Do you know a person or community organization that has given extensive service to the Cairo-Durham Central School District? Nominate them for the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame!
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMg8B8x-nRUYL-EkALeiWsyzpATC10DzL_WNcjTAiiZnQbAA/viewform?usp=sf_link
See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2023.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Spring 2023 (date and location TBD).
Criteria:
Nominees must have contributed to the improvement of Cairo-Durham CSD with extensive service through: academics, athletics, coaching, teaching, administration, employment, volunteerism and/or community service.
Nominees can be past or present staff members, school administrators, Board of Education members, alumni and community members or organizations. (Please note that a former student nominee must be out of school for at least 10 years to be considered for induction into the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame.)
Some examples of extensive service/support include (but are not limited to):
Academics (e.g., teaching, tutoring).
Involvement in school athletics (e.g., coaches, officials, volunteers).
Mentoring.
Volunteer work/community service.
Community relations.
Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Mission and By-Laws: https://www.cairodurham.org/page/mustang-pride-hall-of-fame-mission-and-by-laws
The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to recognize individuals and/or groups who have worked to support public education in the Cairo-Durham CSD community.
The Snow Ball dance is coming to CDMS on Feb. 10! Pre-sale tickets will be on sale for $5 during the week of February 6-10 before morning announcements.
It was a great night for Cairo-Durham Basketball. The Girls Varsity Basketball Team defeated Germantown 46-29, the Boys Varsity Basketball Team beat Germantown 44-34, and the Boys JV Basketball Team is on a two game winning streak with a win against Germantown as well, 54-42.
With today, Jan. 27, being National Preschool Health and Fitness Day, Mrs. MacGiffert's Pre-K class emphasized the importance of stretching by doing yoga!
Check out some snapshots of the MS Whole Group Mentoring Event on Jan. 24 where students and staff enjoyed snacks and played Bingo for prizes!
Class of 2027: 8th Grade Transition Night on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. is quickly approaching! We look forward to seeing students and their parents/guardians as we discuss the course selection process for 2023-2024, reviewing the process of transition from 8th to 9th grade, tips on being successful in High School and overview graduation/testing requirements.
Spring Picture Day is coming soon for CDES! Please view these attachments for more information!
Varsity Bowling lost to a very tough Maple Hill bowling team Thursday night by a score of 5-0.
Varsity Wrestling lost to Maple Hill and Rensselaer tonight in one of their last matches of the season. Senior Adam Schlosser had an outstanding night once again winning his match by pinning his opponent. Varsity Volleyball lost a closely contested match to Catskill tonight by a score of 3-0.
NOTICE: The ACT exam at Cair0-Durham High School scheduled for February 11th has been cancelled due to low registration numbers.
Registered students will be reassigned to another center.
Do you know a person or community organization that has given extensive service to the Cairo-Durham Central School District? Nominate them for the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame!
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMg8B8x-nRUYL-EkALeiWsyzpATC10DzL_WNcjTAiiZnQbAA/viewform?usp=sf_link
See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2023.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Spring 2023 (date and location TBD).
Criteria:
Nominees must have contributed to the improvement of Cairo-Durham CSD with extensive service through: academics, athletics, coaching, teaching, administration, employment, volunteerism and/or community service.
Nominees can be past or present staff members, school administrators, Board of Education members, alumni and community members or organizations. (Please note that a former student nominee must be out of school for at least 10 years to be considered for induction into the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame.)
Some examples of extensive service/support include (but are not limited to):
Academics (e.g., teaching, tutoring).
Involvement in school athletics (e.g., coaches, officials, volunteers).
Mentoring.
Volunteer work/community service.
Community relations.
Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Mission and By-Laws: https://www.cairodurham.org/page/mustang-pride-hall-of-fame-mission-and-by-laws
The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to recognize individuals and/or groups who have worked to support public education in the Cairo-Durham CSD community.
The following is a letter from CDHS Principal Jeremy Moore addressing the Midterm Regents Exam schedule following the early dismissal on Jan. 25.
CDMS students had the opportunity to engage in a virtual field trip to the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. as part of the Social Studies Literacy After School program.
Students learned about espionage and even had the chance to practice “catching spies.” Students worked on developing claims and supporting them with evidence. Ms. Young and Mrs. Rogers were incredibly proud of their reasoning skills & questions!
CDHS Seniors: Last call! Senior Portraits will be taken on Jan. 30 starting at 8:30 am. This is the final opportunity! Please use the link or QR Code below to sign up.
To schedule: https://tinyurl.com/2p9hceeb
Congratulations to CDHS students Noelle Amoroso and Trinh Quang for having their artworks selected for display at the 2023 CGCC Foundation Gallery Juried Art Exhibit! Both students are seniors in Ms. Little's AP Studio Art course.
Class of 2027: 8th Grade Transition Night on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. is quickly approaching! We look forward to seeing students and their parents/guardians as we discuss the course selection process for 2023-2024, reviewing the process of transition from 8th to 9th grade, tips on being successful in High School and overview graduation/testing requirements.
Mrs. Fitzgerald's 5th grade class learned about Lunar New Year. Students learned about Chinese Culture, what animals are in China and all about Lunar New Year. Students are pictured holding some books they used for their information. After, the class made traditional red decorations for the CDES library.
The Boys JV Basketball Team defeated Galway 40-39 in a closely contested game last night and the Boys Varsity Basketball Team lost their game against Galway by a score of 56-40.
Robert Hallock of the Greene County Historical Society visited the seventh graders on Jan. 20 in his 18th century costume. Mr. Hallock told the story of the American Revolution from the perspective of General Nathaniel Greene for whom Greene County is named. He brought some props to share, including a block of tea similar to what was thrown overboard at the Boston Tea Party and hard tack.
CDHS Seniors: Senior Portraits will be taken on Jan. 30 starting at 8:30 am. This is the final opportunity! Please use the link or QR Code below to sign up.
To schedule: https://tinyurl.com/2p9hceeb
