Central DeWitt School District

🎭 The wait is almost over! Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the CDHS fall musical — Newsies!

✨ NEW this year:

🎟️ FRIDAY & SATURDAY PERFORMANCES – RESERVED SEATING ONLY
Tickets: $10 for adults | $5 for students & senior citizens

🎟️ SUNDAY MATINEE – GENERAL ADMISSION
All tickets: $5

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies follows a fearless group of young newsboys who band together to fight for fair treatment and stand up for what’s right. Packed with powerful vocals, dynamic dancing, and inspiring messages of courage and unity, this show is sure to impress!

Our talented Saber Drama students have been working tirelessly—from mastering challenging choreography to perfecting powerful harmonies—to bring this high-energy production to life. You won’t want to miss their incredible performance!

💳 Tickets can go fast so don't wait to get them at the door! Reserve yours now: www.cd-csd.org/page/saber-box-office

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #SaberDrama #Newsies #SeizeTheDay #CDHS #CDPAC #CentralDeWittPerformingArtsCenter #SaberTalent #TicketsOnSaleNow #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

1 day ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

🛡️🏰 Fourth grade students recently wrapped up an exciting exploration of the Middle Ages with a fun and interactive end-of-unit celebration day. As part of the unit, each student wrote a persuasive paragraph about which medieval role they would choose—knight, monk, nun, or craftsman—and shared their reasons with their peers. In addition to this, the students created detailed diagrams, ranging from knights and castles to monks and monasteries, showcasing their understanding of the era.

The celebration featured two guest speakers: Bryan Robinson shared the importance of archery during the Middle Ages and connected it to the archery club’s practices, while Keith Townsley demonstrated the history and mechanics of catapults used in medieval warfare.

It was a wonderful day of learning and fun! Both students and teachers enjoyed bringing history to life through such engaging, hands-on activities. For more pictures visit our Facebook page!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDIS #FourthGrade #MiddleAges #MedievalDay #HandsOnLearning #InteractiveLearning #PortraitOfASaber #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

2 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Fourth grade students creating a knight's armor out of tin foil

Student showing her persuasive paragraph about which medieval role she would choose. She chose a knight.

Students working on their detailed diagrams, ranging from knights and castles to monks and monasteries, showcasing their understanding of the era

Bryan Robinson shared insights into the importance of archery during the Middle Ages

Keith Townsley demonstrated the history of catapults and explained how these fascinating machines were used in medieval warfare.

Fourth grade teachers dressed as Medieval roles

🇺🇸 The Central DeWitt Community School District warmly invites all veterans to attend our Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11th at 9 a.m. in the Central DeWitt High School Competition Gym.

We’re honored to welcome Michelle Willenborg, U.S. Army Reserve veteran and Department of the Army civilian employee, as our guest speaker. The event, hosted by CDHS Student Council will also feature special music performances and more.

Each year, this district-wide event brings together all four schools to express our deep gratitude to those who have served our country. Veterans, we hope you’ll join us as we come together to celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s heroes.

👕 PARENTS: Students are encouraged to wear Red, White and Blue on Tuesday, Nov. 11th. At the assembly, CDHS Student Council will be having a friendly “Best Dressed in Red, White and Blue” contest between schools.

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EkstrandElementary #VeteransDay #VeteransDayAssembly #ThankYourForYourService #SaberPride

2 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

🎓 Meet senior Jordan Smith, one of our seniors who is on the path to success after graduation! Way to go, Jordan! 💜

The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Niya Miller and Zoey Fuglsang. In this role, they serve as a resource for their peers in planning and preparing for post-secondary options. They help with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, work-based learning opportunities, and more.

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorspotlight #ClassOf2026 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

2 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

🏀 STORE CLOSES TODAY! Order your Central DeWitt Sabers Boys Basketball gear now and get ready to cheer them on all season long! Thank you for supporting our boys basketball program! Let's go, Sabers!

🛒 Shop here: https://bit.ly/3LmrfFv

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberboysbasketball #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberbasketball

3 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

💀🌼 What an unforgettable week of learning and celebration! 🌼💀 CDHS Spanish students hosted their first-ever Día de los Muertos event—inviting students of all ages to explore the beauty and significance of this cultural celebration.

