The Cairo-Durham Middle School Student Council is sponsoring a "Glow Dance" on Friday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Middle School! Pre-sale tickets are available during announcements the week of March 18-21 for $8, and tickets will be available for $10 at the door. Concessions will be available for purchase at the dance.
Students are encouraged to wear neon, glow sticks, or anything that shows up under the black lights! Can't wait to see you there!
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and 5th Grade Families: Graduation photo day for these three grade levels at Cairo-Durham Elementary School will be on Tuesday, March 19! Families can register on ismilestudios.com in advance to get notifications of when pictures are ready!
The Cairo-Durham Middle School Student Council is sponsoring a "Glow Dance" on Friday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Middle School! Pre-sale tickets are available during announcements the week of March 18-21 for $8, and tickets will be available for $10 at the door. Concessions will be available for purchase at the dance.
Students are encouraged to wear neon, glow sticks, or anything that shows up under the black lights! Can't wait to see you there!
Mark your calendars! Pre-K and Kindergarten Orientation for the 2024-25 school year at Cairo-Durham Elementary School will take place on the following dates:
- Kindergarten: March 19, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Student must be turning 5-years old on or before Dec. 1, 2024.)
- Pre-K: March 26, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Student must be turning 4-years-old on or before Dec. 1, 2024.)
Registration packets available at Orientation, in the Cairo-Durham Elementary School Main Office and on the District website!
Students and staff at Cairo-Durham Elementary School are celebrating a "Spirit Week" for the week of March 4-8, 2024! Pictured here are members of the Thompson/Lopez class celebrating "Disney Day" and CDES Physical Education Teacher Mrs. Stalter and CDES Social Worker Mrs. Stalter celebrating "Twin Day"!
Congratulations to Storm W. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Thompson/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Enjoying playtime in Ms. Hall's class, Carter L. and Conor W. are pictured here with their creation of building blocks!
Cairo-Durham Elementary School is hosting a "Spirit Week", March 4-8, 2024! Check out the theme days here!
"Penny Wars" are here at Cairo-Durham Middle School from March 4 to March 14! The three grade levels will compete to see which class can collect the most points through accumulating pennies. Beware, as there will be opportunities to sabotage the other classes!
Collection buckets for each grade will be found outside of classrooms and point scales will be posted. See the Cairo-Durham Middle School bulletin board for more information on where to find your bucket and points totals.
The class that collects the most points wins a Stewart’s Ice Cream party! Best of luck!
The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2026 is selling Cinnabon to raise funds for our prom next year! Please fill out the Google Form from the QR code in the poster and drop off money to a class officer, Mr. Yaple, or Mr. Hitchen! The cut-off date for orders is March 8, 2024 with estimated delivery on March 21, 2024.
The Cairo-Durham Middle School Student Council is sponsoring a "Glow Dance" on Friday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Middle School! Pre-sale tickets are available during announcements the week of March 18-21 for $8, and tickets will be available for $10 at the door. Concessions will be available for purchase at the dance.
Students are encouraged to wear neon, glow sticks, or anything that shows up under the black lights! Can't wait to see you there!
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.
Each high school class has been assigned a list of concession items to avoid duplicates. The money raised from the concession stand will offset the cost of class activities such as pep rallies, prom, the senior trip and more. Please see the attachment for what each class is responsible for.
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)
Congratulations to the following CDMS Students of the Month for January 2024!
From left: Hunter Lee (6th grade), Cairo-Durham Middle School Principal Danielle Czech, Baylee Kastner (7th grade) and Lucas Lounsbury (8th grade).
Mark your calendars! Pre-K and Kindergarten Orientation for the 2024-25 school year at Cairo-Durham Elementary School will take place on the following dates:
- Kindergarten: March 19, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Student must be turning 5-years old on or before Dec. 1, 2024.)
- Pre-K: March 26, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Student must be turning 4-years-old on or before Dec. 1, 2024.)
Registration packets available at Orientation, in the Cairo-Durham Elementary School Main Office and on the District website!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to send a special shoutout and congratulations to Cairo-Durham High School juniors Dezaray Riley and Anthony Panicola and senior Elexzandreah Demaris for having their individual artwork selected to be showcased at the 25th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition from March 12 to April 13, 2024 at Russell Sage College in Albany, sponsored by the Olpaka Gallery!
