Cairo-Durham Central School District

Our 2026 retirees were honored and thanked for their hard work, dedication and service to our school community at the June 10, 2026 Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education meeting.

Congratulations to all of our wonderful retirees! We wish you a happy and healthy retirement filled with plenty of time to enjoy the things you love.

Cairo-Durham Pre-K is still raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in honor of Gary Selner and Westin Alfeld. Gary and Westin were two amazing C-D graduates that faced the challenges of Muscular Dystrophy with bravery and perseverance.

We are so grateful to everyone who has donated. We are still making our way toward our fundraising goal of $2000.

You can follow our fundraising progress here: https://mda.donordrive.com/participants/2026CD-Pre-KRocksHop-a-thon

Please consider making a donation to support this important cause: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-qxJs_NczQOlk0YEvmBagw0NFg6KlBzS-iekg0Hiy4Tl2pA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103384761140664132996

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

REMINDER: There will be no High School classes tomorrow, June 9, or Wednesday, June 10, due to Regents exams.

Only High School students scheduled to take an exam should report to school.

Middle School students are not impacted and should report to school on their regular schedule both days.

Join us for the Spirit 3km Run/Walk this Sunday, June 7!

Organized by Cairo-Durham Interact to support our local Greene County EMS. Registration is $10. Leashed dogs are welcome.

10:30 AM - Registration

11:00 AM - Walk/Run

Location: Blackthorne Resort (348 Sunside Rd, East Durham, NY 12423)

Questions? Contact jengelin@cairodurham.org.

Cairo-Durham Pre-K is excited to host its Second Annual MDA Hop-A-Thon! This event raises funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), promotes disability awareness, and honors the memory of Gary Selner and Westin Alfeld. Gary and Westin were two amazing C-D graduates that faced the challenges of Muscular Dystrophy with bravery and perseverance.

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We are currently just over 25% of the way toward our fundraising goal of $2000. Last year, our Cairo-Durham community helped us exceed that goal, and we hope to do so again this year.

You can follow our fundraising progress here: https://mda.donordrive.com/participants/2026CD-Pre-KRocksHop-a-thon

Please consider making a donation to support this important cause: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-qxJs_NczQOlk0YEvmBagw0NFg6KlBzS-iekg0Hiy4Tl2pA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103384761140664132996

You may also consider sponsoring a Pre-K Hopper for $15 (see picture) - All proceeds will go towards the fundraiser. If donating with Venmo, the last 4-digits of Mrs. MacGiffert's cell are 0385.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Cairo-Durham Pre-K is having their second annual MDA Hop-A-Thon! They are fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and promoting Disability awareness.

We are once again honoring the memory of Gary Selner and Westin Alfeld. Our CD Family helped us surpass our goal of $2,000 last year. We are hoping to do the same again this year. Check our progress as we work towards our fundraising goal: https://mda.donordrive.com/participants/2026CD-Pre-KRocksHop-a-thon

Please support the cause! https://mda.donordrive.com/participant/2026CD-Pre-KRocksHop-a-thon

The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to announce its Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2026 Honor Graduates!

To view pictures and biographies of all of our Honor Graduates, please visit: https://www.cairodurham.org/o/cdhs/page/class-of-2026-honor-graduates

You did it, Mustangs! See you at Commencement Friday, June 26!

Next Week is Spirit Week for Cairo-Durham Middle and High School (June 1- June 5)

Monday - Pajama Day

Tuesday - Dress as the year you were born

Wednesday - Tropical Summer Vacation Day

Thursday - Dress as your future profession/college

Friday - Class Colors Day!

Seniors (white), Juniors (blue), Sophomores (black), Freshmen (gray), 8th grade (purple), 7th grade (red), 6th grade (green)

Don't forget to purchase your High School Yearbook! The deadline to purchase for students to get FREE delivery is Saturday, May 23. Scan the QR code or click the link to purchase your yearbook.

Last Call! Don't miss out on the 2025-26 Cairo-Durham Elementary Yearbook. Order your yearbook by Friday, May 22 at www.treering.com.

2026-27 Budget Vote and School Board Election Results

Dear Cairo-Durham Central School District Families,

The Cairo-Durham Central School District is excited to announce the results of the 2026-27 Budget vote and Board of Education election that took place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham High School Distance Learning room on May 19.

The proposed 2026-27 Cairo-Durham Central School District Budget in the amount of $38,313,861 has been approved by the following vote:
217- YES
141- NO

The proposition to purchase school buses at a total price not to exceed $470,000 was approved by the following vote:
225- YES
133- NO

The proposition to implement a school bus reserve was approved by the following vote:
224- YES
130- NO

The proposition to increase the annual appropriation of maintaining the Cairo Public Library by $790 to the total amount $23,333 was approved by the following vote:
244- YES
110- NO

The top three vote-getting Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education candidates were elected to three-year terms (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029):
258- Stephen Brandow
268- Nicole Plank
254- Bernadette Gavin-Palmieri

11- Write-In

Sincerely,

Cairo-Durham Central School District

Vote in the 2026-27 School Budget Vote and Board Election!

The Cairo-Durham Central School District 2026-27 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election takes place today, May 19, 2026, from 1-8 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham High School Distance Learning Room.

Visit the 2026-27 budget page for information on the proposed budget and the Board of Education candidates page to learn more about the candidates.

Cairo-Durham High School is pleased to announce Class of 2026 Honors Graduates! See the attached memo from MS/HS Principal Caty Dodig.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming May 18-22! Visit our Book Fair page where you can set up an E-Wallet, learn about the 'Share the Fair' program, and preview the featured books. The fair will be open to students in grades 6-12 during school hours. Families are invited to visit during the Budget Vote and the grades 4 & 5 Spring Concert on Tuesday evening.