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Last month, 10 eighth-grade students were nominated and selected to participate in the Southeast Iowa Choral Director's Association Honor Choir, which took place at Assumption High School. Students rehearsed throughout the day, and performed a concert that evening for family and friends. We are very proud of how they represented Central DeWitt Middle School and their dedication and leadership in the fine arts!

Pictured: (front row) Makena Rickertsen, Lincoln Skinner, Shupriya Karki, Joci Higgins (back row) Tarynne Carney, Tegan Spain, Nora Prosise, Veronica Santos, Sawyer Gluba, Brandon Peters

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🏆 Congratulations to our January 2026 #SaberSpotlight students! #SaberSpotlight recognizes Central DeWitt students who stand out in the classroom and represent what it means to be a SABER!

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💜💛 Good luck to these Sabers as they take the mat today at the State Wrestling Tournament! You’ve represented Central DeWitt well all season—now go show everyone what you can do at state. And, after a great send-off at CDHS yesterday, they’re ready! 💪

State Qualifiers:
• Eli Edfors
• Keaton Hansen
• Cale Johnson
• Greyson Grell
• Kazmir Senneff

⏰ Competition begins at 2:30 p.m.
📺 Semifinals and finals will stream on https://www.iahsaa.org/watch/
🏆 Finals will also air on Iowa PBS

Central DeWitt is with you—go Sabers! 🎉

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Senior Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics students visited Argonne National Laboratory last week! They toured the Advanced Photon Source (APS), where scientists accelerate electrons to nearly the speed of light to produce some of the brightest x-rays on Earth. These powerful x-rays are used to study materials ranging from pharmaceuticals to cutting edge energy technology.

Students also participated in the "Extreme X-Rays" learning lab where they explored how the APS works. In this fun and competitive challenge, teams designed magnetic linear accelerators to see who could achieve the greatest acceleration of a steel ball!

What a great opportunity for our students!

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👑✨ Hear ye, hear ye! ✨👑 The CDHS Student Council cordially invites young princes and princesses to a magical Royal Ball in the Ekstrand Elementary Gym on Friday, March 6, from 5–8 p.m.

This enchanting evening is a Dance Marathon fundraiser benefitting the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. While the celebration is especially perfect for Ekstrand students, all are welcome—so spread the word far and wide throughout the kingdom!

The castle will come alive with magic as Miss Iowa Teen Fiona Treiber joins us for an evening filled with enchanting activities, including:

👑 Crown making & castle building
🎨 Face painting & hair braiding with glitter
🎯 Games like ring toss and coloring
📸 A royal photo booth
🍿 Snacks fit for royalty
💃 And, of course, plenty of dancing!

🎟 Admission is just $5, with most activities costing only $1–$2—and every dollar raised supports University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital.

So don your royal best and join us for a night where we come together for a wonderful cause!

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🍫Last week, nine 6th graders participated in an engaging Chocolate Debate as an extension of the Amplify Chocolate Collection, giving students the opportunity to dive deeper into the topic through research, discussion, and critical thinking.

The selected students met to practice and prepare with Mrs. Hahn, while also completing much of the work independently. The debate topic was:
👉 “Should chocolate be included in school lunches?”

Students delivered impressive presentations, supporting their claims with strong reasoning and evidence. During the open discussion portion, they truly had to think on their feet—responding to opposing viewpoints and respectfully challenging the arguments of others.

Participants represented both Reedy’s and Thompson’s ELA classes, highlighting collaboration across classrooms and the power of student voice.

👏 Well done to Ellie Mishler, Lois Vincent, Domenica Cimino, Benjamin Claeys, Asher Claeys, Hudson Grell, Jack McGee, Kinnick Olson, and Eloise Ohnemus—you rose to the challenge and made us proud!

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This winter season has been nothing short of incredible—and we can’t wait to celebrate it! We are proud to announce that Girls Wrestling, Girls Basketball, and Boys Bowling all captured MAC Championships, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the dedication, grit, and heart of our student-athletes and coaches.

