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💜 The countdown is ON — only TWO weeks until school is back in session! 💜 We’re gearing up for another amazing year, and we’ll be sharing all kinds of tips, reminders, and must-know info to make sure our Saber families are ready to roll. Follow us here and check your email so you don’t miss a single update!

🗓️ Today’s tip: Want to stay in the know about all the important dates as well the awesome events and activities happening? Check out the district and activity calendars! And, just a reminder — early outs are on Fridays this year!

📅 SCHOOL CALENDAR: http://bit.ly/4mXDaXV
🏆 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldewitt

You can find both calendars anytime at www.cd-csd.org under “Calendar” in the menu bar or in the Central DeWitt CSD app.

Let’s go, Sabers — the best school year yet is just around the corner!

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🎾 Cheer on our girls’ Saber tennis team this fall in this great Saber gear! The Saber Tennis online store is open now through August 11 — don’t miss your chance to order!

https://adcraftwebstores.com/CDTGT25/

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🏃The Saber Cross Country online store is now OPEN! Shop your Saber gear now through August 13 and get ready to cheer on our team! Thank you for supporting Central DeWitt Cross Country!

https://www.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt.html

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🏈 Here's your chance to stock up on TONS of Saber football gear! Online store is open until Monday, August 11th at 10 a.m.! Thank you for supporting Central DeWitt Football!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://cdfb25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberfootball #footballstore #supportoursabers

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the school year? Join the Camanche-DeWitt Coalition on Friday, August 22nd from 7-10 p.m. at the DeWitt Community Center for the Back-To-School Bash!

This event is designed just for students in grades 4–8 and will be bursting with music, games, dancing, prizes, food and tons of other great activities. It’s a celebration of fun, friendship, and smart choices. So, grab your friends and come enjoy a night full of energy, excitement, and positive vibes!

➡️ More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AqpNfitRm/

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDIS #CDMS #BackToSchoolBash #CamancheDeWittCoalition #CDCoalition #SmartChoices #SubstanceFreeFun #SaberPride #SaberNation

The Iowa Association of School Boards and Central DeWitt Community School District urge residents of our district who are passionate about education to consider running in the November 4, 2025, school board election. Public schools need strong leadership and governance to ensure a bright future for all children and communities across the state.

School board members play a significant role in their communities, and they must possess strong leadership, vision, and dedication. They are charged with accountability for student learning, determining educational goals, setting policy, overseeing school finances, and more.

School board service is a meaningful way to support not only students and staff but also the future success of Central DeWitt. Although board members serve four-year terms without pay, most who serve say it is one of the most fulfilling ways to give back to their community.

“Free public education, available for all of the young people of our community, is a noble tradition of our state and probably the most important thing local government can provide,” said CDCSD Board Member Roger Hill. “Knowing, seeing, and being a part of what is going on with our faculty, staff, students, and community is a rewarding privilege. Young people are the future. A school director can have influence on the direction of our district, representing students, faculty, community, and taxpayers.”

CDCSD has two seats up for election on November 4. Nominations for open seats can be filed between August 25 and September 18. School board candidates must obtain 50 signatures to be eligible. Nomination papers are available from the county auditor’s office, the Secretary of State’s website (https://sos.iowa.gov/school-elections), or from Board Secretary Sarah Johnston at:

Central DeWitt Administration Center
1010 4th Avenue East
Door 15
DeWitt, IA 52742
sarah.johnston@cd-csd.org
(563) 659-4704

Whether you're considering a run for school board or just want to learn more, the IASB Candidate Webinar Series is a great starting point. These one-hour sessions provide practical guidance, legal insights, and essential knowledge of governance. All webinars are held from noon–1 p.m. via Zoom, are free, and will be recorded.

Upcoming Sessions
• Aug. 13: Running for the School Board 101
• Sept. 3: Legal & Ethical Campaigns for the School Board
• Sept. 24: The Building Blocks of Financial Advocacy
• Oct. 15: Student Learning: Do Boards Really Make a Difference?

For information on the rewards of board service, campaign finance disclosure law, conflict of interest, key dates, webinars, and candidate education, visit www.ia-sb.org/getonboard.

We hope you’ll consider stepping up to serve our students, staff, and community in this impactful role.

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Congratulations to these CDHS athletes on making the baseball and softball All-Conference Teams! A special shout out to Anna Prosise who also made the All-State 4A Softball 3rd team! Way to go, Sabers!

