🌟 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! 💜💛
about 2 hours 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
4 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!

5 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
6 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

7 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Bulletin board at CDIS: "Bruh, We Back."
Sabers, you crushed the first week of school, and now it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved long weekend. Stay safe, relax, and soak up the extra day off — you’ve earned it! We’ll see you again Tuesday, Sept. 2nd!

Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day! 💜💛

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #NoSchoolMonday #SaberPride #LaborDayWeekend
10 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Happy Labor Day
Nothing beats the roar of the crowd at Birney Field or the echo of cheers in the Competition Gym. But if you can’t be there in person, Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club has you covered! Thanks to the incredible support of our athletic boosters, you can catch every thrilling football tackle and every powerful volleyball spike LIVE on Hudl — and it’s FREE for our fans. 🙌

Here’s how to join the action from wherever you are:
1️⃣ Head to fans.hudl.com
2️⃣ Search Central DeWitt
3️⃣ Hit Follow and turn on notifications
4️⃣ Tune in on game day — no subscription needed!

So whether you’re in the stands or cheering from your couch, let’s fill the air (and the livestream) with Saber pride. 🏈🏐

Let’s go, Sabers! 🎉

🔗 Watch here: https://fan.hudl.com/.../8565/central-dewitt-high-schoo
10 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
People watching Sabers on television
😴 Get a better night’s sleep AND support CDHS & CDMS band students by purchasing a new mattress at their inaugural Mattress Fundraiser!

📅 ONE DAY ONLY — Sunday, October 12th, from 10 AM–5 PM at the high school

🛏️ Shop quality name brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Purple, Helix, and Therapedic—all priced below retail! Learn more: https://vimeo.com/637591323

SPREAD THE WORD—invite your family and friends! Every purchase directly benefits our talented band students. 💜💛

👉 More info here https://www.facebook.com/events/3935942620001547/

#GoSabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #CDHSBand #CDMSBand #BandFundraiser #MattressSale #SaberPride #SupportSaberBandStudents #MattressFundraiser #thankyouforyoursupport
12 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Moon sleeping
📣 Show your Saber Spirit while supporting Saber Cheerleading! Don’t miss your chance to order cheer apparel— the store closes Sept. 1st!

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

Thank you for supporting our Saber Cheerleaders!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #SaberCheerleading #SaberCheerStore #supportingoursabers
13 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Saber Cheer Store
🎉 Exciting News, Sabers! 🎉 To celebrate being back in school, the first week of activities at Central DeWitt is FREE for all students! Come out, show your Saber pride, and cheer on our teams!

As we gear up for our first home football game of the season this Friday at Birney Field, we want to make sure the experience is safe, fun, and memorable for everyone. To help with that, here are a few important game-day expectations:

🏟 Family Areas: The grassy areas on the home side are perfect for families with young children. We encourage parents to keep their little ones close and enjoy the game together—cheering on our Sabers is more fun as a family!

📌 Designated Seating Areas: To ensure everyone has the best view and experience, we have designated seating for different groups. Intermediate School students will be in the bleachers on the north side, Middle School students will be near the scoreboard, and High School students in the main bleachers’ student section. Our amazing CDHS Marching Band will have their own section in the main bleachers, furthest to the north. Students are asked to stay in their assigned areas and soak in all the excitement of the game. Of course, students can also sit with an adult in other areas if they prefer.

👀 Supervision: All students in 6th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult. This ensures our younger students are safe and well-supervised, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying the game.

❌ No Extra Equipment: To keep the atmosphere focused on the game, please leave any equipment like footballs, scooters, skateboards, and backpacks at home.

🍿Food and Drink: No outside food or drinks are allowed. Support our Central Saber Athletic Boosters by purchasing snacks, drinks, and treats at the concession stand—every purchase helps our athletic programs!
Thank you for your incredible support of our students, staff, schools, and activities. Your enthusiasm and cooperation help make our Saber community truly special.

Go Sabers!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #saberexpectations #saberfootball #homefootballgames #letsgosabers #saberpride #freeactivities #cheeronoursabers
14 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Saber foam finger
Today is the first day candidates can file nomination papers for the November 4, 2025 School Board Election!

