As a reminder, Cairo-Durham Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8 See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2025.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Shamrock House on Saturday, April 26, 2024, at 5 PM.
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
About the Hall of Fame: 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.
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8 Take a look at the five prior classes of the Cairo-Durham Mustang Pride Hall of Fame:
Class of 2018: Ron Agostinoni - Faculty/Student, Helen Enck - Faculty, Don Gibson Sr. - Administrator, Tom Karnes - Faculty/Coach, Trudy Lynch - Faculty/Coach, Suzanne Oldakowski - Rotary President/Community Member, Kerry Quinn - Faculty/Coach, Ann Skelly - Faculty, Art Waldron - Faculty/Coach, Bob Zimmerman - Faculty/Coach., Class of 2019: Fran Cook - Faculty, Peter Maassmann - Student/Faculty, Beth Phillips - Board of Education/Support Staff, Cairo Rotary Club - Community Organization, Bill Zwoboda - Faculty/Administrator, Class of 2020/2021, Dave Battini - Faculty/Coach, John Hull - Faculty/Community Member, Resurrection Lutheran Church - Community Organization, Bill Lawrence - Faculty/Legislature, Kay Sutton - Faculty, Jeff Waldron - Student/Athlete, Class of 2022: Hugh Gallagher - Faculty, William Getzke - Faculty, Harry Lennon - Alumni, Keith Phillips - Faculty, Richard Uzzilia - Faculty, Class of 2023: Virginia Ambrose - Faculty, Richard Booth - Administrator, Kris Monteverd - Faculty, Carol and Fred Spohler - Community Members, Donna Wexler - Faculty, Class of 2024: Bridget “Bunny” Agostinoni - Alumni/Retired Faculty, Emily Brunner - Faculty, Patricia “Patty” Gibson - Former Coach, Caroline Benton Pfleger - Retired Faculty
A handful of CDE Star Seekers presented at the January Board of Education Meeting. The students shared their excitement around coding, and working with the Ozobots and Sphero Bolts, supplied by Questar III. In addition, a recent highlight from the group was the December Star Party with the Mid-Hudson Astronomy Association. The group plans to meet again in the spring for more "out of this world" adventures.
The Cairo-Durham Central School District saw an impressive 12% increase in math proficiency in the 2023-24 school year compared to the prior year for students in grades 3-8, according to NYS testing data that was released recently.
Read the full news release below or here: https://5il.co/35bq6
Elementary ENL students and their friends made a Dr. King Peace Tree from conversations about Martin Luther King Jr.'s message!
As a reminder, Cairo-Durham Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The District will also be closed for the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, January 29.
Ms. Stalter and her son getting in their steps for the Mustang Wellness Step Challenge!
Last week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week was Elizabeth! The Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week was Hussain!
Elizabeth participated in all activities, completed her work, waited her turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week! Elizabeth worked extremely hard in math and writing.
Hussain demonstrated respect, responsibility and kindness all week. He also participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and made safe choices.
Hussain also worked very hard on his research project!
Congratulations, Elizabeth and Hussain! We are so proud of you!!!!
Get ready for the Class of 2026 Cornhole Tournament happening on Sunday, January 19th at 12:00 PM in the High School Gym! Entry is just $20 per team, and the winners will take home a cash prize. Feeling hungry? We’ve got you covered with HAWT DOWGS and soda available for purchase (food not included with admission). Grab a partner, bring your best tosses, and join the fun for an afternoon of friendly competition, good eats, and big laughs. Don’t miss out—be there or miss the bag! 🎉
In Mrs. Russell's second-grade class, students Sierra and Grayson have achieved 100% fluency with their addition and subtraction facts. Way to go Sierra and Grayson!
The students in Mrs. Whitbeck’s and Mrs. Lopez’s Grade 3 class have been working on memorizing their multiplication facts during their Multiplication Madness Tournament.
The top two winners were:
First Place: Lucas.
Second Place: Vera.
Both students earned a special prize for their hard work!!!
Way to go Lucas and Vera!
The Greene County Transition Council is hosting an event to help families plan for life transitions. Join them on January 15, 2025, at 6 pm in the Greenville High School Cafeteria.
