We have three new job postings for teaching positions: middle school science, K-5 elementary teacher, and K-12 English as a New Language. Get details here: https://www.cairodurham.org/browse/246137
Congratulations to Justin Kahler and Sam Winig for receiving awards at the 23rd Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition! Senior Justin Kahler’s submission of an original wooden chest was honored with the Lory Tansky 3D Award. Sam Winig, a sophomore, received the Sponsor Spotlight Award for a mixed media portrait created for Digital Photography. Students Chloe Cunningham and Tatyanna Young also had artwork selected for this competitive regional art exhibit. Read more about the show on our website: https://www.cairodurham.org/article/696936
Get the April cafeteria menus at your fingertips with the Cairo-Durham CSD mobile app! The app also provides easy access to school news and events. It’s free! Just search “Cairo-Durham CSD” wherever you get your apps. Watch this video for a quick tutorial on using our new app: https://youtu.be/wjG_q5ck96I
Ms. Rice's third-graders are learning about fractions! They worked on finding equivalent fractions using multiplication and division strategies, and stacked ice cream scoops on top of their cones to show equivalent fractions. Fractions never looked so sweet!
Teaching Assistant Leave Replacement wanted for the Middle School! Apply by April 1, 2022. More details here: https://5il.co/17jvb
The info night for our Universal Pre-Kindergarten program is Tuesday, April 5th at 5:30 p.m. To be eligible for pre-k, children must be four years old by Dec. 1, 2022. Get registration packets from the CDE main office.
School is in session on Monday, 3/28, despite a shading error in the printed calendar.
Assistant Principal wanted for the Middle and High School! Apply by April 1, 2022. More details here: https://5il.co/174yy
The first day of tryouts for the High School Spring Sports Season begins tomorrow (3/14) at 2:30. If you are interested in Boys Varsity Tennis, Varsity and JV Baseball, Varsity and JV Softball, or Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field sign up on Family ID (familyid.com) as soon as possible.
On March 15 & 16, we will be distributing COVID-19 home test kits for any families that want them:
Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 4-6 p.m. at CDE (drive thru pick-up in the parent pickup/bus loop by the multipurpose room doors)
Tuesday, March 15th AND Wednesday, March 16th from 7-8 p.m. at CDMS/HS (test kits will be available for pick up following the Music in Our Schools band and chorus concerts)
The SAT for tomorrow, March 12, 2022, has been cancelled.
The make up date will be March 26, 2022.
There is no student attendance next Friday, March 18th due to a superintendent's conference day.
The Music in Our Schools band and chorus concerts are rescheduled for Tuesday, 3/15 (Band) and Wednesday, 3/16 (Chorus), both at 6:30 p.m.
What’s your favorite word? One of CDEs favorite words is “grateful” after the Cairo Rotary Club donated dozens of brand new dictionaries to third grade classes. Student were so excited to receive their own dictionaries to take home!
Here are a few photos from rehearsals of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"! The show opens this Friday (3/4). They will be selling tickets on Tuesday, 3/1, and Wednesday, 3/2, in the CDHS lobby from 5-6 p.m. You can also get tickets at the door. More details: https://www.cairodurham.org/article/658740
Spanish teacher wanted for grades 7-12 Spanish classes! Apply by March 11, 2022. More details here: https://5il.co/16de2
School is back in session on Monday, 2/28. We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break!
PLANNED INTERNET OUTAGE: Our internet and phone service will be temporarily disconnected starting this Friday, 2/18 (after dismissal) for the purpose of relocating our servers. This is a necessary step in the capital project. Service should be restored by the middle of next week (winter recess).
Advance tickets for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" go on sale this Thursday & Friday! Get more info here: https://www.cairodurham.org/article/658740
WINTER RECESS: Schools will be closed Monday, 2/21 through Friday, 2/25 for winter recess.