A new school year means new opportunities, new memories and plenty happening across Central DeWitt! Make sure you’re in the know from day one by connecting with us through the tools and platforms below. Whether you’re looking for a calendar, a bus update, a lunch menu or the latest Saber news, we’ve got you covered!
🌐 WEBSITE: Our website is your go-to resource for calendars, forms, menus, transportation information and more. Find it all at www.cd-csd.org.
📱 CENTRAL DEWITT CSD APP: Download the Central DeWitt CSD app to have important district and school information right at your fingertips.
🚌 CROSSWALK K-12: Families of students who ride the bus are encouraged to use Crosswalk K-12 to help track their student's bus and stay informed about transportation. Instructions for downloading and using Crosswalk K-12 can be found on the Transportation page of our website: https://www.cd-csd.org/o/cdcsd/page/operations
🍎 MYSCHOOLMENUS: Don't forget to download MySchoolMenus to easily view breakfast and lunch menus for your student's school. Visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/nutrition-services to learn more.
📧 EMAIL, TEXT & VOICE ALERTS: Parents and guardians of current Central DeWitt students can manage their email, text and voice alert preferences through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Double-check your spam folder and make sure Central DeWitt email addresses and phone numbers aren't blocked!
📰 NEWSLETTERS: Each school sends families a monthly newsletter with important information, updates and reminders.
📲 SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Central DeWitt on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest news, events and Saber happenings.
💻 OTHER PLATFORMS: Depending on your student's school or teacher, you may also receive communication through platforms such as Canvas, Seesaw, Infinite Campus or Google Classroom. Your child's school or teacher will let you know if these platforms are used.
All of this information, including instructions for downloading the Central DeWitt CSD app, is available anytime at https://bit.ly/3qL6nh2.
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It was good to see students reconnect with friends, families meet teachers, and our buildings come alive with the energy that comes with a new beginning. There were plenty of smiles, familiar faces and enthusiasm for what’s ahead.
We’re so glad you are all part of the Saber family—and we can’t wait to see everyone again on Monday! 💜💛
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SCHOOL MENUS
Wondering what’s on the menu? Families can find Central DeWitt school breakfast and lunch menus through My School Menus. Check daily options, view nutrition information and ingredients, and filter by allergens or dietary preferences.
👉 View school menus: https://myschoolmenus.com/ For easy access, download the My School Menus app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
You can also find a shortcut to school menus on the Central DeWitt homepage: https://www.cd-csd.org/
🥛 FREE & REDUCED-PRICE MEAL APPLICATIONS
This program helps ensure students have access to healthy, balanced meals to keep them fueled, focused and ready to learn throughout the school day.
Families are encouraged to complete a Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application. Eligibility is based on your current household income and family size, and applications can be submitted at any time during the school year if your circumstances change.
Once approved, eligibility remains in place for the remainder of the current school year and, if needed, continues through the first month of the following school year.
👉 Access the application and find more Nutrition Services information: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/nutrition-services
Questions or need help completing an application? Contact Nutrition Services Director Dede Wagener at (563) 659-4725 or dede.wagener@cd-csd.org.
Here’s to a healthy and successful school year, Sabers! 💜💛
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This is a new process for all of us, and we appreciate your patience the first few weeks of school as we monitor traffic and continue to make adjustments to work toward a safer and smoother arrival and dismissal experience for everyone.
🚗 MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Middle school families should use the inner circle of the CDIS/CDMS parking lot
🚗INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Intermediate school families should use the outer lane, formerly used as the bus lane.
🚌 BUS LOADING & UNLOADING
All buses will load and unload in the north parking lot loop between the high school and back of the intermediate school. We’ve included a map showing where buses will be located, along with the bus number and driver’s name. Please note that bus numbers and driver assignments are subject to change based on transportation needs.
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EICC ORIENTATION REMINDER: CDHS students taking EICC college credit courses this fall—academy, online, or in-person—must attend one mandatory orientation session. Orientation will take about one hour.
Two convenient options:
📅 Thursday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.
📍 CDHS Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center
Recommended for online students, students taking in-person courses at CDHS, and Maquoketa Academy students—but all students are welcome.
📅 Friday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.
📍 DeWitt Career Advancement Center
817 E. Industrial St., DeWitt
Recommended for DeWitt Academy students—but all students are welcome.
