Get ready to bid! Our Saber Homecoming Banner Auction goes live TOMORROW, Thursday, Sept. 18, at 8 a.m. and closes Friday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m.

✨ This year’s auction features 16 one-of-a-kind banners designed by 36 incredibly talented CDHS art students. They’re putting the finishing touches on them now—more photos will be added as we get closer, but here’s a sneak peek!

💜💛 Proceeds benefit our National Art Honor Society and Art Club—helping fund graduation cords, art supplies, creative activities, and unique experiences for our students.

👉 Check out all the banners up for auction here and share the link with businesses, friends, and family who would love to support the arts:
🔗 https://cdhsart.betterworld.org/.../saber-hoco-banner...

Let’s make this year’s Homecoming Banner Auction the best one yet! 💪🎨

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #Homecoming2025 #SaberArtists #SaberArt #HomecomingBanners #HomecomingBannerAuction #SabersSucceeding #SaberPride #ThankYouForSupportingFineArts
about 2 hours ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
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🔥 History made! 🔥 Congratulations to Hudson Krukow, the first quarterback in Central DeWitt history to throw for over 300 yards in a single game! 💪🏈

This incredible milestone is just one highlight of what has already been a stellar season for our Saber Football team. The boys are undefeated and have been nothing short of dominant—scoring 40+ points in every game so far. 💜💛

Keep it rolling, Sabers! The energy, hard work, and teamwork are making this season unforgettable. 👏

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #SaberFootball #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @TMobile #SaberPride #HistoryMade #SabersSucceeding #SchoolRecordBroken
1 day ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Hudson Krukow
We are excited to introduce our AmeriCorps Student Leaders for the 2025-2026 school year, Niya Miller and Zoey Fuglsang! Niya and Zoey took part in a training at Kirkwood today, gaining valuable tools and insights so they can better support their peers in preparing for life after high school.

As participants in the AmeriCorps program, Niya and Zoey have committed their time and energy to serving their peers, school, and community assisting with college and career readiness activities, providing peer support, and modeling leadership in and out of the classroom.

Their dedication not only strengthens our school community but also prepares them with valuable skills in leadership, teamwork, and service. Please join us in congratulating and supporting them as they take on this important role!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #AmeriCorpsStudentLeaders #careerandcollegeready #PreparingForTheFuture #FutureReady #StudentLeadership #SabersSucceeding #SaberPride
1 day ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Zoey Fuglsang and Niya Miller participated in a Kirkwood training
✨ Here’s your chance to help our Central DeWitt Unified Special Olympic athletes shine! From Sept. 15–22, they are selling Kwik Star Car Wash Cards. Proceeds directly benefit our athletes, and the cards can be used at any Kwik Star location. See flyer for more details. Thank you for helping our Sabers succeed!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittunifiedspecialolympics #UnifiedSpecialOlympics #KwikStarCarWash #SupportOurSabers #SabersSucceeding #SaberPride #ChooseToInclude
2 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Kwik Star Car Wash Cards Fundraising Flyer for Central DeWitt Unified Special Olympics
💜👀💛 Saber Sighting! We spied Central DeWitt grads Jenny Claussen, Sabine Housenga, and Brady Herington shining bright as part of the Hawkeyes Marching Band at the University of Iowa this weekend! Once a Saber, always a Saber — we love seeing our grads out in the world doing amazing things!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #SaberAlum #CentralDeWittGrads #MarchingBand #HawkeyeMarchingBand #UniversityOfIowa #OnceASaberAlwaysASaber #SaberPride
2 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Central DeWitt graduates Jenny Claussen, Sabine Housenga, Brady Herington
Clinton High School is hosting a special event to help students and their families on Wednesday, September 24th, from 5–7 p.m. in the CHS practice gym!

This night is designed for high school students and parents across the area who are exploring post-secondary options.

The event will feature:
✅ A fair with 30+ representatives from colleges, universities, military, and career pathways
✅ A financial aid presentation to help families prepare for the future
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for a continuously updated list of participating representatives.

This event is open to the public—don’t miss this opportunity to plan for what’s next!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #FutureReady #PlanningForTheFuture #CareerAndCollegeReady #SabersSucceeding
3 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
CHS Future Ready Planning Night
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Saber Cross Country team on an incredible night at the Cedar Rapids Invitational! 🏆 Multiple PRs, medalists, and a NEW SCHOOL RECORD set by Kyle Olson—proving our Sabers can compete with the best! We’re so proud of this team and all their hard work! 💜💛

Congratulations to Kyle Olson for breaking the 17-year old record, previously held by Frank Futselar set in 2008!! Kyle broke the record by 2 seconds tonight, placing 5th overall, running a time of 15:57.2, while pacing the Saber boys to a 6th place team finish. Adam Wilke also ran a 7th-all time performance with his 10th place finish in a time of 16:14.5!!