CDCSD has two seats up for election on November 4. Nominations for 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

Papers must be filed by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18th with CDCSD School Board Secretary Sarah Johnston.

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. Election information can also be found on Clinton County Elections website: https://bit.ly/3VhohDL.

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDCSD #CDCSDSchoolBoardElection #November4 #RunForSchoolBoard #SchoolBoardElection #cdhs #cdms #cdis #EkstrandElementary #ShapeTheFutureOfEducation #MakeAnImpact #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
14 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Election Box with ballot
💜💛 The wait is over—welcome back, Sabers! It’s the first day of school and we couldn’t be more excited to see our halls filled with energy, smiles, and Saber pride. Let’s make this year our best one yet—together! Here’s to new adventures, new memories, and everything that makes being a Saber so special. GO SABERS! 🐾

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #firstdayofschool #bestyearyet #SaberPride #saberssucceeding
14 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Slash throwing confetti
We are so excited for our students return tomorrow morning! One of the most important things you can do to support your child’s academic journey this year is to make sure they attend school every day. While we understand that illness and other events happen, absences add up and the impact on their education is huge.

If your child needs to miss school, please contact your child’s school office before 8 a.m. to report their absence. We look forward to working with our Saber families to make this a great school year! Let’s go, Sabers!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #absencesaddup #saberfamilies #makeitagreatyear #backtoschool
15 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Attendance Matters
We had such a great time at the DeWitt Farmers Market last night! It was wonderful catching up with students, families, and Saber fans who stopped by. Thank you to our cheerleaders and Slash for bringing the energy and school spirit, and to everyone who joined in on the fun. 💜💛 What an awesome way to kick off the school year together!

Watch our cheerleaders perform: https://youtu.be/fzzJuhkiZKQ

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #DeWittFarmersMarket #SchoolSpiritDay #SaberFamilies #Saberstudents #backtoschool
17 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Central DeWitt cheerleaders and Slash at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Slash hanging with out with Sabers at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Slash hanging with out with Sabers at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Sabers posing with a school bus
Administrators having fun at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Slash hanging with out with Sabers at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Slash hanging with out with Sabers at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Slash hanging with out with Sabers at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Slash hanging with out with Sabers at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Slash hanging with out with Sabers at the DeWitt Farmers Market
Keeping our students and staff safe is always our top priority. Over the summer, we made several important security upgrades across our schools thanks to the School Safety Improvement Grant from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

Here’s what’s new:
✅ Main Entrance Security – Every main entrance is now equipped with a video intercom system. Visitors will request entry through the intercom and then be buzzed in a second time once inside the vestibule, providing an added layer of protection. Clear signage will be posted at each entrance to guide visitors.

✅ Advanced Camera Technology – State-of-the-art Verkada cameras provide real-time monitoring and cloud-based access. This allows for faster response and closer collaboration with law enforcement if the need ever arises.

✅ Enhanced Tracking – Verkada cameras offer facial recognition and advanced tracking to help identify and monitor individuals when needed. The system can also track vehicles passing by our campuses, further strengthening situational awareness.

We are grateful to our technology, custodial, and operations teams for their dedication and expertise in making this transition smooth. While these changes may take some getting used to, they represent a meaningful investment in the safety and security of our students and staff.

💜💛 Thank you for your flexibility and continued commitment to what matters most—keeping our Saber community safe, supported, and thriving.

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #securityupdates #KeepingOurSabersSafe #SchoolSafetyImprovementGrant #SaberPride
17 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Slash showing off our new intercom system at the front entrances
🚌 The first day of school is Monday which means our buses will be out in full force! This diagram is an important reminder of when and where vehicles are required by law to stop for school buses. Passing a stopped school bus jeopardizes the safety of our students and bus drivers. Please help keep our students and drivers safe by following these rules and sharing this post.

