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CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Congratulations Class of 2025!

Well, here we are at the end of the year! And what a year it has been. I would like to go back and identify some highlights of the year, but when I started to scroll back through the calendar, I realized there were just too many different events and happenings for me to be able to identify one or two special highlights.

And so, rather than unduly shining a spotlight on one or two things, I will instead take this opportunity to say thank you and well done to each and every one of our community members. Especially, a huge thank you to our dedicated high school faculty and staff who have facilitated a wonderful educational experience for your children this year. A huge congratulations to all our students for successfully completing the school year with all its highs and lows, and bumps in between. High school can be a challenging time, and I’m consistently impressed by our students’ fortitude, resilience, and good spirit. They are a credit to you all as parents. We are proud and happy to be in partnership with you in the education of your child here at CAC.

I would like to say a special thank you to those colleagues from the high school who will be departing and heading to other locations this year. This year, the departing teachers are:

Ms. Mirian Kotzikas – ELL
Mr. Chris Broad – Disruptive Innovation and Technology
Dr. Kurt Gutschick – Social Studies
Mr. Kyle Moore – Math
Mr. Emad El Shabrawy – Arabic

In addition to these wonderful faculty, we are also saying goodbye to the High School Assistant Principal, Ms. Rachel McCall. Rachel has dedicated 6 years of service to CAC and has worked closely with many of our families. Rachel is moving into the role of HS Principal at the American School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and we wish her all the best in this transition.

I would also like to take a moment to wish all our departing students and families the very best of luck with their transfers and moves to new locations. The life of an international school has a somewhat transient feel to it at times, and while this is a defining feature, it can also be challenging for those who are leaving and those who are left behind. To all those who are leaving this year, please know that your contributions to our community are valued and we will miss each and every one of you. Good luck with your next steps.

And with that said, we can now turn our attention to the holiday—precious family time, a chance to relax and unwind, and time for some reflection about the year. We look forward to welcoming you back for the 2025–2026 school year on August 18th. Until then, please enjoy some rest, relaxation, and family time. Travel safe and take care.

Kind regards,
Andrew Buckman

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of June 5, 2025

Class of 2026- Juniors and parents were sent an email about what juniors should work on over summer in preparation for the university application process, plus information about using the IB current scores to assist with your research. IB current scores will be posted on Skyward June 16th. Please take a screenshot as over summer, Skyward will change over to the 2025-26 year.

Grades 9-11: Standardized Test and test prep class information: Click on this link to find out more about the SAT, ACT, SAT prep course, TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo for those of you planning to take a standardized test for university entrance requirements.

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

If you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar’s Office to release final records.

Official school records, including the end of year Middle and High School records will be available for pickup from our office starting mid-June.

Registrar’s office

 

ACTIVITIES

Week Without Walls (WWW) – February 2026

Earlier this week, all High School students and families received an email update about Week Without Walls (WWW). Next school year, WWW will take place during the week of February 8–12, 2026.

While full details will be shared in August and September, families are encouraged to begin thinking ahead over the summer — especially if your child may join an international course.

Summer Prep Checklist:

• Check passport validity: Passports must be valid through at least August 13, 2026 (6 months after the latest WWW trip returns in February). If a renewal is needed, summer is the ideal time.

• Start the conversation: Discuss whether international travel is a good fit for your child and family. This will help guide your decisions when course options are released in the fall.

Coming in the Fall:

• Full list of WWW course options, including both international and in-Egypt experiences
• Information on costs, timelines, and how to register
• A coordinated communication plan so all families get the same information at the same time

Reminder: Middle School PRIME trips continue to take place separately in October.

Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Last Friday, we held a fantastic graduation ceremony once again at the pyramids. This marked the 77th graduation year for CAC. Even after all this time, the majesty of the event has not faded—it truly is a fittingly impressive location to celebrate the graduation of such an impressive group of students. We are very proud of our seniors and we wish the Class of ’25 all the very best as they embark on their educational journeys beyond CAC.

Back on campus, exams are approaching their final couple of days. For most students, tomorrow (Monday 2 June) will be the last formal day of exams with the following Tuesday (3rd) being set aside for students who missed exams or had conflicts in their schedule to make up exams on a case-by-case basis. Wednesday 4th June is the last day of school for everyone, with attendance expected for all.

On this last day, students will cycle through all of their classes to receive their semester two exam grades, and receive feedback on their exam performance as well as final closing activities in non-exam classes. The day begins and ends with celebratory assemblies where we bid farewell to departing faculty and students. This formal closure to the end of the year is highly beneficial for all students and we eagerly await the presence of everyone on Tuesday. Dismissal is scheduled for 11:30 on that final day of school.

In the meantime, here’s hoping your child’s exams are going well and they are managing to balance the heavy academic demands of studying for and taking exams with some relaxation and recharging in between. The holiday will soon be upon us all!

Upcoming dates:

2 June – exams continue to Grade 9-11
3 June – Make up exams day
4 June – Last day of school for all students. 11:30 dismissal.

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of June 1, 2025

Deadline to register extended! Higher Ground SAT Test Prep class: Recommended for those who plan to apply to university in the US and will take the SAT next school year.

The course will run over two weekends in fall:
August 29th-30th & September 5th-6th
Registration deadline is June 4th. Find out more here.

Grades 9-11: We hosted snack tables and encouragement for exam week! Students are encouraged to stop by our office between May 27th- June 2nd to enjoy healthy snacks during exam week.

Grades 9-11: Standardised Test and test prep class information: Click on this link to find out more about the SAT, ACT, SAT prep course, TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo for those of you planning to take a standardized test for university entrance requirements.

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

If you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar’s Office to release final records.

Official school records, including the end of year Middle and High School records will be available for pickup from our office starting mid-June.

Registrar’s office

 

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS

Season 3 End-of-Year Tournament Results

Baseball – London
Record: 2 Wins, 3 Losses
A strong showing and great effort from the team throughout the tournament.

Softball – Prague
Awarded the Sportsmanship & Fair Play Trophy!
The team played with heart all season—well done!

ISAA Tournament Results

Golf – Paris
Team Placement: 4th Overall
Angel Clymer finished 2nd Overall in the Girls Division.

Tennis – Vienna
CAC finished 1st Overall!
Amin Marei won Gold in the Boys Division.

Track & Field – Eindhoven
CAC swept all team categories for the third consecutive year:

• JV Girls – 1st Place

• JV Boys – 1st Place

• Varsity Girls – 1st Place

• Varsity Boys – 1st Place

Congratulations to all our Season 3 athletes—and to everyone who competed this year!

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

From the MS/HS Library

Dear High School Students, Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind you that all library and HS materials, including English books, were due back by Sunday, May 18th. HS Textbooks were due back by May 29th.

All books should be returned to the MHS Library and not directly to teachers.

If your child has overdue materials, you will have been receiving weekly email notices listing the specific items that need to be returned. As the deadline approaches, these notices will become daily reminders. Please review these emails carefully—they include a full list of any outstanding items.

If any books have been lost, please contact the librarians directly to request an invoice. You will then take the invoice to the CAC cashier, make the payment, and return the stamped receipt to the library as proof of payment. Only once we have received this receipt will your child’s account be cleared.

Please note that if materials were not returned or paid for by May 29th, your Skyward account will be blocked. This means:

• You will not be able to access your child’s report card at the end of the school year.
• If the account remains blocked into the summer, you will not be able to access student schedules at the start of the next school year.

