CDMS Parents/Guardians: Don't forget to order your CDMS Yearbook by May 5! We are also looking for candid photos to be submitted to Jsearing@cairodurham.org for all Middle School grades.
8th Grade Parents/Guardians: A reminder to submit baby photos of your student to Dlacitignola@cairodurham.org
There will be a Chicken & Rib BBQ hosted by the Cairo-Durham Booster Club to benefit the Cairo-Durham Class of 2023 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at CDMS.
CHICKEN BARBECUE: Cole slaw, ½ BBQ chicken cooked in our famous house marinade, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter, and cookies - $15.00
BARBECUE RIBS: Cole Slaw, 1/2 rack of pork ribs, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter and cookies - $17.00
All orders are prepaid and take-out only!
To place an order contact bragostinoni@cairodurham.org or call 518-821-3364
**** Make checks payable to Cairo-Durham Booster Club ****
Thank you for your support!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to congratulate CDHS seniors Caitlyn Loucks and Chris Rogers on signing their letters of intent to play basketball at Columbia-Greene Community College! The student-athletes were joined by family and friends that celebrated them taking the next step of their athletic careers. Good luck next year as you represent Cairo-Durham on the basketball courts at CGCC!
There will be a Car Wash fundraiser at CDES on Sunday, May 7 from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Class of 2023. Hope to see you there!
The Cairo-Durham 3rd grade has been studying the country of Japan, and as a special treat, former Assemblyman of 11 years, Peter Lopez, met with all 5 classes to share some knowledge about Japanese culture.
Lopez has been a student of a specific style of Japanese Karate, known as Shotokan, for 46 years. During his presentation, Mr. Lopez emphasized the many benefits of studying martial arts, such as learning and practicing respect, self-control, and perseverance. He also focused on how martial arts and other activities can improve one’s mental and physical health.
In addition, all of the students learned some Japanese terms, how to count to ten, and a series of movements known as a kata. They, of course, found the most joy in practicing the kiai (気合). This is a Japanese term for a short, spirited shout!
The teachers and students enjoyed their session with Mr. Lopez and greatly appreciated his time and valuable message.
Ms. Flubacher's 5th grade students earned “Lunch in Class” which is an option for her whole class reward system. The class took advantage of the nice weather on April 28 and moved lunch outside!
The Twin County Recovery Services are hosting a multimedia contest for positive mental health and substance use prevention based on the theme of "A Celebration of Possibilities".
Original works in music, dance, painting, poetry, drawing, photography and video can be submitted to your student's main office by May 15. The contest is open to any student K-12 in Columbia or Greene County.
To register, please contact Tara Eldred-VanRoy at 518-943-2036, ext. 3311 or at tarav@twincountyrecoveryservices.org
Before the day concludes, the Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to take a moment to acknowledge all of our principals on National School Principals Day! Thank you, Christopher Stein, Rachel Pollard, Danielle Czech, Evan Klauber and David Proper for all you do for our Mustangs!
Graduation photos for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 5th grade students are right around the corner! Pre-K and Kindergarten photos will take place on May 8 starting at 9:30 a.m. and 5th grade photos will take place on May 9 at 9:30 a.m.
Caps and gowns will be provided for the students to use.
There will be a Chicken & Rib BBQ hosted by the Cairo-Durham Booster Club to benefit the Cairo-Durham Class of 2023 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at CDMS.
CHICKEN BARBECUE: Cole slaw, ½ BBQ chicken cooked in our famous house marinade, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter, and cookies - $15.00
BARBECUE RIBS: Cole Slaw, 1/2 rack of pork ribs, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls-butter and cookies - $17.00
All orders are prepaid and take-out only!
To place an order contact bragostinoni@cairodurham.org or call 518-821-3364
**** Make checks payable to Cairo-Durham Booster Club ****
Thank you for your support!
Last week, Cairo-Durham CSD celebrated Administrative Professional Day/Administrative Assistant Day! Thank you to following individuals for all they do for our schools: Elizabeth Bailey, Danielle Lacitignola, Mary Savoia, Shawna Post, Cheryl Dorpfeld, Georgia Houghtaling, Alyssa Wickham, Joanne Cleary and Dawn Drexler.
CDMS Parents/Guardians: Don't forget to order your CDMS Yearbook by May 5! We are also looking for candid photos to be submitted to Jsearing@cairodurham.org for all Middle School grades.