Through colorful altars (ofrendas), art, music, food, and interactive stations, our Spanish 1–4 students showed that Día de los Muertos is a joyful celebration of life, a special time to honor and remember loved ones together.

Students took the lead, showcasing initiative and communication skills as they taught their peers, applying critical thinking to explore the deeper meaning behind Día de los Muertos traditions through engaging, hands-on activities and growing in global awareness as they shared how this holiday is celebrated in Mexican culture around the world.

It was a vibrant reminder that learning a language means more than words—it means understanding and appreciating diverse cultures, stories, and the connections that unite us all.

A special highlight, as you can see in the pictures, was when 3rd-grade students visited, participating in activities that brought the holiday to life.

Muchas gracias to Sra. Schaller and Sra. Jory for providing this creative and fun learning opportunity for Sabers of all ages! 💜💛

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDIS #CDMS #EkstrandElementary #SpanishStudents #DiaDeLosMuertos #PortraitOfASaber #initiative #communication #criticalthinking #globalawareness #CulturalAwareness #HandsOnLearning #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

3 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Third grade students getting faces painted like skeletons to celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Third graders learning about Dia de los Muertos

Third grade students with faces painted like skeletons to celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Congratulations to Jed Ganzer and Michelle Martens on being elected to the Central DeWitt School Board! Your dedication to serving our students, staff, and community is deeply appreciated, and we’re excited to see the positive impact your leadership will bring.

A heartfelt thank-you also goes to everyone who put their names on the ballot and to all who took the time to vote. Meaningful engagement like this—people showing up, sharing ideas, and working together—is what keeps our schools strong and our community thriving.

Here’s to building on that collaboration and continuing to move forward, united in our commitment to the success of every Saber! 💜💛

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittschoolboard #schoolboardelection #saberpride #saberstrong

3 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Our students had a blast welcoming Coach Sloth to Ekstrand Elementary on Monday! He shared his journey to becoming an author, which included playing football at Iowa State and with the Iowa Barnstormers, coaching, and acting in movies such as We Are Marshall, Leatherheads, The Dark Knight Rises, and Amazing Spider-Man.

During the assembly, Coach Sloth gave students a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process and inspired them to dream big and create their own books. The fun continued with an interactive reading of his book, Hank the Bully, where students helped bring it to life. Through Hank’s story, students learned an important lesson: being a bully is NOT COOL!

A huge thank you to Coach Sloth for sparking creativity and encouraging our young writers to turn their own life experiences into stories. 💜✏️

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #EkstrandElementary #CoachSloth #BullyingIsNotCool #FutureWriters #BeingKindIsCool #ReadingIsFun #PortraitOfASaber #SaberInitiative #SaberCommunication #CriticalThinking #SaberPride

4 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Students acting out Coach Sloth's book Hank the Bully

Coach Sloth wowing elementary students with his "Magic" coloring book

Coach Sloth talking encouraging students to write their own books

Students showing the signs they made to welcome Coach Sloth

Principal Miller and students "Raising the Roof" to thank Coach Sloth for visiting

We’re kicking off our Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight series with Bri Clark! She’s dreaming big, planning ahead, and sharing some great words of wisdom for younger Sabers. 💜

The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Niya Miller and Zoey Fuglsang. In this role, they serve as a resource for their peers in planning and preparing for post-secondary options. They help with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, work-based learning opportunities, and more.

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorspotlight #ClassOf2026 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

4 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

🗳️ It’s Election Day! Don’t forget to get out and vote in the School Board Election today from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Your voice matters—our schools thrive when the whole Saber community gets involved. Thank you for taking the time to show up and make a difference for our Saber students, families, and staff! 💜💛

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations:
DEWITT: Clinton County Fairgrounds Auditorium, 328 E. 8th Street
GRAND MOUND: Grand Mound Community Center, 510 Smith Street
LOW MOOR: Low Moor Community Center, 211 3rd Avenue
WELTON: Welton Fire Station, 95 Main Street

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #schoolboardelection #yourvotematters #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #November4th

5 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

🎾 Congrats to our Saber Girls Tennis Team! 💜💛 We’re proud to celebrate their incredible season, finishing #6 in the state for Class 1A! This achievement is a testament to their hard work, teamwork, and dedication on and off the court.