We strongly encourage you to take action now to avoid any disruption. If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Warm regards,

Meghan Ennis
Head Librarian – Middle School and High School Library
mennis@cacegypt.org

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

HS Recognition Night

You can tell the end of the year is approaching by the number of culminating celebratory events taking place at the high school recently. Most significantly, today was the last day of school for our seniors—always a day of mixed emotions and great celebrations. The next steps are the exams next week for those who need to sit them, followed by Graduation at the Pyramids on Friday! Just ahead of that, our Class of 2025 will parade around the school campus on Thursday 29 May at 12:00 pm. This is the much anticipated Senior Cap and Gown Walk. Please feel welcome to join us at school for this wonderful event next week.

Spring Arts Festival

This week, our music students have been hosting outdoor performances during lunchtime to entertain the crowd. We also enjoyed a fantastic Spring Festival on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, showcasing the combined talents of tour arts students. As always, the caliber of the work was fantastic; the student work is of exceptional quality and the performances and video presentations highly enjoyable. Well done to the students and huge thanks to the arts team for their hard work in preparing the students for this festival.

ISAA Tournament Eagles Squad!

Our student athletes are once again out on the road, representing CAC in international sports tournaments in Europe. The tennis, track & field, and golf teams are all competing in the spring ISAA tournament right now. As ever, we’re proud of their achievements so far and wish them the best of luck in the tournament. Go Eagles!

Our newest grade level of students, grade 8, who will be next year’s grade 9, will visit the high school next week for an information session hosted by teachers and counselors. It’s always an exciting time when we welcome the newest cohort of students, and we look forward to working with them and getting to know them in August.

Another significant event signifying the close of the school year is, of course, prom. Students will enjoy dancing and celebrating together this weekend, reflecting on the year and looking ahead to their bright futures. We are all highly appreciative of the hard work of the student council and supervisors in providing this opportunity.

Upcoming dates:

22 May – Last day of school for all Seniors
23 May – HS Prom
25 May – Semester 2 Exams for Seniors start
26 May – Grade 12 Graduation Parent Meeting. 6:00 pm. MS 116
27 May – Semester 2 Exams for Grades 9-11 start
27 May – Season 3 and End of Year Sports Awards 5:00 pm. Theatre
28 May – Senior Graduation Rehearsal. 8:00-10:30 am. MS Field
28 May – Senior Alumni Transition Meeting. 10:30-11:15 am. HS Meeting Room
29 May – Senior Graduation Rehearsal. 8:00-10:30 am. MS Field
29 May – Senior Cap and Gown Celebration Walk. 12:00 pm. On campus. All welcome.
30 May – Graduation at the Pyramids (tickets only).
4 June – Last day of school for all students. 11:30 dismissal.

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of May 22, 2025

Grade 12- Counselors have reminded seniors to update Maia Learning with their university decisions. Graduation transcripts will be available starting June 4th, and we will send the final transcript to the destination seniors indicated on the survey we had sent to them. We have their senior packet (items from their cumulative file that can be returned to them) and health forms for them to pick up as part of their senior check out process starting this week. We also have some transition to university information we will pass on to them when they come by to pick up their packets. We look forward to seeing them at graduation practice next week!

Grade 9- This week’s Grade 9 seminar focused on helping students reflect on their extracurricular and co-curricular experiences in high school so far, and begin thinking about how to capture those experiences in a meaningful way. Whether through a personal activity log, a resume, or a simple reflection document, students were encouraged to take note of the activities that have shaped their first year of high school. The session also emphasized forward thinking—encouraging students to identify interests they want to lean into or new opportunities they may want to explore in Grade 10. Whether continuing with a sport, club, service project, or trying something completely new, the goal is to be intentional about growth, curiosity, and building a well-rounded high school experience.

Grades 9-11: Standardised Test and test prep class information: Click on this link to find out more about the SAT, ACT, SAT prep course, TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo for those of you planning to take a standardized test for university entrance requirements.

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

If you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar’s Office to release final records.

Official school records, including the end of year Middle and High School records will be available for pickup from our office starting mid-June.

Registrar’s office

 

From the Transportation Office

After School Activity Buses

Effective Sunday, May 25th, kindly be informed that the ASA buses will not be operating any more and the only afternoon route will be the 3:20pm routes due to the end of the activities session.

Mohamed ElGhalban
Motor Pool Manager

 

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

ISAA Season 3 Tournaments – Good Luck to our Season 3 Athletes
Join us in wishing our Season 3 sports teams the best of luck as they travel to compete in their end-of-season ISAA tournaments:
• Golf: May 20–24 in Paris
• Track & Field: May 22–25 in Eindhoven
• Tennis: May 20–24 in Vienna. Follow the results for tennis live on Tournify!

Go Eagles!

Season 3 Sports Awards Night
Tuesday, May 27 – 5:00–6:15 PM – CAC Theater
Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements, dedication, and teamwork of our Season 3 athletes! This special evening will recognize the hard work and spirit of our student-athletes across all teams.
To support students during exam preparation, a supervised Study Hall will be available from 3:00–5:00 PM before the event.
Let’s honor our athletes and end the season on a high note—see you there!

Season 3 Wrap-Up – Congratulations to All!
Season 3 has officially come to a close. A huge congratulations to all of our athletes and activity participants for an incredible school year. None of this would be possible without the support of the parents – we can’t thank you enough!

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

Water Log V.45 / no.5
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

2025-2026 Executive Student Council

Savannah Bradley
HS Mathematics Teacher / Head of Department

 

High Schoolers!!

Did you miss the yearbook payment??

Pay at the cashier and get the legendary 80’s YEARBOOK!!
Teacher trivia, throw back in times, and lots of color that highlight an amazing year. 80 years of CAC. Limited Edition**

Stay tuned for the pick-up date in room 313.

Maia Bassett (Digital Arts Teacher & Yearbook Advisor) & 
The Fantastic Yearbook Crew

 

From the MS/HS Library

Dear High School Students, Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind you that all library and HS materials, including English books, are due back by Sunday, May 18th. HS Textbooks are due back by May 29th so students can use them to study for exams.

All books should be returned to the MHS Library and not directly to teachers.

If your child has overdue materials, you will have been receiving weekly email notices listing the specific items that need to be returned. As the deadline approaches, these notices will become daily reminders. Please review these emails carefully—they include a full list of any outstanding items.

If any books have been lost, please contact the librarians directly to request an invoice. You will then take the invoice to the CAC cashier, make the payment, and return the stamped receipt to the library as proof of payment. Only once we have received this receipt will your child’s account be cleared.

Please note that if materials are not returned or paid for by May 29th, your Skyward account will be blocked. This means:

• You will not be able to access your child’s report card at the end of the school year.
• If the account remains blocked into the summer, you will not be able to access student schedules at the start of the next school year.

We strongly encourage you to take action now to avoid any disruption. If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Warm regards,

Meghan Ennis
Head Librarian – Middle School and High School Library
mennis@cacegypt.org

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Today’s IB Math Exam

The final week of school before exams is always tough for students. Preparation for exams has to be balanced with completing final tasks and wrapping up the courses. It’s great to see our students approaching this time with dedication and maturity, working hard to study and focusing on their final lessons before the exams begin next week.

The semester two exams will give our students a chance to showcase what they’ve learned this semester. While exams are important, they are just one way we assess students at CAC. Throughout the semester, students have completed many varied tasks and assessments that show their knowledge and skills in different ways. Teachers use all this information to calculate the final semester two grades, with the semester exam added at the end for a complete picture. If you have any questions or concerns, it’s never too late to talk to your child’s teacher about how to support their learning.

Please check my previous newsletters for tips on helping your child study effectively and keeping an eye on their health and well-being during this potentially challenging and stressful time.