BASEBALL
1st Team: Utility Dawson Petsche
2nd Team: Pitcher Caden Huff, Catcher Kade Burzlaff
Honorable Mention: Jacob Meier, Zach Lyness, Max Froeschle

SOFTBALL
Honorable Mention - Katlin Truelsen, Zoey Fuglsang, Anna Prosise

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberbaseball #sabersoftball #macconference #allconferenceteams #allstatesoftball #saberssucceeding #saberpride

📣 FACILITY RENTALS OPEN AUGUST 4TH! Planning an event this fall? Central DeWitt’s clean, modern, state-of-the-art facilities are available to rent for the months of September, October and November starting Monday, August 4th.

🗓️ Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made between August 4th–18th.

🔗 For details visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/facilities

Reserve your spot before they fill up!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdis #cdms #ekstrandelementary #SaberNation #FacilityRental

🛍️ While you're out shopping during Iowa's Annual Sales Tax Holiday this Friday and Saturday, don’t forget to grab a few fun extras for dress-up days throughout the school year! From school spirit to silly styles, we love seeing students show their creativity and Saber pride!

Here are some of our most common themes:

💜 Saber Spirit
🇺🇸 Red, White and Blue Attire
👯 Twin Day
🚜 Farmer Day
😴 Pajama Day
🐯 Favorite Team Day
🧦 Mismatched Day
🌺 Hawaiian Day
🎨 Tie-Dye
🌟 Neon Day
🦸 Favorite Character
🧢 Hat Day

✨ A little planning now = a lot of fun later!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #DressUpDays #BackToSchool #SaberPride #SaberNation #TaxFreeWeekend

🎉 Congratulations to our Clinton Herald Athletic Performer of the Year Award (CHAPY) winners and nominees! We’re proud to celebrate the Central DeWitt athletes and coach who were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2024–2025 season. Way to represent Saber Nation with excellence, determination, and pride! 🐾👏 Thank you to the Clinton Herald for recognizing all of the deserving athletes and coaches in our area!

⭐️ WINNERS

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR
Caleb Olson

GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lauren Walker

BOYS WRESTLER OF THE YEAR
Chris Wrage

BOYS TRACK RUNNER OF THE YEAR
Alexander Brown

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Zoey Fuglsang

BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Caleb Sherwood

BOYS BASEBALL BATTER OF THE YEAR
Kade Burzlaff

GIRLS SOFTBALL BATTER OF THE YEAR
Anna Prosise

⭐️ NOMINEES

CROSS COUNTRY
Adam Wilke
Kyle Olson
Ashlyn Appleby

VOLLEYBALL
Briana Clark

GOLF
Max Froeschle

FOOTBALL
Max Burgmeier

WRESTLING
Grace Patterson

BASKETBALL
Ava Putman
Ryan Watters

TENNIS
Ashton Schneider and Hudson Krukow
Max Froeschle

SOCCER
Jonathan Garrison
Landre Ruggeberg

SOFTBALL
Zoey Fuglsang

TEAM OF THE YEAR
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball (Team of the Year

RELAY TEAM OF THE YEAR
Boys 4x400 Relay Team
Boys Sprint Medley Relay Team

COACH OF THE YEAR
Ron O’Brien

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberathletes #CHAPYawards #saberpride #saberssuceeding

⛳ The Saber Golf online store is now OPEN! Grab your gear and show your support—orders close Monday, August 4th at 10 a.m.! Whether you're a player, parent, or proud fan, there’s something for everyone.

Shop now: https://www.walloffame247.com/central-dewitt-high-school

Thank you for supporting Saber Golf!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberboysgolf #golfstore #supportoursabers

🚨REMINDER🚨 Tomorrow could be the start of something great—don’t miss it! We’ll be conducting on-site interviews for child care roles and associate positions for the 2025–2026 school year!

📍 Central DeWitt Media Center (Door 17)
📅 Tuesday, July 29th
🕘 9-10 AM – Current Employees
🕓 4–6 PM – Open to All

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities #childcarepositions #childcare #SaberCubsCare #Associates

As we prepare for another incredible school year, we want to make sure your family is all set for the 2025–2026 school year. If you haven’t completed registration yet, please take a few moments to do so!

Completing registration now helps us finalize classroom planning, transportation routes, and ensure a smooth start for every Saber.

You’ll find everything you need in this REGISTRATION LETTER (https://bit.ly/45XeYzr)—including step-by-step instructions to make the process quick and easy.

A few important notes:
• Fees won’t be applied until August, so no payments are needed at this time.
• If your child is entering preschool or kindergarten, you still need to complete registration even if you pre-registered earlier this year.