Before attending, students should also log in to EICC Connect and review their class registrations, times, locations and other course information. Refresher login instructions have been emailed, and login information will also be sent in a reminder.
If you can't attend or if you have questions, please contact holly.hansen@cd-csd.org.
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💜💛 Yesterday, Central DeWitt teachers and staff came together to begin a new school year and celebrate the choice each of us makes every day—not only in how we show up, but in how we show our Saber Spirit.
It’s more than purple and gold. Saber Spirit comes to life in the way we support our students, families and one another—in the way we choose to celebrate successes, learn from mistakes, lead with understanding, encourage one another, embrace challenges and remind everyone that they belong here.
We are incredibly fortunate to have a team of people who bring that spirit to their work each day. Their dedication, compassion and commitment to our students and one another are what make Central DeWitt such a special place to learn, work and grow.
As we begin another year, here’s to choosing our students, choosing each other and choosing to bring our very best Saber Spirit to all that we do.
A special thanks to CDHS choir, band and student council members for helping us start the year out right! See how they brought the energy here: https://youtu.be/0AhHnBP8tic
Welcome back, teachers and staff members! 💜💛
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🐾 Say hi to Slash and the Saber cheerleaders
📸 Stop by for a fun photo op
💜 Visit with our principals
💛 Pick up some purple and gold swag
🏫 Stop by with questions about the upcoming bond referendum
Make sure to check out the Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club and Central DeWitt Unified Special Olympics booths for some fresh Saber gear too!
Bring the family, bring your friends and bring your Saber spirit—we’ll see you at the market!
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Make plans to stop by your school to meet teachers, find classrooms, unpack school supplies, practice locker combinations and get familiar with the building before the first day.
📅 Wednesday, August 19
• Ekstrand Elementary: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Central DeWitt Intermediate School: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
• Central DeWitt Middle School: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
• Central DeWitt High School: 6:30–7:00 p.m.
• Saber Activities Meeting for Incoming Freshmen and Parents: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
See you Wednesday! 🐾
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As you get ready for the new school year, make sure you know where to find the school and activities calendars to stay in the know about important dates, events and everything happening across Central DeWitt this year.
📅 SCHOOL CALENDAR: https://bit.ly/4hCzcED
🏆 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldewitt
You can also find both calendars anytime at www.cd-csd.org under “Calendar” in the menu bar or in the Central DeWitt CSD app.
The countdown is on, Sabers! It’s going to be an incredible year! 💜💛🐾
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Check it out and get to know our new teachers: https://youtu.be/20jF6jjk8M4
Help us give them a warm Saber welcome as they get ready to start the school year. We’re excited to have them on our team!
A special thank you to First Central State Bank for hosting our new teachers for breakfast and helping us kick off their Central DeWitt experience!
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📅 Wednesday, Aug. 19 — following the CDHS Open House
⏰ 7–8 p.m.
📍 CDHS Competition Gym
If your student plans to participate in any activities during high school, please plan to attend this meeting.
We hope to see you there! Go Sabers! 💜💛
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See the flyer for upcoming dates and locations. Each tour will begin with a brief overview of the facilities master planning process and the proposed Connected Campus Bond Referendum project. We’ll then walk through key areas of our current facilities, highlighting the needs and opportunities identified through the planning process. We’ll also set aside time at the end of each tour to answer questions.
We hope you’ll join us!
To see a list of other opportunities to learn more visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/bond-referendum.
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It may still be summer, but Homecoming Week will be here before you know it! 💛💜
Homecoming Week is September 14–18, and now’s your chance to order the official 2026 Central DeWitt Homecoming shirt from the Central Saber Athletic Boosters!
The Homecoming store is OPEN, but don’t wait—the store closes August 26 so shirts are ready for Homecoming Week!
📅 Store closes: August 26
📦 Orders back: September 14
🛒 https://www.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt.html
‼️Ordering note: Families will be asked to select their student’s school and include their teacher's name during checkout to ensure orders are distributed correctly.
Get your shirt. Show your spirit. Let’s make Homecoming one to remember! Go Sabers!