High School Recognition Night and Awards

I am happy to announce that we will host our high school Recognition Night on Sunday 18th May at 6 p.m. in the theater. During this event, students who have been selected for important awards will be honored. The Recognition Night is a chance to celebrate our seniors and other students who have truly excelled in different areas of school life— academics, arts, activities, service and character are all acknowledged and celebrated through the high school awards.

This year, we have made some changes to our award events. On Sunday, during the school day, each grade level will have a special Awards Assembly where students nominated for Subject Area Awards will receive their certificates. Presenting awards in this way allows everyone in the grade to celebrate each others’ success and learn what it takes to demonstrate a sustained commitment to learning. Subject Area Awards are presented to students who demonstrate all or some of these attributes throughout the year of learning in that course:
• Strong academic performance
• Noteworthy effort
• A positive attitude and meaningful contributions to the course
• Passion for the subject
• Creative and critical thinking
• A collaborative and supportive approach
• A commitment to our CAC Core Values

In these assemblies, we will also be recognising the “Top 10 Scholars” in each grade level. These 10 students, through their sustained commitment to hard work, have reached the highest GPAs in the grade.

While not everyone can expect to receive an award at the end of the year, everyone certainly can join in the recognition and celebration. If you would like to join us at the High School Recognition Night to celebrate these hardworking students, you are welcome to come to the theater at 6 p.m. on Sunday 18 May.

Upcoming dates:

18 May – HS Recognition Night 6:00 pm. Theatre.
21 May – Spring Festival Arts event and concerts
22 May – Last day of school for all Seniors
23 May – HS Prom
25 May – Semester 2 Exams for Seniors start
27 May – Semester 2 Exams for Grades 9-11 start
27 May – Season 3 and End of Year Sports Awards 5:00 pm. Theatre
29 May – Senior Cap and Gown Celebration Walk. 12:00 pm. On campus. All welcome.
30 May – Graduation at the Pyramids (tickets only).
4 June – Last day of school for all students. 11:30 dismissal.

Girls Softball Team

Ms Ereeny – helping students make a difference

Students in Art class

Relaxing on campus between classes

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of May 15, 2025

Grade 12: Please have your senior inform the counseling office by filling out the survey we sent to them recently asking for their final decision for their post secondary destination. If your senior and you would like to discuss the pending options, please reach out to your counselor.

Grade 11- Your junior has been asked to fill out and submit their Brag Sheets on MAIA Learning for their teacher letters of recommendation so teachers can begin preparing to write their letters next fall. The Brag sheets are due May 15th.

SAT information: As we announced recently, CAC is again an SAT site. Our first available test date is June 7th. Go to www.collegeboard.org to register. Please take note of the upcoming tests plus the SAT prep course available for students to enroll in:

Dates for the 2025-26 SAT at CAC regular and extra time (we will continue to be closed center); registration will open through The College Board site in early June:

August 23rd
September 13th
October 4th
November 8th
December 6th
March 14th, 2026
May 2nd, 2026
June 6th, 2026

Higher Ground SAT Test Prep class: Recommended for your students who plan to apply to university in the US and will take the SAT next school year.

The course will run over two weekends in fall:
August 29th-30th & September 5th-6th
Registration deadline is May 29th. Find out more here.

ACT information

Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline has passed)

Dates for the 2025-26 ACT at CAC regular time and extra time are as follows (registration will open in mid June; we will continue to be an open center, so first come first serve):

September 6th
October 18th
December 13th
February 7th, 2026
April 11th, 2026

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

If you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar’s Office to release final records.

Official school records, including the end of year Middle and High School records will be available for pickup from our office starting mid-June.

Registrar’s office

 

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

Upcoming Events:
May 15-18: SCIS HS Girls Softball Tournament (Prague)

Thursday, May 15: Egypt Final – International Championship of Mathematical and Logical Games @ Collège des Frères

Three high school students – along with a few selected middle schoolers, elementary students, and even some parents – proudly represented CAC at the Egypt Final today for the International Mathematical and Logical Games Competition. The event took place at a French school near Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. Our participants were competing for a chance to qualify for the international round in Tunisia! Stay tuned – results and photos will be shared in next week’s newsletter.

INJAZ Egypt National Competition

CAC hosted the INJAZ Egypt National Competition May 10. We are proud to announce that one CAC Team took home the grand prize of Best Company Program. They now advance to the regional final which for the first time, will be held here in Cairo. Congratulations to all who competed and worked hard on their business plans.

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

Water Log V.45 / no.5
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

Spring Festival of the Arts

CAC presents the “Spring Festival of the Arts 2025” featuring our MS/HS musicians.
The festival starts May 18th with a week of lunchtime performances (11:15 – 11:45) outside the Library.
Two performance nights will be held on May 20/21, featuring our musicians, visual artists, and drama performances in the MS Hall and courtyard.

Please note that the performance on May 20th follows the student-led conferences at 5 pm.

Tickets are on sale in the MS/HS Office or at lunchtime outside the library. (Tickets can also be purchased directly from Mr. MC.)

The Performing Arts Department

 

High Schoolers!!

Did you miss the yearbook payment??

Pay at the cashier and get the legendary 80’s YEARBOOK!!
Teacher trivia, throw back in times, and lots of color that highlight an amazing year. 80 years of CAC. Limited Edition**

Stay tuned for the pick-up date in room 313.

Maia Bassett (Digital Arts Teacher & Yearbook Advisor) & 
The Fantastic Yearbook Crew

 

From the MS/HS Library

Dear High School Students, Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind you that all library and HS materials, including English books, are due back by Sunday, May 18th. HS Textbooks are due back by May 29th so students can use them to study for exams.

All books should be returned to the MHS Library and not directly to teachers.

If your child has overdue materials, you will have been receiving weekly email notices listing the specific items that need to be returned. As the deadline approaches, these notices will become daily reminders. Please review these emails carefully—they include a full list of any outstanding items.

If any books have been lost, please contact the librarians directly to request an invoice. You will then take the invoice to the CAC cashier, make the payment, and return the stamped receipt to the library as proof of payment. Only once we have received this receipt will your child’s account be cleared.

Please note that if materials are not returned or paid for by May 29th, your Skyward account will be blocked. This means:

• You will not be able to access your child’s report card at the end of the school year.
• If the account remains blocked into the summer, you will not be able to access student schedules at the start of the next school year.

We strongly encourage you to take action now to avoid any disruption. If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Warm regards,

Meghan Ennis
Head Librarian – Middle School and High School Library
mennis@cacegypt.org

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

IB Exam

Preparing for Semester Exams

After enjoying a series of refreshing long weekends, we’re now buckling down with our books as we approach the final stretch of this semester. It’s incredible how quickly the school year has flown by! As we near the end, it’s crucial for students to finish strong by gearing up for their semester exams. Crafting a study timetable that carefully balances their time and spreads out their revision is key.

If students find themselves needing assistance with time management or creating a study plan, they’re encouraged to reach out to their counselors or teachers. Throughout high school, we’ve prioritized teaching self-management and time management skills, which prove especially valuable during exam periods.

Effective studying hinges on employing specific strategies. For parents seeking guidance on study strategies, they can find more information through the link provided here.

At the same time, we want to remind everyone that maintaining a sense of well-being is just as important as academic preparation. Exam periods can be stressful, so it’s essential for students to look after their mental and physical health. Getting enough sleep, eating well, taking short breaks, staying active, and connecting with friends or family can all help manage stress and support a balanced approach to studying. If students are feeling overwhelmed, we encourage them to speak with a trusted adult, counselor, or teacher — they’re not alone.

Please check the Morning Announcements for information regarding exam schedules, upcoming SAT/ACT exam sessions, and more important news for the CAC HS Community.

