School-wide Short Story Contest!
Principal Schips is holding a school-wide short story contest via Google Classroom! Entries due by April 3. Click here for instructions and how to enter.
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.
8th Grade ELA Book Contest (Q2)
The winner of the 8th Grade ELA Book Contest is Mrs. Metzler and Mrs. Eldred’s 1B English class, which read 42 books during the second marking period!
Spring Pictures for Grades 6-8
It's time for spring portraits! Spring pictures for CDMS students in Grades 6-8 are scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9, 2020.
Living History (PHOTOS)
Students experienced history coming to life right before their eyes when “General Nathanael Greene” visited CDMS to share his knowledge with seventh grade Social Studies classes.