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! 💜💛
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🗳️ 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.
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EkstrandElementary #2026BondReferendum #LongTermFacilitiesPlan #InvestingInEducation #SupportOurStudents #InvestingInOurCommunity #ImprovedLearning #VoteNovember3 #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
That commitment shows up in big and small ways, both inside and outside the classroom. Earlier this school year, Mrs. Burzlaff asked a student for his baseball schedule and showed up on a Saturday to cheer him on. She also helped her class and school community show support for a student during a hydrocephalus awareness walk.
When the student's associate suggested wearing his favorite color, red, the idea quickly became a team effort. Mrs. Burzlaff and the teaching team wore the student's walk shirts, while classmates and other staff members wore red to show their support.
“Our students are taught and expected to be inclusive of all learners. We, as a team of teachers, associates and school employees, work together to set that example,” Mrs. Burzlaff explained. “It is important that he felt just as supported in his awareness walk as other students feel during a baseball game or other events. We are a school family, that is what you do.”
For Mrs. Burzlaff, these moments reflect the relationships she works to build every day. Her classroom is a place where inside jokes, shared experiences and celebrations help students feel connected to one another and to their teacher.
“I firmly believe in building relationships with my students. It is the foundation of my classroom,” she said. “Seeing my students, and being seen, outside of the classroom and learning more about each other builds another layer of connection.”
She takes the time to learn about her students' interests, activities and personalities, using those connections to create meaningful classroom experiences. Her thoughtful communication keeps families informed about classroom learning, schedules, activities and student needs, strengthening the partnership between home and school.
Ask Mrs. Burzlaff what she hopes her students remember most about their time in her classroom, and her answer gets to the heart of her teaching philosophy.
“Aside from the academics, I hope they remember to be a good human and how loved they are.”
Mrs. Burzlaff says two of her favorite parts of teaching at Central DeWitt are the students and her colleagues. She appreciates the unique personalities and humor students bring to the classroom and feels fortunate to work alongside a supportive team at Ekstrand who share her passion for education. As a member of the community herself, she also values working in the same community that helped shape her own four children.
Behind the scenes, her family plays a role in supporting her work, too. She gave a special shoutout to her husband, Dan, and their children for helping laminate materials, put up bulletin boards, listen to her jokes and even bring pigs to school.
Mrs. Burzlaff exemplifies the Portrait of a Saber competencies of initiative, communication and global awareness through the connections she builds, the inclusive environment she creates and the example she sets for her students. Her impact reaches beyond academic lessons, helping children learn to appreciate others, support one another and understand the importance of kindness.
Congratulations to Mrs. Burzlaff on being named Employee of the Month! Thank you for creating a classroom where students feel supported, families feel connected and every child has the opportunity to know they belong. 💜💛
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdcsdemployeeofthemonth #employeeofthemonth #saberssucceeding #sabersuperstar #saberpride
Way to roll, Sabers! We’re proud of you! 💜💛
🥇 1ST PLACE:
• Gage Heston & Brighton Wallace
• Adrianna Flick & Izzy Heitz
• Joslynn Mulholland & Avery Burken
• Kayleb Goldensoph & Abbie Thole
• Gabi Campbell & Gertie Weber
• Adam Harney & Zoe Gibson
• Bryson Thomas & Rebekah House
🥈 2ND PLACE:
• Chris Shenker & Adriana Curtner
• Cole Michaelsen & Braelyn Hofstatter
• Marlee Michaelsen & Kennedi Green
• Jack Burken & Roman Kramer
• Nyna Sechrest & Elena Thomas
• Logan Bennett & Finnley Smith
🥉 3RD PLACE:
• Erik Nicholas & Blaire Kueter
• Sawyer Kauffman & Brynn Schroeder
• Sofiia Zakharchenko & Nora Ubel
HELPERS
Anna Rouse
Avery Meek
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𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦
• Research shows improved lighting, air quality, temperature control and acoustics create healthier learning environments that support student focus, engagement and achievement.
• Flexible, modern classrooms support the hands-on, collaborative learning today's careers demand.
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
• Students will remain in designated, age-appropriate learning areas while a connected campus makes collaboration easier for students and staff.
• Students will have more opportunities for cross-grade mentorship and shared, authentic learning experiences without traveling between buildings across town.
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
• Facility quality is a documented factor in where teachers choose to work and how long they stay.
• Modern spaces give our staff the tools to teach the way they were trained to teach.
𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡
• School facilities are often a family's first impression of a community.
• Strong schools support property values and help attract new families and businesses to our communities.
𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 & 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬
• Every student who chooses Central DeWitt brings state funding that supports all of our programs.
• Competitive facilities help us keep our students and welcome new ones.
𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝟯𝟬+ 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
• These renovated spaces will serve Central DeWitt students for the next 30+ years.
• Building for the future is about opportunities, not appearance.
Check out what some of our teachers think about collaborative learning: https://youtu.be/FYe7mZN7nwg
Learn more about the Connected Campus plan and explore the FAQs at https://www.cd-csd.org/page/bond-referendum.
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EkstrandElementary #2026BondReferendum #LongTermFacilitiesPlan #InvestingInEducation #SupportOurStudents #InvestingInOurCommunity #ImprovedLearning #VoteNovember3 #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
You’ve put in the time, represented Central DeWitt with pride, and earned the opportunity to compete among the best. We’re so proud of you and will be cheering you on every step of the way!
Go out there, enjoy the moment, and show them what it means to be a Saber! 💜💛🐾
#SaberPride #GoSabers
The spotlight is on our cafeterias as we celebrate National School Lunch Week with this year’s theme, “Cafeteria Circus!” From serving up nutritious meals to keeping our Sabers fueled and ready to learn, our nutrition team is the real star of the show!
A big round of applause for our Central DeWitt nutrition staff for all they do to make mealtime happen each day. You deserve a standing ovation! 👏💜💛
#NSLW #GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #NutritionServices #FuelForSuccess #SchoolLunch #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
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Key safety features include:
• 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪 & 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Redesigned traffic patterns, parking, and pick-up/drop-off areas to improve safety and reduce congestion.
• 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦: Emergency protocols developed in collaboration with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management.
• 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: A new secure entry vestibule requiring visitors to check in through the high school office before entering the building. This will also bring the primary student entrance closer to the high school office, improving supervision and security as students enter and exit the building.
• 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦: Each school would maintain its own offices, lunchrooms, and age-appropriate learning spaces. Students of different ages would remain in their designated areas, with interactions planned and supervised.
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲.
Learn more about the proposed plan and what it means for Central DeWitt students, staff, and families before the November 3 election. Visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/bond-referendum.
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EkstrandElementary #2026BondReferendum #LongTermFacilitiesPlan #InvestingInEducation #SupportOurStudents #InvestingInOurCommunity #SafetyAndSecurity #VoteNovember3 #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
Building on his visit last year, students were encouraged to think about how their decisions and actions may be affecting their:
🌟 Goals and future plans
🌟 Friendships and relationships
🌟 Success in school
🌟 Attitude and outlook
🌟 Ability to handle challenges and setbacks
Cory reminded students that good people can make bad decisions. Sometimes, the first step toward making a change is being honest about the choices we make and the role they play in where we are today.
His message gave students plenty to think about — and a reminder that while we can't control everything that happens to us, we can control what we do next.
Adding even more energy to the morning, American Idol Top 20 artist Hannah Nicolaisen opened and closed the assembly with incredible performances that had everyone singing along! 💜💛
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDMS #YourStoryMatters #CoryGreenwood #HannahNicolaisen #ChoicesMatter #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
