CAIRO, NY – The Cairo-Durham Middle and High School is raising funds for the CDTA Scholarship through its Give a Hoot silent auction. Five chainsaw-carved wooden owls made by Tom Morrissey, Class of 2008 alum, are on display and still up for auction.
Tom Morrissey is a local self-employed professional chainsaw carver and the Cairo-Durham Rotary Club’s President. He was recently invited to showcase his chainsaw carving during Mr. Criswell’s classes. Afterward, the seven finely carved owls Tom carved that day were given to the school for an internal silent auction.
Staff and faculty throughout the Middle and High School’s campus have the chance to bid on the five remaining beautifully carved owls. Proceeds from winning bids will go toward the CDTA Scholarship fund. One owl is auctioned every month. Bidding starts on the first day, and bidding ends on the second Wednesday of the same month. Faculty and staff can find a sign-up sheet in the art room, E-7.
The owls are currently on display near the gymnasium.
On Friday, December 13, 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.
Reminder: The Cairo-Durham Middle School Concert is on Thursday, December 19, at 6:30 pm. Also, check the flyer below for other concert dates!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for an elementary Teacher Aide. Click here to learn more: https://5il.co/32sdk
Reminder: There will be no school, District-wide, on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is excited to announce its Cairo-Durham Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Honor Roll members for the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year!
Dear Cairo-Durham Families and Community Members,
After the heartbreaking loss of David Gori, the District has decided to close school District-wide on Monday, December 9. Mr. Gori’s funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 am at St Mary’s in Saugerties (36 Cedar Street Saugerties, NY 12477). Calling Hours will be on Sunday, Dec 8th from 1:00-4:00 at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville. (4898 New York 81 Greenville, NY 12083).
The counseling center is always available to guide students through grieving. Also, faculty and staff who need assistance can always reach out to the counseling center and building administration. Our last communication included some resources for the grieving process; They are also attached below.
Helping Children Cope Resource: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2363/cdcsd/5068697/Helping_Children_Cope.pdf .
Care Solace: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/parent-resources/care-solace/542123 .
Staff Care Solace: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2363/cdcsd/3703884/Cairo-Durham_Central_SD-_Staff_Flyer.pdf .
Mr. Gori, for the past 23 years, has been dedicated to our student’s success and made a difference in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff. He will be dearly missed.
Our deepest condolences to Ginger Gori and her family.
Sincerely,
The Cairo-Durham Central School District
The upcoming Cairo-Durham Board of Education meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, at 6pm will be held in the C-D Elementary School's Multi-Purpose Room.
Don't forget about these upcoming Winter Concerts throughout the District!
As a reminder, Cairo-Durham CSD schools will be closed from 11/27 to 11/29 for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the holiday and safe travels! We'll see everyone on December 2.
Also, the MS/HS will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, December 4, at 11:45am.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break!
Reminder: The Cairo-Durham Elementary Star-Seekers and the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association are hosting a Star Party on Tuesday, December 3 from 6-7:30 pm at the Cairo-Durham Elementary School. The Star-Seekers is an after-school enrichment program for fourth and fifth-grade students, who have been using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to learn about space. The community is invited to come observe the night sky through telescopes and learn from astronomers who will point out additional space objects. Participants will also engage in a few astronomy-related activities. There will be hot cocoa, a PTA bake sale, and more. The event is free.
December breakfast and lunch menus are now available to view: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/cafeteria-menus/254963
Nominations for the November 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are open and can be submitted at the link below by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process.
Click here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2q9nfXwRYv7cSUw_bdouBjcdspek0B2VyNasVZr-LvsYNdg/viewform ) to submit a nomination for November 2024!
The Fall Sports Awards Ceremony was held last night in front of a packed crowd of family and friends. The coaches talked about their seasons and handed out MVP and Coaches Award plaques. It was a great night to celebrate our student athletes.
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for an elementary school counselor. Click here to learn more: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137
Do you know a person or community organization that has given extensive service to the Cairo-Durham Central School District? Nominate them for the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame!
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8
See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2025.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Shamrock House on Saturday, April 26, 2024, at 5 PM.
Criteria:
Nominees must have contributed to the improvement of Cairo-Durham CSD with extensive service through: academics, athletics, coaching, teaching, administration, employment, volunteerism and/or community service.
Nominees can be past or present staff members, school administrators, Board of Education members, alumni and community members or organizations. (Please note that a former student nominee must be out of school for at least 10 years to be considered for induction into the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame.)
Some examples of extensive service/support include (but are not limited to):
Academics (e.g., teaching, tutoring).
Involvement in school athletics (e.g., coaches, officials, volunteers).
Mentoring.
Volunteer work/community service.
Community relations.
Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Mission and By-Laws: https://www.cairodurham.org/page/mustang-pride-hall-of-fame-mission-and-by-laws
About the Hall of Fame:
The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to recognize individuals and/or groups who have worked to support public education in the Cairo-Durham CSD community.
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8
Take a look at the five prior classes of the Cairo-Durham Mustang Pride Hall of Fame:
Class of 2018:
Ron Agostinoni - Faculty/Student,
Helen Enck - Faculty,
Don Gibson Sr. - Administrator,
Tom Karnes - Faculty/Coach,
Trudy Lynch - Faculty/Coach,
Suzanne Oldakowski - Rotary President/Community Member,
Kerry Quinn - Faculty/Coach,
Ann Skelly - Faculty,
Art Waldron - Faculty/Coach,
Bob Zimmerman - Faculty/Coach.,
Class of 2019:
Fran Cook - Faculty,
Peter Maassmann - Student/Faculty,
Beth Phillips - Board of Education/Support Staff,
Cairo Rotary Club - Community Organization,
Bill Zwoboda - Faculty/Administrator,
Class of 2020/2021,
Dave Battini - Faculty/Coach,
John Hull - Faculty/Community Member,
Resurrection Lutheran Church - Community Organization,
Bill Lawrence - Faculty/Legislature,
Kay Sutton - Faculty,
Jeff Waldron - Student/Athlete,
Class of 2022:
Hugh Gallagher - Faculty,
William Getzke - Faculty,
Harry Lennon - Alumni,
Keith Phillips - Faculty,
Richard Uzzilia - Faculty,
Class of 2023:
Virginia Ambrose - Faculty,
Richard Booth - Administrator,
Kris Monteverd - Faculty,
Carol and Fred Spohler - Community Members,
Donna Wexler - Faculty,
Class of 2024:
Bridget “Bunny” Agostinoni - Alumni/Retired Faculty,
Emily Brunner - Faculty,
Patricia “Patty” Gibson - Former Coach,
Caroline Benton Pfleger - Retired Faculty
Congratulations to the September 2024-25 Cairo-Durham Middle School Students of the Month!
From left, Lucy Palmer (8th), Felicity Lendin (7th), Brayden Maraglio (6th), and Mr. Crittenden.
Nominations for the November 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are open and can be submitted at the link below by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2q9nfXwRYv7cSUw_bdouBjcdspek0B2VyNasVZr-LvsYNdg/viewform ) to submit a nomination for November 2024!
The Fall Sports Awards Ceremony is being held this Thursday, November 14th, in the High School Auditorium. The Modified Sports Teams will begin at 5:00 PM and the Varsity and JV Ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM. We hope that all of our Fall Athletes can attend and that they can help celebrate all of the MVP's and Coaches Award recipients.