
Last week's Grade 3 Whitbeck/Lopez Star of the Week is Lucas!
Lucas had an amazing week! He completed all of his assignments, participated enthusiastically, and was kind to everyone!!
His teachers are so proud! Congratulations!


The visiting team has changed the time for today's Varsity Boys Soccer game scheduled for Monday, 9/23 @ 4:30 PM to 7pm at Hudson HS on the Soccer Turf Field. We apologize for any inconvenience as this was unexpected and out of our control.

Concession stand is open and the girls varsity game is underway for the Homecoming Weekend matinee!


Boys soccer has kicked off on this beautiful Friday night under the lights!


Varsity Volleyball just tipped off their homecoming match against Greenville. Let's Go Mustangs!


This week students at CDES received positive referrals for the trait of curiosity in the Positivity Project. These students exhibited the trait of curiosity by asking questions, having a willingness to learn new things, and having the bravery to seek, explore, and discover.







The Cairo-Durham Central School District is hiring for a part-time teaching assistant for the high school.
Job postings can be found here: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137


Last week, students in MS and HS learned more about Suicide Prevention during lunches.
Thank you to AFSP for collaborating with Mrs. Drossel, our School Social Worker, who advises Sources of Strength. Bracelets, stickers, magnets, and even guitar pics with the AFSP logo were distributed! Students could choose from a variety of materials to spread messages of hope, and increase awareness and support, while decreasing the stigma of mental health challenges.
Interested students signed up for the Out of the Darkness Walk in Hudson on 10/13, for which Mrs. Drossel is coordinating a team.





The HS Homecoming Dance is on September 21st from 7pm-10pm! Don't miss out on the fun.
Theme: "A Night at the Movies!"
Price: $10
*There will be cash concessions at the dance
*If you plan on bringing someone from another school, please pick up the necessary paperwork in the office.



Tuesday Mustang Athletics Recap!
Cross Country
Boys Results
C-D 15 - Chat inc
C-D 15 - WAJ inc
Chat inc - WAJ inc
1 George Eutzy 19:20 Chat
2 Andrew Esslie 22:27 CD
3 Kingston Czajkowski 23:13 CD
4 Nate Porter 25:38 CD
5 Kevin Feeney 25:53 CD
6 Josh Campbell Jr 26:49 CD
7 Pax Cooper 27:10 Chat
8 Adam Henry 27:44 CD
9 Braydin Drumm 33:32 Chat
10 Collin Coe 36:41 WAJ
Girls Results
All teams incomplete
1 Madeline Waring 21:13 Chat
2 Elizabeth Gonzalez 34:46 WAJ
3 Isabelle Neves 41:14 CD
Modified Volleyball
Cairo-Durham 3, Watervliet 0
Game scores were 25-21, 25-15, and 25-21. The girls came out to play with great teamwork. Amazing serving tonight from Lily Zeun, Sofia Magsitza, Teagan Watkins, and Alana Torres.
Varsity Girls Soccer
Cairo-Durham 7, Watervliet 0
All of the Mustang goals came in the first half of play. Goals were scored by Aria McCabe (3), Tenley O’Connell, Rachel Maggio, Sadye Schneider, and Nia DeRose. Mya DeRose (2), Grace Snedeker, Abby Wright, and Aria McCabe contributed with assists.
Varsity Boys Soccer
Cairo-Durham 6, Watervliet 0
Goals scored by Zander Santerelli (5) and Oliver Schrull. Oliver Schrull (3), Chase Kelly, and Jonathon Saad contributed with assists. Jacob Young secured the shutout in the goal.
Way to go Mustangs!!

The Cairo-Durham Elementary PTA book fair is ongoing until Friday, don't miss out!





Girls Varsity Soccer is up 3-1 on Stamford-Jefferson at halftime. Catch the second half on the district's YouTube livestream!


Last week's Student of the Week for Grade 2 Thompson/Lopez is Amelia! And, Grade 3 Whitbeck/Lopez's Student of the Week is Natalie!



Don't miss out on these live-streamed athletic events!
Check out the CDSports LiveStream YouTube channel where many games, including the below list, are live-streamed. Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/@cdsportslivestream4550/streams
Live-Stream Schedule:
Monday
JV & Varsity Volleyball
Varsity Girls Soccer
Tuesday
Modified Volleyball
Boys Varsity Soccer
Thursday
Boys Varsity Soccer
Friday
Girls Mod9 Soccer
JV & Varsity Volleyball
Varsity Boys Soccer
Saturday
Boys Mod9 Soccer
Girls Varsity Soccer


Boys Varsity Soccer traveled to Middleburgh yesterday for the 2nd round of the annual Kick-off Tournament. The boys beat Charlotte Valley 6-0, finishing in 3rd place in the tournament.
Goals scored by:
Chase Kelly, Andrew Searing-Burke, Logan Walz, Oliver Schrull, Gavin Palmieri, and Robert Ivery
Assists by:
Oliver Schrull (2), Andrew Searing-Burke, and Jonathan Saad
Jake Young recorded the shutout in goal.
The boys are back in action Tuesday, at home, against Watervliet at 5:00.

The Girls Varsity Volleyball team defeated Taconic Hills last night in 4 sets, 25-20, 14-25, 25-14, and 25-21.
Player Highlights:
Ava Zeun had 22 serve receive passes, 5 kills, and 5 service points.
Addy Hall had 16 service points with 7 aces.
Danasia King set the ball 57 times with 11 assists, 5 service points with 3 aces.
Leia Sorokus added in 11 service points with 2 aces and 7 digs.

Catch the Mustangs live in-action from afar. Girls Varsity Soccer vs Charlotte Valley is about to kickoff! https://youtube.com/@cdsportslivestream4550?si=Qbn73vTUZuSVQyqB

Cairo-Durham Elementary is hosting a free Welcome Back Carnival on September 27 from 5 - 7 pm!
There will be fun activities, snacks, games, face painting, and more. View the flyer for more information.


The Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams swept Catskill tonight in two intense, competitive matchups!
Girls Varsity secured their first league win beating Catskill in Cairo, 4-3. Aria McCabe scored 2 goals, Sadye Schneider and Amanda Ramos-Rivera each contributed a goal. Aria McCabe (2), Sadye Schneider, & Nia DeRose were credited with assists. Kayla Alberson recorded six saves in goal.
Boys Varsity went on the road to play under the lights in Catskill and came home with a 2-0 win. Zander Santarelli scored both goals, with Luis Cruz contributing an assist. Logan Walz secured the shutout in goal recording 8 saves in the process.
The girls are back in action tomorrow night at home under the lights at 7:00 PM and the boys hit the road again on Saturday heading to Middleburgh for the final round of the Kick-off Tournament.

The Community Day 2024 Event hosted by the Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration is on September 21st from 11 - 4 at the Angelo Canna Town Park.
View the flyer below for more information,