Cairo-Durham Central School District

Congratulations to Angel S. for being recognized as the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week" for last week!

Reminder: October 13th, 2023 will be a District-wide Early Release Day for all students. Students at the secondary campus will be released at 11:45 am and students at the elementary campus will be released at 12:45 pm.

Cairo-Durham Middle School will host a Bullying Prevention Theme Week from October 23-27! Here are the theme days: - Monday, October 23: "Sweat out Bullying" (Wear sweatpants/sweatshirts) - Tuesday, October 24: "Team Up & Be a Hero Against Bullying" (Wear your favorite team or superhero gear) - Wednesday, October 25: "Hide from Drugs" (Wear camo) - Thursday, October 26: "Sock it to Bullying & Drugs/Cairo-Durham Unity Day" (Wear wacky socks and orange clothes) - Friday, October 27: "Spirit Day" (Wear your Positivity Project/Cairo-Durham gear)

Looking to catch the Mustangs in action this week? Here is the athletics schedule for the week of October 9, 2023: Tuesday, October 10 - Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball at Hudson at 5 p.m. - Cross Country at Windham at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Modified Soccer vs Coxsackie-Athens at CDHS at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 - Girls Modified Volleyball at Coxsackie-Athens at 4:30 p.m. - Boys JV Soccer at Catskill at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 12 - Boys Varsity Soccer at Hudson at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball at Greenville at 5 p.m. - Modified Football at Rensselaer at 4:30 p.m. - Modified Girls Soccer at Rensselaer at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer at Taconic Hills, against Catskill, at 7 p.m. - Cairo-Durham is hosting Chatham vs Germantown in Boys Varsity Soccer at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 14 - Varsity Football vs Green Tech at Ravena at 1 p.m. - Boys Varsity Soccer at Taconic Hills OR Rensselaer at 10 a.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer at Maple Hill (10 a.m.) OR at Cairo-Durham (11 a.m.) - Cairo-Durham is hosting a Girls Varsity Soccer Game (opponents TBD) at 11 a.m.

Congratulations to Caiden K.. for being recognized as the Whitbeck/Lopez "Star of the Week"!

The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!

The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 is running a fundraiser through Charleston Wrap! Register at www.registercw.com, share the link with friends and family and shop for over 2,500 gift ideas as we get closer to the holiday season! The Organization ID number is 26383. The deadline to order is October 6!

All students in Grades 2- 3 wrote letters to thank Hannaford, Boehm Farm and Story Farm for donating delicious apples, cider donuts and bottled water to the Harvest Festival last week!

For 15 minutes every morning, Ms. Wagor's CDES class begins with "Soft Start Bins". They offer a smooth transition into the school day by providing a calm and gradual start, reducing morning rush and anxiety. These bins promote independence and decision-making as students choose activities that align with their interests! The bins enhance focus, attention and classroom management by allowing students to engage in diverse, enjoyable activities before formal lessons begin. "Soft Start Bins" encourage social interaction while stimulating creativity. Overall, they set a positive tone for the day, promoting a more productive and pleasant learning experience!

October is Board of Education Appreciation month! The Cairo-Durham CSD would like to recognize the efforts and dedication of all of our board members for all they do for our District!

The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!

Students in the Thompson/Lopez class practiced their writing skills by making cards to thank Hannaford for donating doughnuts and water to the CDE Harvest Festival last week!

Congratulations to our newest inductees of National Junior Honor Society!

The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 is running a fundraiser through Charleston Wrap! Register at www.registercw.com, share the link with friends and family and shop for over 2,500 gift ideas as we get closer to the holiday season! The Organization ID number is 26383. The deadline to order is October 6!

A big shoutout to the over 20 colleges and universities, as well as our amazing Student Services team for pulling off the College Caravan at CDHS last week!

A special shoutout goes to SRO Deputy Espel for stopping by CDES classrooms to speak about the importance of safety while Trick-or-Treating for Halloween at the end of the month!

The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!

The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for the following positions: - CDHS 1:1 Teacher Aide - District Maintenance Worker - CDES Physical Education Teacher Please view the attachments for more information!

The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 is running a fundraiser through Charleston Wrap! Register at www.registercw.com, share the link with friends and family and shop for over 2,500 gift ideas as we get closer to the holiday season! The Organization ID number is 26383. The deadline to order is October 6!

Looking to see the Mustangs in action? Here is this week's slate of games and matches for Cairo-Durham Middle and High School: Monday, October 2 - Girls Varsity Tennis at Chatham at 4:15 p.m. - Girls Varsity Volleyball at Albany Leadership at 5 p.m. - Boys JV Soccer at Greenville at 4:30 p.m. - Varsity Golf at Hudson at 4:15 p.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer at Watervliet (turf field) at 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 Girls Varsity Tennis at Maple Hill at 4:30 p.m. - Boys Varsity and JV Soccer at Maple Hill at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer vs Maple Hill at CDHS at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Modified Volleyball vs Watervliet in CDMS Gym at 5 p.m. - Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Germantown in the CDMS Gym at 6:30 p.m. - Cross Country at Maple Hill at 4:30 p.m. - Varsity Golf at Coxsackie-Athens at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 - Girls Varsity Tennis vs Catskill at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.(This is a doubleheader and their Senior Game) - Modified Football vs Taconic Hills at Catskill HS at 6 p.m. - Girl Varsity and JV Volleyball vs Taconic Hills in the CDMS Gym at 5 p.m. (This is their Senior Game) Thursday, October 5 - Varsity Golf at Catskill at 9 a.m. (Medalist Tournament) - Varsity Football at Lansingburgh at 7 p.m. - Modified and Varsity Girls Volleyball at Germantown at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Modified Soccer vs Taconic Hills at CDHS at 7 p.m. Friday, October 6 - Boys Varsity Soccer at Chatham at 4:15 p.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer vs Chatham at CDHS at 7 p.m. - Girls Modified Volleyball vs Greenville in the CDMS Gym at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 7 Girls Modified Soccer at Chatham at 11 a.m.