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Senior portraits are happening this week. iSmile Studios are doing a great job with our wonderful seniors! Can’t wait until graduation. It’ll be here before we know it #Angela #CDHS
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Congrats to our pumpkin challenge winners. These teachers and their student teams gave the school a fun 1st annual Great Pumpkin Challenge #teamwork #getinvolved #getcreative #makememories #havefun #PBIS #Mustangs
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![ms Drossel and kids](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1845711/large_1635588475000.jpeg)
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A shout out to all the Mustangs making a difference. Here are a few that were recognized this week; Luciana, Cole, (not pictured) Alex, Ms. Dougherty, Mr. Karker #respectful #responsible #learners #leaders #kind #PBIS
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The PBIS team hosted a pumpkin carving competition and here are a few of the entries!
![three students in a classroom with a carved pumpkin cat design](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1836962/large_image0.jpeg)
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Students in Mr. Criswell's Woodworking class observed the process of how logs are milled and eventually end up in the shop while on a recent field trip to Cooksburg Lumber Company in Preston Hollow.
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Glad to see students using group workspaces in the new Media Center! These students are working together on Physics outside of class.
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Here’s to the students that went above and beyond this week and showed us what it means to persevere, do your best, set the standard, be a learner, lead, and be kind to others. You make us all better! #PBIS #mustangs #character #thelittlethingsmatter
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![Skylen cert](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1807287/large_1634933595000.jpeg)
![Daniel and Connor](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1807284/large_1634933594000.jpeg)
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The Lady Mustangs are battling the Cannoneers of Watervleit in the season finale. #playinghard #bumpsetspike #seniors #leaveitallontgefloor
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The track / football / soccer field and new bleachers are really coming along.
![track](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1800800/large_1634843371000.jpeg)
![bleachers being built](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1800801/large_1634843371000.jpeg)
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Happy Principals Month to our amazing principals, Mr. Stein, Mr. Schips and Mr. Moore! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to making sure that students and staff have everything they need to succeed!
![let's hear it for our principals Mr. Stein Mr. Schips Mr. Moore National Principals Month 2021](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1787877/large_mini_magick20211019-21597-eit16v.png)
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Two young mathematicians study for a geometry test. #jessica #natalie #transformations #beforeschool #MrA #leaders #learners
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Congratulations to Gianna Helmedach, chosen as the Cairo-Durham High School Student of the Month for September 2021! Read more about Gianna here: https://www.cairodurham.org/o/cdhs/article/565984
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Of Mice and Men discussion #foreshadowing #tactile #makingconnections #tellmewhyyouthinkthat
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It's National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 18-22)! Here are some important tips for drivers on the road and students on the bus to help keep everyone safe.
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It’s a beautiful morning in Mustang Country #CDHS #mondays #doyourbesttoday #mustangs #thankyoudrivers
![misty mountains](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1781594/large_1634558840000.jpeg)
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Spirit week has been a great success #bleacherdecorations #classmurals #characterday #Queenofhearts #Daphney
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PE class in full swing outside on the tennis courts.
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The CDHS Interact Club is collecting returnable bottles and cans to help support the CDE Backpack Program! The Backpack Program provides healthy snacks and food items for elementary students in need to take home each weekend. Anyone interested in dropping off returnables should contact Interact Club advisor Mrs. Maassmann via email at hmaassmann@cairodurham.org
![two female high school students wearing masks hold a sign "help support our students and the backpack program, donate your returnables"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1760726/large_Interact-Club-can-donations-10-8-2021.jpg)
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Fireball prep is happening now! Class competitions, bulletin boards, student section decorations!
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The lady Mustangs taking on Hudson in a competitive back and forth matchup.
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