Congratulations to Addie D. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Cairo-Durham Elementary School is hosting a Health & Wellness Night on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and gymnasium!
Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be healthy snacks, movement activities and free information and samples from the Cairo Public Library! Hope to see you there!
2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten enrollment at Cairo-Durham Elementary School is open!
We focus on child-centered learning with a curriculum built to develop early literacy and numeracy skills, social interaction, and overall Kindergarten readiness! Half & full-day programs available! Deadline for full-day program applications is April 21, 2024 or until all slots are filled, so enroll today!
Students must turn 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2024 and reside in the Cairo-Durham Central School District to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. To enroll, please visit the Cairo-Durham Elementary School's main office, scan the QR code in the poster or visit https://www.cairodurham.org/page/registration
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2025 is hosting a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at Old Factory Brewing Company! Come support this year's Junior class with a delicious breakfast!
Pre-sale tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the link below or by scanning the QR code. Any questions can be sent to Jennifer Searing-Burke at jsearing@cairodurham.org
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBQt1oUXgYWTP7Z8ioZRb07aPGy6YPU-c8cSYRF36NNjcJJg/viewform
Tickets will also be available at the door for $15. Can't wait to see you there!
In support of April 2024 being the Month of the Military Child and honoring military families, the Cairo-Durham Central School District is hosting a districtwide challenge for all classes to wear purple on April 17, 2024!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for the following position:
- Special Education Teaching Assistant
For more information or to apply, please follow the instructions in the attachment!
Mrs. Burton's 8th grade science class at Cairo-Durham Middle School completed an an eclipse simulation on Tuesday, April 9, 2024!
Attaching clay models representing the moon and Earth to a meter stick, the students used natural sunlight to test angles that would result in shadows being cast on the models. The class tried different combinations that simulated both solar and lunar eclipses.
Way to go, Mustangs!
Cairo-Durham Elementary School is hosting a Health & Wellness Night on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and gymnasium!
Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be healthy snacks, movement activities and free information and samples from the Cairo Public Library! Hope to see you there!
LAST CALL ON TICKETS!
The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Shamrock House in East Durham at 5 p.m. To purchase tickets to the event, please contact Tom Karnes, committee member, by email at tkarnes17@aol.com or phone, 518-821-0616. The cost for each ticket is $40. No tickets will be sold at the door and must be ordered by April 12, 2024.
In a yummy lesson on April 8, 2024 during library time with Ms. Rell, students in Ms. Whitbeck's class learned about the solar eclipse with an interactive activity using Oreos!
Attention Prospective 2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Families:
The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2024-25 school year will take place on May 21 at 10 a.m.
Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 20, 2024 at noon. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing can be viewed live online or parents/guardians are welcome to attend in person.
The District is still accepting half-day AM/PM Pre-K applications, as well. Those applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. For more information, please contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Cairo-Durham Elementary School
2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten enrollment at Cairo-Durham Elementary School is open!
We focus on child-centered learning with a curriculum built to develop early literacy and numeracy skills, social interaction, and overall Kindergarten readiness! Half & full-day programs available! Deadline for full-day program applications is April 21, 2024 or until all slots are filled, so enroll today!
Students must turn 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2024 and reside in the Cairo-Durham Central School District to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. To enroll, please visit the Cairo-Durham Elementary School's main office, scan the QR code in the poster or visit https://www.cairodurham.org/page/registration
Congratulations to the following Cairo-Durham Middle and High School students for having their artwork selected to be showcased in the 2024 New York State Art Teachers Association Legislative Student Art Virtual Exhibit:
- Hanna Budz
- Elexandreah Desmarais
- Rose Fucito
- Isabel Haigh
- Ryan Shelhamer
- Olivia Soto
The artwork by our Mustangs and all 400+ selections from students across New York State can be viewed at this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MD35PAf2335sIvOWni1WVK0JTrvzW8Y1voT3fPKddFg/edit
The Legislative Exhibit is the flagship event for Youth Art Month, celebrating the visual arts, encouraging support for quality art programs and promoting art material safety. The New York State Art Teachers Association, in partnership with NYSUT and in collaboration with our New York State Legislators, organizes this exhibit annually.
The goals of the exhibit are to showcase art programs and to give talented student artists grades K-12 an opportunity to receive statewide recognition. The academic discipline of art is a critical component of a child’s education. Skills developed through visual arts experiences are unlike any other academic subjects and include promoting problem-solving, creativity, observation and communication. The visual arts are also a therapeutic resource for releasing stress and an excellent means of self-expression for students.
Cairo-Durham Middle School students in the 6th and 7th grade science classes taught by Mrs. Stiverson and Mr. Shufelt created pinhole projectors on Monday, April 8, 2024 to safely observe the solar eclipse!
With Spring weather around the corner, the Cairo-Durham High School Earth Club has been starting flower seeding to create a butterfly garden on school grounds!
The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Shamrock House in East Durham at 5 p.m. To purchase tickets to the event, please contact Tom Karnes, committee member, by email at tkarnes17@aol.com or phone, 518-821-0616. The cost for each ticket is $40. No tickets will be sold at the door and must be ordered by April 12, 2024.
Attention Prospective 2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Families:
The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2024-25 school year will take place on May 21 at 10 a.m.
Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 20, 2024 at noon. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing can be viewed live online or parents/guardians are welcome to attend in person.
The District is still accepting half-day AM/PM Pre-K applications, as well. Those applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. For more information, please contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Cairo-Durham Elementary School
2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten enrollment at Cairo-Durham Elementary School is open!
We focus on child-centered learning with a curriculum built to develop early literacy and numeracy skills, social interaction, and overall Kindergarten readiness! Half & full-day programs available! Deadline for full-day program applications is April 21, 2024 or until all slots are filled, so enroll today!
Students must turn 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2024 and reside in the Cairo-Durham Central School District to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. To enroll, please visit the Cairo-Durham Elementary School's main office, scan the QR code in the poster or visit https://www.cairodurham.org/page/registration
Looking to catch the Mustangs in action? We've got you covered! Check out the Cairo-Durham Athletics schedule for the week of April 9-13, 2024:
Tuesday, April 9
- Boys Varsity Tennis at Coxsackie-Athens at 4:30 p.m.
- Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field at Hudson at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10
- Varsity Baseball at Coxsackie-Athens at 4:30 p.m.
- JV Softball at Chatham at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 11
- Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field vs Rensselaer at 4:30 p.m.
- Boys Varsity Tennis vs Greenville at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12
- JV Softball at Taconic Hills at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13
- Varsity Baseball vs Tamarac at 11 a.m.
Go Mustangs!
Camp Invention 2024 is coming to Cairo-Durham Elementary School during the week of July 15-19, 2024! Students will have the opportunity to illuminate and explore their horizons with fun activities!
Families who are interested in having their student(s) participate in Camp Invention 2024 but are in need of financial support are encouraged to contact Cairo-Durham Elementary School Assistant Principal Rachel Harvey at 518-622-3231 or rharvey@cairodurham.org For more information, please visit invent.org/camp
