Congratulations to our three Central DeWitt High School seniors selected for the Iowa All-State Music Festival!
👏 Marie Klostermann – Contra Clarinet (second All-State selection)
👏 Melanie Miller – Euphonium
👏 Onyx Kildow – Soprano Vocalist
Eleven instrumentalists and 12 vocalists represented CDHS in this past weekend’s audition process. We are proud of all 23 students who participated and congratulate Marie, Melanie and Onyx on earning this outstanding honor!
The three seniors will join fellow All-State musicians for rehearsals in Ames on November 20–21, ahead of the All-State Festival Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 21, at Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University campus. The concert will also be recorded by Iowa PBS for a later broadcast during Thanksgiving week. Visit Iowa PBS for broadcast date and time.
Congratulations, Sabers! We look forward to seeing you represent Central DeWitt on this exciting stage! 💜💛
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🛍️ Shop the store: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt_specialolympics/shop/home
📅 Order by November 5!
💜💛 Get your gear and help us spread the message of inclusion!
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District administrators and experts in finance and construction management will be available to answer questions, share information and provide clarity about the proposed bond referendum ahead of the November 3 vote.
Community members can move between stations at their own pace, explore the topics most important to them and get answers to their questions about the proposal. We encourage everyone interested in learning more about the Connected Campus plan and its potential impact on our schools and community to attend.
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Nothing will stop these principals from showing up for their students, supporting their staff, building meaningful relationships, and finding ways to help every student succeed. They celebrate the wins, navigate the challenges, and keep moving forward with the best interests of their school communities at heart.
Their impact reaches far beyond the school day, and we’re grateful for the care, leadership, and heart they bring to Central DeWitt. We’re proud to have these unstoppable leaders as part of our Saber Family and we appreciate all that you do!💜💛
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𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!
Students, parents, staff members and community members are invited to nominate a Central DeWitt employee who deserves recognition for their contributions to our schools and district.
💜 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱? • Any full-time or part-time Central DeWitt employee • Employees may receive Employee of the Month honors once per school year • Employees nominated but not selected will still be recognized as Saber Superstars
📝 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://forms.gle/ksRVLaYC6XBXkAbw7
📅 Nominations are due Friday, October 30.
Thank you for helping us recognize the employees who contribute to Central DeWitt’s mission of academic excellence, outstanding opportunities and an exceptional experience for all. 💜💛
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Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 24, is the final opportunity to vote early at the DeWitt Satellite Office before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
📍 DeWitt Satellite Office
226 11th St., DeWitt
🗳️ Make a plan to vote early or mark your calendar for Election Day on Nov. 3!
For information about the Central DeWitt Connected Campus bond referendum, including FAQs and sample ballots, visit cd-csd.org/page/bond-referendum.
Millie’s top-10 finish qualifies her to compete at the ISDTA Solo Championships in December!
Congratulations to all three soloists on an outstanding day, and best of luck to Millie as she heads to the championships! 💜💛
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A big THANK YOU to Mairet Farms for welcoming our students and providing such a fun experience for our athletes and buddies!
🍩 And keep an eye out this spring! Our Special Olympics fundraiser featuring Mairet Farms donuts and fudge will be back in April. We’re already looking forward to it! 😋
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Central DeWitt High School celebrated its newest National Honor Society inductees during a ceremony on Monday, recognizing students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Former Central DeWitt teacher Christine Gilroy joined the celebration as guest speaker, offering words of wisdom and encouraging members to carry these values into their daily lives, both in and beyond the classroom.
Congratulations to our newest inductees: Cooper Barber, Leah Brown, David Burke, Ellie Cagle, Ashdon Converse, Kaelyn Denahy, MacKenzi Dyson, Audey Fuglsang, Audrina Gordon, Gracie Green, Alivia Gregoire, Ethan Hoeft, Evalyn House, Delaney Kueter, Kylie Lake, Adalyn Leistikow, Mikaylie Miller, Avery Mommsen, Hailee Peters, Lena Peronne, Macy Poll, Emma Putman, Kinsley Robertson, Abigail Spielbauer, Ella Sunday, and Jacqueline Wilke.
They join our current NHS members: Kallie Burzlaff, Katherine Cloos, Carlee Garrity, Allison Grager, Keaton Hansen, Isabella Heitz, Luke Hill, Marie Klostermann, Beckham Maricle, Claire McGarry, Adelynne Meyer, Melanie Miller, Maelea Neilson, Makenna Ohnemus, Kyle Olson, Briah Reuss, Hattie Rickertsen, Quinn Schroeder, and Jacob Van der Merwe.
We are proud to recognize these students for this achievement and look forward to seeing them continue to demonstrate the values at the heart of National Honor Society. Congratulations, Sabers! 💜💛
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Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country team and individual qualifier Ashlyn Appleby on qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet tonight! We’re proud of these athletes and excited to cheer them on as they represent Central DeWitt on the state level.
Boys Cross Country State Qualifiers: Kyle Olson, Cole Niemann, James Garrison, Lane Johnston, Liam Kinrade, Beck Maricle, Elias Kinrade, Ben Paarmann and Cameron Zimmer.
👏 Congratulations to all our boys and girls cross country runners on a great season! Thank you for representing Central DeWitt with Saber Pride. Best of luck to our state qualifiers! 💜💛
👕 STATE XC SHIRTS — SHORT ORDER DEADLINE!
