected as a recipient of Stewart’s Shops annual “Holiday Match” grant program.
The funding has been designated to purchase books for Cairo-Durham Elementary School students to expand their horizons.
“With the encouragement of literacy being prevalent at all grade levels, the Cairo-Durham Central School District and Cairo-Durham Elementary School are excited and honored to be grant recipients of Stewart’s Shops ‘Holiday Match’ program,” said Cairo-Durham Central School District Superintendent Michael Wetherbee.
Securing the “Holiday Match” grant, as well as the Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant in September 2023 that brought $4,000 worth of SyllaSense decodable books for elementary students, was part of an effort spearheaded by the leadership of Cairo-Durham Elementary School teacher Sarah Hasbrook to enhance learning opportunities for all students.
“I am incredibly grateful for Stewart’s Shops and Dollar General in selecting Cairo-Durham Elementary School as a recipient of their grant programs this school year as the District continues its focus on promoting literacy and advancing the skillsets of our diverse student body,” said Hasbrook.
For more information on Stewart’s Shops contributive efforts, click here (http://www.stewartsshops.com/community-giving).
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Congratulations to Lindon D. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Thompson/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Attention all Juniors and Seniors!
Tickets are now on sale for the Enchanted Evening prom on June 15, 2024. This magical event is sure to be a night to remember, filled with dancing, dining and unforgettable memories!
Tickets can be purchased by juniors and seniors only. Don't miss out on what will be an enchanted evening!
Contact a Class Officer from the Class of 2025 or their advisor Mrs. Searing-Burke. jsearing@cairodurham.org, for more information or to purchase your tickets. The Junior Prom Agreement form must be completed and handed in with payment.
Let the countdown to prom night begin!
The Cairo-Durham Middle School/High School Art Exhibit will take place TONIGHT, May 9, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. in the hallway leading to the Cairo-Durham High School auditorium! Check out our students' fantastic artwork!
It's never too late to recognize change makers in the Cairo-Durham Central School District!
Congratulations to Zachary Russell, a member of the class of 2024 at Cairo Durham High School, for being recognized as the March 2024 Student of the Month. Zach is very involved in various school activities. He is a five-sport athlete (soccer, basketball, indoor and outdoor track and field, volleyball, and baseball). He participates in the music program through playing the saxophone and singing in the chorus.
Even with his many activities, he maintains an average on the High Honor Roll while taking college-level courses.
Beyond school, Zach likes to spend time with his family and friends. If you spoke to any of Zach’s teacher’s you would hear the same thing, he is kind, hardworking, intrinsically motivated and always brings a good sense of humor to class. Mrs. Jones admires his “dedication to his academics, but also the ability to balance it all!” He is admired and respected by the faculty and his peers. As a member of the National Honor Society, he is a role model to his peers through his strong commitment to academics, his high moral standards and leadership skills in the classroom and on the sports field.
According to Zach, “All of my teachers are very supportive and helpful.” Zach plans to attend a college with the aspiration of becoming an engineer.
