
Ms. Farnsworth was able to snap some pictures of students enjoying their reading time! Way to go, students!

Ceramics students working their craft. #Criswell #clay #handtools




Here's a sneak peek into the set building and rehearsal of this year's Spring musical "West Side Story", coming to Cairo-Durham MS/HS March 3-5! More information on ticket sales is coming soon.



It's getting to be that time to purchase and customize your CDMS Yearbook! Enter the CDMS passcode to access the website at https://tr5.treering.com/validate.




Thank you to the teachers and families who came out and made Curriculum Night a nice event!





8th Grade Transition Night is going on right now in the HS Auditorium. The HS Curriculum Fair follows right after in the HS Cafe!


Ms. Rice and Mrs. Lopez's 3rd grade class recently worked on January Math centers to practice multiplication fluency!





The Snow Ball dance is coming to CDMS on Feb. 10! Pre-sale tickets will be on sale for $5 during the week of February 6-10 before morning announcements.


Congratulations to our five student-athletes who placed individually at the Independent League Indoor Track and Field Championships last week!
Jessica Baeckmann: 2nd place High Jump, 3rd place Triple Jump and 4th place 50m Hurdles.
Lauren Zecca: 3rd place 45m and 5th place 50m Hurdles.
Tashana James: 6th place Long Jump, 5th place 300m and 6th place 45m.
Danasia King: 4th place Weight Throw.
James Dorpfeld: 3rd place Long Jump.


Miss Prinz’s 5th grade class filled up their cookie compliment chart again, earning them a “Glow Day.” The entire day was full of review activities that were all glow-themed for students.
The morning started with students getting their very own ticket to enter the room inviting them to attend the glow party. Students then got to participate in math centers consisting of glow bowling, glow ring toss, glow tic-tac-toe, and glowing task cards. After the centers, students did a neon and glow-themed reading packet while they got to enjoy some of their very own glow gear and build some accessories.
Students ended the day with glow-themed jeopardy, which got pretty competitive! Everyone did so well that each student went home with a glowing prize to remember the day. Great job, students!





Take a look at activities in Mrs. MacGiffert's Pre-K class students took part in as they honored Martin Luther King Jr. day a few weeks ago!


Class of 2027: 8th Grade Transition Night is tomorrow night at 6 p.m.! We look forward to seeing students and their parents/guardians as we discuss the course selection process for 2023-2024, reviewing the process of transition from 8th to 9th grade, tips on being successful in High School and overview graduation/testing requirements.


Senior Night for the Varsity Wrestling team! #goMustangs #Adam #Chris #Frankie #Olivia




Our bright CDES Student Council students took part in a meeting with advisor Mrs. Fitzgerald last week and are pictured reciting the CDES Student Council pledge and brainstorming ideas for future projects!





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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMg8B8x-nRUYL-EkALeiWsyzpATC10DzL_WNcjTAiiZnQbAA/viewform?usp=sf_link
See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2023.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Spring 2023 (date and location TBD).
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
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.

The Snow Ball dance is coming to CDMS on Feb. 10! Pre-sale tickets will be on sale for $5 during the week of February 6-10 before morning announcements.


It was a great night for Cairo-Durham Basketball. The Girls Varsity Basketball Team defeated Germantown 46-29, the Boys Varsity Basketball Team beat Germantown 44-34, and the Boys JV Basketball Team is on a two game winning streak with a win against Germantown as well, 54-42.

With today, Jan. 27, being National Preschool Health and Fitness Day, Mrs. MacGiffert's Pre-K class emphasized the importance of stretching by doing yoga!



Check out some snapshots of the MS Whole Group Mentoring Event on Jan. 24 where students and staff enjoyed snacks and played Bingo for prizes!





Class of 2027: 8th Grade Transition Night on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. is quickly approaching! We look forward to seeing students and their parents/guardians as we discuss the course selection process for 2023-2024, reviewing the process of transition from 8th to 9th grade, tips on being successful in High School and overview graduation/testing requirements.