The students' displays will be available to be viewed Tuesday-Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
Congratulations to Ryleigh P. for being named the Whitbeck/Lopez "Star of the Week" at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cairo-Durham Central School District Announces Jonathan Halligan as February 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” Recipient
CAIRO, NY, March 5, 2024 – The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to announce the February 2024 recipient of the “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” is Bank of Greene County Municipal Banking Officer Jonathan Halligan (‘11).
Halligan, a 2015 graduate of SUNY Oneonta, has quickly left a great impact on surrounding communities through volunteerism and donating to organizations such as local youth sports organizations, the Catskill Elks Club and the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department. He can often be found on the basketball court as an official or the baseball diamond as an umpire, serving on the International Association of Approve Basketball Officials #114 and as the secretary and treasurer of the Columbia-Greene Umpire Association.
“My time at Cairo-Durham Central School District instilled in me the values of hard work, dedication and community involvement. The supportive environment provided by teachers and staff encouraged me to pursue my interests and develop important skills such as critical thinking, teamwork and communication. These foundational experiences have been invaluable in shaping the person I am today and have prepared me to face the challenges of adulthood with confidence,” Halligan said. “Playing basketball for four years under hall of fame coach Bob Piano taught me that being a student-athlete was a privilege and the importance of teamwork. Mr. Karnes took me on as a freshman on the baseball team and made me grow up quickly. Having him put me in situations where I could be successful to help the team win, grew confidence in my abilities on and off the field. I take the lessons learned on the basketball court, baseball diamond and classroom with great pride.”
Describing himself as a “quiet but driven, curious, and passionate about learning” student, Halligan takes great pride in graduating fourth in his Cairo-Durham High School class of 2011 and his ability to apply lessons from the classroom and athletics to his performance.
“All around, Jonathan was one of those great student-athletes. He was excellent in the classroom and a star on the baseball field,” said Halligan’s nominator and Cairo-Durham Mustang Pride Hall of Famer Tom Karnes. “ Jonathan led by example. He was always willing to help his teammates and was always looking to get better. When I was coaching, I always thought if I could have nine Jon Halligan’s, that would be one amazing team.”
Touching on Halligan’s local employment, Karnes described Halligan as “an excellent role model” for future Mustangs.
“It’s really nice that some of our alumni stay local and he has great ties here. I think it’s a great example to young students that there are opportunities here in Greene County,” said Karnes.
Providing advice to future generations of Mustangs, Halligan invites today’s youth to live in the moment and to treat people with kindness and respect while chasing their dreams.
“Embrace every opportunity to learn and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. Find your passions and pursue them with enthusiasm and dedication. Remember to be kind, empathetic and inclusive, and always strive to make a positive impact in the world around you,” Halligan said. “Get to know your classmates and cherish the friendships and memories you make along the way, and never underestimate the power of hard work and perseverance in achieving your goals. High school goes quick, enjoy every second and be kind to your local officials. Most do it because they love the game and have been in your shoes once before. Once a Mustang, always a Mustang!”
In an effort to bridge the community and the Cairo-Durham Central School District, the “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” was created to provide an opportunity for community members to nominate members of the Cairo-Durham Class of 2018 or prior who have made an impact in the community, embrace Cairo-Durham pride and serve as role models to future generations of Mustangs to be recognized on the District’s platforms.
Nominations for the March 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, March. 22, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here to submit a nomination for March 2024.
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Photo: Cairo-Durham Central School District February 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” recipient Bank of Greene County Municipal Banking Officer Jonathan Halligan (‘11).
Cairo-Durham Elementary School is hosting a "Spirit Week", March 4-8, 2024! Check out the theme days here!
"Penny Wars" are here at Cairo-Durham Middle School from March 4 to March 14! The three grade levels will compete to see which class can collect the most points through accumulating pennies. Beware, as there will be opportunities to sabotage the other classes!
Collection buckets for each grade will be found outside of classrooms and point scales will be posted. See the Cairo-Durham Middle School bulletin board for more information on where to find your bucket and points totals.
The class that collects the most points wins a Stewart’s Ice Cream party! Best of luck!
Students in Kindergarten were filled with wonder and excitement upon receiving beautiful, new decodable books from Syllasense (SyllaSense Inc).
These books were purchased from the Dollar General grant received earlier this fall. SyllaSense Decodable Readers provide opportunities for students to develop and practice grapheme-phoneme correspondence as well as an understanding of orthographic conventions, morphology, and high frequency words.
