4th grade students had a special visitor for their exploration in snowshoeing: K-9 Mac!
Check out the February 2024 Pre-K Newsletter from Questar III BOCES Early Learning Principal Michael Burns!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to spotlight the kindness of Cairo-Durham Elementary School student Hudson G., who recently donated 14 inches of his hair to "Wigs for Kids" of St. Jude! Hudson has been growing his hair for three years and decided to donate his hair to those in need. We are so proud of you, Hudson!
A very special "Happy Birthday" wish to Cairo-Durham Elementary School Principal Christopher Stein!
Know a Cairo-Durham Central School District Alumni that is a role model, has flourished beyond high school and deserves to be recognized? Here's your chance to nominate them for the Monthly Mustang Alumni Spotlight! All nominees must be graduates of the Class of 2018 or prior. Please fill out the Google Form below by Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6E7pmIEC7Bw3VWEDLAISw-0dw82HuLxScSNRJhIjSChbwtQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Spring Picture Days at Cairo-Durham Elementary School are right around the corner! Grades UPK-2 will have picture day on Feb. 13 and grades 3-5 will have picture day on Feb. 14. Can't wait to see those beautiful smiles!
Pre-Sale Tickets for the Cairo-Durham High School musical "Newsies" are on sale until Feb. 25, 2024! Get your pre-sale tickets for the March 1-3, 2024 performances here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc19aeHP7sbobVxKl4FYNL7UO_obwM_pPH04TNR1cVr_g_Ysg/viewform
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
Congratulations to Colton C. for being named the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week" at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
On March 14, 2024, the Cairo-Durham High School Classes are hosting an 'Elementary Teacher vs. Middle/High School Teacher' basketball game as a fundraiser! Tickets for entrance to the game will be sold, as well as concessions.
The CDTA will sell 50/50 tickets, with proceeds toward the CDTA Scholarship fund. The Booster Club will be selling School Merchandise.
The game ticket prices are:
Adults $5
Kids/Students $3
If you want to purchase game tickets, please contact a Cairo-Durham High School Class Advisor:
Senior Class Advisors
Mary Savoia (msavoia@cairodurham.org) and Alyssa Wickham (awickham@cairodurham.org)
Junior Class Advisor
Jennifer Searing-Burke (jsearing@cairodurham.org)
Sophomore Class Advisors
Joshua Yaple (jyaple@cairodurham.org) and Matthew Hitchen (mhitchen@cairodurham.org)
Freshman Class Advisors
Shelly Gouza (sgouza@cairodurham.org) and Jennifer Hill (jhill@cairodurham.org)
Spring Picture Days at Cairo-Durham Elementary School are right around the corner! Grades UPK-2 will have picture day on Feb. 13 and grades 3-5 will have picture day on Feb. 14. Can't wait to see those beautiful smiles!
Looking to see the Mustangs in action this week? We've got you covered! Check out the athletics schedule for Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2024:
Tuesday, Jan. 30
- Girls Varsity Basketball at Greenville at 5:30 p.m.
- Varsity Bowling vs Catskill at the Hoe Bowl at 4:15 p.m. (Senior Match)
Wednesday, Jan. 31
- Boys Varsity and JV Basketball at Greenville at 5 p.m.
- Boys Varsity and Modified Volleyball at Catskill at 5 p.m.
- Wrestling at Rensselaer at 6 p.m.
- Boys and Girls Modified Basketball vs Coxsackie-Athens in the CDHS Gym at 4:30 p.m. (the girls game will take place first.)
Thursday, Feb. 1
- Girls Varsity Basketball at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk at 6 p.m.
- Boys Varsity and Modified Volleyball at Cobleskill at 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 2
- Girls Varsity Basketball at Hudson at 5 p.m.
- Boys Varsity and JV Basketball vs Hudson in the CDHS Gym at 5 p.m. (Senior Game)
Spring Picture Days at Cairo-Durham Elementary School are right around the corner! Grades UPK-2 will have picture day on Feb. 13 and grades 3-5 will have picture day on Feb. 14. Can't wait to see those beautiful smiles!
Congratulations to Mia S. for being named the Whitbeck/Lopez "Star of the Week" at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Cairo-Durham Elementary School will be hosting a "Literacy Night" on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Learn how to engage literacy with your student at home! Parents/Guardians must accompany their student(s) to the event.
Know a Cairo-Durham Central School District Alumni that is a role model, has flourished beyond high school and deserves to be recognized? Here's your chance to nominate them for the Monthly Mustang Alumni Spotlight! All nominees must be graduates of the Class of 2018 or prior. Please fill out the Google Form below by Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6E7pmIEC7Bw3VWEDLAISw-0dw82HuLxScSNRJhIjSChbwtQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the Cairo-Durham Central School District is closed on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Stay warm and safe!
Cairo-Durham Elementary School will be hosting a "Literacy Night" on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Learn how to engage literacy with your student at home! Parents/Guardians must accompany their student(s) to the event.
Pre-Sale Tickets for the Cairo-Durham High School musical "Newsies" are on sale until Feb. 25, 2024! Get your pre-sale tickets for the March 1-3, 2024 performances here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc19aeHP7sbobVxKl4FYNL7UO_obwM_pPH04TNR1cVr_g_Ysg/viewform
The Cairo-Durham Central School district is accepting applications for the following position:
- Cairo-Durham Middle School Math Teacher (Leave of Absence).
If interested, please view the attachment for more information!