Upcoming dates:

18 May – HS Recognition Night 6:00 pm. Theatre (invitation only).
21 May – Spring Festival Arts Event and Concerts
22 May – Last Day of School for all seniors
23 May – HS Prom
25 May – Semester 2 Exams for Seniors start
27 May – Semester 2 Exams for Grades 9-11 start
27 May – Season 3 and End of Year Sports Awards 5:00 pm. Theatre
29 May – Senior Cap and Gown Celebration Walk. 12:00 pm. On campus. All welcome.
30 May – Graduation at the Pyramids (invitation only).
4 June – Last Day of School for all students. 11:30 dismissal.

Artwork from the IB Exhibition

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of May 8, 2025

Grade 12 families: Please have your senior inform the counseling office by filling out the survey we sent to them last week asking for their final decision for their post secondary destination. If your senior and you would like to discuss the pending options, please reach out to your counselor.

Grade 11- Your junior has been asked to fill out and submit their Brag Sheets on MAIA Learning for their teacher letters of recommendation so teachers can begin preparing to write their letters next fall.

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

Grades 9-11- SAT: We are pleased to announce that CAC is once again an official SAT testing site. CAC has a long-standing history of hosting the SAT on campus; however, in recent years, the College Board suspended SAT testing across Egypt. This restriction has now been lifted, and CAC has been reinstated as a test center. Please note only CAC students will be permitted to take the SAT at our campus. Our first available test date is June 7th. Go to www.collegeboard.org to register.

Dates for the 2025-26 SAT at CAC regular and extra time (we will continue to be closed center); registration will open in early June:

August 23rd
September 13th
October 4th
November 8th
December 6th
March 14th, 2026
May 2nd, 2026
June 6th, 2026

Higher Ground SAT Test Prep class: Recommended for your rising senior students who plan to apply to university in the US and will take the SAT next September or October as well as rising juniors who may take the test in spring of 2026.

The course will run over two weekends in fall:
August 29th-30th & September 5th-6th
Registration deadline is May 29th. Find out more here.

ACT test information

Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)

Dates for the 2025-26 ACT at CAC regular time and extra time are as follows (registration will open in mid June; we will continue to be an open center, so first come first serve):

September 6th
October 18th
December 13th
February 7th, 2026
April 11th, 2026
June 13th, 2026

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

If you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar’s Office to release final records.

Official school records, including the end of year Middle and High School records will be available for pickup from our office starting mid-June.

Registrar’s office

 

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

Upcoming Events:
May 7 – 11: ASL International Baseball Tournament. Good luck to our baseball team as they travel to London for their tournament!

CAC to Host the INJAZ Egypt National Competition – Saturday, May 10
This Saturday, May 10, CAC will proudly host the INJAZ Egypt National Competition, bringing together over 200 high school/university students from across the country to pitch the innovative businesses they’ve built throughout the year.

INJAZ is a year-long high school program where students form their own companies, develop real business plans, and compete in a national showcase. Our CAC students have been working incredibly hard on their projects, and we’re excited for them to share their ideas on this big stage.

We warmly invite parents to stop by, especially for the closing ceremony. Whether you’re simply curious or are considering INJAZ for your child next year, feel free to check it out!

Event Schedule and Details Below the Photo

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

Water Log V.45 / no.4
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

11th/12th Gr. Parent Workshop: Letting Go
Preparing Yourself, Your Teen and Your Family for the Transition to University

Monday May 12, 8-10am @ CAC in MS Rm 116

All Grade 11 & 12 Parents –
Join us and a panel of our own CAC parents as we learn how to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of our teens leaving the nest, including how to;
• manage parental anxiety and grief;
• “let go” while maintaining a supportive and loving relationship;
• support other family members in this transition (including siblings and partners); and,
• stay connected to our teens as they embark on this new phase of their life.

No sign in required. We hope to see you there!

Carey Harris 
Elementary School Counselor & Positive Discipline Trainer (CPDT)

 

Exciting News!
The Yearbook is officially available for purchase!

This year we have a limited edition- An 80s retro-themed yearbook to celebrate 80 years of CAC.

• Price: 1000 EGP or 20 USD
• Where: Pay at the cashier to secure your yearbook.

The deadline for the payment is on the 15th of May.
An announcement will go out when yearbooks arrive.

For any questions, please reach out to the Yearbook Crew.

Don’t miss out on this masterpiece!

Maia Bassett (Digital Arts Teacher & Yearbook Advisor) & 
The Yearbook Crew

 

Asa Lind 
Elementary School Art Teacher

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Today is an unusual day as I write this week’s edition of Highro-glyphics in my very quiet office with the school being closed today. CAC always prioritizes student safety and, therefore, the decision was taken to cancel classes. Today’s IB exams have also been postponed. We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate the support and patience of our community as we worked with the IB organization to reschedule the exams.

Enjoy the photos of our high school and middle school students collaborating with students from the African Hope School. This wonderful service project, led by two teachers: Ms Jenny Kramer and Mr. Jorge Villafuerte, has been successfully running for a couple of years. Each week, students from African Hope come to the CAC campus to engage in various activities with our students. This initiative exemplifies how CAC encourages students to be community-minded by sharing their time, energy, and enthusiasm, enabling the students from African Hope School to enjoy activities they might not otherwise have access to.

With this week being shorter than expected, I will keep today’s newsletter brief. There are many exciting events to look forward to in the coming weeks, so please check the highlights at the end of this note to mark your calendar.

We are all looking forward to the long weekend and ahead to welcoming everyone back on campus on Sunday. Regarding the HS calendar days, please note that Sunday will remain an A day as scheduled. Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe during the expected weather today.

Upcoming dates:

1 May – Holiday (no school)
18 May – HS Recognition Night 6:00 pm. Theatre (invitation only).
21 May – Spring Festival Arts Event and Concerts
22 May – Last Day of School for all seniors
23 May – HS Prom
25 May – Semester 2 Exams for Seniors start
27 May – Semester 2 Exams for Grades 9-11 start
27 May – Season 3 and End of Year Sports Awards 5:00 pm. Theatre
29 May – Senior Cap and Gown Celebration Walk. 12:00 pm. On campus. All welcome.
30 May – Graduation at the Pyramids (invitation only).
4 June – Last Day of School for all students. 11:30 dismissal.

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of April 30, 2025

Grade 12 families: Please have your senior inform the counseling office of their final decision on their post secondary destination. If your senior is US bound, be sure they deposit by May 1st. If your senior and you would like to discuss the pending options, please reach out to your counselor.

Grade 11- Your junior has been asked to fill out and submit their Brag Sheets on MAIA Learning for their teacher letters of recommendation so teachers can begin preparing to write their letters next fall.

Grade 11- The Tuesday university research series has completed. Please have your junior review the power points for all sessions here: Tuesday Uni Research

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
The next date and topic is:
Tuesday, May 6th: Confirming summer plans and timelines
& Narrowing down the college list. Please note the location is MS 115.

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

ACT test information

Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

If you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar’s Office to release final records.

Official school records, including the end of year Middle and High School records will be available for pickup from our office starting mid-June.

Registrar’s office

 

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

Upcoming Events:
May 7-11: Baseball Tournament @ American School of London

May 10: CAC will be hosting the INJAZ National Competition on Saturday, May 10!

 

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

Water Log V.45 / no.4
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

11th/12th Gr. Parent Workshop: Letting Go
Preparing Yourself, Your Teen and Your Family for the Transition to University

Monday May 12, 8-10am @ CAC in MS Rm 116

All Grade 11 & 12 Parents –
Join us and a panel of our own CAC parents as we learn how to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of our teens leaving the nest, including how to;
• manage parental anxiety and grief;
• “let go” while maintaining a supportive and loving relationship;
• support other family members in this transition (including siblings and partners); and,
• stay connected to our teens as they embark on this new phase of their life.