Individual Medalists:
9/10 Boys - James Garrison (5th) - 18:29.7
Varsity Girls - Ashlyn Appleby (11th) - 19:39.7
Varsity Boys -
Kyle Olson (5th) - 15:57.2 *SCHOOL RECORD*
Adam Wilke (10th) - 16:14.5

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabercrosscountry #XC #crosscountry #schoolrecord #saberpride #saberssucceeding #sabersrunning
5 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
James Garrison, Kyle Olson, Adam Wilke, Ashlyn Appleby
Kyle Olson
🏈 Pack the stands and cheer on our Saber Football team TONIGHT as they take on West Liberty! There’s only ONE game tonight so don’t miss it! Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. but the fun starts even earlier:

✨ At 6:30 PM, our Youth Cheer Clinic participants will take the field to show off what they’ve learned—let’s give them the loudest Saber cheer they’ve ever heard! 🎀

✨ At 6:45 PM, we’ll honor the incredible teachers who make a difference in our Saber community every single day. This is your chance to show them the same support and appreciation they give our students year-round. 🍎💜

Then it’s time for our Sabers to hit the field and bring the energy as we rally together for a night full of Saber pride.

👉 Grab your friends, wear your purple and gold, and let’s pack the stands with energy that fuels our team from kickoff to the final whistle.

Let’s go, Sabers! 💛💜

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberfootball #sabercheerleading #YouthCheerClinic #TeacherAppreciationNight #PurpleAndGold #SaberPride

6 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Football Helmet sitting in grass

💜💛 Congratulations to the 2025 Central DeWitt Hall of Fame Inductees! These outstanding individuals have left a lasting impact on our Saber community, and we can’t wait to celebrate them! Join us after the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, Sept. 25th at 7 p.m. in the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center as we honor them. Can’t be there in person? Catch the ceremony live here: https://youtube.com/live/3wpHewEpnv8?feature=share

2025 INDUCTEES:

JOHN BLOOM: Born in 1906, John Bloom, a world-famous artist, grew up in DeWitt and studied at St. Ambrose University and the Chicago Art Institute. He trained under Grant Wood at the Stone City Art Colony, helping pioneer the Regionalism Art movement celebrating rural American life. There he met sculptor Isabel (Scherer) Bloom, and they were married for 63 years. He continued creating sketches, lithographs, and wood carvings throughout his life.

GEORGE DIXON: George Dixon and his wife Joane moved to our community in 1983 and quickly made a lasting impact. In 1991, George founded the Central DeWitt Chapter of the FCA, leading with prayer and song. What began with six students grew to 200 by 1999. His dedication to youth and the community earned him numerous honors, including the 1995 AAUW Spirit Award, Liberty Bell Award, Faith in Action Award, and a 1994 National Caring Award nomination.

COLLEEN DUNNEGAN: 1999 graduate Colleen Dunnegan has become a leading professional in her field. In high school, she excelled academically and was active in NHS, FCA, Chorus, Band, and the first Central Sensations Dance Team. After graduating from St. Ambrose University, she joined HARPO Productions and is now Supervising Producer for Oprah Winfrey, earning five Emmy nominations and winning a 2024 Daytime Emmy for the “Oprah and the Color Purple Journey."

ERIC PERRY: 1990 graduate Eric Perry was a standout 4-sport athlete in high school. Since 1997, he has had an extraordinary teaching and coaching career at Clear Lake High School, leading football, wrestling, and golf teams to numerous state-level successes, including a 2000 State Championship in football. A 4-time IAHSGCA Coach of the Year and NFHS Sectional National Coach of the Year, he has amassed a career record of 1,195–276.

GEORGE PICKUP: George Pickup has had a profound impact on Central DeWitt, always focused on student success. He earned a degree in Secondary Education from ISU and an MA in Educational Leadership from Western Illinois. Over a 38-year career, he taught Social Sciences, coached multiple sports—including leading Boys Basketball to a 2005 WAMAC Championship and the 2007 State Team—and served as Assistant Principal and then High School Principal for 17 years.

