CDE will dismiss early at 11:45 a.m. next Friday, June 24, 2022. It is the last day of school.
The high school select chorus and jazz band came to CDE and put on a wonderful performance for our students today.


First grader Bernie dressed as a founding father and read the story of The Star Spangled Banner to Ms. Eskesen’s class. Wonderful to see patriotism alive at CDE!



CDE will dismiss early at 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Contact Peter Maassmann if you’re interested in participating in the Cairo-Durham Foundation Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Proceeds will help the Cairo-Durham Foundation’s efforts to support school programs and the Mustang pride Hall of Fame.

5th grade students from Ms. Flubacher’s class read to students in Ms. Ferguson’s preK class in library. Thanks to Mrs. Rell for organizing such a wonderful opportunity. It’s great to see our students being role models.




Five individuals were inducted into the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame on May 7th in recognition of their contributions and service to the Cairo-Durham Central School District. Congratulations and thank you to Rudolph Keith Phillips, William “Buz” Getzke, Richard Uzzilia, Harry Lennon, and Hugh “Lucky” Gallagher! Thank you also to all the family and friends who joined the celebration and shared photos and stories about these fantastic individuals. Each inductee has made a lasting impact on the students and families of Cairo-Durham CSD and our community. Their Hall of Fame plaques will be displayed in the lobby at Cairo-Durham Middle/High School.

Students in Mr. Heilmann's class got to help Mrs. Skelly plant pretty flowers at the CDE and District Office entrances this morning.




A lottery drawing for the full-day pre-kindergarten program (September 2022) will take place at CDE on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. Families will be contacted after the drawing.
In the library students got ready for camping season and "roasted" marshmallows!

Yesterday the entire 5th grade class visited the middle school. They met with teachers, support staff, and admin, while observing fun presentations and scavenger hunts. Thanks to the 6th grade team for organizing and supporting our future middle schoolers




Two great concerts tonight. Way to go kindergarten and 1st grade!


Third-graders took a field trip to Huyck Preserve where they did a hands-on exploration of the stream ecosystem and went for a nature hike around the preserve. Students learned about the concepts of habitats and impacts of environmental change. They also learned how to catch crayfish and analyze different types of crayfish.




New job posting for an elementary behavior specialist to start in August 2022: https://5il.co/1aon7 Apply by May 26, 2022.
Our second graders got to learn and experience birds of prey today. Check back for more pictures soon.



3rd grade concert! Way to go everyone!

2nd grade spring concert! Awesome job everyone!

Your vote matters! The annual School Budget Vote & Board of Education Election is on Tuesday, May 17th (1-9 p.m. or by absentee ballot). Be an informed voter and learn about the proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year, Board of Education candidates, and other propositions on the ballot: https://www.cairodurham.org/page/budget22-23/

The teachers at CDE are amazing and our PTA organized a luncheon and admin traveled around with a coffee and treat cart. Our teachers go above and beyond for our students! Thank you for all you do.




#TBT (Throwback Thursday) Some photo booth fun at the CDE Special Person Dance in 2019! We are excited that the photo booth will be making a comeback at this year's Special Person Dance at CDE on Thursday, May 26th. Pre-sale tickets are available for $5 until 5/13 ($7 at the door). See the flyer for details: https://5il.co/18spe


