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.
Cairo-Durham Elementary School parents/guardians were invited by Principal Christopher Stein and music teacher Ms. Seymour to "Come to Music Class" prior to Spring Break!
The Cairo-Durham High School Earth Club recently assembled bluebird houses and placed them on school grounds to help provide habitats for bluebirds in the area!
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.
Cairo-Durham High School Families: Looking for a Prom dress? The Cairo Public Library is hosting a FREE Prom Boutique with dresses from size 0-22 April 5-7, 2024! Other dates will be available for arrangement. To book an appointment, please call (518) 622-9864 or email cairolibrary720@gmail.com
It's never too late to recognize our change-makers in the Cairo-Durham Central School District!
Aiden Penney, a member of the class of 2027 at Cairo-Durham High School, has been recognized as the Student of the Month for January 2024. Aiden describes his efforts in school as one who is a hard worker.
Aiden’s dedication to academics and his continued effort in learning is evident through his membership in the Student Council. Aiden is also one who works hard in all of his classes.
Outside of school, Aiden is involved in training and playing with his dogs. He also considers himself funny, smart, intelligent and loving.
Beyond his academic pursuits and looking toward the future, Aiden aspires to be a lawyer or a judge. One interesting fact about Aiden is that he loves animals. Cairo-Durham High School is proud to honor students like Aiden, who set a good example for all of our students!
Aiden is pictured with Mrs. Maassmann, who he has a great relationship with. They love to show their silly side together.
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
NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cairo-Durham Elementary School Teacher Sarah Hasbrook Receives Board Certification in Special Education from American Academy of Special Education Professionals
CAIRO, NY, April 4, 2024 – The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to announce Cairo-Durham Elementary School teacher Sarah Hasbrook recently received board certification in the field of special education from the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (AASEP), hosted by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).
Following the completion of an extensive set of online training modules in her free time, Hasbrook’s board certification provides national recognition in her ability and dedication to serving all Cairo-Durham Elementary School students.
“Sarah Hasbrook continues to prove herself as a determined staff member in the Cairo-Durham Central School District focused on improving and learning more about her specialized field to reach a wider range of students,” said Cairo-Durham Central School District Superintendent Michael Wetherbee. “The Cairo-Durham Central School District is extremely proud of Sarah Hasbrook’s accomplishment and looks forward to seeing her implementation of what she has learned in the process of becoming board certified.”
Hasbrook, typically seen working on literary skills with Cairo-Durham Elementary School students and finding solutions to obstacles in learning faced by special education students, has been overwhelmed by the support from her students, colleagues and administration throughout the District. She intends to continue her approach in assisting all students in the best individual way possible for each student.
“I truly believe all students can learn, that’s a basic right. I think the reason behind leading the charge is that the more education staff have, the more students we will be able to assist,” Hasbrook said. “Not every strategy will work for every student, so the broad reach we are able to apply in a changing field while always maintaining a forward movement, will best suit our District.”
Cairo-Durham Central School District Director of Pupil Personnel Services Douglas Morrissey said it has been a pleasure to see the instant impact Hasbrook has placed on the growth of students who work with her since her arrival to the District in 2015.
“Sarah Hasbrook is an extraordinary teacher who has helped more children learn than I could ever say,” said Morrissey. “This recognition is well-deserved and verifies what we already know; we are all lucky to have Sarah on our team.”
Speaking to the character of Hasbrook to continuously evolve her skillset to benefit her students, Cairo-Durham Elementary School Principal Christopher Stein has been amazed by Hasbrook’s leadership and willingness to be involved at the elementary school.
“Cairo Durham Elementary School is proud to have Sarah Hasbrook on our team. She is an incredibly dedicated special education teacher and literacy instructor,” said Stein. “Ms. Hasbrook ensures that every student in her care is successful and realizes their full potential. Ms. Hasbrook is also committed to helping her fellow teachers, and frequently leads professional development so other teachers deliver effective instruction.”
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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.
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
Mrs. MacGiffert's Pre-Kindergarten class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School had a blast having Easter fun with the Easter Bunny!
Mrs. Manoli's Cairo-Durham High School classes participated in a "Spaghetti Tower" challenge on March 29, 2024, with the goal of creating the tallest, free-standing tower made of dry spaghetti noodles! Congratulations to Alex G. for being named the winner!
Cairo-Durham High School Families: Looking for a Prom dress? The Cairo Public Library is hosting a FREE Prom Boutique with dresses from size 0-22 April 5-7, 2024! Other dates will be available for arrangement. To book an appointment, please call (518) 622-9864 or email cairolibrary720@gmail.com
On Thursday, March 28, 2024. the entire 6th grade class put their twist on the historic Iditarod race in Alaska with "iKidarod"! Students participated in physical and mental challenges with "bobsled races", solving math problems at specific checkpoints and created bags of "Puppy Chow" by utilizing fractions and measuring cups. Following an award ceremony, the class was rewarded with an ice cream social to celebrate their victory in this year's "Penny Wars"!
Congratulations to ALL students in the Whitbeck/Lopez class for being named "Stars of the Week" at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! The entire class worked extremely hard on their mock math exams prior to Spring Break. The students will be rewarded in the future with a chocolate fountain to celebrate their efforts!
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 Noah M. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Thompson/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Students at Cairo-Durham Middle School "lit" up the dance floor for their Glow Dance on March 22, 2024!
Cairo-Durham High School Families: Looking for a Prom dress? The Cairo Public Library is hosting a FREE Prom Boutique with dresses from size 0-22 April 5-7, 2024! Other dates will be available for arrangement. To book an appointment, please call (518) 622-9864 or email cairolibrary720@gmail.com
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