Please join us as we honor these championship teams:
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ Halftime of the 7:30 p.m. varsity boys basketball game

Let’s fill the gym, make some noise, and celebrate this unforgettable winter of championship success! 💜💛🏆

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🏆 STATE BOUND, SABERS! 🏆 On Saturday, five Central DeWitt Sabers punched their ticket to the IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament—an incredible accomplishment that reflects their grit, discipline, and determination all season long.

👏 Congratulations to our state qualifiers:
• Keaton Hansen
• Eli Edfors
• Cale Johnson
• Kazmir Senneff
• Greyson Grell

👕 State Wrestling shirts are available now — orders are due by NOON today:
👉 https://legacyteamwear.printavo.com/merch/sabersstate2026/

Good luck at state, Sabers! We’re proud of you! 💪

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Congratulations, Saber Artist Isabella Houston! We are proud to celebrate Bella who was the 🥇 1st place winner for the state of Iowa in the National 2025 Songbird Art Contest! Along with national recognition, her artwork will be displayed at the Iowa State Fair this summer—what an incredible honor. Check it out: https://www.theartofconservation.org/2025-songbird-1stplace-winners

Bella’s painting was also a Scholastic Art Awards Silver Key winner, showcasing her talent at the highest level.

Bella, your creativity and talent truly shine—we can’t wait to see where your artistic journey takes you next! 💜💛

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🎼 We invite families, friends, and community members to attend the Guy Blair All-Iowa Concert Band Festival, presented by Bob Rogers Travel—a free, public, and truly special musical experience showcasing the incredible talent of Iowa’s high school musicians.

This non-competitive festival is all about growth and learning. Student musicians perform for nationally recognized clinicians, receive expert feedback, and then immediately participate in a live clinic focused on improving their sound, technique, and musical expression. Just as importantly, students also attend performances by other bands—learning audience etiquette and developing their skills as thoughtful, engaged listeners.

This marks the 8th year of the Guy Blair Festival and the 7th year Central DeWitt has proudly served as a host site. Here’s the Tuesday, February 17 lineup at Central DeWitt:

🕣 Morning Performances
• 8:25 a.m. – Central DeWitt Sabers Concert Band Pride | Josh Greubel, Director
• 8:50 a.m. – Camanche Concert Band | Mary Vargo, Director
• 9:15 a.m. – North Scott Concert Band | Mike McMann, Director
• 9:40 a.m. – Clinton Concert Band | Casey Turner, Director
• 10:15 a.m. – Clinton Symphonic Band | Patrick Brooks, Director
• 10:40 a.m. – North Scott Symphonic Band | Carl Collins, Director
• 11:05 a.m. – Western Dubuque Concert Band | Lee Plummer, Director
• 11:30 a.m. – Union Concert Band | Levi Temple, Director
• 11:55 a.m. – Keokuk Symphonic Band | James Pelini, Director

🕐 Afternoon Performances
• 1:10 p.m. – Davenport West Symphonic Band | Noah McCracken, Director
• 1:35 p.m. – Assumption Symphonic Band | Erin Mahr, Director
• 2:00 p.m. – Davenport West Wind Ensemble | Maggie Oates, Director
• 2:25 p.m. – West Liberty Grade 11–12 Concert Band | Ashley Smith, Director
• 3:05 p.m. – West Branch Concert Band | Jamie Flanegan, Director

🎺 Whether you’re a music lover, a proud supporter of student activities, or simply looking for a meaningful way to support youth in the arts—this is an event you won’t want to miss. Stop in, listen, and celebrate the dedication and artistry of Iowa’s young musicians!

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📣 Concurrent Enrollment Students + Families!
Already earning college credit through Eastern Iowa Community Colleges? Keep that momentum going at NEXT IS NOW — an event built for junior & senior concurrent enrollment students to help plan the next step after high school.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 19
🕠 5:30 - 7 p.m.
📍 Clinton Community College | 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton
✅ Registration required at eicc.edu/NextIsNow

Students will rotate through short sessions on:
🎓 Financial aid & scholarships
🤝 Student support services
💬 Faculty + student panel (career + transfer pathways)

Plus enjoy an open house with a brief tour.

