Rook Emma Drum and Rook Ethan White from Norwich University in Vermont, visited Cairo-Durham High School on Nov. 21 to talk to high school students about what Norwich University has to offer, including the Corp of Cadets and Civilian options at the University.
Norwich offers 30+ academic majors and 80+ clubs/organizations. The university also offers 20 NCAA varsity teams at the Division III level, of which Rook Drum (who recently graduated from a local school district) is a member of the Women's basketball team.
An awesome job by our Cairo-Durham Elementary School students and staff for their participation and creativity in last week's Spirit Week sponsored by the Student Council!
Cairo-Durham Central School District Parents/Guardians:
In an effort to effectively serve and assess needs in our school community, the Cairo-Durham Central School District kindly asks all parents/guardians to complete the following survey in regard to internet accessibility by Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at 3 p.m.
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The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 is hosting a Mustang Holiday Ornament fundraiser! Place your order(s) by Dec. 1, 2023 to receive your ornament(s) by the holiday break!
NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 17, 2023
Cairo-Durham High School National Honor Society Hosts Annual Food Drive Competition for Holiday Season
CAIRO, NY – In an effort to give back to those in need, the Cairo-Durham High School’s National Honor Society hosted its annual food drive for the holiday season in October and November for its fall/winter community service project.
All 3,989 items donated over a three-week period (Oct. 30 - Nov. 3, Nov. 6-10 and Nov. 13-17) of competition between the four high school grade levels will be delivered to the Cairo Food Pantry located at the Resurrection Lutheran Church.
“I am extremely proud of the work of our students and staff participating in this year’s National Honor Society food drive competition,” Superintendent of Schools Michael Wetherbee said. “The act of being part of something bigger than yourself is a self-gratifying feeling. To do this for those in need during the holiday season speaks volumes of the character of our Mustangs.”
Originating in 2009 under the leadership of Cairo-Durham High School staff members Emily Jones, Laura Giarusso and Anthony Taibi and the Peer Mentoring group, the community service project was revived in 2021 and is now overseen by teacher and National Honor Society advisors Allison Manoli and Susan Boyle.
Students are encouraged over the three-week competition to bring in specific items worth more points for their grade level, and items that could deduct points for other grade levels.
“We revamped the points schedule this year to help promote items that the food pantry needs. We focused this year on Thanksgiving related items that they can use in their Thanksgiving baskets in the first two weeks so we could get them delivered in time to be part of the overall planning,” Manoli said. “The final week highlighted personal hygiene items. I believe that these items will be included in the Christmas baskets.”
The senior class won this year’s competition with a total of 7,638 points accumulated throughout the contest and earned an ice cream party sponsored by the National Honor Society. The teachers who had collection boxes in their rooms representing the grade levels that finished short of first place will be required to participate in a dance-off at the next pep-rally.
“This wouldn't be as successful as it is without the encouragement and excitement of the faculty, especially the ones who have grade level boxes in their classrooms,” Manoli said.
Manoli would like to send a special note of appreciation to Haleon for the toothpaste and toothbrush donation for the project.
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The Thompson/Lopez and Whitbeck/Lopez classes surprised Cairo-Durham Elementary music teacher Mrs. Seymour with a special rendition of "Happy Birthday" last week!
As a Thanksgiving-themed project focusing on inferencing, students in Ms. Wagor's class employed riddles to make inferences, linking text with their background knowledge.
The class transformed their turkeys into various representations—cartoon characters, objects, professions, or famous figures—to safeguard them from being part of a Thanksgiving dinner!
During a gallery walk, students guessed each other's disguised turkeys, employing their inference skills without directly seeing the turkeys drawn by their classmates. Great job, class!
Our 4th-grade explorers embarked on an incredible journey exploring Earth's geological history!
They had the pleasure of meeting Amanda from Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District. Together, they delved into the fascinating realms of weathering, erosion, and topography, uncovering the secrets of our local landscape formed over millions of years.
With an Augmented Reality Sandbox as their tool, they witnessed the mesmerizing movement of water across various terrains, experiencing nature's wonders firsthand. Amanda also introduced them to the captivating science behind watersheds, igniting a newfound curiosity about our environment's intricate mechanisms.
This exciting adventure has equipped our young learners with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world!
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2025 is hosting "Brushes and Bites", a fundraiser where you can paint your own ‘Frosty Friends’ with instruction led by Cairo-Durham art teacher, Mrs. Little, while enjoying some delicious bites.
Space is limited. Sign up by QR code or the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/...
Congratulations to Cheyenne H. on being named the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week"!