8th Grade Parents/Guardians: A reminder to submit baby photos of your student to Dlacitignola@cairodurham.org
Looking to catch a game this week? Here's our athletic matchups for the week of May 1-5!
Monday, May 1:
-Varsity Baseball and Softball at Greenville at 4:30 p.m.
- Boys Varsity Tennis vs Chatham at CDHS at 4:30 p.m. (Double Header)
- Modified Track and Field vs Chatham/WAJ at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 2:
- Modified Softball vs Greenville at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
- (Senior Day) Varsity Track and Field vs Coxsackie-Athens/Catskill/Watervliet at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 3:
- Varsity Baseball and Softball at Taconic Hills at 4:30 p.m.
- (Senior Day) Boys Varsity Tennis vs Waterford Halfmoon at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 4:
- Boys Varsity Tennis vs Maple Hill at Ichabod Crane at 4:30 p.m.
- Varsity Baseball at Watervliet at 4:30 p.m.
- Varsity Softball vs Lansingburgh at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 5:
-Modified Track and Field at Taconic Hills at 4:30 p.m.
- Varsity Softball vs Coxsackie-Athens at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 6:
-Varsity Baseball TBD (Patroon Tournament)
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to partner with Twin County Recovery Services in acknowledging Mental Health/Prevention Month for May 2023.
On Friday, April 28, students from Mrs. Feeney, Mr. Heilmann, and Mrs. LaFever's classes visited Bring on the Spectrum, a sensory gym in Albany.
Students and staff spent the morning experiencing all the sensory gym had to offer and getting to know one another. A great time was had by all!
The 11th and 12th grade STAR classes went on a college visit to Russell Sage College in Albany. The classes toured the campus and had lunch. This is the second college field trip the 11th and 12th grade STAR students took this year as part of the program's goal to expose the students to various colleges in the area.
Mrs. Gori and Ms. Edwards were the chaperones for the trip.
Ms. Jones' PreCalculus students were recently working on proving Trig Identities and she allowed them to work wherever they would like. The class posted responses on windows, whiteboards, paper and even a cardboard box. They were scattered around the room writing up their work. Way to go, students!
Congratulations to John Boz on being named the CDHS "Beast of the Month" in the Wellness Center! He has lost over 70 pounds and has increased his bench press by over 40 pounds and his squat by over 100 pounds since the beginning of wellness. Way to go and keep up the great work, John!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to congratulate Cairo-Durham High School sophomores Jessica Baeckmann, Lauren Zecca and Cairo-Durham Elementary School Special Education teacher Sarah Hasbrook on being named recipients of the Capital District YMCA (Greene County) Outstanding Student and Educator Award!
The award and event on April 26 at the Pegasus Restaurant in Coxsackie recognized the "best of the best" in our local high schools; spotlighting those students and educators that demonstrate leadership and volunteerism in their respective school, community and/or YMCA. Award winners received a one-year youth/adult membership to the YMCA, an award plaque and a certificate.
Student and educator criteria include demonstrating leadership and dedication in service to their schools, communities and/or the YMCA. The teacher/student must have a character that embraces the values of the YMCA: Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
In attendance to support the recipients were Superintendent Michael Wetherbee, CDES Principal Christopher Stein, Director of Pupil Services Doug Morrissey, Guidance Counselors Justin Karker and Emily Gannon and Board of Education President Elizabeth Daly.
Cairo-Durham is proud to announce that William Stallbohm is the March Student of the Month. William is a 10th grade student, currently enrolled in a rigorous course load of Spanish III, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Geometry, and other Regents level classes.
William’s teacher, Mrs. Maassmann, describes him as being, “always prepared for class and offering to help others. Will is a model student. He takes interest in what we are doing in class and is always on task.” William believes that he is successful because, “I show up, do most of the work required, and attempt to use my gained knowledge to solve the next problem or just comic relief.”
While in school William participates in the school’s Board Game Club. He hopes to continue his education after high school to obtain a degree in H-VAC or Engineering. Outside of school he spends his time eating, sleeping, playing video games, and riding his bike. Additionally, he has climbed all of the Catskill Mountains and has been to 46 of the 50 states!
William’s classmates say he is, “good at school, intelligent, or having all the brains over there.” Here William is pictured with one of his favorite teachers, Mrs. Allison Manoli, who is his teacher for Civil Engineering and Architecture. Congratulations William, and keep up the good work!
