PICS: A special treat for our Cairo-Durham Elementary School students as they were able to see a helicopter land on the soccer field! All students had the opportunity to look inside and speak with professionals representing Life Net through Albany Medical Center!
REMINDER: There will be no school on Friday, May 26! We'll see you back on Tuesday, May 30! Enjoy the extended weekend and Memorial Day holiday!
Cairo-Durham senior Billy Sherburne wrote a play, "Masterpiece", that will be premiered on June 2 in the CDHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., free of admission!
Billy has worked with the Musical Theatre class and a group of fifteen peers to bring his play, “Masterpiece,” to life. The students in the class have directed, built and created the set, designed the lighting and sound, and produced the show almost entirely on their own. We hope to see you all there!
With the warm weather among us, do you need a day of golf?
The Cairo-Durham Class of 2025 is hosting their second annual golf tournament on June 4, 2023 at Thunderhart Golf Course in Freehold. The class would love to increase the number of golfers from last year, so please join us! Please see the flyer for more details.
Additionally, if you are a local business or community member that would like to sponsor a tee sign or gift basket for our event, see the attached tee sponsorship form for more information.
Attention prospective 2023-24 Pre-K Families:
The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2023-24 school year will take place on May 31 at 1:30 p.m. Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 26. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2023-24 school year. The drawing will be recorded and parents/guardians are allowed to attend. 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
Class of 2023 Families: Please view the following letter from the Cairo-Durham High School regarding key information for the end of the year!
The Cairo Durham 3rd grade visited the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station during the week of May 15!
At the preserve, students participated in a discussion about invasive species and three types of crayfish, used nets to catch and collect crayfish, and analyzed, identified and counted the crayfish.
In addition, all of the students went on a hike where they saw several different types of trees and plants, an abandoned beaver lodge, a newly constructed beaver lodge, a beaver dam, Canadian Geese and more. They even heard an owl hooting in the distance.
A special thank you to all of the chaperones, Mrs. Diamond (CDES RN), Mrs. Rozzie CDES Counselor) and their amazing hosts, Ann and Lynn, for an extremely educational and fun day for all!
For information about 2023 Huyck Preserve’s Summer Program dates, pricing, and/or scholarships, please visit info@huyckpreserve.org
The senior class at CDHS went to Medieval Times and the American Dream Mall this past weekend and had a great time!
The Cairo-Durham Class of 2024 presents: "Casino Night" Prom at the Saugerties Steamboat Co. on June 3 starting with the coronation at 4 p.m. at CDHS!
The mandatory Prom Promise meeting for students attending Prom and a parent/guardian will take place on May 30 at 6 p.m. at CDHS.
Students in Ms. Sniffen's class were testing how energy transfers from stored to active motion using marbles!
Check out a few quick pictures of the CDMS Culture Fair that recently took place!
With the warm weather among us, do you need a day of golf?
The Cairo-Durham Class of 2025 is hosting their second annual golf tournament on June 4, 2023 at Thunderhart Golf Course in Freehold. The class would love to increase the number of golfers from last year, so please join us! Please see the flyer for more details.
Additionally, if you are a local business or community member that would like to sponsor a tee sign or gift basket for our event, see the attached tee sponsorship form for more information.
The Cairo-Durham Class of 2024 presents: "Casino Night" Prom at the Saugerties Steamboat Co. on June 3 starting with the coronation at 4 p.m. at CDHS!
The mandatory Prom Promise meeting for students attending Prom and a parent/guardian will take place on May 30 at 6 p.m. at CDHS.
Attention prospective 2023-24 Pre-K Families:
The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2023-24 school year will take place on May 31 at 1:30 p.m. Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 26. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2023-24 school year. The drawing will be recorded and parents/guardians are allowed to attend. 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
It's Spirit Week at CDHS! Can't wait to see you all embrace the festive days!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2023
CDES Principal Named 2023 FASNY Teacher of the Year
Cairo, NY – The Cairo-Durham Central School District is elated to announce Cairo-Durham Elementary School Principal Christopher Stein was named the 2023 Firefighters Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) Teacher of the Year on May 19.
Stein, CDES Principal since 2018, has emphasized the importance of fire safety and prevention by prioritizing lessons, drills and trainings with local first responders.
“Mr. Stein has gone above and beyond for the students of Cairo-Durham Elementary School when it comes to fire safety and prevention,” said Superintendent Michael Wetherbee. “Due in part to Mr. Stein’s efforts to elevate the importance of response and attentiveness in crisis situations, K-5 students at Cairo-Durham Elementary School are able to efficiently respond to the active situation in a safe and responsible manner.”
In a formal press release for FASNY, the association’s president Edward Tase Jr. commended Stein’s ability to educate young minds on the significance of fire safety.
“We are very proud to present the FASNY Teacher of the Year award to Principal Christopher Stein,” said Tase Jr. “Mr. Stein has shown a deep personal dedication to the cause of spreading fire prevention information to the children in his school and their families. Even in the face of a worldwide pandemic, Mr. Stein and his team made sure that their students continued to receive important fire prevention information monthly – including homework assignments! Our state’s 80,000 volunteer firefighters salute Principal Christopher Stein as our Teacher of the Year.”
Looking to catch some Spring sports this week? Here's when the Mustangs are in action:
Monday, May 22 - Modified Softball vs Chatham at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23 - Varsity Track and Field Sectionals at Stillwater High School at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 24 - Modified Softball at Watervliet at 4:30 p.m.
Mrs. Karker's and Mrs. Misasi's French and Spanish students have recently completed a food unit, in which they created menus and food trucks. Students were very creative in developing their specialties, themes and logos. They visited each others' trucks and practiced ordering and waiting on one another in French and Spanish.
On May 16, 5th grade students in Ms. Flubacher's class had the opportunity to walk around and experience the cultural fair that was presented by the 6th graders as well as meet their future teachers at CDMS!
The Cairo-Durham Class of 2024 presents: "Casino Night" Prom at the Saugerties Steamboat Co. on June 3 starting with the coronation at 4 p.m. at CDHS!
The mandatory Prom Promise meeting for students attending Prom and a parent/guardian will take place on May 30 at 6 p.m. at CDHS.
