CAC High School Principal’s Notes
On Wednesday this week, we hosted the 4th annual Service Fair here on campus. I extend my gratitude to our service learning coordinator, Ereeny Gawdat, for organizing this event. It’s inspiring to witness local NGOs, entrepreneurs and businesses prioritize service-oriented and sustainable practices in their operations. We were thrilled at the turn out of parents, faculty and parents who all visited the fair during the day.
It was also great to welcome a large turnout of parents at our first HS parent coffee morning this week. For those who couldn’t attend or anyone who wants a recap, you can find the slides used during the event here. Our Next Coffee morning will take place on October 15.
Andrew Buckman
HS Principal
Upcoming dates:
• Sun 14 Sept – Skyward gradebook opens. 4:00 pm
• Mon 15 Sept – Grade 12 IB information evening (6:00 pm)
• Sun 21 Sept – Early Release day. Student dismissal at 11:30 am
• 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 am)
• Thu 16 Oct – University Fair (12:00 – 2:00 pm)
• 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
PTO meeting
Varsity soccer teams get ready for their first games of the season!
Cross Country Team Stretching
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of September 11, 2025
Grade 9: Counselors met with the Grade 9 students this week during their study hall to check in on how their transition to high school is going, review the various ways we communicate at CAC (Google Classroom, Google Calendar invitations and so on), study skill techniques to use in high school, and how we as counselors can be a resource for them. They were engaged and enthusiastic at the sessions, and we enjoy being their counselors very much!!!
Upcoming University Visits:
Tuesday, September 16th, 11:15 am-12:00 pm outside the high school:
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah
https://www.aus.edu/
https://www.bmc.edu.sa/
The American University in Beirut – Cyprus Branch
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!
Mark your calendars: Thursday, September 19! Degla Dash is almost here — lace up your shoes and join the run to support Cancer Recovery Research. Every step you take makes a difference.
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.
Thursday Night Lights!
Happening this evening, come cheer on your Eagles as they launch the season in style! The Booster Club Spirit Café will be open, so grab a snack and show your support.
Game Day Lineup right here at CAC – Thursday, Sept. 11
• 3:30 PM – Girls Varsity Football vs NCBIS (League Match)
• Main Gym Volleyball Doubleheader vs Zohour Club
5:00 PM – Varsity Girls Volleyball
6:30 PM – Varsity Boys Volleyball
Away game for the day:
• Boys Varsity Football @ NCBIS (League Match)
Coming Up Next week (September 14-18):
• Sunday, Sept 14: Varsity Boys & Girls VBall vs NCBIS @ CAC (3:30pm)
• Thursday, Sept 18: Thursday Night Lights
o 3:30PM: Girls & Boys Varsity Soccer
o 5:00PM: Girls & Boys Varsity Volleyball Exchange (Doubleheader)
For High School Families:
Season 1 Athletics are off to a great start! We wish all of our student-athletes the best as they build momentum for the season ahead. If you are new to our community and your student is still exploring options, please encourage them to connect with Mr. Semler (ksemler@cacegypt.org). There are plenty of opportunities available, and we will be happy to help them find the right fit!
As always, if you have any questions about our Co-Curricular Offerings, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
activities@cacegypt.org
athletics@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)
Join Us for a Library Welcome Session!
The CAC Libraries invite all parents to a special session on Thursday, September 18 at 8:00 AM in the Cairo Room of the MHS Library.
Come learn how our libraries can support you and your family! We’ll cover:
• An overview of our online resources, including Sora and PressReader for e-books, magazines, and audiobooks
• A tutorial on how to search the library catalog
• A guided tour of both the Middle/High School (MHS) and Elementary School (ES) Libraries
[Click here to register]
We look forward to seeing you there!
Meghan Ennis
Head Librarian
Service Fair!
Share your ideas & Feedback!
We are excited to share that our recent Service Fair was a great success, with more than 100 students, teachers, and parents in attendance. It was inspiring to see our community interested in exploring opportunities to do meaningful actions.
We would love to hear your initial spontaneous service ideas — big or small. Your creativity and input make a difference. Share your Ideas & Feedback: HERE
If you have any questions, please contact the Service Learning Office
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat
Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
egergess@cacegypt.org
01200 278 966
Ereeny Gawdat
PreK-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
From the PTO
Thank you all for such a wonderful turnout at our PTO Welcome Coffee Morning on Sunday!
It was truly heartwarming to see both returning and new parents come together. We love starting the school year with such amazing energy and engagement. It really gets the year off to a great start.
The PTO has a fantastic year ahead filled with programs and events, all made possible by you our amazing volunteers. From helping with biweekly Pizza Day in the Elementary School to planning and running our exciting community events. There are so many ways to get involved. Committees will be forming soon, if you’d like to stay updated on volunteer opportunities. Please join our Volunteer WhatsApp Group through this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LEoGoLVBLI73EBFGm7rvaf?mode=ems_share_t
Don’t forget our division and grade-level WhatsApp groups. WhatsApp chats are a wonderful resource to keep families connected. If you need a link to join, simply email CACPTOoc@cacegypt.org and we will be happy to help you get connected.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead together!
CAC PTO