Mrs. MacGiffert's full-day and half-day pre-kindergarten classes recently held their moving-up ceremonies! We can't wait to see you in Kindergarten in September!
Theresa Corrigan, a former resident of Cairo and a local artist, revisited her granddaughter's classroom, Ms. Wagor at Cairo-Durham Elementary School, to conclude the school year by decorating graduation cookies with students!
On the day of their Moving Up Ceremony, students decorated homemade sugar cookies shaped like graduation caps and gowns. Best wishes to these upcoming 6th graders!
Congratulations to Caden K. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez Class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
THIS FRIDAY!
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cairo-Durham High School soccer/football stadium.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at a time to be determined. Please contact the Cairo-Durham High School main office at 518-622-8543 with any questions.
Congratulations to the Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024, who will graduate on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the High School stadium!
To view a list and senior photos of this year's graduating class, please visit: https://www.cairodurham.org/o/cdhs/page/class-of-2024
To close out the year with a memorable celebration, the 5th grade team at Cairo-Durham Elementary School came together last week for a BBQ, generously hosted by our fantastic PTA!
Students and staff enjoyed freshly cooked hamburgers, hotdogs and corn, accompanied by delicious sides like mac and cheese, watermelon, cookies and brownies!
Even Principal Christopher Stein and SRO Deputy Espel joined in on the excitement, embracing the spirit of wiffle ball with the students. With music and laughter heard throughout, we soaked in the joy of one of our final days together as a team. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this unforgettable gathering possible!
Andrew Esslie, a member of the class of 2025 at Cairo Durham High School, has been recognized as the June 2024 Student of the Month!
Andrew is very involved in various school activities. In school, Andrew is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Board Game Club, Tennis team, and Cross Country team. He is also actively involved in Cairo Durham’s music program. He participated in this year's Musical, "Newsies", and plays the tuba in the High School's band and marching band.
Even with his many activities, he maintains an average on the high honor roll while taking challenging honors, advanced placement and college-level courses. Beyond school, Andrew is very involved in the Boy Scouts and is finishing up his Eagle Scout project. He spent time marking the Cairo Preserve trails for his community project.
Andrew likes to spend time with his family and friends outside of school. Andrew is known for making his teachers laugh and coming to class with a positive attitude. His teachers look forward to his daily “dad” jokes. If you spoke to any of Andrew’s teacher’s you would hear about how he is kind, hardworking, intrinsically motivated and always brings a good sense of humor to class.
Mrs. Emily Jones admires his “unique personality and passion for learning.” He is admired and respected by the faculty and his peers. Andrew plans to go to college to study engineering. Andrew is pictured with his PreCalculus teacher, Mrs. Emily Jones.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cairo-Durham High School soccer/football stadium.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at a time to be determined. Please contact the Cairo-Durham High School main office at 518-622-8543 with any questions.
Ms. Wagor and Mr. Legg's class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School recently put their brains to the test with a scavenger hunt!
With the challenge of solving clues or having extended school days, the class worked together to decipher clues scattered across the building. Joining the adventure were teachers like Assistant Principal Rachel Harvey, Principal Stein, Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Rell, and many other classroom teachers who added to the thrill.
Armed with their investigative powers, teamwork and problem-solving abilities, students navigated through various classrooms, unraveling each clue. Their quest ended in the discovery of a hidden lockbox tucked away in Mr. Stein's office! Way to go, Mustangs!
Cairo-Durham High School students in the Class of 2025 were thrilled to recently receive their class rings!
Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families!
This is a friendly reminder of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School.
- Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal.
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students!
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students!
Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions.
Finish strong, Mustangs!
Sincerely,
Christopher Stein
Principal
Cairo-Durham Elementary School
For their senior project in the Welding and Fabrication program at Questar III BOCES' Donald R. Kline Technical School, Cairo-Durham High School seniors Lance Curless, Cameron Falco and Jose Mejia-Deyo created the letters above the Cairo-Durham Mustang Pride Hall of Fame showcase wall at the high school!
Full press release: https://www.cairodurham.org/article/1649858
The Sources of Strength Club at Cairo-Durham Middle and High School's busy month emphasizing the importance of mental health in May carried over into June!
Students had the opportunity to talk about their strengths, get some freebies (988 crisis hotline number printed on inspirational quote stickers, stress balls, wristbands, pop socket/fidget key chains and hand sanitizers) and candy, for participating.
Mustangs spun the Sources of Strength wheel and talked about that area of life, they rated their mental health on a scale of 1 - 10 and discussed why it was that number and what they could do to make it stronger if not satisfied with their status.
Peer Leaders also put inspirational quotes in restrooms on mirrors and on the back of stalls to spread positive and encouraging messages to students and staff.
Cairo-Durham Elementary School SRO Deputy Espel and K-9 Mac want to say congratulations to all Class of 2024 graduates at the Cairo-Durham Central School District, specifically those who are moving up from Pre-Kindergarten and 5th grade!
The Cairo-Durham High School's Earth Club recently had its last meeting of the 2023-24 school year, where club members were treated to an ice cream social by advisor and 2023-24 retiree Nancy Pine!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cairo-Durham High School soccer/football stadium.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at a time to be determined. Please contact the Cairo-Durham High School main office at 518-622-8543 with any questions.
June 18, 2024
Dear Cairo-Durham Families, Faculty and Staff,
This is a friendly notice that there will be no school tomorrow, June 19, 2024, in the Cairo-Durham Central School District in observance of Juneteenth. All district buildings will be closed on June 19, 2024.
Thank you very much and we will see you back in school on Thursday, June 20, 2024!
Sincerely,
Michael Wetherbee
Superintendent of Schools
Cairo-Durham Central School District
As they make the final push towards graduating on Friday, June 28, 2024, the Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 visited Cairo-Durham Elementary School for the annual senior walk and with this year's Kindergarten class! The students were cheered on by elementary school students and staff members as they made their rounds through the halls they used to walk through!
Congratulations to the 18 newest members of the Cairo-Durham High School National Honor Society! These students were inducted during a beautiful ceremony on June 13, 2024 in the Cairo-Durham High School Auditorium.
Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families!
This is a friendly reminder of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School.
- Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal.
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students!
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students!
Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions.
Finish strong, Mustangs!
Sincerely,
Christopher Stein
Principal
Cairo-Durham Elementary School