Cairo-Durham Central School District

2023 High School Quiz Night last week at CDHS was a tremendous success! Thank you to Mr. Corbett for sharing these photos!

LAST CALL! The CDHS counseling staff would like to cordially invite Junior students and parents/guardians to Parent/Student Night TONIGHT, Thursday, March 23rd at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria / or Auditorium. The following topics will be discussed as your child prepares for transition into the postsecondary world: * College search; The how, what, where, when, and why? * Military and Employment options various trade unions, etc. * College application process o Applications Common App. / SUNY App. / SEND.edu o Essays o Letters of recommendation o Office procedures * SAT/ACT and changes related to Covid * Popular Websites, Financial Aid & Scholarships * Senior Meetings If you have questions before this event feel free to contact at 518-622-8543 extension 56010.

The Cairo Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance on Friday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wear Neon, glow sticks or anything that shows up under the black lights! Concessions will be available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 March 27th-March 30th before announcements and $8 at the door.

Congratulations to Connor Palmer at CDHS for being the first recipient of the "Beast of the Month" award for going above and beyond when it comes to their personal fitness. Way to go, Connor!

CDHS held its 2nd annual quiz night last week! Congratulations to our student-team winners! 1st place: Zach Russell, Ava Goss, Tatyana Young and Tashana James. 2nd place: Antonio Brooks, Sadie Hall and Wyatt Handel. 3rd place: Marc Cammarata, Brendan Feeney, Colin MacGiffert and Alex Gouza. Also thank you to all of our sponsors: The Bank of Greene County, Lee Physical Therapy, The Milk Run, Kingston Dental Association, Safe and Sound Property Management, Stewart's, Riedlbauer's Resort, Cairo-Durham Teacher's Association, Mateo's Pizza, Red Star Cafe, Log Cabin Cafe and Old Factory Brewing.

On March 16th, students from 6th, 7th and 8th grades enrolled in the afterschool Social Studies literacy program learned about Thomas Cole, the museum in his honor and the Hudson River School of Art.

We would like to take the time to recognize Deputy Espel and K-9 Mac from the Greene County Sheriff's Office for all they do for our Cairo-Durham school community!

LAST CALL: Information Night for Universal Pre-K at Cairo-Durham Elementary School will take place tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the CDES large cafeteria. Pre-K registration packets are available for both programs in the CDES Main Office or can be emailed by request. Contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231 or jcleary@cairodurham.org for more information.

The Cairo Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance on Friday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wear Neon, glow sticks or anything that shows up under the black lights! Concessions will be available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 March 27th-March 30th before announcements and $8 at the door.

The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to formally welcome and introduce our school community to Mr. David Proper, who on March 9th, 2023, was approved by the Board of Education to serve as the Interim Principal at Cairo-Durham High School. Mr. Proper comes to CDHS after 23 years at Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, serving as a Vice Principal and Athletic Director for 10 years and Middle School Principal for his last 13 years. Possessing a background in being a High School Principal, Mr. Proper filled that role at Parsons Child and Family Center in Albany for a number of years prior to his time at Coxsackie-Athens. After growing up in Columbia County, Mr. Proper attended SUNY Brockport and then SUNY Albany for his undergraduate and Master’s programs. Having been raised and working in the area surrounding Cairo-Durham, Mr. Proper says he is familiar with the district and has great respect for its strong history and makeup. Mr. Proper has made it clear to district administration and faculty that he is excited to establish connections and interact with the people that make up our district in order to provide the best possible learning opportunities and experience for the student body. Mr. Proper can be reached at dproper@cairodurham.org or at 518-622-8543.

Information Night for Universal Pre-K at Cairo-Durham Elementary School will take place on Tuesday, March 21st from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the CDES large cafeteria. Pre-K registration packets are available for both programs in the CDES Main Office or can be emailed by request. Contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231 or jcleary@cairodurham.org for more information.

Kindergarten Orientation for the 2023-24 school year will take place on March 27th, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School located at 424 Main Street in Cairo, NY. At the orientation, staff will give an overview of the kindergarten program, the screening and registration process, immunization requirements and transportation guidelines. You will also set up your appointment to have your child screened (required). Please call Joanne Cleary with any questions at 518-622-3231. Orientation is planned for parents/guardians only. Your child will have an opportunity in August to meet their teacher, ride a bus and see the school.

Prom tickets are on sale now until May 26th! This year's Junior and Senior Prom, "Casino Night" will take place on June 3rd from 6-10 p.m. at Saugerties Steamboat Co. Tickets can be purchased from a Junior Class Officer or from Ms. Wickham in the Main Office. Additionally, CDHS is hosting an event on April 5th in the CDHS Cafeteria for students to receive free prom dresses. We are asking for prom dress donations, as well.

Kindergarten Orientation for the 2023-24 school year will take place on March 27th, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School located at 424 Main Street in Cairo, NY. At the orientation, staff will give an overview of the kindergarten program, the screening and registration process, immunization requirements and transportation guidelines. You will also set up your appointment to have your child screened (required). Please call Joanne Cleary with any questions at 518-622-3231. Orientation is planned for parents/guardians only. Your child will have an opportunity in August to meet their teacher, ride a bus and see the school.

At Cairo-Durham’s annual Spring Superintendent’s Conference Day, faculty and staff engaged in learning opportunities related to Response to Intervention, Instructional Technology, Trauma-informed Learning, and Staff Wellness.

The Cairo Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a Glow Dance on Friday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wear Neon, glow sticks or anything that shows up under the black lights! Concessions will be available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 March 27th-March 30th before announcements and $8 at the door.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Reminder: There is no school today, March 17th, due to Superintendent's Conference Day at the Cairo-Durham Central School District.

Information Night for Universal Pre-K at Cairo-Durham Elementary School will take place on Tuesday, March 21st from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the CDES large cafeteria. Pre-K registration packets are available for both programs in the CDES Main Office or can be emailed by request. Contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231 or jcleary@cairodurham.org for more information.

The CDHS counseling staff would like to cordially invite Junior students and parents/guardians to Parent/Student Night on Thursday, March 23rd at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria / or Auditorium. The following topics will be discussed as your child prepares for transition into the postsecondary world: * College search; The how, what, where, when, and why? * Military and Employment options various trade unions, etc. * College application process o Applications Common App. / SUNY App. / SEND.edu o Essays o Letters of recommendation o Office procedures * SAT/ACT and changes related to Covid * Popular Websites, Financial Aid & Scholarships * Senior Meetings If you have questions before this event feel free to contact at 518-622-8543 extension 56010.

Check out one of our bus drivers Hugh "Lucky" Gallagher getting in the festive spirit for St. Patrick's Day! Way to go, Hugh!