For more information visit https://iowadot.gov/consultants-contractors/traffic-safety/stopping-school-busses

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #schoolbussafety #stoppingisrequired #keepoursaberssafe #backtoschool
18 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Diagram of when to stop for school busses
We're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the DeWitt Farmers Market and at our Unpack Your Backpack school open houses! Let's go, Sabers!💜💛

📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
🕠 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. School Spirit Day at the DeWitt Farmer's Market
🕠 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Elementary Unpack Your Backpack
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Intermediate Unpack Your Backpack
🕡 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Middle School Open House
🕡 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | High School Open House
18 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Backpack and DeWitt Farmer's Market logo

🎉 Congratulations to these incredible CDCSD employees for their years of dedicated service! Your commitment, hard work, and passion for our students and entire Saber community make a lasting difference every single day. Thank you for the countless ways you contribute to making Central DeWitt a place where students and staff can thrive. 💜💛

Please join us in congratulating and thanking these outstanding team members for their milestone years of service! 👏

5 YEARS
Sarah Berner, Allison Swanson

10 YEARS
Carolynn Bretschneider, Stacy Hardison, Hanna Harlson, Andy Johnston, Abby Kampe, Larissa Krukow, Melissa O’Connell, Jason Weiss

15 YEARS
Kendra Casel, Lisa Fox, Kimberly Green, Angela Henningsen, Heather Schnoor

20 YEARS
Raelynn McAleer, Colleen McDevitt

25 YEARS
Delinda Card, Amy Haack, Angie Herington

18 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Central DeWitt employees celebrating milestones in their dedication to CDCSD
✨ Welcome Back, Teachers & Staff! ✨ The new school year officially kicked off for our teachers and staff Tuesday morning with a delicious breakfast and a celebration that filled the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center with energy and pride.

We were lucky to have Mr. Uttech and CDHS choir members open with a moving performance of the National Anthem. Then, in true Saber spirit, the Mr. Greubel and the Marching Sabers Pride made a grand entrance—storming the aisles before filling the room with the school song and a sneak peek of their fiery fall show “Caliente.” Their performances gave us exactly the pep we needed to launch into the year, and we are so grateful to the band and choir students who came in early to share their talents. 💜🎶🔥

The celebration also gave us a chance to introduce new staff, recognize employees celebrating milestone work anniversaries and to hear from The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt and Central DeWitt PTO. Both organizations shared the many incredible ways they support our educators and invited staff to be part of their important missions.

Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Mishler closed the morning with an inspirational message that set the tone for an amazing year ahead.

The very next day, our teachers got right to it—collaborating and diving into the launch of our Portrait of a Saber, bringing our shared vision for students to life in every classroom.

Here’s to a year filled with passion, purpose, and Saber Pride! 💜💛 Go Sabers!

🥁 Check out Marching Saber Pride playing the Saber Fight Song: https://youtu.be/UFKdKPcLm5A

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #backtoschool #CentralDeWittTeachers #CentralDeWittStaff #BestOfTheBest #TheEducationFoundationOfCentralDeWitt #CentralDeWittPTO #SaberCelebration #SaberPride #WelcomeBack
19 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Flag Corp performs to Hot! Hot! Hot!
Teachers and administration collaborating at Portrait of a Saber launch
CDHS choir members perform the National Anthemm
The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt shares how they support education
Teachers and administration collaborating at Portrait of a Saber launch
Teachers and administration collaborating at Portrait of a Saber launch
Teachers and administration collaborating at Portrait of a Saber launch
Teachers and administration collaborating at Portrait of a Saber launch
Teachers and administration collaborating at Portrait of a Saber launch
Teachers and administration collaborating at Portrait of a Saber launch

At Central DeWitt, we believe parent, guardian, and community involvement isn’t just important—it’s essential to our success and to creating an exceptional experience for every Saber student.

We are deeply grateful for the countless volunteers who give their time, talents, and energy each year to support our staff and students. Whether lending a hand in the classroom, fundraising, or hosting memorable events, your impact is felt every single day, and we simply couldn’t do it without you.

If you’re looking for a way to get involved, check out our list of opportunities and learn how to become a volunteer here: https://www.cd-csd.org/o/cdcsd/page/volunteer

‼️ PLEASE REMEMBER: All volunteers must present a valid photo ID to enter our school buildings.

Thank you for making a difference and for being such an important part of our Saber family! 💜💛

19 days ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Hands raised