1986-1987-1988 STATE CHAMPION CO-ED GOLF TEAMS: In an unprecedented run, Heather (Deke) Kinney, Dave Rueter, and Mike Howes led Central DeWitt to three consecutive Co-Ed State Golf Championships from 1986–1988—the first and only program to achieve this feat in Iowa. Heather and Dave won in 1986 and 1987 after dramatic playoffs, and in 1988, Heather and Mike secured the 3-peat under the new alternate-shot format, cementing their place in Iowa high school golf history.

2014 STATE RUNNER-UP BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: The 2013–14 Sabers basketball team, led by Coach Jeff Frick and seniors Zach Frett, Trevor Green, Kyle Bauer, Christian Wright, Marty Green, and Matt Moore, had a historic season. They went undefeated in WaMaC play (14-0), won the District 9 Championship, and finished as Class 3A State Runner-up with a 23-4 record. Kyle Bauer set the school’s single-season scoring record (421), Christian Wright led in rebounds, and the program earned the 3A State Sportsmanship Award.
Head Coach: Jeff Frick
Assistant Coaches: Michael Ernst, Kale Petersen, Jason Guerin
Players: Kyle Bauer, Ryan Burke, Cole Connell, Jordan Cornelius, Lucas Daniels, Zach Edens, Zach Frett, Marty Green, Trevor Green, James Grell, Derek Hartmann, Joe Hill, Garrett Jacobs, Tyler Ketelsen, Matt Moore, Nolan Muhl, Nick Riedesel, Logan Sheppard, John Stammeyer, McClain Steffens, Chase Spies
Managers: Mollie McCulloh, Lexi Delaney, Emily Vargus, Jesse Hair

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewitthalloffame #inductionceremony #homecoming2025 #centraldewitthomecoming #halloffameceremony #saberpride #saberssucceeding #onceasaberalwaysasaber

6 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Hall of Fame
🌍 ICELAND AWAITS! As a reminder, high school students have the chance to travel to Iceland with EF Tours in this coming June. Time is running out to join the tour, and pricing may increase after October 1st. This incredible opportunity allows students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and build lifelong skills like independence and confidence.

📌 A final informational meeting will cover everything you need to know:
📅 September 17th
🕒 7:00 PM
📍 CDHS Library
👉 RSVP for meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/k4xdxun

$ A time-sensitive promotional offer will also be discussed at the meeting.

🗺 See the itinerary and more info here: https://bit.ly/4mUaAqt

EF Tours, with 60 years of experience, is a trusted travel partner helping students explore the world safely. Don’t miss out on this powerful, life-changing opportunity!

For questions, please contact eddie.mercado@cd-csd.org.
7 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Iceland brochure
Our students’ well-being matters. That’s why we are now providing Classroom Clinic, a telehealth program that provides behavioral and mental health services right here at school. Students are able to meet with a licensed provider in a private, supportive space during the school day—without leaving the building.

👉 We encourage students to use this resource whenever they need support. Together, we can make sure every student has what they need to thrive.

For more information, please reach out to school counselors marybeth.schaible@cd-csd.org (10th-12th grade) or tierra.wall@cd-csd.org (7th-9th grade).

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #MentalHealthMatters #WeCareForAboutStudents #StudentWellbeing #ClassroomClinic
7 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Classroom Clinic
👑 CDHS Student Council has been working hard to make this year’s Homecoming one to remember—but they need your help to pull it off!

There are already six vehicles lined up for the parade on Thursday, Sept. 25th but FOUR MORE are needed to transport our Homecoming Court and other special guests. Specifically, they’re looking for convertibles or open-top Jeeps. If you have one of these vehicles and are willing to help us celebrate, please reach out to emily.sutton@cd-csd.org or jana.jory@cd-csd.org—we’d be so grateful!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #Homecoming2025 #HomecomingParade #LookingforConvertibles #ConvertiblesNeeded #CDHSStudentCouncil #STUCO #ThankYouForHelping
8 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Convertible
🎉 Huge congratulations to senior Bri Clark for reaching an incredible milestone—500 career kills! We are so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you continue to accomplish on the court! 🏐✨

Don’t miss your chance to cheer on Bri and the rest of the Sabers—only 3 home matches remain this season!

