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March 8, 2022
Parents/guardians of incoming kindergarten students are invited to join us for a Kindergarten Orientation meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. It will be held a...
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March 1, 2022
The Grades 3-8 New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are scheduled for March through early May. These assessments provide us with important data that ...
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February 15, 2022
The Cairo-Durham Drama Club is excited to present their 2022 musical production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Opening Night is scheduled for Friday, March 4th ...
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February 9, 2022
Today, Governor Hochul announced that the indoor mask mandate for businesses will end tomorrow, however masks will still be required in certain settings, including schools. Theref...
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January 31, 2022
There will be three open seats on
the Board of Education up for election this spring. If you’re interested in helping
lead the school district as a Board member, contact the Boa...
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January 24, 2022
UPDATED 2/3/2022
The New York State Department of Health recently updated its guidance on COVID isolation and quarantine, which formally ends its contact tracing requirements....
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January 12, 2022
*NEW LOCATION*
There will be a public hearing on the District's planned use and allocation of federal stimulus funds received through the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
The ...
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January 11, 2022
Effective immediately, the District will adopt new isolation and quarantine protocols in partnership with our county health department. This change aligns with updated guidance ...
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January 10, 2022
Cairo-Durham CSD is switching to a new system for mass notifications. As you know, we recently launched a new website and mobile app, and we are transitioning to the same platform...
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January 7, 2022
The District is offering free point-of-care (diagnostic) testing for students who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at school. Parent/guardian consent is required for our nurses ...
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January 4, 2022
This Thursday, January 6th, the District will hand out free COVID-19 test kits for use at home . The purpose of these kits is to provide families with an at-home testing option ...
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December 21, 2021
For the 10th year in a row, the Utica National Insurance Group honored the Cairo-Durham Central School District with its highest award for safety, the Titanium School Safety Excel...
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December 14, 2021
Cairo-Durham High School collected more than 4,000 items during their November food drive to benefit the Cairo Food Pantry. In addition to nonperishable foods, students donated ma...
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December 3, 2021
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!
T...
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November 16, 2021
Twenty-five Cairo-Durham students were trained to be peer leaders for Sources of Strength (SOS), a student organization that focuses on mental health awareness and support.
The...
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October 28, 2021
We are grateful to have so many learning opportunities in the natural environment surrounding our schools!
Seventh grade students took a “field trip” on their own school campus...
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October 19, 2021
Deputy Espel recently visited elementary classrooms to share Halloween safety tips. He talked to students about ways to stay safe while trick or treating such as carrying a flashl...
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September 30, 2021
There will be a special Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 5 p.m. in the District Office (424 Main St, Cairo, NY). The purpose of the special meeting is a pe...
September 16, 2021
The Cairo Durham Pupil Personnel Services Department is seeking a certified Teaching Assistant to work at Cairo Durham Elementary School. If you are certified and interested in di...
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September 3, 2021
Yesterday, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) finally issued interim guidance for classroom instruction this school year and a Commissioner’s Determination on COVI...