Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Class of 2027: 8th Grade Transition Night on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. is quickly approaching! We look forward to seeing students and their parents/guardians as we discuss the course selection process for 2023-2024, reviewing the process of transition from 8th to 9th grade, tips on being successful in High School and overview graduation/testing requirements.
The MS Social Studies Literacy Program is offering several afterschool enrichment options with museums from across the country for up to 15 additional students this spring. Most programs are virtual through Zoom/Google Meet. The first 2023 program is Spy School 101 and will take place on January 17th.
Any student interested must sign up in advance using the form and sign up for the late bus/arrange transportation home. It is important to note that all programs will be capped a specific amount of students.
FORM TO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/MDrjnimyyEfd8nMj8
List of Programs:
January 17th 2:20-3:20 - Spy School 101 - International Spy Museum
February 13th 2:20-3:20 - Step into Tolerance - Museum of Tolerance
March 7th 2:20-3:20 - Ancient Egypt - Albany Institute for Art and History
March 28th 2:20-3:20 American Folk Art - American Folk Art Museum
April TBD 2:20-3:20 - Going Greene/Early Environmentalism - Greene County Historical Society
April 25th 2:20-3:20 - Life on the Erie Canal - Erie Canal Museum
May 9th - 2:20-3:20 - Colonial Albany - Albany Institute for Art and History
Please reach out to Kimberly Young with any questions at kyoung@cairodurham.org.
Questar III & HVCC STEM High School will be hosting a virtual information night for 8th grade students, parents and families only on Jan. 25, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There is also an in-person open house scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, please contact MS Counselor Ms. Westfall at kwestfall@cairodurham.org.
The Snow Ball dance is coming to CDMS on Feb. 10! Pre-sale tickets will be on sale for $5 during the week of February 6-10 before morning announcements.
The Modified Wrestling team recently participated at the Niskayuna Youth Tournament.
Cooper Hulbert placed 3rd winning two matches by pin.
Austin Sperano placed 2nd winning two hard fought matches.
Vivienne Myers also placed 2nd going 3-1 on the day winning 3 matches by pin.
Way to go, Mustangs!
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to all of our Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education members for all you do for our school district!
#MustangPride
The Cairo-Durham Central School District's Wellness Center is officially open to district adults, faculty and staff! Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information and to fill out the membership application, consent and medical clearance forms, please visit https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/wellness-center-information/399066.
Questar III & HVCC STEM High School will be hosting a virtual information night for 8th grade students, parents and families only on Jan. 25, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There is also an in-person open house scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, please contact MS Counselor Ms. Westfall at kwestfall@cairodurham.org.
Check out the Cairo-Durham logo on proud display along the hill leading up to Cairo-Durham Middle School/High School! #MustangPride
The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year! We can't wait to see students, faculty and staff back on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023!
Questar III and HVCC STEM High School is now accepting applications from active 8th grade students only for their P-TECH and Early College High School Programs (ECHS). The programs will prepare students for in-demand jobs in STEM careers, offering pathways in Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science and Health Sciences. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.questar.org/education/ptech-echs/.
Tech Valley High School is now accepting applications from active 8th grade students only. As part of Tech Valley High School's application, you are required to attend a virtual or in person information session before filling out the application prior to March 3, 2023 and be on track to meet all requirements for successful completion of their 8th grade school year. For more information, please visit http://techvalleyhigh.org/.
Interested students for either Tech Valley High School or STEM High School must meet with MS School Counselor Ms. Westfall and a parent/guardian to discuss the application process,
Any additional questions and to make an appointment, Danielle Lacitignola, MS Student Services Secretary at dlacitignola@cairodurham.org or Ms. Westfall, School Counselor at kwestfall@cairodurham.org.
Students and their mentors in the 7th grade mentoring program at Cairo-Durham Middle School made ornaments, enjoyed snacks and made a holiday gift to take home last week! Students also made chocolate-dipped spoons to go with hot chocolate in a holiday mug.
Last call! Questar III & HVCC STEM High School will be hosting a virtual information night for 8th grade students, parents and families only tonight from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There is also an in-person open house scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, please contact MS Counselor Ms. Westfall at kwestfall@cairodurham.org.
Questar III & HVCC STEM High School will be hosting a virtual information night for 8th grade students, parents and families only on Jan. 25, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There is also an in-person open house scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, please contact MS Counselor Ms. Westfall at kwestfall@cairodurham.org.
Ms. Rogers' 6th grade class made "Santa Cupcakes" last week to ring in the holidays!
Ms. Burton's 8th grade Science classes had a blast in their Christmas labs last week! Students were able to make "Reindeer Toothpaste", snowmen, holiday kaleidoscopes and more by initiating the chemical and physical reactions of specific ingredients.
The Cairo-Durham Central School District would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season. We'll see you back in school on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023!
On behalf of Superintendent Michael Wetherbee and the entire Cairo-Durham Central School District, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season! View Mr. Wetherbee's Holiday Letter in this attachment!
NOTICE: The Cairo-Durham Central School District will have an Early Dismissal today, December 23, 2022 due to impending inclement weather. The Middle School/High School will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. and the Elementary School will dismiss at 1:45 p.m. In addition to the Early Dismissal, there will be no afterschool activities today.
Thank you for your cooperation!
-The Cairo-Durham Central School District