No sign in required. We hope to see you there!

Carey Harris 
Elementary School Counselor & Positive Discipline Trainer (CPDT)

 

Exciting News!
The Yearbook is officially available for purchase!

This year we have a limited edition- An 80s retro-themed yearbook to celebrate 80 years of CAC.

• Price: 1000 EGP or 20 USD
• Where: Pay at the cashier to secure your yearbook.

The deadline for the payment is on the 15th of May.
An announcement will go out when yearbooks arrive.

For any questions, please reach out to the Yearbook Crew.

Don’t miss out on this masterpiece!

Maia Bassett (Digital Arts Teacher & Yearbook Advisor) & 
The Yearbook Crew

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Green Team Dunk Tank

It was a big day for our IB seniors today…their last day of school classes! Beginning in two weeks’ time, these seniors will be taking their final IB and AP examinations, beginning on April 28 and continuing through to May 21. IB exams are taken by the majority of our graduating class each year. Students who have enrolled in the full IB Diploma program will sit exams in six different subjects. Those not enrolled in the full DP will still take somewhere between 1-5 IB exams, depending on the individualized program of study each student has created on their pathway to graduation. Whether a student is taking one or six exams, the pressure and hard work is not to be underestimated as each IB exam represents the culmination of two full years of studying material that is in many cases equivalent in rigor to university courses. In addition to the IB exams, many of our students will also sit AP exams this session. We wish all our seniors taking final external exams this year the very best of luck!

Green Team Dunk Tank

We had a great time at lunchtime today, celebrating the last day of school for our seniors with a special teacher dunk tank, sponsored by the high school Green Team. The money raised will go towards environmental and sustainability projects.

Eco Fair 2025

This week, we also enjoyed the annual Eco Fair on Wednesday. Sustainable vendors from the local area showcased various ways businesses can operate with sustainability in mind. We were particularly fascinated by the high school design classes’ composting, worm habitats and recycling projects.

As the weather warms up, we look forward to several long weekends over the next three weeks. This will give our high school students a chance to balance their rigorous academic demands with some rest and relaxation time. As parents, you can support your children during this period by encouraging a balance between academic study, building an early exam revision schedule, and encouraging time for relaxation and other pursuits. Finding this balance and planning ahead by organizing time carefully is an effective way to maintain a healthy approach to your child’s well-being.

Please reach out to us at the school if you have any concerns about your child during this potentially stressful period. Wishing you a wonderful long weekend ahead and a happy Easter to all who celebrate.

Upcoming dates:

Sun 20 & Mon 21 April – Holidays. No classes.
Thur 24 April – Holiday. No classes.
28 April – IB / AP Exams begin
1 May – Holiday (no school)
21 May – Spring Festival Arts Event and Concerts
22 May – Last Day of School for all seniors
23 May – HS Prom
25 May – S2 Exams for Seniors Start
27 May – S2 Exams for Grades 9-11 Start
27 May – Season 3 and End of Year Sports Awards 5:00 pm Theatre
29 May – Senior Cap and Gown Celebration Walk. 12:00 pm. On campus.
30 May – Graduation at the Pyramids (invitation only)
4 June – Last Day of School for all students. 11:30 dismissal

Climbing in Grade 9 PE

 

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of April 17, 2025

Grade 10: Counselors met with sophomores this week to review their PSAT 10 scores, go over their standardized testing plans according to their potential university goals, and discuss summer experiences that they can partake in to learn more about the topics they are passionate about. Please have your student show you their PSAT scores on their College Board account or by logging into Maia Learning.

Grade 11: Reminder: Your student has been reminded to schedule the college meeting ASAP if they have not yet done so. Students should stop by our office or email their counselor to set the meeting time (during their flex period) ASAP if the meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Grade 11: Your junior is invited! Students University Research Tuesday Lunch Sessions for Spring 2025.
Next two sessions coming up:

Tuesday, April 22nd- UCAS personal statements- Location: Room MS 115

All Grades invited: Tuesday, April 29th- NCAA and sports in college – Location- Room MS 115

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
The next date and topic is:
Tuesday, May 6th: Confirming summer plans and timelines
& Narrowing down the college list. Please note the location is MS 115.

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

ACT test information

Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

Upcoming Events:
Thurs 4/17 – Fri 4/18: Schutz Golf Tournament
Thurs 4/17 – Sun 4/20: NESAC Kuwait Leadership Conference

Is your high school student interested in playing soccer for fun?
The CAC Athletics Department is hosting Nighttime Soccer every Tuesday evening during Season 3, from 6:00–7:30 PM.

All experience levels are welcome, and no sign-up is needed – just show up and play!

Encourage your student to come out and join the fun.

 

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

Water Log V.45 / no.4
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

Battle of the Bands

Congratulations to the MS/HS Band on their Battle of the Bands 1st Place Finish this past weekend!

 

CAC Piano Recital

Join us for a CAC Piano Recital showcasing our pianist’s incredible talent and dedication! Students from all three divisions come together to perform a selection of classical and contemporary pieces.
Date: Monday, April 28
Time: Group A 5:00-5:45 and Group B 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: CAC Theater
Admission: Free Admission

Group A Performers – 5:00-5:45 PM

Bokyung Park, Myeong-Jun (Jun) Kim,
Louis Chakera, Lianna El Tanahi, Wilhemina Balazs, Eelan Bassett, Sofia Martin-Pellizzeri, Grady Gibson, Yeji Cheon, Soraya Youssef, Audrey Gibson,
Noor Amer, Brendan Zhonglun Yuan, Amelie Chakera, Kinda Julia Dallal, Amália-Leila Thiel, Ioannis Bardis

Group B Performers – 6:00-7:00 PM

Kiwan Park, Eva Allen, Miroslav Khabibullin,
Morad Rifaat, Willow Kaufman, Jiwoo Min, Seoyul Choi, Rashid Mohamed, Tianying Zhao &
Aura Colmenares, Yousef Greiss, Aurelia Zhihui Yuan, Fenner Kaufman, Oliver Allen, Mustafa Kaki, Alexander Svendsen, Prakhar Shrimali

Dolly Shalaby (MS Drama Teacher & PreK-12 Head of the Arts Department) & 
Tai Torky (MS Social Studies Teacher)

 

Finance Workshop

Join Omar El Hamamsy, CEO of Orascom Development, on Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m. in MS 115 as he shares his journey in engineering and finance.

Nayer Haggag

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

IB Visual Art Exhibition

It has been a wonderfully artistic week at CAC! On Monday, we enjoyed the opening of our annual IB Visual Art Exhibition, which is always a fantastic event showcasing student creativity at the end of their rigorous two-year art course. The opening was accompanied by the CAC Strings Ensemble, who performed a selection of pieces to set the tone for the event.

IB Theatre Solo Performances

Additionally, on Monday and Wednesday, our higher-level IB Theatre students performed their solo theatre pieces. These performances represent the culmination of two years of intense study of theatre theory and practice, resulting in thought-provoking and truly impressive performances.

Stay tuned for some upcoming music performances to round out the year in the arts. As always, we love to celebrate the arts and showcase our students’ incredible creativity. A big thank you to all our arts teachers for facilitating these events.

TOK Exhibition

We enjoyed the Grade 11 IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition this week. Our Year One IB students invited parents and community members to campus to view their exhibitions, where they have been exploring knowledge questions in an in-depth and rigorous manner. The presentations were thought-provoking and demonstrated how our students are engaging with important critical thinking through the TOK course.