Nominations for the December 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2q9nfXwRYv7cSUw_bdouBjcdspek0B2VyNasVZr-LvsYNdg/viewform ) to submit a nomination for December 2024!
Everyone needs snacks! Help give our elementary students consistent access to snacks by supporting the Civil Readiness Group's Snack Closet.
You can help by buying anything on their Amazon wishlist (a QR code can be scanned below) or contributing non-perishable snacks to the Snack Closet.
The Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week is Kelsey. The Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week is Merrick.
Kelsey participated in all activities, completed her work, waited her turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week!
Kelsey worked extremely hard in math and writing.
Merrick demonstrated respect, responsibility and kindness all week. He also participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and made safe choices. Merrick demonstrated excellent hallway behavior as well!
Congratulations, Kelsey and Merrick! We are so proud of you!!!!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is hiring for a School Psychologist!
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis through June 30, 2025 on OLAS. Include copies of certifications, transcripts, three (3) letters of recommendation, resume, and other supporting documentation. Address all correspondence to:
Danielle Czech, Director Pupil Personnel Services Department
Cairo-Durham CSD
1301 State Highway 145
Cairo NY 12413
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://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8 See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2025.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Shamrock House on Saturday, April 26, 2024, at 5 PM.
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
About the Hall of Fame: 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. To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8 Take a look at the five prior classes of the Cairo-Durham Mustang Pride Hall of Fame:
Class of 2018: Ron Agostinoni - Faculty/Student, Helen Enck - Faculty, Don Gibson Sr. - Administrator, Tom Karnes - Faculty/Coach, Trudy Lynch - Faculty/Coach, Suzanne Oldakowski - Rotary President/Community Member, Kerry Quinn - Faculty/Coach, Ann Skelly - Faculty, Art Waldron - Faculty/Coach, Bob Zimmerman - Faculty/Coach.,
Class of 2019: Fran Cook - Faculty, Peter Maassmann - Student/Faculty, Beth Phillips - Board of Education/Support Staff, Cairo Rotary Club - Community Organization, Bill Zwoboda - Faculty/Administrator,
Class of 2020/2021, Dave Battini - Faculty/Coach, John Hull - Faculty/Community Member, Resurrection Lutheran Church - Community Organization, Bill Lawrence - Faculty/Legislature, Kay Sutton - Faculty, Jeff Waldron - Student/Athlete,
Class of 2022: Hugh Gallagher - Faculty, William Getzke - Faculty, Harry Lennon - Alumni, Keith Phillips - Faculty, Richard Uzzilia - Faculty,
Class of 2023: Virginia Ambrose - Faculty, Richard Booth - Administrator, Kris Monteverd - Faculty, Carol and Fred Spohler - Community Members, Donna Wexler - Faculty,
Class of 2024: Bridget “Bunny” Agostinoni - Alumni/Retired Faculty, Emily Brunner - Faculty, Patricia “Patty” Gibson - Former Coach, Caroline Benton Pfleger - Retired Faculty
The students in Grade 2 (Thompson, Lopez and Licis) and Grade 3 ( Whitbeck, Lopez and Licis ) surprised Ms. Rozzi on December 17th with a special thank you and farewell.
All of the students created beautiful thank you cards for Ms. Rozzi who had supported them as a dedicated school counselor at CDE. They wrote personal messages describing what an amazing person she is and acknowledged her for all she has done to care for the students and adults at CDE. In addition, the children signed a Cairo Durham Mustang shirt for Ms. Rozzi. This special memoir was presented by Santino F., a second grader who is very appreciative of Ms. Rozzi.
We all wish Ms. Rozzi tremendous joy and success as she continues to touch the lives of children and adults in her new position.
We will forever remember the compassion , love, and patience she gave to all of us!
A special thank you to Jean Cavanaugh, Santino’s mom, for her assistance!
Breakfast and lunch menus for January are available on our website and below!
Last week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week was Corbin. The Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week was Abby.
Corbin participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week!
Corbin worked extremely hard during math and writing. He has also enjoyed researching Polar Bears! Corbin has also been working on using a loud voice!
Abby demonstrated respect, responsibility and kindness all week. She also participated in all activities, completed her work, waited her turn patiently, and made safe choices. Abby has been working very hard during writing and is doing fantastic with multiplication and division!
Congratulations, Corbin and Abby! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
