
Reminder: In observance of Veteran's Day, there will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10. We will see you again on Monday, Nov. 13!


Admin, teachers and counseling staff from Cairo-Durham Elementary School and Cairo-Durham Middle School attended a Positivity Project (P2) Summit on Monday, Nov. 6 with Positivity Project CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Bryan. Schools from New York to North Carolina attended the summit to learn about all things new with the Positivity Project.
Staff from multiple schools networked on different aspects of the program, from working with staff, to implementing in the school building, to student voice and even to P2 for sports.
Our very own Mr. Stein and Mrs. Harvey presented on implementing P2 in the elementary school setting while Mrs. Eldred and Mrs. Murphy presented on implementation in the Middle School!



Reminder: In observance of Veteran's Day, there will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10. We will see you again on Monday, Nov. 13!


The Cairo-Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a sweatshirt fundraiser! Please use the attached order form to place an order by Nov. 9, 2023!


The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to announce its partnership with Care Solace in offering mental health and substance use services and providers for students and staff.
With a network of over 350,000 providers and services, Care Solace will help you find the right help at the right time, 24/7/365. Care Solace’s services are available at no cost to you — and all of your information is kept completely confidential. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.
Scan the QR Code, call (888) 515-0595 or visit www.caresolace.com/cairodurham to view options.
You can access Care Solace services in three ways:
- Call 888-515-0595 at any time. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
- Search anonymously to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at www.caresolace.com/cairodurham
- Contact your school health professional, and they will submit a referral on your behalf.
No matter what you're experiencing, there is hope and help. We are confident that our new partnership with Care Solace will help us build a healthier, more vibrant school community.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider.


The Cairo-Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a sweatshirt fundraiser! Please use the attached order form to place an order by Nov. 9, 2023!


Spooky, silly and entertaining: Our Cairo-Durham Middle School/High School staff rocked their Halloween costumes on Tuesday!


Congratulations to the following CDMS Students of the Month for September 2023!
From Left: CDMS Principal Danielle Czech, Sofia Hernandez Merino (6th grade), Lexi Maderic (7th grade) and Vincenzo Alvarado (8th grade).


The Cairo-Durham Middle School Student Council is hosting a sweatshirt fundraiser! Please use the attached order form to place an order by Nov. 9, 2023!


The Cairo-Durham Central School district wishes you a Happy Halloween!


What a blast!
Our first dance of the school year was a success thanks to all of our amazing volunteers and students!
Shout out to our costume contest winners!
Third place: Jack K. as Joker
Second Place: Hanna B. and Grace F. as Rappers
First Place: Lucas L. and Parker C. as Dirt Bike Racers









The Modified Football Team ended their season with a very competitive game versus Green Tech yesterday under the lights. The boys are excited for next season and they can't wait to play again in September.

The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for the following position:
- Speech/Language Therapist
For more information, please view the attachment!


The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest is TONIGHT from 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!


The Cairo-Durham Middle School Mentoring Program had its monthly meeting for October where the group created scarecrows and had Halloween treats!








The Girls Modified Volleyball Team ended their season with a resounding victory over Albany Leadership yesterday afternoon by a score of 2-0. The Girls Modified Soccer Team played a good game against Chatham yesterday that resulted in a 2-2 tie after double overtime. Scoring goals in the game were Abby Wright and Mya DeRose.

The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!


The Girls Modified Volleyball Team lost to Greenville yesterday afternoon by a score of 2-0. The next game for the girls is today at Albany Leadership at 4:30.

Looking to catch the Mustangs in action? Here is the athletics schedule for the week of October 23, 2023:
Monday, October 23
- Girls Modified Volleyball at Greenville at 4:30 p.m.
- Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Germantown at Coxsackie-Athens at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24
- Cross Country at Schodack State Park at 3 p.m. (leaving at 1:15 p.m.)
- Girls Modified Volleyball at Albany Leadership at 4:30 p.m.
- Girls Modified Soccer vs Chatham at CDHS at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 26
- Modified Football vs Green Tech at CDHS at 6 p.m.

The middle school students have been very busy on
the Positivity Project Bulletin Board competition. Each grade level team worked together to display positivity throughout the year.
The boards then are judged by a committee. The winning grade level will win an ice cream party. Do you have a favorite?


