CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Mr Buckman and Mr Smee show appreciation for the HS teachers
Happy Halloween!
Yesterday and today, it was wonderful to see so many parents on campus engaging in productive, learning-focused conversations with teachers. It was also great to see so many students accompanying their parents for these discussions. I always enjoy conference days as they provide an opportunity for me to meet and connect with many members of our parent community. We deeply appreciate the support you provide and value your partnership in your children’s learning journey. Now, we look ahead to the rest of the quarter and our journey toward the end of the semester in December.
This weekend, Cairo American College is proud to host our annual Model United Nations (MUN) conference, welcoming more than 440 participants from across the region. The event brings together 374 delegates (including more than 100 from CAC), 30 chairs, 6 secretariat members, 20 media representatives, and 20 eighth-grade administrative volunteers—a true community effort that showcases student leadership and collaboration in action. We are delighted to host students from nine international schools in Cairo, one from Alexandria, and our international guests from the American School of Kuwait. Together, they will engage in thoughtful debate and diplomacy on some of the world’s most pressing global issues.
Through MUN, students develop critical thinking, public speaking, negotiation, leadership, and collaboration skills. More importantly, they learn to see the world through multiple perspectives—an essential part of our school’s mission of building character to thrive as global citizens. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers—Mr Godfrey, Mr Cowles and Ms Kremer who have guided and supported our student delegates and organizing team in making this event possible.
Parent-Organized Senior Halloween Brunch
Thank You, Senior Parent Volunteers!
A big thank you to our senior parent volunteers for organizing the Halloween brunch for the Class of 2026 — and for transforming our High School lobby with such fun and festive decorations! Your creativity, effort, and school spirit helped make the day extra special for our seniors. We truly appreciate all that you do!
Andrew Buckman
HS Principal
Upcoming dates:
• 31 Oct – 2 Nov – CAC MUN
• 5-9 Nov – ISAA Fall Athletics Tournaments
• 12 Nov – HS Parent Coffee
• 14-15 Nov – NESAC Leadership Conference (Hosted at CAC)
• Tue 18 Nov – Early Release Day
• Sat 22 Nov – Girls Get Stronger
• 23-26 Nov – Spirit Week
• Wed 26 Nov – Teacher Appreciation Day
• Thu 27 Nov – US Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
• 14-18 Dec – Semester 1 Exams
• 19 Dec – Winter Break begins
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of October 30, 2025
Senior Parents: Free online webinar to help support your seniors as they get ready for university: Preparing for College Success from the Child Mind Institute. November 3rd: Sign up here
Upcoming University Visits:
Sunday, November 2nd:
11:15 am-12:00 pm outside the high school
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:
Coming Up in CAC Activities & Athletics
31 October – 2 November 2025
CAC MUN
High School Season 2 Activities & Athletics Registration
Season 2 Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are about to begin!
Registration will open on Sunday, November 2, at 8:00 AM. High School students will receive a general registration link and will complete their own sign-up form for Season 2.
To help students learn more about the options available, the Season 2 Activities & Athletics Fair will take place on Monday, November 3, during lunch on Bailey’s MS Lawn. Students can meet club leaders and coaches, explore the activities being offered, and ask questions before registering.
We encourage families to discuss interests, schedules, and commitments together as students make their selections.
Key Dates
• Registration Opens: Sunday, November 2, 8:00 AM
• Activities & Athletics Fair: Monday, November 3, Lunch – Bailey’s MS Lawn
Thank you for supporting CAC’s vibrant Activities & Athletics programs!
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
From the MS/HS Library
All Pro Dad
Thank you to all the dads and CAC community partners who helped make our first Morning Coffee a success! We’re excited to welcome even more dads to our next All Pro Dad meeting on Wednesday, November 26.
This month’s topic is RESPECT we’ll spend intentional time with our kids through fun activities and meaningful conversations.
We’d love to see you there! Please RSVP here: All Pro Dads Sign Up
For questions, contact our team via the All Pro Dad What’s App Group
Captain Chickaro