Save the dates for Pre-K and Kindergarten Orientations! Kindergarten orientation is in 5 days
For Pre-K 2026-27 eligibility - your child must turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2026.
For Kindergarten 2026-27 eligibility - your child must turn 5 years old on or before December 1, 2026.
You can find the Registration Packets on the district website or at the Elementary School Main Office.
Save the dates for Pre-K and Kindergarten Orientations!
For Pre-K 2026-27 eligibility - your child must turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2026.
For Kindergarten 2026-27 eligibility - your child must turn 5 years old on or before December 1, 2026.
You can find the Registration Packets on the district website or at the Elementary School Main Office.
We are on a two hour delay today due to the current icy road conditions. There is no am Pre-K or am BOCES.
Cairo-Durham: On Friday, October 10th, Cairo-Durham elementary school and AM Pre-K will be dismissed at 12:45 pm. There will not be any PM Pre-K. Buses will still transport high school students to Questar programs at their normally scheduled times.
Please be advised that due to it being the first day of school, afternoon buses may be on a delay.
2025-2026 Bus Runs are available now
Elementary School: https://5il.co/3ofx3
Middle/High School: https://5il.co/3ofx4
Elementary School: https://5il.co/3ofx3
Middle/High School: https://5il.co/3ofx4
Ms. Whitbeck's third grade summer school class is coding with Sphero Bolt!
Ms. Light's Kindergarten class has been painting with Sphero Bolt!
The Sphero Bolt is a programmable robot ball designed for educational purposes, allowing students to learn coding through hands-on activities.
The Sphero Bolt is a programmable robot ball designed for educational purposes, allowing students to learn coding through hands-on activities.
Summer School Runs have been posted! If you have a child attending Summer School and are utilizing District transportation, please go to the website to view the pick-up and drop-off times under the Transportation Tab.
First grade enjoyed a presentation by members of the American Legion Post 983 about Flag Day! Commander Mike Adrian and Marine Veteran Sue Winslow led the assembly. Students learned the colors of the flag, how to fold a flag, the importance of the flag, and how to properly dispose of a flag. As a thank you to the veterans, the assembly concluded with students singing 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and taking a group picture.
During the Board of Education meeting this month, Cairo-Durham CSD recognized the following faculty and staff members for their contributions to the school district as they will be retiring: Janet McKeon, Anne Truesdell-Mudge, Lorraine Bruyette, Suzanne Fraschelli, and Tabatha Wagner. Pictured with the retirees is Superintendent Michael Weatherbee, Business Official Jeffrey Miriello and Transportation Supervisor Herbert Schwanse. Please join us in congratulating everyone!
ENL Students recently went on a field trip to walk to the local park and enjoy a meal!
On Tuesday, May 27, students in Mrs. Margiasso's class were visited by George Steele (a naturalist educator), who brought a hen, a rooster, and an incubator!
Last week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week was Greyson! The Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week was Connor!
Greyson participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week! Greyson worked extremely hard in math and writing! He is doing a great job analyzing different types of graphs, measuring objects, answering word problems, naming fractions, and adding more details to his writing samples! Greyson also did an extraordinary job at the aquarium. Way to go, Greyson!
Connor demonstrated respect, responsibility, and kindness all week. Connor also participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and made safe choices. Connor has worked extremely hard on a writing sample, and he has been doing an amazing job during all math review. Connor also did a great job advocating for himself this week. Thank you for always doing your best, Connor!
Congratulations, Greyson and Connor! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
Reminder: the Cairo-Durham CSD is closed today, Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
On Wednesday, Ms. Correll's class did a math escape room to review the 4th-grade math concepts they’ve learned this year. It was a fun and engaging way to continue practicing skills after working so hard on the 4th-grade Math State Test last week!
Reminder: the Cairo-Durham CSD will be closed from Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day Weekend.
Help Us Tape Principal Stein to the Wall!
CDES school is working hard to reach an incentive goal, 70% of students meeting their typical or stretch growth goals on the upcoming I-Ready Reading diagnostic assessment.
To make this unforgettable event happen, they'll need WIDE DUCT TAPE (any color or pattern is welcome and encouraged!).
Please send in rolls of wide duct tape with your child by June 16th. Thank you for supporting our students and making learning fun!
Thank you to everyone who came out and voted on the 2025-26 Budget!
We want to extend our gratitude to our poll workers for graciously supporting the C-D community.
