The CDHS counseling staff would like to cordially invite Junior students and parents/guardians to Parent/Student Night on Thursday, March 23rd at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria / or Auditorium.
The following topics will be discussed as your child prepares for transition into the postsecondary world:
* College search; The how, what, where, when, and why?
* Military and Employment options various trade unions, etc.
* College application process
o Applications Common App. / SUNY App. / SEND.edu
o Essays
o Letters of recommendation
o Office procedures
* SAT/ACT and changes related to Covid
* Popular Websites, Financial Aid & Scholarships
* Senior Meetings
If you have questions before this event feel free to contact at 518-622-8543 extension 56010.
The Cairo Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance on Friday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wear Neon, glow sticks or anything that shows up under the black lights! Concessions will be available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 March 27th-March 30th before announcements and $8 at the door.
Families of children with disabilities, mark your calendars for April 5! Cairo Durham CSD is partnering with Ulster Greene ARC for a transition fair, offering information on adult services for individuals with disabilities. Representatives from a variety of agencies and programs around the area will be on hand to share information and answer questions.
It doesn't matter how old your child is, it is never too early to begin planning. Join us on April 5 from 6-8pm at Cairo Durham Middle/High School. You won't regret it.
On March 7th, middle schoolers in Ms. Young's class met virtually with the Albany Institute for Art and History and explored Ancient Egypt. Students saw mummies and other ancient Egyptian artifacts.
On Monday, March 6th, Cairo-Durham High School held its Winter Sports Awards Ceremony in the High School Auditorium. A large crowd of friends, family, and fans came out to support the sports teams and coaches and to watch the MVP and Coaches Awards be handed out to the deserving athletes. Congratulations to all!
Top row from left: Chris Rogers (Boys Varsity Basketball MVP), Nick Olivett (Boys JV Basketball MVP), Adam Schlosser (Varsity Wrestling MVP) and Cole Partridge (Boys Varsity Volleyball MVP).
Middle row from left: Adam Henry (Varsity Bowling MVP), Lauren Zecca (Varsity Indoor Track and Field MVP) and Connor Shields (Boys Varsity Volleyball CA).
Bottom row from left: Gloriannah Santosky (Varsity Wrestling CA), Mackenzie Sherburne (Girls Varsity Basketball MVP), Jessica Baeckmann (Varsity Indoor Track and Field MVP) and Addison Hall (Girls Varsity Basketball CA).
Thank you to Ms. Saad for sharing some awesome photos as we pull back the curtain behind the scenes of pulling off "West Side Story" this past weekend!
Read Across America Day was Thursday, March 2nd, and Mrs. MacGiffert's Pre-K class is exploring a collection of books written by the famous author Dr. Seuss. The class cooked Green Eggs in Ham on Friday. March 3rd and the students truly enjoyed cracking and scrambling the eggs and most of them were willing to give them a try and find out if they liked them!
UPDATE: There will be a Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education Policy Meeting on Thursday, March 9th at 5 p.m. in the Distance Learning Room.
Ms. Sniffen's 4th grade class recently went outside and used their senses to report observations!
The Cairo Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance on Friday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wear Neon, glow sticks or anything that shows up under the black lights! Concessions will be available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 March 27th-March 30th before announcements and $8 at the door.
Reminder: Please be advised that the CD MS/HS building and grounds will be unavailable for use between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11th, due to the SAT testing program. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and best of luck to our students!
Reminder! The New Visions Business, Finance & Accounting Program Virtual Family Info Session will take place tomorrow, March 7th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Use this zoom link to attend if interested: https://questar-org.zoom.us/j/98866139104?pwd=RUV2UlNRbGFFa2JMa3ZkaXFNekFWQT09
The CDHS Class of 2024 is hosting a FlowerPower fundraiser until March 17th! Order your spring flower bulbs at: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/cairodurhamclassof2024
Join the Cairo-Durham Board of Education!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education will have three seats up for election this spring.
If you’re interested in joining the Cairo-Durham Board of Education, please pick up a nominee packet at the District Office (424 Main Street Cairo, NY 12413). Prospective candidates must have a primary residence in the Cairo-Durham CSD, be at least 18 years old and be a registered voter. All three seats are three-year, non-paid terms ending in June 2026.
Learn more about what school board members do at www.cairodurham.org (under the “Board of Education” menu). Completed nominating petitions are due back to the Board Clerk in the District Office by Monday, April 17, 2023 by 5 p.m. (424 Main St, Cairo).
For further information, please contact: Nyrelle Colon, Board Clerk. Phone: 518-622-8534, ext. 25010. Email: ncolon@cairodurham.org
Ms. Manoli's Intro to Engineering Class certainly enjoyed working on their material testing activity recently!
The Cairo Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance on Friday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wear Neon, glow sticks or anything that shows up under the black lights! Concessions will be available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 March 27th-March 30th before announcements and $8 at the door.
*MUST be referral free the week prior to the dance*
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for the following positions: CDHS Special Education Teaching Assistant, MSHS Spanish Teacher and Part-Time MS Teacher's Aide. Please view the attachments for more information!
Even Mac the K-9 at CDES is embracing National Read Across America Day! Way to go, Mac!
Bravo to these two students in Miss Wagor's class who were twinning today on National Read Across America Day!
The Cairo Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance on Friday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wear Neon, glow sticks or anything that shows up under the black lights! Concessions will be available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 March 27th-March 30th before announcements and $8 at the door. *MUST be referral free the week prior to the dance*
