Cairo-Durham Central School District

Cairo-Durham Middle School / High School Orientations and Schedule Pick-ups will be held on Wednesday, August 27. Below is the full schedule:

* 6th Grade Orientation - 6:00 pm, Auditorium
* 10th-12th Grade Schedule Pick Up - 6:00 pm, Main Lobby
* 9th Grade Orientation - 7:00 pm, Auditorium
* 7th-8th Grade Schedule Pick Up - 7:00 pm, Main Lobby

Ms. Whitbeck's third grade summer school class is coding with Sphero Bolt!

Ms. Light's Kindergarten class has been painting with Sphero Bolt!

The Sphero Bolt is a programmable robot ball designed for educational purposes, allowing students to learn coding through hands-on activities.

The Class of 2027 is currently selling Pampered Chef to help raise money for prom! More information can be found on the flyer or at http://pamperedchef.com/party/cdjuniorclassof2027

Summer School Runs have been posted! If you have a child attending Summer School and are utilizing District transportation, please go to the website to view the pick-up and drop-off times under the Transportation Tab.

Tonight's Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be taking place at 7:30 p.m., outside on the stadium field! We look forward to celebrating our graduates. For those who are unable to be there in person you can enjoy the ceremony using the following Hudl Fan livestream link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/cairo/organization/20596/cairo-durham-high-school/schedule?date=2025-06-22T04%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2ODVlYTNjYWE1NjFhN2ZlYmQ5YjM4NTI%3D

Congratulations to senior Will Stallbohm who spent this week competing at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, GA. Will won the NYS SkillsUSA Competition in HVAC this past April, qualifying him for the national competition. Way to go Will!

Happy Graduation Week! Our Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be taking place this Friday, June 27th, beginning at 7:30 PM on the stadium field. In the event of inclement weather the rain date is Saturday, June 28th, time TBD.

First grade enjoyed a presentation by members of the American Legion Post 983 about Flag Day! Commander Mike Adrian and Marine Veteran Sue Winslow led the assembly. Students learned the colors of the flag, how to fold a flag, the importance of the flag, and how to properly dispose of a flag. As a thank you to the veterans, the assembly concluded with students singing 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and taking a group picture.

The District is searching for a Speech / Language Pathologist! For more information, view the attached images

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!