Reminder: Nominations for the October 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here ( https://forms.gle/Lt8JyCBq22S5eke99 ) to submit a nomination for October 2024!
This Week in Sports at Cairo-Durham!
Check out the CDSports LiveStream YouTube channel where many games are live-streamed. Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/@cdsportslivestream4550/streams
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance person. Click here to learn more: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137
Congratulations to the Patroon Conference Doubles Champions Lindsay Shelhamer and Jessica Baeckmann for their recent win!
8-0 Maple Hill - First Match;
8-6 Hudson - Semi-Finals;
8-1 Chatham - Finals.
Cairo-Durham Middle and High School Names Second Assistant Principal:
October 3, 2024
CAIRO, NY – During the Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education meeting on September 25, 2024, Austin Crittenden was appointed as the second Assistant Principal at the Cairo-Durham Middle and High School.
Mr. Crittenden, born in Red Hook, NY, lives in his hometown with his wife and two children. Austin Crittenden earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Quinnipiac University, a Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) from Bard College, and a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in educational leadership from SUNY New Paltz.
“Outside of school, you might find me exploring the Hudson Valley with my family, playing basketball, or attending a local trivia night,” Mr. Crittenden said.
Austin Crittenden has always received inspiration from those who make a positive social impact. So, he was drawn to education as it’s a field with extensive opportunities that allow for personal and professional growth with plenty of moments to spread positivity.
During Austin’s time in the Arlington Central School District, he was both a middle and high school social studies teacher. During those nine years of teaching at Arlington CSD, Mr. Crittenden also took on other roles such as being a coach, a club advisor, and a member of several building committees. He later earned his School Building Leader (SBL) certification to better serve his district.
“In the classroom, I have shown a commitment to my students by prioritizing their well-being and achievement. I work to inspire a culture of growth among students, the same mindset that has empowered my development as an educator. I am also passionate about ensuring that school is a welcoming and inclusive space where every student can find a sense of belonging,” Mr. Crittenden said. “The proudest moments in my career have been when I have gone the extra mile to support my most vulnerable students– as a caring teacher, coach, and advisor. I have been consistently impressed by the learning and achievements of my students. I look forward to making sure that students at the Cairo-Durham Middle and High School feel seen, supported, and celebrated by their school and I’m excited to see what they’re capable of.”
Nominations for the October 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process.
Click here ( https://forms.gle/Lt8JyCBq22S5eke99 ) to submit a nomination for October 2024!
On Friday, October 11, all Cairo-Durham CSD schools will be dismissed early. The middle and high schools will dismiss at 11:45 am, and the elementary school and AM Pre-K will dismiss 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.
The Cairo-Durham CSD is hiring for the following Winter coaching positions:
*Basketball, Girls Varsity
*Basketball, Girls Varsity Asst.
*Basketball, Girls JV
*Basketball, Girls Modified
*Volleyball, Boys JV
If you are interested in any of the positions, please, send an email to Herbert Tedford as soon as possible at - htedford@cairodurham.org.
This Week in Sports! Check out the CDSports LiveStream YouTube channel where many games are live-streamed.
Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/@cdsportslivestream4550/streams
Thursday Mustangs Athletic Recap:
Girls Varsity Soccer
Cairo-Durham 0, Greenville 3
Kayla Alberson had 15 saves in goal!
Boys Varsity Soccer
Cairo-Durham 1, Greenville 3
Goal scored by Chase Kelly.
The Cairo-Durham CSD is hiring for a chemistry teacher at the HS. Click here for more information: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137
Due to weather conditions, the visiting team has canceled the Modified Girls and Boys Soccer game scheduled for today, Thursday, 9/26 @ 4:30 PM at Maple Hill.
A special board of education meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2, at 5:30 PM in the District Office.
The Cairo-Durham CSD is hiring for a temporary School Counselor or School Social Worker.
Click here for more information: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137
Tuesday Mustangs Athletics Recap:
Varsity Golf
Cairo-Durham 4, Catskill 8
Points scored from the following players:
Drew Warner 2
Kevin Feeney 1
Peter Jobson 1
Varsity Cross Country
The C-D Women's Cross Country team won it's first match of the season yesterday defeating Rensselaer High School and Windham-Ashland-Jewett High. The ladies secured the First & Second positions finishing with 4 out of five top finishers.
The C-D Men's Cross Country team finished 2nd in a hotly contested meet at the Windham Path. The men finished a mere 3 points from 1st place with two runners finishing in 21 minutes. On the season the team has finished no worse than second place in every meet and is competing for the Patroon Conf Championship.
Mod 9 Girls Soccer
Cairo-Durham 3, Catskill 2
Goals scored by Rebecca Maher, Alesiana Roeber, and Sage Dittmar.
Mod 9 Boys Soccer
Cairo-Durham 5, Catskill 0
After a nervous first half, Cairo-Durham gained confidence and dominated in the second half. Daniel Lopez, Martin Mora, and Rudy Ramos all shared in the goals while Michael Parks scored a brace. A strong defensive showing from Dylan Mulligan and Ethan Searing-Burke helped Marco Alvarado keep his first clean sheet of the season.
This Week in Sports!
Check out the CDSports LiveStream YouTube channel where many games are live-streamed. Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/@cdsportslivestream4550/streams
Monday Mustang Athletics Recap:
Girls Varsity Soccer
Cairo-Durham 4, Hudson 0
Goals scored by Amanda Ramos-Rivera (2), Aria McCabe, and Nia DeRose. Teamwork and defense are credited for the team's shutout performance!
Boys Varsity Soccer
Cairo-Durham 4, Hudson 1
Goals scored by Chase Kelly, Andrew Searing-Burke, Jonathan Saad, and Oliver Schrull. Jonathan Saad was also credited with two assists!
The visiting team has changed the time for today's Varsity Boys Soccer game scheduled for Monday, 9/23 @ 4:30 PM to 7pm at Hudson HS on the Soccer Turf Field. We apologize for any inconvenience as this was unexpected and out of our control.
Thursday Mustang Athletics Recap:
Varsity Tennis
Girls Tennis tied Hudson 3-3 (both teams forfeited one match).
Modified Volleyball
The Girl Modified volleyball team took a loss today against Greenville but not without a fight. The scores were 24-26, 13-25, and 31-29
The girls showed amazing teamwork and movement on the court. Amazing serving by Teagan Watkins, Alana Torres, Lily Zein, Grace Plank, Zoey Choinsky, Reagan Vandenburgh, and Kaylee Relyea. Teagan also added 3 amazing block and 1 kill.
Girls Varsity Soccer
Cairo-Durham 0, Maple Hill 1
The Girls Varsity Soccer team brought a good game on another hot mid-September day, but the early goal by Maple Hill ended being enough in a close 0-1 match. It was a fast and physical match with solid defense all around.
Boys Varsity Soccer
Cairo-Durham 0, Maple Hill 2
Jacob Young recorded 11 saves in goal.
Modified Football
Catskill/Cairo-Durham 27, Taconic Hills 0
Last week, students in MS and HS learned more about Suicide Prevention during lunches.
Thank you to AFSP for collaborating with Mrs. Drossel, our School Social Worker, who advises Sources of Strength. Bracelets, stickers, magnets, and even guitar pics with the AFSP logo were distributed! Students could choose from a variety of materials to spread messages of hope, and increase awareness and support, while decreasing the stigma of mental health challenges.
Interested students signed up for the Out of the Darkness Walk in Hudson on 10/13, for which Mrs. Drossel is coordinating a team.