From bell to bell, our Cairo-Durham High School students are always finding ways to utilize their time wisely with completing work and building relationships!
Cairo-Durham Central School District Parents/Guardians:
In an effort to effectively serve and assess needs in our school community, the Cairo-Durham Central School District kindly asks all parents/guardians to complete the following survey in regard to internet accessibility by Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at 3 p.m.
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Update: The ACT exam at Cairo-Durham High School scheduled for Dec. 9 has been canceled due to low registration numbers. Students who had signed up will be reassigned to another center.
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 is hosting a Mustang Holiday Ornament fundraiser! Place your order(s) by Dec. 1, 2023 to receive your ornament(s) by the holiday break!
A special shoutout to all of our Cairo-Durham Elementary School students and staff for participating in Spirit Week! Check out these awesome "Twinning Day" photos!
Cairo-Durham Central School District Parents/Guardians:
In an effort to effectively serve and assess needs in our school community, the Cairo-Durham Central School District kindly asks all parents/guardians to complete the following survey in regard to internet accessibility by Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at 3 p.m.
Please use this link to access the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_ulRjz0PpTBq1oLBbu-U7wPbcpyVyft0bnZ3ArUcmYAjM1w/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 is hosting a Mustang Holiday Ornament fundraiser! Place your order(s) by Dec. 1, 2023 to receive your ornament(s) by the holiday break!
LAST CALL: Tomorrow, Nov. 17, is the final day of the Cairo-Durham High School National Honor Society food drive competition! Get those last minute points!
Cairo-Durham High School senior Josh Cuti, along with each student in Ms. Maassmann's Life Skills class, went on a "mock" interview for their chosen career.
Although each student was impressive, Josh was most impressive with his sincerity and ability to remain calm throughout the interview. Congrats Josh!
Left to right: Business Manager Jeff Miriello, Josh Cuti and Secretary to the Business Official Devon Passaro
2024 Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Nominations Open!
Do you know a person or community organization that has given extensive service to the Cairo-Durham Central School District? Nominate them for the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame!
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMg8B8x-nRUYL-EkALeiWsyzpATC10DzL_WNcjTAiiZnQbAA/viewform?usp=sf_link). See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2024.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Shamrock House on April 27, 2024.
Criteria:
Nominees must have contributed to the improvement of Cairo-Durham CSD with extensive service through: academics, athletics, coaching, teaching, administration, employment, volunteerism and/or community service.
Nominees can be past or present staff members, school administrators, Board of Education members, alumni and community members or organizations. (Please note that a former student nominee must be out of school for at least 10 years to be considered for induction into the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame.)
Some examples of extensive service/support include (but are not limited to):
Academics (e.g., teaching, tutoring).
Involvement in school athletics (e.g., coaches, officials, volunteers).
Mentoring.
Volunteer work/community service.
Community relations.
Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Mission and By-Laws: https://www.cairodurham.org/page/mustang-pride-hall-of-fame-mission-and-by-laws
About the Hall of Fame:
The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to recognize individuals and/or groups who have worked to support public education in the Cairo-Durham CSD community.
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMg8B8x-nRUYL-EkALeiWsyzpATC10DzL_WNcjTAiiZnQbAA/viewform?usp=sf_link).
Take a look at the four prior classes of the Cairo-Durham Mustang Pride Hall of Fame:
Class of 2018
Ron Agostinoni - Faculty/Student
Helen Enck - Faculty
Don Gibson Sr. - Administrator
Tom Karnes - Faculty/Coach
Trudy Lynch - Faculty/Coach
Suzanne Oldakowski - Rotary President/Community Member
Kerry Quinn - Faculty/Coach
Ann Skelly - Faculty
Art Waldron - Faculty/Coach
Bob Zimmerman - Faculty/Coach
Class of 2019
Fran Cook - Faculty
Peter Maassmann - Student/Faculty
Beth Phillips - Board of Education/Support Staff
Cairo Rotary Club - Community Organization
Bill Zwoboda - Faculty/Administrator
Class of 2020/2021
Dave Battini - Faculty/Coach
John Hull - Faculty/Community Member
Resurrection Lutheran Church - Community Organization
Bill Lawrence - Faculty/Legislature
Kay Sutton - Faculty
Jeff Waldron - Student/Athlete
Class of 2022
Hugh Gallagher - Faculty
William Getzke - Faculty
Harry Lennon - Alumni
Keith Phillips - Faculty
Richard Uzzilia - Faculty
Class of 2023
Virginia Ambrose - Faculty
Richard Booth - Administrator
Kris Monteverd - Faculty
Carol and Fred Spohler - Community Members
Donna Wexler - Faculty