Want to show your support? State Cross Country shirts are available to order, with state qualifier names listed on the back!
⏰ Orders must be placed by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 22. Don't miss the deadline!
🛍️ Order here: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_dewitt_xc/shop/home
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Looking for holiday gifts, stocking stuffers or easy meal options for your freezer? The Central DeWitt After Prom Committee’s Edgewood Meat Fundraiser has something for everyone! From meat stick bundles and brat samplers to bacon, breakfast favorites, heat-and-serve meals and snack boxes, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from.
💜💛 Every order supports our Sabers! All proceeds help provide a safe, FREE After Prom celebration for Central DeWitt juniors, seniors and their dates.
There’s also a little friendly competition! 🏆 The top seller from each class — sophomore, junior and senior — will win a fun prize. When placing your order, be sure to enter your favorite sophomore, junior or senior in the “Order Supports” line so they receive credit for your purchase.
📅 Orders are due Wednesday, November 4!
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make After Prom a memorable night for our Sabers!
👇 Place your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmRoj13qBmiCSwJqb-jAfFf5dIhJT3ITQSR29_Hiq5sfRKIg/viewform
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Last week, our staff stepped into the spotlight during National School Lunch Week, joining our nutrition services team to help serve lunch! Our students loved seeing their principals, teachers, and other familiar faces behind the serving line, adding a little extra fun to the week’s circus-themed celebration.
A big round of applause for our nutrition services team, who prepare and serve more than 273,000 meals each year to keep our students fueled and ready to learn. Thanks to them and all our guest servers for making lunchtime special! 👏🎪
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📍 LAST CHANCE: MAIN CAMPUS TOUR TOMORROW!
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. for the final guided tour of our 3rd–12th grade Main Campus!
Take a closer look at the facilities that serve our students each day, learn about the needs identified through the district’s planning process, and hear how those needs helped shaped the proposed Connected Campus Bond Referendum.
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
📍 Central DeWitt Main Campus
1010 4th Avenue East, DeWitt
🚪 Enter through Door 16.
Make plans to attend tomorrow at 6 p.m. and get answers to your questions about the proposed plan before heading to the polls on Nov. 3. We hope to see you there!
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The Marching Sabers Pride had a successful day last Saturday, earning a Division 1 Superior rating at the IHSMA State Marching Band Festival in the morning before capping off their competition season with a great performance in Clinton that evening!
Congratulations Sabers on a fantastic finish to the marching season. Way to represent Central DeWitt with Saber Pride! 🎺🥁
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The Central DeWitt High School Dance Team competed for the first time at the Legacy Competition at Davenport Central High School and came away with some impressive results!
🏆 The varsity pom routine earned Division I scores and placed 3rd overall in the Varsity Pom division!
👏 Congratulations to our soloists, too! Karrigan Roth placed 7th in the sophomore solo division, and Millie Wing placed 6th in the junior solo division. Karrigan, Millie and Carlie McPherson will compete next at the ISDTA State Solo Competition on Thursday.
An incredible start for a brand-new team! We are proud of our Sabers and excited to see what's ahead! 💜💛
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📢 Please note that tonight’s Central DeWitt School Board meeting has been moved to 7:00 p.m. Community Conversation will take place at 6:30 p.m. Enter through Door 16. Thank you for your flexibility!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9 a.m.
📍1140 15th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742
We hope to see you there! 💜💛
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Following a great season on the course, this honor is a wonderful recognition of Coach Froeschle’s leadership and the impact she has on our Saber golfers. We’re proud of the season this team put together and grateful for the time, guidance and support Coach Froeschle brings to the program.
Congratulations, Coach Froeschle, on this well-deserved honor! 👏
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Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 15, is an early dismissal day, and there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, Oct. 16, due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.
We look forward to connecting with families during conferences on Thursday from 2:00–7:30 p.m. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success!
Enjoy the long weekend, Sabers! 💜💛
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EktrandElementary #ParentTeacherConferences #SchoolSchedule #SaberPride #SabersSuccess
🗳️ 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟯!
The Connected Campus Bond Referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday, November 3. Remember to flip your ballot over! The bond referendum question is on the back.
📬 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗧
Request a ballot: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf
For additional absentee voting information, visit the Clinton County Auditor website: https://elections.clintoncounty-ia.gov/vote/absentee/
📍 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗧
DeWitt Satellite Office, 226 11th St.:
• Oct. 17 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Oct. 21 | 12–6 p.m.
• Oct. 24 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗜𝗡-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡
Clinton County Auditor’s Office:
• During regular business hours, Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 19 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 30 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 | 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
🗳️ 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬
Tuesday, November 3 | Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Find your polling place: https://elections.clintoncounty-ia.gov/vote/precincts/
📅 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦
• Oct. 14 absentee in-person voting begins
• Oct. 19 by 5 p.m. — Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail
• Nov. 2 by 4:30 p.m. — Last day for in-person absentee voting at the Clinton County Auditor’s Office
• Nov. 3 by 8 p.m. — Absentee ballots must be received to count. Postmarks are not sufficient.
🔎 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘
Visit cd-csd.org/page/bond-referendum to explore the FAQs and view sample ballots.
Whether you vote absentee or at the polls, make a plan to participate in the November 3 election and cast your vote on the Connected Campus Bond Referendum.
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