This week, we also had a group of parents join us for a coffee morning to discuss the important topic of student well-being. The end of the school year, with examinations and final assessments, as well as upcoming transitions and change, can be a high-pressure and somewhat stressful experience for high school students. The coffee morning focused on ways we work to minimize this stress at school and strategies parents can use to help ensure their children remain happy and healthy through the end of the school year. You can view the slides and information shared at the meeting here:
Parent Coffee Slides
Strategies for Parents to Support Well-being

Upcoming dates:

Sat 12 April – Screaming Eagles Track Meet
Thu 17 April – Last day of classes for full IB Diploma students
Sun 20 & Mon 21 April – Holidays. No classes.
Thur 24 April – Holiday. No classes.
28 April – IB / AP Exams begin
1 May – Holiday (no school)
22 May – Last Day of School for Seniors
23 May – HS Prom
25 May – S2 Exams for Seniors Start
27 May – S2 Exams for Grades 9-11 Start
30 May – Graduation
4 June – Last Day of School for all students

Celebrating Neurodiversity

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of April 10, 2025

Grade 11- Junior Seminar – Senior Panel and Letters of Recommendation

This week in Junior Seminar, Grade 11 students had the valuable opportunity to hear from a panel of senior students, who shared insightful advice and personal reflections on the university search and application process. Their words of wisdom offered juniors a meaningful glimpse into what lies ahead. In addition, students were introduced to the Teacher Letter of Recommendation process and have received important action items to complete before the end of May to stay on track.

Grade 11: Reminder: Your student has been reminded to schedule the college meeting ASAP if they have not yet done so. Students should stop by our office or email their counselor to set the meeting time (during their flex period) ASAP if the meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Grade 11: Your junior is invited! Students University Research Tuesday Lunch Sessions for Spring 2025.
Next session coming up: Tuesday, April 15th- University of California PIQ (personal Insight Questions) and Activities List

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room at 12 noon. The next date and topic is:
Tuesday, May 6th: Confirming summer plans and timelines
& Narrowing down the college list

Upcoming College Visits:

Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary & Leinn International University

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

ACT test information

Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

Upcoming Events:
Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12: World Scholar’s Cup CAC Campus – All Day
Saturday April 12: CAC Screaming Eagles Track Meet – @ AUC
Saturday April 12: ISC Tennis Tournament @ ISC – 9am start

Is your high school student interested in playing soccer for fun?
The CAC Athletics Department is hosting Nighttime Soccer every Tuesday evening during Season 3, from 6:00–7:30 PM.

All experience levels are welcome, and no sign-up is needed – just show up and play!

Encourage your student to come out and join the fun.

 

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

Spring Swim-A-Thon & Time Trials
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

Varsity Dance Team Performance at AUC

Is going to take part in AUC next Friday, 11th of April at 2:00 pm, in which we will be presenting two performances, the “Saudade” and “Passport to the word” in an emblematic theater, the Ewart Memorial Hall at AUC Tahrir Square Campus.
We would like to invite all the CAC community to join us for the performance and for the festival that will include a variety of activities, workshops, and a food court to spend the whole day on this beautiful campus.
Please see the performance invitation below. Entrance is free. For the program and more information, the organizers have shared this link: https://shorturl.at/ESmu0\

 

Paula Cornejo
HS Spanish Teacher

 

CAC is proud to be hosting the BeyondCop21 Symposium with the theme
“Mindful Practices”

Beyond COP21 travels globally, engaging students in interactive discussions and workshops with a full focus on sustainability.

Stop by the ECO Fair in the MS Lawn from 1:00 – 5:00

1. Check the ECO Fair Vendors List
2. The Garage Sale: Donate & Shop!
3. Re-Imagine: Make Creative Projects to be put on display
4. Calculate your Carbon Footprint

“If you want to change the world, start by changing your corner of it.”

Mindful Practices Team!

 

Ereeny Gawdat
Prek-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator

 

CAC Piano Recital

Join us for a CAC Piano Recital showcasing our pianist’s incredible talent and dedication! Students from all three divisions come together to perform a selection of classical and contemporary pieces.
Date: Monday, April 28
Time: Group A 5:00-5:45 and Group B 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: CAC Theater
Admission: Free Admission

Group A Performers – 5:00-5:45 PM

Bokyung Park, Myeong-Jun (Jun) Kim,
Louis Chakera, Lianna El Tanahi, Wilhemina Balazs, Eelan Bassett, Sofia Martin-Pellizzeri, Grady Gibson, Yeji Cheon, Soraya Youssef, Audrey Gibson,
Noor Amer, Brendan Zhonglun Yuan, Amelie Chakera, Kinda Julia Dallal, Amália-Leila Thiel, Ioannis Bardis

Group B Performers – 6:00-7:00 PM

Kiwan Park, Eva Allen, Miroslav Khabibullin,
Morad Rifaat, Willow Kaufman, Jiwoo Min, Seoyul Choi, Rashid Mohamed, Tianying Zhao &
Aura Colmenares, Yousef Greiss, Aurelia Zhihui Yuan, Fenner Kaufman, Oliver Allen, Mustafa Kaki, Alexander Svendsen, Prakhar Shrimali

Dolly Shalaby (MS Drama Teacher & PreK-12 Head of the Arts Department) & 
Tai Torky (MS Social Studies Teacher)

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Volunteering at the Egyptian Food Bank

Well folks, we made it to spring break after a long stretch of learning! This break, which also encompasses the Eid holiday, is well-timed as the weather is starting to warm up. Our students have been working hard, and everyone is ready for a well-earned rest. We encourage our students to take this time to refresh and recharge before rejoining us on the 6th of April for the final part of the school year, heading towards the end of the semester. We’ll be sending out information about end-of-semester arrangements and exams shortly after the break.

In the first week back, we are excited to see several events taking place. Our IB Visual Artists will be inviting the CAC community to the opening of their IB art exhibition—always a highlight of the year. The exhibition showcases the culmination of two years of work and promises to be fantastic. Please join us on Tuesday, the 7th, at 5:30 PM for the opening. We also wish the best of luck to our IB Theatre students, who will be performing their higher-level solo theatre pieces for a select audience that same week. These performances and the art exhibition are the final examination projects for those IB Arts subjects.

Also, just after the break, our Grade 11 IB students will present their Theory of Knowledge Exhibitions on Tuesday, the 8th of April. If you are able to join us and explore these exhibitions of thinking and knowledge, you are most welcome.

As always, our students have been out and about, actively making a positive difference in the lives of others. Recently, student council members presented to Grade 1 students about the concept of community and community service. A short report from one of the council members is included below. Additionally, we have students initiating independent projects and school-based activities to serve our community in various ways. Enjoy the photos of our students taking action to make the world around us a better place.

There is always much to look forward to at CAC. I want to reiterate my message that everyone should take a well-earned rest and time to relax next week.

Enjoy the holiday, and Eid Mubarak!

