Cairo-Durham Central School District

​Congratulations to our February and March 2023 CDMS Students of the Month! February: Kourtney Matice (7th grade) , Hannah DuHart (6th grade) and Angelina Pitcher (8th grade). March: Payten Faulkner (6th grade), Lauren Musong (7th grade) and Lilly Carlton (8th grade).

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

The power of positivity was strong with the faculty and staff of Cairo-Durham Elementary School on May 9, as the team took a group photo wearing their P2 shirts!

The annual Cairo-Durham Art Exhibit is BACK on May 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the C-D MS/HS campus! Looking forward to seeing you all there with the amazing artwork from our K-12 students!

The Twin County Recovery Services are hosting a multimedia contest for positive mental health and substance use prevention based on the theme of "A Celebration of Possibilities". Original works in music, dance, painting, poetry, drawing, photography and video can be submitted to your student's main office by May 15. The contest is open to any student K-12 in Columbia or Greene County. To register, please contact Tara Eldred-VanRoy at 518-943-2036, ext. 3311 or at tarav@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

On May 5, Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Rice and their amazing 3rd grade class learned some facts about Mexico and Mexican culture in order to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They watched a video about traditional Mexican dancing, clothing and the history of Cinco de Mayo. The class also looked at authentic Mexican sombreros, pesos and Mexican artwork!

The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to congratulate Ms. Megan Byrne ('19) for completing her Student Teaching Internship at Cairo-Durham Elementary School during her final semester in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Cobleskill! Ms. Byrne's work with Mrs. MacGiffert's Pre-K class culminated in a "Monster Mash" ice cream sundae party!

NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023 CDHS Students Give Back in Costa Rica Cairo, NY – Four Cairo-Durham High School students recently returned from a service trip in Costa Rica where they interacted and assisted natives in the third-world country. Sophomores Lauren Zecca, Jessica Baeckmann, Natalie McGuire and freshman Zoë Vogel, members of the Interact Club, all said they were overjoyed with satisfaction and a sense of pride upon returning back to school after joining the Cairo Rotary on its service trip to Costa Rica. Some accomplishments generated from the mission trip included the construction of a women’s shelter, volunteering at an animal sanctuary and supporting the youth by playing games such as bingo, volleyball and soccer. Beyond physical help, the students said the biggest contribution was the establishment of friendships and connections with grateful Costa Ricans who really “came together” to form one big family. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic made the possibility of this life-changing opportunity seem bleak. However, when given the green light to raise funds through pancake breakfasts and sponsorships from local businesses, the students raised well over $2,000 each to cover their expenses for the trip. “I didn’t think an opportunity over here could happen,” McGuire said. “I’ve always liked to help the community.” Heather Maassmann, the CDHS teacher that introduced the opportunity to the students, was proud of their discoveries, service for those in need and sense of gratitude the students have following their return. “These girls learned so much about third-world countries and what children are like over there,” Maassmann said. The four students said the trip was very inspirational for their respective career paths and look forward to future service trips in the hopes of helping more people in need.

On National School Nurses Day and National Nurses Week, the Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to recognize Stefania Pebler, Kristyn D'Errico, Bonnie Diamond and Sarah Brown for all they do for our students!

There will be a Chicken & Rib BBQ hosted by the Cairo-Durham Booster Club to benefit the Cairo-Durham Class of 2023 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at CDMS. CHICKEN BARBECUE: Cole slaw, ½ BBQ chicken cooked in our famous house marinade, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter, and cookies - $15.00 BARBECUE RIBS: Cole Slaw, 1/2 rack of pork ribs, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter and cookies - $17.00 All orders are prepaid and take-out only! To place an order contact bragostinoni@cairodurham.org or call 518-821-3364 **** Make checks payable to Cairo-Durham Booster Club **** Thank you for your support!

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to say THANK YOU to all of our amazing teachers for all they do!

The annual Cairo-Durham Art Exhibit is BACK on May 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the C-D MS/HS campus! Looking forward to seeing you all there with the amazing artwork from our K-12 students!

Looking to catch a Mustang game/match this week? We've got you covered! Tuesday, May 9 - Boys Varsity Tennis at Coxsackie-Athens at 3:30 p.m. (Patroon Championships) - Modified Softball at Hudson at 4:30 p.m. - Varsity Track and Field at Watervliet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 - Varsity Baseball at Hudson at 4:30 p.m. - (Senior Day) Boys Varsity Tennis vs Waterford/Halfmoon at CDHS at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11 - Varsity Track and Field at Rensselaer at 4:30 p.m. - Modified Softball vs Germantown at Columbia Greene Community College at 4:30 p.m. - Modified Track and Field vs Taconic Hills/Coxsackie-Athens/Windham-Ashland-Jewett at CDHS at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 12 - Varsity Baseball at TBD - Modified Softball at Maple Hill at 4:30 p.m. - Varsity Softball vs Catskill at CDHS at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13 - Varsity Track and Field at Middleburgh at 10 a.m.

Check this out! Nadav and Luke from Mrs. Williams' 5th grade class put this NASA inspired LEGO lunar space mobile together in library. Their creation was inspired by the moon launch in November. Way to go!

The Twin County Recovery Services are hosting a multimedia contest for positive mental health and substance use prevention based on the theme of "A Celebration of Possibilities". Original works in music, dance, painting, poetry, drawing, photography and video can be submitted to your student's main office by May 15. The contest is open to any student K-12 in Columbia or Greene County. To register, please contact Tara Eldred-VanRoy at 518-943-2036, ext. 3311 or at tarav@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

Miss Flubacher and Miss Prinz's 5th grade classes enjoyed a fun virtual field trip on May 4 to prep for their real field trip on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, to Casa Vallarta, a Mexican restaurant in Kingston, to celebrate the end of state testing and Cinco de Mayo! Students were given tickets for their "flight" and then taken on a virtual trip through all of the major attractions in Mexico. Students then were given the opportunity to try chips with salsa and guacamole to have a taste of Mexico with their trip. The classes finished the morning with some musical chairs to authentic salsa music!

Middle School Honors Night for 6th and 7th graders will take place on May 10 at 6 p.m. in the MS/HS Auditorium. 8th grade students will be recognized at the HS Honors night (details to come).

There will be a Chicken & Rib BBQ hosted by the Cairo-Durham Booster Club to benefit the Cairo-Durham Class of 2023 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at CDMS. CHICKEN BARBECUE: Cole slaw, ½ BBQ chicken cooked in our famous house marinade, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter, and cookies - $15.00 BARBECUE RIBS: Cole Slaw, 1/2 rack of pork ribs, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter and cookies - $17.00 All orders are prepaid and take-out only! To place an order contact bragostinoni@cairodurham.org or call 518-821-3364 **** Make checks payable to Cairo-Durham Booster Club **** Thank you for your support!

Graduation photos for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 5th grade students are right around the corner! Pre-K and Kindergarten photos will take place on May 8 starting at 9:30 a.m. and 5th grade photos will take place on May 9 at 9:30 a.m. Caps and gowns will be provided for the students to use.

Middle School Honors Night for 6th and 7th graders will take place on May 10 at 6 p.m. in the MS/HS Auditorium. 8th grade students will be recognized at the HS Honors night (details to come).