CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Tuesday ERD – Teachers as Learners
JV Basketball Practice
Student Leaders at NESAC
This past weekend, CAC proudly hosted the NESAC Student Leadership Conference—and it was a tremendous success. Seven international schools from across the Middle East joined us on campus for three days of collaboration, learning, and connection.
Throughout the conference, student leaders engaged in workshops, discussions, and team challenges designed to strengthen their leadership skills. Guided by this year’s theme: “Leadership today requires courage, adaptability, and connection”—participants explored how building bridges across cultures, communities, and perspectives can inspire meaningful change in their schools and beyond.
We are incredibly proud of our students for representing CAC with enthusiasm, openness, and a commitment to learning. A special thank you goes to all the faculty, parents, and students who volunteered their time and energy to support the event in so many ways—your contributions helped made the conference an outstanding experience for all.
Spirit Week
Excitement is in the air as our annual Spirit Week approaches! With daily themed activities and events taking place next week, students will have the chance to create lasting memories together.
Spirit Week is about fostering a strong sense of community and belonging within our school. Through various fun and engaging activities, students will explore how school spirit can unite us, build lasting connections, and create a positive, inclusive environment. By focusing on teamwork, kindness, and school pride, we aim to strengthen the bonds between students, helping everyone feel valued and supported. Spirit Week is not just about competition—it’s about coming together as one community. We encourage all students to get involved and make this a memorable celebration of our school!
Semester 1 Exams
Semester 1 Exam Week is fast approaching: December 14th to 18th. The 2025 S1 Exam Schedule shows the daily schedule of all high school exams. Please read this in detail to gain a clear understanding of what the last week of school will look like.
Also, take a moment and review the following points to familiarize yourself with the exam procedures before arriving.
Arrival Times: Give yourself time to locate your examination room and be prepared to start your exams on time. Exam locations will be posted at the entrances of the building. Food venues on campus will operate at their regular times throughout the day. Students may remain on campus after exams.
• Morning Exams: Arrive on campus by 8:25 AM.
• Afternoon Exams: Arrive on campus by 12:40 pm.
The library will be open all day for studying, and the Reading Room & Study Rooms will be available from 7:30 – 8:25 am, 11:15 – 12:40 pm, and 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Flexible Campus Access: Students are only required to attend school for their exams. Students with off-campus lunch privileges are allowed to leave school early after their last exam. Parents of students without off-campus privileges can email the HS school office to request early dismissal for the week.
Attendance Reminder: Examination timings are fixed and set by the HS Administration. Changes to the examination schedule on an individual basis will only occur under very specific circumstances, such as travel related to visa issues, sudden illness, or family emergencies. Official medical documentation is required to approve any medical absence.
Please be reminded that students who miss an exam without appropriate documentation will not receive a grade for that exam and will not be eligible to re-take the exam.
If you have any questions or need to contact the Assistant Principal, Adam Smee, email him at asmee@cacegypt.org
Andrew Buckman
HS Principal
Upcoming dates:
• 23-26 Nov – Spirit Week!
• Wed 26 Nov – Teacher Appreciation Day hosted by the PTO
• Thu 27 Nov – US Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
• Tue 2 and Wed 3 Dec – Winter Concert Series (Theatre):
– Strings & Choirs perform on Dec 2nd @ 6pm
– Bands perform on Dec 3rd @ 6pm
• Fri 5 Dec – PTO Winter Bazaar on the CAC Campus
• 14-18 Dec – Semester 1 Exams
• 19 Dec – Winter Break begins
• Sun 11 Jan – First day of Semester 2. Will be an A Day.
• Thu 22 Jan – Semester 1 Reports Released
Lunch Space for Relaxing
Economics Class
Design and Engineering Class
Students Learn with VR in Science
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of November 20, 2025
Sessions with Juniors held this week: Counselors met with juniors this past week to go over the PSAT results, which is a useful data point to research universities that may be a good match, particularly in the US. Juniors are encouraged to review the SAT and ACT dates for next spring in order to plan on taking the actual test that may be used in their universities applications next fall. Juniors were also introduced to Unifrog, the new software platform for college and career research (replacing MAIA Learning). Juniors took a career exploration survey and started a long list of possible careers and universities around the globe that offer majors they may be interested in pursuing. We will convene again early next semester to continue the deep dive into college and career research and exploration.
Virtual Session with McGill University! McGill U. was supposed to attend the Large October University fair, but the representative was ill that day and could not be at her table. However, we know that so many families were interested in speaking to the representative, so she has scheduled a special Zoom session just for our CAC families!!!
Date: Monday, November 24
Time: 8:00 pm (Cairo time)
Location: Zoom (online)
To Join the Session:
Please click the Zoom link a few minutes before the start time:
Zoom link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/89706902509
Upcoming University Visits:
Mini Fair: Monday, December 2nd:
11:15 am-12:00 pm outside the high school
EU Business School:
UWE Bristol
University of Portsmouth
University of Essex
Kaplan International Pathways
Oxford International Education Group
INTO
Study Group
CEG- Cambridge Education Group
GEDU Global Education
ALEXANDER COLLEGE, Canada
SAT Prep Class Spring 2026: Recommended for those who plan to apply to a university in the US and will take the SAT next May, June and beyond. The course will run over two weekends, April 17 & 18 and April 24 & 25, 2026. Please see the attachments here (flyer, parent letter, and calendar). To register, visit their website here: hgl.co/cac. The registration deadline is February 27, 2026.
