CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Grade 12 StuCo Class President Election Assembly
International Day of Peace
This coming Monday we will mark International Peace Day, a timely opportunity to reflect with our students on the importance of empathy, respect, and understanding in a world that can often feel increasingly polarized. As a school committed to preparing young people as global citizens, we believe it is essential that students learn how to engage with differences of opinion in ways that build connection rather than division, approaching differences with compassion and dialogue rather than hostility. Our goal is to help students see themselves as active contributors to a more peaceful and respectful community—both here at school and beyond.
HS–Pre-K/KG Collaboration: Designing for People and the Planet
This week, High School Design students teamed up with Pre-K and KG for an inspiring collaboration connected to the Who We Are unit of inquiry in the Elementary School. The younger students shared their favorite toys, and together they imagined ways to redesign them to be better for both children and the planet. This is the beginning of an ongoing collaborative project with the ES. HS students will be redesigning children’s products with the KG and PK students. Our HS students absolutely loved their first experience—it gave them authentic insight into the needs and creativity of young children and served as a powerful kickoff for their IB Design projects. Over the coming weeks, they will be working to redesign a product used by children ages 3–6, with a focus on making it better for people and the planet.
Andrew Buckman
HS Principal
WEEK WITHOUT WALLS UPDATE – Upcoming Events & Registration
We’re excited to launch this year’s Week Without Walls (WWW) program.
This year, WWW will take place February 8-12, 2026.
Parent Webinar
Monday, September 22 | 7:00–7:45 PM
Overview of offerings, registration process, and timeline.
To keep it to 45 minutes, this will not be a live Q&A – please email questions to cacwww@cacegypt.org and we will do our best to clarify any questions you may have.
Student Information Fair
Wednesday, September 24 | Lunch | MS Lawn (Bailey’s Lawn)
For students to explore both International and In-Egypt options.
Registration at a Glance (fully Digital)
• International Registration: Sept 25–30
• Placements Announced: Oct 15
• Deposit & Verification Due: Oct 23
• Final Balance Due: Dec 1
• In-Egypt Registration Opens: Nov 1
Stay updated on the Week Without Walls Central Site (CAC login required) — your hub for all WWW offerings, pricing details, and registration information.
Kasey Semler
Activities Coordinator/WWW Coordinator
Upcoming dates:
• Sun 21 Sept – Early Release day. Student dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
• Week of Sept 22 – HS student photos
• Mon 22 Sept – Week Without Walls Parent Webinar (evening)
• Mon 29 Sept – Grade 11 IB information evening (6:00 p.m.)
• 5-9 October – CAC Fall Holiday
• Wed 15 Oct – HS Parent Coffee (9:30 a.m.)
• Thu 16 Oct – University Fair (12:00 – 2:00 p.m.)
• Thu 23 Oct – End of Quarter 1
• Thu 27 Oct – Q1 Progress Report posted on Skyward
• Wed 29 Oct & Thu 30 Oct – Parent, Teacher & Student Conferences
IB Biology Lab Work
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of September 18, 2025
Class of 2027: Junior Seminar Update
This week, the high school counselors met with all Grade 11 students for the first Junior Seminar of the year. The session focused on strategies for making the most of junior year, including tips for staying organized and balanced. Counselors also reviewed ACT and SAT testing timelines, shared preparation resources, and gave students a preview of the upcoming PSAT using the College Board’s Blue Book app. We look forward to continuing to support juniors as they navigate this important year.
Upcoming University Visits:
Ontario Tech University
Wednesday, October 1st, 11:15 am-12:00 pm outside the high school
Tufts University
Monday, October 13th, MS Hall- 5 pm: student session- an overview of Tufts, admissions decision plans such as ED, EDII, EA and RD & tips on writing supplemental essays for selective universities
6 pm: parents/family session- an overview of Tufts University with a focus on USA financial aid and scholarships for US citizens and international students & applying for a US F-1 student visa.
An RSVP will be sent soon. Light refreshments will be served.
8th Annual Cairo School Counselor Network University Fair
Thursday, October 16th: 12:30 pm-2:45 pm in the gymnasium. Tentative list of participating universities is here.
Standardized Test Dates: Your student can click on this link to find out more about the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo for those planning to take a standardized test for university entrance requirements. Note: test registrants for any ACT test may receive a relocation notice if ACT moves the testing location from CAC to a different center. You will receive an email from ACT about a week before the test if you are moved
Visit our CAC Counseling web site for information about college and career research.
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Activities & Athletics Update
Stay in the loop with what’s happening at CAC! For the latest updates, event details, and schedules, check out our live Google Calendar:
Degla Dash – Run for a Cause!
Degla Dash is back tomorrow, Friday, September 19. Proceeds support Cancer Recovery Research.
Register HERE or pay at CAC tomorrow morning
Mike Ross was a beloved PE teacher at CAC who passed away after a battle with cancer in 1995. Please join our annual community run to raise money for recovering cancer patients. This event is appropriate for all ages.
This Week in Athletics
Thursday Night Lights — Tonight (Sept 18)
• 3:30 PM – Varsity Boys & Girls Football vs. AIS @ CAC (League Match)
• 5:00 PM – Schutz JV Boys & Girls Volleyball Exchange
Friday, Sept 19
• 9:00 AM – Schutz Varsity Boys & Girls Volleyball Exchange
Parent Meetings — Sunday, Sept 21
• 6:00 PM – Abu Dhabi Parent Volleyball Trip Meeting
• 6:30 PM – Doha Parent Swim/Dance Meeting
INJAZ (Student Entrepreneurship)
Does your student enjoy business, startups, or pitching ideas? INJAZ offers hands-on experience building real projects with industry mentors.
• Info Session for Students: Monday, Sept 22 at 3:15 PM in the HS Meeting Room (3rd floor). Encourage your student to attend to learn how they can get involved this year.
Questions? Contact Kasey Semler at ksemler@cacegypt.org.
Jr. Golf Club Donations
The Activities Office seeks donations of jr. golf clubs and equipment for our upcoming grade 4/5 golf program. Please send any donations to the MS Office or the ES Activities Office. We are happy to accept any used equipment.
The Heart Run – October 17th in Palm Hills
Run the Race, Save a Heart
Mark your calendar for October 17th and join the Heart Run in Palm Hills to benefit the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation. The run is your chance to put your best foot forward and make a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, heal hearts by taking part in the run, support a great cause and have fun with friends and family. All proceeds from registration and donations go directly to support free heart surgeries. Run the Race, Save a Heart.
Link for registration: https://stamina-sports.com/heart-run
Promo code for 20% off: HART20
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
Prom Sponsorship Opportunity
STUCO is currently looking for sponsorships to help make this year’s prom unforgettable. If you or your organization would like to partner with us, please reach out by email at 28okamal@cacegypt.org
27pshrimali@cacegypt.org.
Thank you once again for supporting our students and school community.
Omar Kamal & Prakhar Shrimali
From the PTO
🌟 Join Us for Our First PTO Community Service Event of the Year! 🌟
We’re excited to kick off the year with a meaningful opportunity to give back. 💙
📅 Date: Monday, September 29
📍 Details & Sign-up: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DvXyqsvd1aBCFv0E9JmUQk?mode=ems_wa_t
Whether you’re new to CAC or have been here for years, this is a wonderful chance to connect, give back, and be part of something special. Let’s make a difference together! 💫
CAC PTO