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It’s that time again! The Central DeWitt Early Childhood students are thrilled to welcome preschool-age children to participate in our annual “Little Sabers Preschool Lab.”

We are looking for children, ages 3-4 (should be toilet trained) to join us in our classroom at the high school to play and learn during our classroom time. The program will begin on February 23rd and continue two days a week until May 18th (pending weather). There will be one session every other day from 8:15-9:15 and no Lab on Fridays (a more detailed schedule will be shared once enrollment is complete).

Please contact Rebecca Barnes at rebecca.barnes@cd-csd.org to enroll your child or if you have questions. We have just 12 spots available! Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your kiddos in “Little Sabers Preschool Lab!”

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💜💛 Wishing Central DeWitt sophomore Cameron Zimmer the very best of luck as he competes at the State Swimming Meet today in Iowa City at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center!

Cameron qualified in the 100-yard Butterfly and is the only swimmer from the Clinton River Kings swim team to advance to state this year—an incredible accomplishment. We are proud of our long-standing co-op with Clinton, which has spanned several decades, allowing our athletes to compete in swimming. We’re even prouder to cheer on this outstanding Saber athlete!

🎥 Can’t be there in person? The meet will be live streamed at: https://www.iahsaa.org/watch/

Good luck, Cameron—we’re cheering you on! 🏆👏

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⏰ Happening TONIGHT! Join us this evening for the Community Forum on the proposed long-range facilities plan.

📅 February 11
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Boardroom, Door 17

Learn about the plan, ask questions, and share your input as we work together to thoughtfully plan for generations of learners to come. Community feedback will help inform the School Board as it prepares to consider approval of the plan this spring.

Materials from the Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee are currently available on the District’s website for those who would like to review the work completed to date. Visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/facility-planning

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #LongRangeFacilityPlanning #OurSchoolsOurFuture #CommunityEngagement #SaberPride 💜💛

MercyOne Genesis is hosting a FREE Sports Medicine Symposium on Friday, February 21, from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 👉 Coaches, athletes, and parents are all encouraged to attend!

This event will cover common sports-related topics, injury prevention, and best practices to help keep athletes healthy and performing their best. It’s a great opportunity to learn from medical professionals and gain valuable insights for the upcoming seasons. Scan the QR code to learn more and to register.

To celebrate National School Counselors Week, Ekstrand Elementary students came together for a special project! Each classroom colored 5–7 pieces of a giant poster, which were then assembled into four unique posters and displayed throughout the building. This fun project promoted creativity and teamwork while showing heartfelt appreciation for the school counselors who support our students every day. Great job, Sabers!

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Only a few more days left to round up your total when you shop at Randy’s Neighborhood Market to support the Central DeWitt Music Boosters.

The Central DeWitt Music Boosters support all district music programs by funding instruments, music, equipment, clinicians, and experiences that ensure every student has the opportunity to participate, learn and grow through music. and succeed in music.

Your spare change can make a real impact! Thank you for supporting the fine arts in our schools! 💜💛

Planning for life after high school can feel overwhelming—for students and families. Whether the path includes college, the military, or entering the workforce, the right information can make all the difference. 🎓

To help families feel confident about what comes next, the Central DeWitt High School Counseling Office is partnering with ICAN® (Iowa College Access Network) to offer a FREE Career & College Planning Presentation for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and their parents.

📅 Date: Monday, February 9
⏰ Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Central DeWitt High School – CDPAC/Auditorium

💡 Topics include:
• Career exploration and interests
• Academic preparation and graduation requirements
• College admissions and application processes
• Choosing the right college & planning campus visits
• Understanding financial aid and cost of attendance
• Scholarships and other financial aid options
• Preparing for a successful transition after high school

Families are encouraged to attend together to ask questions, gain clarity, and take the next steps toward the future with confidence.

📩 Questions? Contact Holly Hansen at holly.hansen@cd-csd.org

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