Cairo-Durham Middle and High School Names Second Assistant Principal:
October 3, 2024
CAIRO, NY – During the Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education meeting on September 25, 2024, Austin Crittenden was appointed as the second Assistant Principal at the Cairo-Durham Middle and High School.
Mr. Crittenden, born in Red Hook, NY, lives in his hometown with his wife and two children. Austin Crittenden earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Quinnipiac University, a Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) from Bard College, and a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in educational leadership from SUNY New Paltz.
“Outside of school, you might find me exploring the Hudson Valley with my family, playing basketball, or attending a local trivia night,” Mr. Crittenden said.
Austin Crittenden has always received inspiration from those who make a positive social impact. So, he was drawn to education as it’s a field with extensive opportunities that allow for personal and professional growth with plenty of moments to spread positivity.
During Austin’s time in the Arlington Central School District, he was both a middle and high school social studies teacher. During those nine years of teaching at Arlington CSD, Mr. Crittenden also took on other roles such as being a coach, a club advisor, and a member of several building committees. He later earned his School Building Leader (SBL) certification to better serve his district.
“In the classroom, I have shown a commitment to my students by prioritizing their well-being and achievement. I work to inspire a culture of growth among students, the same mindset that has empowered my development as an educator. I am also passionate about ensuring that school is a welcoming and inclusive space where every student can find a sense of belonging,” Mr. Crittenden said. “The proudest moments in my career have been when I have gone the extra mile to support my most vulnerable students– as a caring teacher, coach, and advisor. I have been consistently impressed by the learning and achievements of my students. I look forward to making sure that students at the Cairo-Durham Middle and High School feel seen, supported, and celebrated by their school and I’m excited to see what they’re capable of.”
On Friday, October 11, all Cairo-Durham CSD schools will be dismissed early. The middle and high schools will dismiss at 11:45 am, and the elementary school and AM Pre-K will dismiss at 12:45 pm. There will not be any PM Pre-K. Buses will still transport high school students to Questar programs at their normally scheduled times.
The Cairo-Durham CSD is hiring for the following Winter coaching positions:
*Basketball, Girls Varsity
*Basketball, Girls Varsity Asst.
*Basketball, Girls JV
*Basketball, Girls Modified
*Volleyball, Boys JV
If you are interested in any of the positions, please, send an email to Herbert Tedford as soon as possible at - htedford@cairodurham.org.
Please be advised the NJHS Induction scheduled for Wednesday October 9 will be rescheduled to a later date. This date will be shared with all families of students who are invited to participate in National Junior Honor Society for the 2024-2025 School Year.
CDMS students learned and played non-contact rugby yesterday during their PE class with guest instructor Renee Clarke, who is a rugby player from Australia.
Thank you to Rugby NY and Rob Sliwinski for this opportunity!
Due to weather conditions, the visiting team has canceled the Modified Girls and Boys Soccer game scheduled for today, Thursday, 9/26 @ 4:30 PM at Maple Hill.
The Cairo-Durham CSD is hiring for a temporary School Counselor or School Social Worker.
Click here for more information: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137
A special board of education meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2, at 5:30 PM in the District Office.
This Week in Sports!
Check out the CDSports LiveStream YouTube channel where many games are live-streamed. Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/@cdsportslivestream4550/streams
The visiting team has changed the time for today's Varsity Boys Soccer game scheduled for Monday, 9/23 @ 4:30 PM to 7pm at Hudson HS on the Soccer Turf Field. We apologize for any inconvenience as this was unexpected and out of our control.
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is hiring for a part-time teaching assistant for the high school.
Job postings can be found here: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137
Last week, students in MS and HS learned more about Suicide Prevention during lunches.
Thank you to AFSP for collaborating with Mrs. Drossel, our School Social Worker, who advises Sources of Strength. Bracelets, stickers, magnets, and even guitar pics with the AFSP logo were distributed! Students could choose from a variety of materials to spread messages of hope, and increase awareness and support, while decreasing the stigma of mental health challenges.
Interested students signed up for the Out of the Darkness Walk in Hudson on 10/13, for which Mrs. Drossel is coordinating a team.
Reminder: Dining menus can be viewed on our District website. To access, please click "Dining" on your school's main menu.
Menus can also be viewed here: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/cafeteria-menus/254963
The Community Day 2024 Event hosted by the Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration is on September 21st from 11 - 4 at the Angelo Canna Town Park.
View the flyer below for more information,
The Community Day 2024 event hosted by HVNCVR Greene County Vet2Vet will take place on September 21 from 11 - 4 at the Angelo Canna Town Park!
View the flyer below for more information.
Support the Cairo-Durham Soccer Programs by getting a car wash on Sunday, September 15 at the elementary school! It starts at 9:30am and goes until 1pm. $15 per car.
On the first day of school yesterday, the Class of 2025 had a car parade from CDE to the HS as a kickstart to their senior year. Staff and faculty cheered them on as they arrived for their first day of school!
Do you have any great first-day photos you'd like to share? Feel free to DM our Facebook page and we'll feature some of the pics on social media!
Fall picture days are scheduled for September 12 and 13 at both the Cairo-Durham Middle and High Schools. Photos will be taken during the student's gym class.
During the Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education meeting on August 14, 2024, Herbert Tedford was appointed as the new Assistant Principal at the Cairo-Durham Middle and High School.
Mr. Tedford, originally from Colonie, lived in Pueblo, Colorado for 25 years and received his education from Colorado State University-Pueblo (formally known as the University of Southern Colorado). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Biology and Coaching and a Master of Arts in Special Education and School Administration. Mr. Tedford also earned a Certificate of Advanced Study from the College of St. Rose.
“In high school, I was positively impacted and had positive relationships with my coaches, teachers, and principals – I wanted to provide the same for young people,” Mr. Tedford said.
He has worked in school administration in Colorado, Connecticut, and New York. Mr. Tedford has served at both the middle and high school levels as a principal, a special education principal, and an assistant principal.
“I’m most excited about building relationships with students and being instrumental in helping them make good choices that will positively impact them now and later in life,” Mr. Tedford said. “I also enjoy providing guidance in choosing a post-secondary pathway in the 3 E’s – Employment, Enlistment, or Enrollment.”
Save the Date: 6th grade orientation is set for August 28, 2024 at 6pm. Any "New to District" Middle School students are also welcome to attend.
7th and 8th grade students are welcome to pick up their schedules beginning at 7pm on August 28th.
If you cannot make it, schedules can be picked up at the Middle School any day from August 29th to the start of school. Schedules will also be viewable on SchoolTool starting on August 29th.
