Cairo High School is a public high school in Cairo, Georgia. The motto for the school is "With Pride, We Give Our Best". The school has the widely known Syrupmaker Band, "The Pride of Dixie". The award winning marching band is currently under the direction of Michael Thomas. National High School Band Director's Hall of Fame & Alabama Hall of Fame Band Director, John L. Folsom, Jr retired in May 2012, after 13 years.