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
Test SMS Message to All Parents – Wednesday, November 26
Dear Parents,
CAC will send a test SMS message to all parents on Wednesday, November 26, using the mobile phone numbers listed in Skyward. Please note that international phone numbers are not supported.
If you need to update your number, please follow the instructions here and make sure your information is updated no later than Monday, November 24.
If you do not receive the SMS by the end of the day on Wednesday, kindly email us at communications@cacegypt.org
DHUB Team
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:
View Live Calendar Here
NAHS Fall Fair This Thursday!
Thursday, 20 November
3:15 – 6:30pm
Come out to support our amazing student artists! Art, crafts, snacks, music, and more. Bring friends and enjoy the fair after school!
Friday, 21 November
HS Animal Welfare Club – Visit to Animal Protection Foundation
MS Production – Show Week!
Our middle school performers and crew have been working incredibly hard – let’s pack the theater and show them some support!
Showtimes:
• Wednesday – 6:00pm
• Thursday – 6:00pm
• Friday – 1:00pm
Girls Get Stronger – This Saturday
Saturday, 22 November
A full morning of fitness, empowerment, and teamwork. All participants – get ready to challenge yourselves and have fun!
NESAC Leadership Conference – Thank You!
A huge congratulations to our student delegates, operations team, our workshop leaders, and everyone who made the conference a success.
We’re excited for the next opportunity to build bridges, lead change, and continue blazing the trail for student leadership.
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
The Musical Performance: Anne of Green Gables
The Middle School Performers will present a story about an imaginative, creative, high-spirited orphan, Anne Shirley. Her adventures take place on Prince Edward’s island, Canada. It’s the turn of the century and this small town finds itself being pushed into the progressive future with Anne at the helm.
This full two act musical is not to be missed. It features a full orchestra, incredible sets and props, and of course, a 45 strong ensemble both on and back stage! Tickets are on sale with Ms. Dolly, and at the Theater door on the performance days.
Thursday, November 20th the performance begins at 6pm. Friday, November 21st, the performance begins at 1pm. The musical runs 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a short intermission.
Looking forward to welcoming you all to the Theater!
Mr. McCuaig & Ms. Dolly
The Annual General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch
The GSS Appreciation Lunch has been a cherished CAC tradition since 2013, bringing our entire CAC community together around Thanksgiving to celebrate and thank our incredible GSS teams. This compassionate initiative was started by an ES student, Han Byul Lee, who is now a proud alumna of the Class of 2020. Over the years, this event has continued to grow through the collective generosity of our CAC community.
The GSS Teams are: our security guards, janitors, gardeners, bus monitors, drivers, car washers, electricians, painters, carpenters, and food vendors—All dedicated and hardworking members who keep CAC running smoothly every single day
On this special day, we distribute meals with the generous support of our CAC community. The annual GSS Appreciation Lunch is a meaningful opportunity to give back to these essential team members and their families.
You can contribute by donating cash to purchase a Family Meal (costs around 1500 EGP, including desserts and drinks). A Donation Box is available in the Welcome Center, and another one is next to Greco.
Everyone is welcome to sign up to help distribute the meals in person to the GSS. A simple “Shukran” means the world: SIGN UP HERE
Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and continued support in honoring those who do so much for our community!
Organized by PTO & Service Learning
cacpto@cacegypt.org
egergess@cacegypt.org
From the Booster Club
CAC Spirit Store Holiday Sale!
15% OFF most items — plus even bigger discounts on select gear!
Sale Dates: November 29 – December 18
Special Event: Shop during the CAC Winter Bazaar on December 5!
Store Hours: Open on school days from 8–10 AM, 11:00–12:30 PM, and 2:30–4 PM
Enjoy our specially blended cocoa — 350 LE per packet!
Stock up on hoodies, tees, and spirit wear for the holidays!
(Sale excludes travel uniforms, calculators, and water bottles.)
Show your school spirit and soar like an Eagle!
CAC Booster Club
From the PTO
We’re excited to share this year’s Winter Bazaar flyer with you! It’s one of our favorite community events, and we can’t wait to celebrate together.
Tickets go on sale Sunday, November 23!
Available at the Front Gate and the Spirit Store.
Please remember: CAC IDs are required to purchase CAC tickets.
CAC PTO
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. CAC RM 115C MS
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
Fundraiser: APD Pie Sale
SOMETHING SWEET HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!
Get Dad Something Sweet ! We’re raising funds for future events so grab your apple, pumpkin, or pecan pie (or a slice) before Thanksgiving! Proceeds support All Pro Dad breakfasts, events, and prizes !
Something Sweet For Thanksgiving Pie Pre Order: Something Sweet Pie/Slice
PIE PICK UP: NOVEMBER 26, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM & 3:00 – 5:00 PM CAC RM 115C MS
Captain Chickaro