STUCO present to Grade 1

On Wednesday, the high school student council was asked to give a small presentation to the first grade class about service. With the help of four of our student council members, from both the executive and class councils, we gave an overview of what service was and how the student council and other clubs do service. We did this by introducing what communities are, what service is, how service is being done in the high school, and examples of how they can do service in their everyday lives. Through an interactive presentation, this goal was achieved and the children were eager and shared some of their experiences and questions. Overall, it was a great experience and the kids were a fantastic audience. (Yvonne Chi, Grade 11)

Upcoming Dates

• Fri 28 Mar – Sat 5 April – Spring Break / Eid El Fitr
• Sun 6 April – School resumes (A Day)
• 7 April – IB Art Exhibition Opens. 5:30 pm. 3rd floor gallery space
• Tue 8 April – TOK Exhibition – 5:00 pm. MS Lawn
• Wed 9 April – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30 am. HS Meeting Room
• Wed 9 April – Wear BLUE to school for Neurodiversity Awareness Month
• Thu 17 April – Last day of classes for full IB Diploma students
• Sun 20 & Mon 21 April – Holidays. No classes.
• Thur 24 April – Holiday. No classes.
• 28 April – IB Exams begin

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 27, 2025

Grade 11: Reminder: Schedule your college meeting ASAP if you have not yet done so. Stop by our office or email your counselor to set the meeting time (during your flex period) with your parent/s/guardian/s and your counselor to occur by April 23rd.

Grade 11: Students University Research Tuesday Lunch Sessions for Spring 2025.
Next session coming up: Tuesday, April 8th- USA Supplemental Essays

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.

Counselors recently held an informative meeting for interested parents regarding financial aid and scholarships at American universities, highlighting their significance in the college admissions process. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to explore the following resources to familiarize yourself with the financial aid landscape:
1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2. College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile) 3. International Student Financial Aid Form (ISFAA)
4. Jenny Kent and Jeff Levy University List based on financial aid for domestic and international students The ISFAA is particularly important for international students as it helps assess eligibility for institutional financial aid. This application is free and available in a paper format for download from the websites of the respective institutions.

We recommend taking the time to review these tools to better understand your options for financial assistance in the college admissions process.

Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room at 12 noon. The next date and topic is:

Tuesday, April 22nd: Narrowing down the college list

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal website. New entries added weekly!

Upcoming College Visits:

Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary & Leinn International University

ACT test information

Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline has passed)
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)

Registration details here. Students can look up CAC by City: Maadi and center number 866070.

*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

From The Yearbook

Students, it is time to get homerooms in the legendary yearbook we are producing this year for the 80th year of CAC. Please help us by being on time and present in your homerooms the following days. If you wish to bring some retro 80’s props for the photo, we would be grateful as this will contribute to highlighting our theme. Thank you- Ms. Maia and the fantastic yearbook crew.

Seniors- please get your photos and quotes ASAP so we can have your spreads ready.

After Spring break:

SOPHOMORES
Sunday, April 6
Monday, April 7

FRESHMAN
Tuesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 9

Ms. Maia and the Fantastic Yearbook Crew

 

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 7: Opening of IB Art Show
Families, please enjoy your Eid Break! Thank you for your continued support of CAC Activities and Athletics!

 

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

Spring Swim-A-Thon & Time Trials
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

IB Art Exhibition

We are greatly excited about the upcoming IB art exhibition opening, scheduled to open on April 7th at 5:30 pm in the HS Third Floor exhibition space.

We have been preparing for this great event and assessment for weeks and now it’s the final countdown.

The opening ceremony will consist of inaugural speeches, a music performance by Mr. Alex’s string ensemble students. Beautiful artworks and catering service.

Students are very eager for this great event as it marks a milestone in their HS career and are prepared and ready to present their artworks and share with the public.

Hope you can all come and celebrate with our students. So please Save the Date, we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Isabel Torres
HS Visual Arts Teacher

 

Attention HS faculty and HS students!

April marks Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month! Please join the campaign to celebrate our unique minds! Wear something BLUE on April 9th and enjoy the lunch time activity sponsored by CAC’s EIC! Middle school and elementary school students will wear BLUE on different days to keep the support going. Together LETS LIGHT IT UP BLUE!!!

Tina Pappas
Director of EIC (Early Intervention Center)

 

Parent Session with Author Hena Khan – April 9th at 3:15pm

The CAC libraries are thrilled to welcome acclaimed author Hena Khan to our school on Wednesday April 9th in MHS library at 3:15 pm for a special Q&A session with our parents and community! Hena Khan is known for her engaging and heartfelt books, including Amina’s Voice, More to the Story, and Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun. During this session, Hena will share insights into her writing process, the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature, and how stories can foster empathy and inclusion. Fill out the form here if you are interested in attending.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

 

Trivia Night – April 10 at 6:00 p.m. (MS Lawn)

Savannah Bradley
HS Mathematics Teacher / Head of Department

 

The Annual ECO Fair & Sustainable Events
Wednesday, April 16
1:00 – 4:30 PM
MS Lawn

What is happening there?

The Green Gallery

This experience is a chance for you to use recycled materials you have around and make something out of it, your piece will be displayed at the Green Gallery. People will learn to go green and have a deeper understanding of what they can do with the waste they produce by incorporating the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), leading to a greener and happier earth. The event will showcase pieces made of recyclable materials and will represent how science and technological projects could help us improve the earth and help bring it back!

The ECO Fair:

Join us for the 2025 Green Team Eco Fair on Wednesday, April 16 on the MS Lawn from 1:00 -4:30. We are excited to announce that we are holding our Annual ECO Fair at Beyond COP21, a two-day event focused on sustainability. Enjoy a unique selection of sustainable products. If you know sustainable vendors, please share this sign-up form with them

The Garage Sale:

Exhibit your sustainable products and advocate for environmental awareness. If you are interested, please email the high school Green Team (Sofia Hintze) to participate and receive further details on registration. This event is a great opportunity for vendors, initiatives, and individuals to inspire and educate members of our community on sustainability and eco-conservation!

Mark Your Calendars for the Sustainable Events Coming up on Wednesday, April 16, and stay tuned for more announcements in alignment with the Worldwide Earth Day Celebrations on April 22!

Follow the CAC Green Team on Instagram (@cac_instagram) to stay updated!
#ECO Fair

Isabella Harris

 

CAC Piano Recital
Calling all CAC pianists! We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting our first school-wide CAC Piano Recital to celebrate our talented pianists from across all three divisions at school. The recital will take place on Monday, April 28th in the CAC Theater from 6:00-7:30 PM.

Dolly Shalaby (MS Drama Teacher & PreK-12 Head of the Arts Department) & 
Tai Torky (MS Social Studies Teacher)

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Parent Teacher & Student Conferences

Thank you to those parents who attended the conferences today. This opportunity for partnership with your child’s teachers is very valuable and we appreciate your support. We recognise that not everyone is able to attend conferences on the specific day. Please always feel free to contact teachers to request a meeting if you want to discuss your child’s progress at any time.

Our performing arts students have been out and about representing CAC at some prestigious international events in the last couple of weeks. A small group of HS Choir students travelled to Warsaw for the AMIS Festival. AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools) is an organization dedicated to promoting music education in international schools. AMIS festivals provide students with opportunities to practice and perform under the guidance of renowned conductors, often featuring world-premiere compositions. Thank you to Mr Ian McCuaig who chaperoned this trip.

Last weekend, a group of theatre students travelled to the Czech Republic to join the ISTA Festival there. ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) focuses on enhancing theatre education for young people in international schools. Its mission is to foster collaboration among students, educators, and artists from diverse backgrounds through theatre experiences. Both of these travel groups return full of enthusiasm and stories about their experiences and we are very proud of their contributions to these events. Thank you to Mr Kasey Semler, Ms Siobhan Buckman and Ms Paula Cornejo who planned and chaperoned this trip.

Iftar Fun Event at the Awlady Orphanage

Yesterday, a team of students, staff and faculty volunteers worked to organise a special Ramadan Iftar fun evening at the Awlady Orphanage. Our students dedicated their time and energy to making the Iftar special and memorable for the kids. Their kindness, enthusiasm, and care brought so much joy to everyone at Awlady. The below message is from the director of the orphanage: “I can’t describe how happy the children, both young and old, were on this day! They even keep asking me when they will come again.”😍Thank you to Ms Ereeny Gawdat who organized this wonderful event and to all the volunteers who helped to make it happen.

