Congratulations to the March and April 2024-25 Cairo-Durham Middle School Students of the Month! From left, Oliver Goff (6th Grade-April), Natalie Olivett (7th Grade-March), Hanna DuHart (8th Grade- April), Jocelyn Shook (7th Grade- April), Paul Lawson (6th Grade- March), Kassandra Backenroth (8th Grade- March), pictured with Mr. Crittenden-Assistant Principal.
We're Hiring! The District is searching for a Micro-Computer Operator.
During the Board of Education meeting this month, Cairo-Durham CSD recognized the following faculty and staff members for their contributions to the school district as they will be retiring: Janet McKeon, Anne Truesdell-Mudge, Lorraine Bruyette, Suzanne Fraschelli, and Tabatha Wagner. Pictured with the retirees is Superintendent Michael Weatherbee, Business Official Jeffrey Miriello and Transportation Supervisor Herbert Schwanse. Please join us in congratulating everyone!
Please see the attached memo from MS/HS Principal, Miss Dodig, regarding the Class of 2025 Honors Graduates!
Families of graduating seniors are invited to join us for this celebratory event as we recognize each member in the Class of 2025 and their post-graduation plans! The 1st Annual Senior Signing event will take place tomorrow, Friday, June 13th at 1:00 PM in the CDMS/HS Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you!
Families of graduating seniors are invited to join us for this celebratory event as we recognize each member in the Class of 2025 and their post-graduation plans! The 1st Annual Senior Signing event will take place this Friday, June 13th at 1:00 PM in the CDMS/HS Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you!
The elementary school held its last P2 assembly of the year today. Congratulations to all of the students that received positive referral awards for traits including Humor, Fairness, Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, Purpose, Enthusiasm, and Leadership. Additionally, the Fire Department visited to hand out homework awards!
Save the Date!!!
The Golden Gala Prom is set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 6–10 PM at The Forelands in Catskill. Tickets are $75 per person or $140 per couple. Coronation begins at 4:30 PM at CDHS.
All students attending prom and their guests must attend Prom Promise on June 4th at 6:00PM, in the cafeteria. Students and their guests must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.
ENL Students recently went on a field trip to walk to the local park and enjoy a meal!
On Tuesday, May 27, students in Mrs. Margiasso's class were visited by George Steele (a naturalist educator), who brought a hen, a rooster, and an incubator!
Last week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week was Greyson! The Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week was Connor!
Greyson participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week! Greyson worked extremely hard in math and writing! He is doing a great job analyzing different types of graphs, measuring objects, answering word problems, naming fractions, and adding more details to his writing samples! Greyson also did an extraordinary job at the aquarium. Way to go, Greyson!
Connor demonstrated respect, responsibility, and kindness all week. Connor also participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and made safe choices. Connor has worked extremely hard on a writing sample, and he has been doing an amazing job during all math review. Connor also did a great job advocating for himself this week. Thank you for always doing your best, Connor!
Congratulations, Greyson and Connor! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
On Tuesday, May 20, the CDMS 6th Grade hosted a culture fair, featuring their projects on countries and cultures around the world. Middle and High School students checked out their posters, ate cultural dishes, and learned about the countries!
Reminder: the Cairo-Durham CSD is closed today, Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
Save the Date!!!
The Golden Gala Prom is set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 6–10 PM at The Forelands in Catskill. Tickets are $75 per person or $140 per couple. Coronation begins at 4:30 PM at CDHS.
All students attending prom and their guests must attend Prom Promise on June 4th at 6:00PM, in the cafeteria. Students and their guests must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.
On Wednesday, Ms. Correll's class did a math escape room to review the 4th-grade math concepts they’ve learned this year. It was a fun and engaging way to continue practicing skills after working so hard on the 4th-grade Math State Test last week!
The 2025 C-D MS/HS Student Art Exhibition opened on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in the C-D MS/HS main hallway, with senior Advanced Studio Art students' work on view in the media center. It will be on exhibit through June 6.
See the virtual gallery here: https://youtu.be/Cg4i4Jsk0_o
Reminder: the Cairo-Durham CSD will be closed from Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day Weekend.
Help Us Tape Principal Stein to the Wall!
CDES school is working hard to reach an incentive goal, 70% of students meeting their typical or stretch growth goals on the upcoming I-Ready Reading diagnostic assessment.
To make this unforgettable event happen, they'll need WIDE DUCT TAPE (any color or pattern is welcome and encouraged!).
Please send in rolls of wide duct tape with your child by June 16th. Thank you for supporting our students and making learning fun!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is excited to announce its Cairo-Durham High School High Honor Roll and Honor Roll members for the third quarter of the 2024-25 school year.
Read more here: https://www.cairodurham.org/article/2230051