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💜💛 Join us at the DeWitt Farmers Market tomorrow for a fun night of Saber spirit! Stop by to see Slash and the Saber cheerleaders, visit with our principals, and grab some purple and gold swag. We’ll also have fun photo ops to celebrate the start of a new school year!
Be sure to swing by the Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club and Central DeWitt Unified Special Olympics table, too, where you can pick up fresh Saber gear just in time for the school year! 🐾
And if you’ve got questions about the upcoming bond referendum, our administrators will be there to visit with community members, share information, and answer questions about the future of our schools.
Bring the family, bring your friends, and bring your Saber spirit—we’ll see you at the market! 💜💛
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A new school year is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome our newest band musicians! Fifth-grade students are encouraged to sign up for Beginning Band and get ready for a year filled with music, learning, and fun.
Information has been emailed to families, so be sure to watch for it in your inbox. You can also sign up online here:
👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXedW0HEHK0i2SmJPbFFqoxuNOOLD5r6C95aOnP3pDf5aC8A/viewform?usp=header
A few important notes for families:
🎺 Need a school-owned instrument? Be sure to sign up as soon as possible! School-owned instruments are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and signing up helps ensure families who need one have the opportunity to receive an instrument.
🎵 Planning to rent from West Music? Now is the time to get your order started! This is a busy time of year for instrument rentals, so ordering early gives your child the best chance of having their instrument ready when band begins.
SAVE THE DATE
📅 Beginning Band Super Lesson
Thursday, September 3
5:30 p.m.
Designated CDIS Classrooms
Questions about 5th Grade Band? Please contact Mr. Knowles at thomas.knowles@cd-csd.org.
We can’t wait to see our fifth-grade musicians get started! 🎶
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🛒 Shop now: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_dewitt_xc/shop/home
⏳ Orders close Sunday, August 16!
Thank you for supporting Saber athletes! 💜💛
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This is an opportunity to walk through the building, learn more about its history and current condition, and see firsthand the facility needs that are helping shape the district’s long-term planning. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead for our schools.
📅 Mascot Auditions: August 20
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: CDIS Gym, Enter through Door 11
📣Reach out to Coach Gares, any cheerleader, or email SaberSpiritProgram@gmail.com for details.
Good luck to everyone auditioning—we can't wait to see who will carry on the legacy of Slash! 💜💛
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✨ Every new school year brings fresh opportunities—and this year, it also brings a few improvements designed to make the school day even better for our Saber families.
Over the past year, we've listened to feedback from parents, staff, and our transportation team about arrival and dismissal traffic. Using that feedback, we've made a few updates that will help create a safer, smoother experience for everyone.
While some bus stops and routes may look a little different this year, we are not reducing transportation services. These updates are intended to create a smoother experience for students, families, and staff while helping buses get on the road more quickly so students can get home sooner at the end of the day.
⏰ UPDATED SCHOOL HOURS
Grades 3-12 will begin the school day at 8:10 a.m. and dismiss at 3:10 p.m. Ekstrand Elementary will continue with its current schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All buildings will open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast available beginning at that time.
🚌 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION UPDATES
To improve traffic flow and student safety:
• Buses will now load and unload in the north parking lot in front of the high school. After arriving on campus, CDIS and CDMS bus riders will be guided by staff into the building before heading to their classrooms to start the school day.
• CDIS/CDMS parent drop-off and pick-up will take place in the former bus loop in front of the intermediate and middle schools.
• CDHS parent drop-off and pick-up will be in the parking lot by the tennis courts.
• After school, student drivers will exit using the a
📍 Be sure to check out the campus traffic map so you know exactly where to go on the first day!
🚌 BUS RIDER REMINDER
If your child rides the bus:
✅ Watch for additional information from Transportation Coordinator Neil Gray.
✅ Download and activate Crosswalk K-12 to track your student's bus, receive transportation alerts, and view pick-up/drop-off information.
✅ Make sure your student brings their bus ID card every day. Students will receive their cards at Unpack Your Backpack Night and are required to scan them each time they board and exit the bus. If your student has a phone, consider taking a photo of their bus ID so it can be scanned from their device if needed.
We know new routines take a little time, and we appreciate your patience as everyone adjusts during the first few weeks of school. These improvements are all part of our commitment to providing a safer, more efficient experience for our students, families, and staff.
💜💛 We can't wait to start another incredible school year!
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