A special shoutout to Greenley Grell, who was recognized as Freshman of the Year—an outstanding accomplishment and a bright sign of great things to come! 🌟

Way to represent Central DeWitt with excellence and Saber pride! 💪

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberTennis #SaberGirlsTennis #6InTheState #FreshmanOfTheYear #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

5 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Saber Girls Tennis ranked #6 in the State

Greenley Grell named Freshman Of The Year

🗳 YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Tomorrow is the School Board Election and every vote makes a difference. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Central DeWitt Community Schools. The decisions made by our school board impact everything from classroom resources and student opportunities to staff support and long-term goals for our district.

If you’d like to learn more about candidates Nicholas Strohman, Jed Ganzer and Michelle Martens we encourage you to watch the forum hosted by The Observer: https://youtu.be/kmDQTeuaAKE?si=HxgfTC-ERSkjWV_M
Thank you for taking the time to show up and make a difference for our Saber students, families, and staff!

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations:
DEWITT: Clinton County Fairgrounds Auditorium, 328 E. 8th Street
GRAND MOUND: Grand Mound Community Center, 510 Smith Street
LOW MOOR: Low Moor Community Center, 211 3rd Avenue
WELTON: Welton Fire Station, 95 Main Street

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #schoolboardelection #yourvotematters #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #November4th

6 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Support Central DeWitt Unified Special Olympics! Order those famous Texas Roadhouse rolls, honey cinnamon butter, or gift cards Nov. 3rd-17th! These are perfect for serving at the holiday gatherings! All proceeds support our athletes. 💜💛

👉 Order here: https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/txrh-10-100-8-brd-region-2?ref=103CentralDewittSO11032025

📦 IMPORTANT: Even though the site lists Davenport as the pickup location, orders will be picked up at Central DeWitt Intermediate School on November 24th from 4-5 p.m.

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittspecialolympics #specialolympics #specialolympicsfundraiser #perfectfortheholidays #supportourathletes #saberpride

6 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

🎃 What a spooktacular Halloween parade at Ekstrand Elementary on Friday! Under perfect fall skies, students paraded through the front drive in a colorful display of creativity and imagination — from spooky ghosts and brave superheroes to classic storybook characters and clever, one-of-a-kind costumes. 👻

Thanks to our students, staff, and families for making this frightfully fun tradition such a treat! 💜

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #EkstrandElementary #HalloweenParade #HappyHalloween #FestiveFun #SpookySabers #SaberPride

7 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Six Central DeWitt High School students recently participated in the Iowa Youth Symposium — part of the Model United Nations program.

Held each fall at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, the symposium helps prepare students for the spring Model UN Conference at UNI. During the event, students act as U.S. delegates, researching and writing position papers and formal resolutions on economic, social, political, technological, and scientific issues faced by the United Nations.

Representing Central DeWitt this year were:
Aliza Dimmick, Alythea Gunn, Ella Taylor, Eva Burke, Audrey Lewis, and Athena Sentore.

During the symposium, these students brought our Portrait of a Saber traits to life. They used critical thinking to analyze complex global issues and craft thoughtful, well-supported positions. Through communication, they shared their ideas clearly in discussions and worked collaboratively to draft formal resolutions. And with global awareness, they considered the broader impact of decisions, taking time to understand diverse perspectives on international challenges.

Way to go, Sabers! We're proud of you!💜💛

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #IowaYouthSymposium #ModelUN #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

7 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Aliza Dimmick, Alythea Gunn, Ella Taylor, Eva Burke, Audrey Lewis, and Athena Sentore

Mr. Mercado, Aliza Dimmick, Alythea Gunn, Ella Taylor, Eva Burke, Audrey Lewis, and Athena Sentore

Are you interested in renting Central DeWitt facilities during December, January, or February? Our next round of rental reservations will open Monday, Nov. 3rd, and continue through Friday, Nov. 14th. ‼️ THIS IS THE ONLY TWO WEEKS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER RENTALS FOR DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.