📅 9/18 – Youth Night: Poster signing after the game!
📅 9/30 – Come out and show your Saber spirit!
🎀 10/07 – Pink Out + Senior Night

Come pack the gym and help us finish the season strong! 💜💛

#SaberPride #GoSabers #CDHS #SaberVolleyball #CentralDeWittVolleyball #CongratsBri #500Kills #saberssucceeding
9 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Saber Girls Volleyball Team
🎶 The CDIS 5th Grade Band came together for their very first “sounds” last Friday! Great job, Sabers! Thank you, Mr. Knowles, for your dedication and patience as these young musicians begin their musical journey. We’re excited for all that’s ahead! 🎺🥁

Listen here: https://youtu.be/5F0Xi94nQ-o
9 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
CDIS 5th grade band makes their first "sound' together
‼️LAST DAY TO ORDER HOMECOMING SHIRTS‼️ Ordering through the online store is the ONLY way to get 2025 HOCO shirts this year, so don’t miss out!

🗓️ Store Closes: Sept. 8 - TODAY
➡️ Shop Now: https://www.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt.html

🐾 Homecoming Week: Sept. 22-27th

Let’s go, Sabers!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #SaberPride #Homecoming2025 #HomecomingShirts.
9 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Homecoming Shirt Online Store
🌟 Congratulations to these outstanding DeWitt-Central FFA members! 🌟 The dairy cattle judging team of Kalli Barber, Cooper Barber, Ethan Hoeft, and Kamryn Keester placed 9th overall out of 35 teams at the State Dairy Cattle Contest! The team also earned 5th in the Production Management Test and 7th overall in reasons. 🐄🐮
We are so proud of their hard work and accomplishments—way to represent Central DeWitt! 💜💛
9 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Kalli Barber, Cooper Barber, Ethan Hoeft, and Kamryn Keester
🍎 Become a Lunch Buddy! Volunteer once a week at Ekstrand Elementary to eat lunch, play games, and support a student’s growth. Lunch Buddies make a big difference through small moments of connection.

📧 Sign up by Sept. 26: Stop by the Ekstrand Elementary office or email hannah.barbour@cd-csd.org.

💜💛 Thank you for investing in the success of our students!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #LunchBuddies #Volunteer #GetInvolved #SupportOurStudents #Connection #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
14 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Become a Lunch Buddy!

🏈 Saber Nation, it’s GAME DAY this THURSDAY! Our Sabers hit the road to take on Davenport West at Brady Street Stadium, and we need ALL of you there to bring the energy! If attending, make sure you read the important information below:

👉 Parking & Entry: Please park in the lot south of the stadium which can be accessed from Brady Street. Fans should enter the stadium at the south entrance located at the east end of the parking lot.

👉 Tickets: CASH ONLY at the gate — $8 for adults, $7 for students. IHSAA passes will be accepted.

👉 Important Reminders:
● No abusive or unruly behavior that is likely to cause a disruption will be allowed
● No throwing of objects or any projectile on the field or in the stands
● No smoking on DCSD Property
● No outside food or drink are allowed. This includes Stanley cups and other drink containers.
● There is no re-entry at any time for any reason
● Backpacks, book bags, duffle bags, and string bags are not allowed
● Other prohibited items include alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, pets, artificial noise makers, laser pointers, drones, unauthorized flags, signs, or banners that might be found offensive by the staff or spectators

👉 Schedule:
• Gates open at 4:00 PM
• Fresh/Soph kickoff at 5:00 PM
• Varsity kickoff to follow end of Fresh/Soph Game

👉 Can’t make it? Catch the action live and free on the Team1Sports App (search Davenport West High School).

💜💛 Let’s bring the Saber spirit, show up big, and make some noise for our teams. Pack the stands, wear your purple and gold, and let’s go Sabers!

14 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Football
🎉 ORDER HOMECOMING SHIRTS HERE! 🎉 We’re excited to share the Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club official Homecoming online store — now OPEN! Ordering through the online store is the ONLY way to get 2025 HOCO shirts this year, so don’t miss out!

🗓️ Store Closes: Sept. 8

➡️ Shop Now: https://www.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt.html

🐾 Homecoming Week: Sept. 22-27th

Let’s go, Sabers!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #SaberPride #Homecoming2025 #HomecomingShirts
15 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Homecoming Shirt Online Store

💜💛 We did it — what an incredible first week for our Sabers! From our youngest learners beginning their school journey to our seniors savoring their final first day, last week was full of excitement and Saber spirit as students of all ages kicked off a year of learning and growth.

Take a look: https://youtu.be/H27JTU-VCpU

Let’s keep the momentum going for a fantastic second week and an amazing year ahead! We’re excited to see everyone again tomorrow! 💛💜

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #SaberNation #BackToSchool #SaberSpirit #AcademicExcellence #OutstandingOpportunities #AnExceptionalExperience

16 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Bulletin board at CDIS: "Bruh, We Back."