If you have any questions or need support, please contact Sarah Penniston at (563) 659-4711 or sarah.penniston@cd-csd.org.

Thanks for helping us get off to a great start—we can’t wait to welcome your family back! Go Sabers!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #schoolregistration #registrationisopen #newschoolyear #saberspirit #academicexcellence #outstandingopportunities #exceptionalexperiences #backtoschool

It’s Work with us Wednesday! Here is your chance to explore exciting opportunities in child care and associate positions for the 2025–2026 school year. Join us on July 29th for on-site interviews and take the next step toward a rewarding career!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities #childcarepositions #childcare #SaberCubsCare #Associates

Registration is open for our new Saber Cubs Care before and after school child care program, launching in the 2025–2026 school year! This program will provide high-quality care for Central DeWitt students in Pre-K through 3rd grade before school, after school, and on select non-school days—offering valuable flexibility and support for parents and guardians.

We anticipate strong interest in the program, and space may be limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.

Register here: https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/b53fcf98-93cc-4c62-90cb-f8b66d43c970

You can also find the registration form and fee information on our website at https://www.cd-csd.org/o/cdcsd/page/saber-cubs-care. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah Penniston at sarah.penniston@cd-csd.org or (563) 659-4711.

We’re thrilled to launch this new initiative and look forward to the positive impact Saber Cubs Care will have on our students, families, and school community!

🎉 The votes are in and we’re excited to introduce the name of our new childcare program: Saber Cubs Care! This creative name received 51% of the votes, making it the clear favorite. Congratulations to Ashton Trimble for submitting the winning name!

🐾 WHAT’S NEXT?
Official registration for PK-3rd grade child care will open on Tuesday, July 15th. Space may be limited, so we encourage families to register early. A registration link will be emailed to PK-3rd grade families that morning and shared on our social media.

Pending school board approval, program fees will be as outlined in this document: https://bit.ly/4lpopN5

If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Penniston at sarah.penniston@cd-csd.org or (563) 659-4711.

Thank you for helping us shape something special for our families and community. We can’t wait to begin this new adventure!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #SaberCubsCare #ChildCare #ChildCareProgram #ChildCareRegistration #ChildCareFees #CreatingSomethingGreat #SaberPride #SaberSucceeding

We’re already gearing up for another amazing year and we’re thrilled to announce that registration for the 2025-2026 school year is officially OPEN! Whether you’re returning for another year as a proud Saber or joining our district for the first time, we’re excited to welcome your family and launch a new year filled with academic excellence, outstanding opportunities, and exceptional experiences for every Saber!

➡️ To get started, simply follow the instructions in this REGISTRATION LETTER which has everything you need to complete the process quickly and easily: https://bit.ly/45XeYzr

‼️ A few helpful reminders:
• Fees will not be applied until August, so there’s no need to make any payments at this time.
• If you have a child entering preschool or kindergarten, you’ll still need to complete registration even if you pre-registered earlier this year.
• Registration must be completed by Friday, July 18th. 📆

We’re here to help if you have any questions along the way! Please reach out to Sarah Penniston at (563) 659-4711 or sarah.penniston@cd-csd.org if you need assistance.

Let’s make 2025-2026 the best year yet! Go Sabers! 💜💛

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #schoolregistration #registrationisopen #newschoolyear #saberspirit #academicexcellence #outstanding opportunities #exceptionalexperiences #backtoschool

We had an absolute blast being a part of the 4th of July parade on Friday! Our amazing Marching Sabers Pride kicked things off, followed by school board members, administrators, teachers, students—and of course, Slash brought the Saber spirit! It was great seeing so many Sabers in the parade and lining the streets, too! 💜💛 A huge thank you to DeWitt IA Fourth of July Parade volunteers for organizing such a fantastic event!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #4thofJulyParade #July4th #SaberNation #ProudToBeASaber #FourthOfJuly #CommunityPride #SaberPride

📣 Central DeWitt Parents — great news! Our school supply kit company has extended the order deadline through July 8th! 🎉 If you missed the first deadline, here’s your last chance to order and check school supplies off your list!

👉 ORDER HERE:
• EKSTRAND ELEMENTARY: https://1stdayAschoolsupplies.com/gs/1178430
• CDIS: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/38893

25-26 CENTRAL DEWITT SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: https://bit.ly/4kNMIE0 The list can also be found on our website at https://www.cd-csd.org/page/registration.
Let’s get ready for a great school year, Sabers! 💜💛

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