Please keep these important details in mind:

* Renters are allowed 90 minutes per team per week.
* Time reserved = time billed: groups are billed for the time they reserved, not the time they actually use (unless the district cancels the reservation)
* The facilities will NOT be available on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 or 1/1
* School-related activities have first priority. If a school event has to be rescheduled and we have to bump you out of your reservation, you will be allowed to look for an alternative day/time.
* If school is closed or dismissed early due to weather, all rentals for that day will be automatically cancelled and no charges will be assessed
* The District reserves the right to cancel weekend rentals if weather or building conditions are unsafe.
* Groups are permitted to use the specific area reserved in their rental agreement, if groups are found wandering or using unreserved areas, future rental privileges may be revoked
* Once reservations are approved, a contract will be sent and it must be "signed" and then payment must be made. The contract will contain additional information about the rental rules and regulations.
* Renters will have a key card they can use to access the facility for 15 minutes before and after their rental period. At no time should a door be propped open or should you ask a custodian to unlock a door for you during your rental period.
* Any rentals put in early (before November 3rd) or late (after November 14th) will automatically be denied.
* Any rentals put in for dates that are outside of December, January or February will automatically be denied.

➡️ For more details visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/facilities If you have questions, please reach out to Sarah Johnston at sarah.johnston@cd-csd.org or (563) 659- 4704.

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

8 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center, Central DeWitt High School, Central DeWitt Middle School

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🕸️ Something spooky was brewing at CDMS Wednesday night —our Student Leadership team transformed the school into a Haunted Hallway adventure! 👻 Two classrooms and the cafeteria were transformed into eerie escape rooms filled with hidden clues and creepy surprises. Students had to find specific items in each room to break free—before it was too late! 😱💀

It was a spine-tingling, scream-worthy scavenger hunt that made for a frightfully fun night for middle school students! 🕷️🦇

A huge thank you to our Student Leadership team and staff who helped make this hauntingly good event come to life! 💜💛

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDMS #MiddleSchool #StudentLeadership #HauntedHallway #Spooky #ScreamWorthy #ScaredSabers #ScreamingSabers #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

8 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

Middle school students getting ready to enter the haunted cafeteria

Middle school students in the haunted cafeteria

Student Leadership members dressed as ghosts

CDMS students in a haunted classroom transformed into a spooky forest

CDMS student getting chased by a spooky clown in the haunted cafeteria

One of the student "ghosts" doing a back bend

CDMS student getting chased in a haunted classroom

🏈 Vote for Hudson Krukow! 🏈 Quarterback Hudson Krukow is a nominee for The Sporting News Class 3A Iowa High School Football Player of the Year! Today is the LAST DAY TO VOTE, so show your Saber pride and cast your vote here 👉 https://bit.ly/3LD7rgX

Hudson has had an incredible season — completing over 74% of his passes for 2,081 yards and 26 touchdowns with just four interceptions, breaking school records along the way! 💜💛

And don’t forget — tonight the Sabers take on Wahlert Catholic in the first round of the football playoffs! Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud! Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ol9bds

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberFootball #FootballPlayoffs #SaberNation #PlayoffBound #LetsGoSabers #SaberPride Central DeWitt Sabers Football

9 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Good luck to our Sabers at State! 💜💛 Wishing our Boys Cross Country team and individual qualifiers Ashlyn Appleby, Cole Niemann, Kyle Olson, and Adam Wilke the best of luck as they compete at the State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge today!

Ashlyn will race at 2:00 p.m., and the boys will compete at 2:45 p.m.

We’re proud of your hard work and dedication—go represent the Sabers with pride! 💪

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberCrossCountry #SabersRunning #SaberPride #SaberStrong #StateBound #NotDoneYet #SabersAtState #SabersSucceeding

9 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

💜💛 October is National Principals Month so join us in celebrating our incredible principals — and all of our administrators — who lead with heart, vision, and a deep commitment to our Saber Family.

Our principals and administrators exemplify the Saber Standard: they’re all in, committed to growth, and dedicated to making Central DeWitt a place where every student can thrive. Through change, challenge, and celebration, they continue to lead with positivity and purpose — always putting students and staff first.

We are so grateful for their dedication, compassion, and the countless ways they help our district grow stronger together.

Thank you CDHS Principal Mark Bloom, CDMS Principal Pamela Hayes, CDIS Principal Michelle Jacobsen, Ekstrand Principal Mike Miller, Activities Director and Dean of Students Erik Johnson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Bill Petsche and Superintendent Stephanie Mishler for all you do!

#nationalprincipalsmonth #thankaprincipal #centraldewittcsd #ekstrand #cdis #cdms #cdhs #SaberPride #GoSabers #SaberStandard #SabersSucceeding

9 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District

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