Letter from Principal Stein (March 17)
Dear CDE Families, Yesterday at school, we discussed plans for developing and distributing materials for remote instruction. Time was also spent discussing remote instruction with students to help them understand this shift in the learning environment, how teachers will communicate with them, and what types of materials will be provided during this time.
School Calendar Changes (March 17-27)
After consulting with local Departments of Health, superintendents in the Questar III BOCES region of Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties decided to cancel all classes effective Wednesday, March 18 until Friday, March 27 out of an abundance of caution. Student attendance at Cairo-Durham will cease beginning Tuesday, March 17 while teachers participate in a professional development day. Read more details here.
Superintendent Update on COVID-19 Response (Mar. 14)
Superintendent Wetherbee issued the following update on the District's plan regarding the ongoing public health crisis:
Events & Activities Postponed (Updated 3/20)
Following guidance from local and federal health officials, we are taking proactive measures in light of public health concerns. Therefore, several school events and activities are being canceled or postponed and will be rescheduled if possible.
POSTPONED: Positivity Project Open House at CDE (3/19)
The Positivity Project Open House at Cairo-Durham Elementary School originally scheduled for March 19 has been postponed. Check back for updates.
Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (4/25)
Congratulations to the third class of Mustang Pride Hall of Fame inductees! Click here to see who will be honored this year as well as event information for the Induction Ceremony on April 25.
Kindergarten Screening (POSTPONED)
Orientation for the fall kindergarten program is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. Get general information about kindergarten at CDE, registration packets and schedule your "kindergarten screening" appointment (required).