Upcoming Dates

• Fri 28 Mar – Sat 5 April – Spring Break / Eid El Fitr
• 7 April – IB Art Exhibition Opens. 5:30 pm. 3rd floor gallery space
• Tue 8 April – TOK Exhibition – 5:00 pm. MS Lawn
• Wed 9 April – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30 am. HS Meeting Room
• Wed 9 April – Wear BLUE to school for Neurodiversity Awareness Month
• Thu 17 April – Last day of classes for full IB Diploma students
• Sun 20 & Mon 21 April – Holidays. No classes.
• Thur 24 April – Holiday. No classes.
• 28 April – IB Exams begin

Last Chance! All items will be donated during Spring Break.

 

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 20, 2025

Grade 9: This week, the high school counselors conducted a fun session with our 9th graders during freshman seminar, where they took a personality test on Maia Learning. This test uses scientifically-based insights to categorize personalities into 16 possible types and identify common behaviors. The end result means that students can understand themselves a little better so they can explore possible careers that best fits their personality. This test allowed students to list different careers on Maia Learning. Ask your child about their four-letter MBTI (Myers-Briggs) code to learn more about them, and continue the conversation about their futures.

Grade 11: Reminder: Your student has been reminded to schedule the college meeting ASAP if they have not yet done so. Students should stop by our office or email their counselor to set the meeting time (during their flex period) with a parent/s/guardian/s and the counselor to occur by April 23rd.

Grade 11: Your junior is invited! Students University Research Tuesday Lunch Sessions for Spring 2025.
Next session coming up: Tuesday, March 25th- Netherlands and Europe- Applications, motivational letters and CVs.

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room at 12 noon. The next date and topic is:
Tuesday, March 25th: Scholarships, financial aid, and the impact on admission.

Upcoming College Visits:

Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary & Leinn International University

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

ACT test information

Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline has passed)
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)

Registration details here. Students can look up CAC by City: Maadi and center number 866070.
*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

From The Yearbook

Students, it is time to get homerooms in the legendary yearbook we are producing this year for the 80th year of CAC. Please help us by being on time and present in your homerooms the following days. If you wish to bring some retro 80’s props for the photo, we would be grateful as this will contribute to highlighting our theme. Thank you- Ms. Maia and the fantastic yearbook crew.

Seniors- please get your photos and quotes ASAP so we can have your spreads ready.

JUNIORS
Sunday, March 23
Monday, March 24
Tuesday, March 25

After Spring break:

SOPHOMORES
Sunday, April 6
Monday, April 7

FRESHMAN
Tuesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 9

Ms. Maia and the Fantastic Yearbook Crew

 

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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

Upcoming Events:
March 22-23: Dance Exchange with Schutz @ Schutz (Alexandria)
March 23-27: IB Solo Performances in Theater

International Championship of Mathematical Games

Last Saturday the CAC final of the International Championship of Mathematical and Logical Games took place. Students from grades 2 to 11 and a few parents had so much fun with some really challenging puzzles. Students will be contacted if they qualified for the Egyptian National Final in May.

The Egyptian National Final will take place in May, we will communicate more instructions in April. This will be the last step before the International Final that will take place in Tunisia by the end of August.

Here you can find the puzzles that were used for the CAC final and their answers. If students or parents have any questions or would like to know their scores, they can email to Mr. Roberto (rrozalen@cacegypt.org).

 

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

 

AQUATICS

HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER
SPRING AGE GROUP SWIM TEAM
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

 

Ereeny Gawdat (egergess@cacegypt.org)
PreK-12 Service Learning Coordinator

 

 

Maadi Community Theater

Noah Balazs 
Kindergarten Teacher and Kg-Gr1 Team Lead

 

IB Art Exhibition

We are greatly excited about the upcoming IB art exhibition opening, scheduled to open on April 7th at 5:30 pm in the HS Third Floor exhibition space.

We have been preparing for this great event and assessment for weeks and now it’s the final countdown.

The opening ceremony will consist of inaugural speeches, a music performance by Mr. Alex’s string ensemble students. Beautiful artworks and catering service.

Students are very eager for this great event as it marks a milestone in their HS career and are prepared and ready to present their artworks and share with the public.

Hope you can all come and celebrate with our students. So please Save the Date, we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Isabel Torres
HS Visual Arts Teacher

 

CAC Piano Recital
Calling all CAC pianists! We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting our first school-wide CAC Piano Recital to celebrate our talented pianists from across all three divisions at school. The recital will take place on Monday, April 28th in the CAC Theater from 6:00-7:30 PM. If you are interested in participating, please complete the Piano Recital Sign-up Form and submit a one minute video audition by Wednesday, March 26th.

Who Can Audition: This recital is open to all students and teachers/staff members who play the piano. We encourage a variety of musical styles and pieces, including duets and instrumental accompaniment, so let your creativity shine!

Important Guidelines:

• Your audition video just needs to be one minute, your actual performance should be no longer than 4 minutes.
• The audition piece is the one you plan on playing at the recital. Please include the name and composer of your piece.
• Ensure the video is clear, well-lit, and with good sound quality.
• Open to all grade levels and teachers/staff.
• Selection Process: A panel of teachers will review all submissions and will pick a few performers from each division. You will be notified by April 7 if you have been selected. Selected performances will be featured in the recital, so be sure to give your best performance!

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Ms. Dolly Shalaby or Ms. Tai Torky.
Happy playing, and good luck with your audition!

Dolly Shalaby (MS Drama Teacher & PreK-12 Head of the Arts Department) & 
Tai Torky (MS Social Studies Teacher)

 

Attention HS faculty and HS students!

April marks Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month! Please join the campaign to celebrate our unique minds! Wear something BLUE on April 9th and enjoy the lunch time activity sponsored by CAC’s EIC! Middle school and elementary school students will wear BLUE on different days to keep the support going. Together LETS LIGHT IT UP BLUE!!!

Tina Pappas
Director of EIC (Early Intervention Center)

 

Parent Session with Author Hena Khan – April 9th at 3:15pm

The CAC libraries are thrilled to welcome acclaimed author Hena Khan to our school on Wednesday April 9th in MHS library at 3:15 pm for a special Q&A session with our parents and community! Hena Khan is known for her engaging and heartfelt books, including Amina’s Voice, More to the Story, and Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun. During this session, Hena will share insights into her writing process, the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature, and how stories can foster empathy and inclusion. Fill out the form here if you are interested in attending.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

 

NAHS is creating art with the Alwady Orphanage.

We would like you and your homeroom to get involved. From the 23rd of February to the 30th of March (EXTENDED) we will collect plastic for our recycled art project. Anything from bottles to containers and jugs are welcome. Please collect all of your recycled plastics in a box or bag for us to collect! Please remember to wash your plastic before donating. The winning homeroom will get a box of donuts! We look forward to working with you all in supporting the Alwady Orphanage.

Thank you for your participation.

NAHS

 

Looking for NHS service hours, CAS experiences, or wanting to help out in the spirit of Ramadan?

Then join me and volunteer at the Egyptian Food Bank on Fridays from 1 to 4 pm. Dates/Times and more information can be found on this poster and if you want to sign up please go to this Google Form. There are limited spots for each trip so sign up quickly. If you have any questions please reach out to 25oahmed@cacegypt.org.

Egyptian Food Bank Ambassador – Omar Ahmed – Grade 12