The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Niya Miller and Zoey Fuglsang. In this role, they serve as a resource for their peers in planning and preparing for post-secondary options. They help with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, work-based learning opportunities, and more.
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We’re proud to see our students stepping up, building connections, and giving back to the businesses that continually support our schools! Great job, Sabers! 💜💛
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🎶 Tonight, the CDHS Music Department is proud to serve as the host site for the IHSMA State Large Group Festival for Class 1A & 3A!
Bands and choirs from across the area will take the stage throughout the evening, showcasing their hard work, dedication and musical talent. We’re excited to welcome so many outstanding student musicians and directors to Central DeWitt!
🎟 Admission:
Adults — $12
Senior Citizens (62+) — $7
Students — $5
Tickets can be purchased on Bound: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldewitt/tickets
🎵Performing in the CDPAC are the following:
5:15pm - Calamus-Wheatland Concert Band
5:40pm - North Cedar, Stanwood Concert Band
6:05pm - Midland, Wyoming Concert Band
7:20pm - Maquoketa Concert Band
7:45pm - Assumption, Davenport Concert Band
🌟 8:10pm - Central DeWitt Concert Band
8:35pm - Anamosa Concert Band
🎵Performing in the CDHS Competition Gym are the following:
6:15pm - Calamus-Wheatland Treble Clef Chorus
6:30pm - North Cedar, Stanwood Mixed Chorus
6:45pm - Calamus-Wheatland Mixed Chorus
🌟 7:00pm - Central DeWitt Treble Clef Chorus (Lyrica)
7:15pm - Anamosa Bass Clef Chorus
🌟 7:30pm - Central DeWitt Mixed Chorus (Chamber Singers)
7:45pm - Anamosa Treble Clef Chorus
8:15pm - Maquoketa Bass Clef Chorus
8:30pm - Assumption, Davenport Mixed Chorus
8:45pm - Maquoketa Treble Clef Chorus
🌟 9:00pm - Central DeWitt Bass Clef Chorus
9:15pm - Maquoketa Mixed Chorus
9:30pm - Anamosa Mixed Chorus
🌟 9:45pm - Central DeWitt Mixed Chorus (Concert Choir)
We look forward to a great evening of music and wish all participating groups the best of luck!
The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Niya Miller and Zoey Fuglsang. In this role, they serve as a resource for their peers in planning and preparing for post-secondary options. They help with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, work-based learning opportunities, and more.
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorspotlight #ClassOf2026 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding
Since January, these students have worked in teams to design their own food truck, creating menus, setting prices, managing budgets, and developing marketing strategies. They also learned firsthand from local food truck owner Mrs. Linda Jacobsen, who shared valuable insight into the realities of running a food truck business.
The presentations showcased not only their creativity, but also their problem-solving, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking. From unique menus to eye-catching displays, these students truly delivered! Students who attended the presentations were also invited to rate each food truck on elements like the name, merchandise, overall creativity, and menu options—adding an extra layer of real-world feedback to the experience.
What a creative, hands-on project that built a wide range of real-world skills—way to go, Sabers! 💜💛
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDIS #WIN #FoodTruckProject #OutstandingOpportunity #ExceptionalExperience #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
These chicks will head to Mrs. Griep’s farm, where they’ll grow and thrive. And in a full-circle moment, the eggs they produce will eventually make their way back to the classroom, giving next year’s students the chance to experience the magic all over again.
What an egg-cellent (and adorable) way for students to see science in action! 💜💛
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #8thgradscience #eggciting #babychicks #featheredfriends #learningisfun #handsonlearning #saberpride #saberssucceeding
The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Niya Miller and Zoey Fuglsang. In this role, they serve as a resource for their peers in planning and preparing for post-secondary options. They help with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, work-based learning opportunities, and more.
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorspotlight #ClassOf2026 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #SaberSpotlight #studentssucceeding #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary
Between now and Tuesday, May 12, we encourage you to support your local favorites. If you feel our work makes the grade, we’d be honored to be considered in the following categories:
✨ Excellence in Social Media / Marketing
✨ Excellence in Customer Service
✨ Best Workplace
✨ Business of the Year
🗳 VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/epuZJLsoLBzRhVkD7
Your assignment is due Tuesday, May 12, when nominations close for this round!
Then get ready…
🗳 Final voting runs May 19 – May 26
🏆 Winners will be announced at the DCDC Annual Meeting / Year in Review on June 18
Thank you for the many ways you continue to support Central DeWitt — we truly appreciate it! 💜💛
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EkstrandElementary #DCDCMemberChoiceAwards #DeWittChamberAndDevelopmentCompany #VoteForCDCSD #SaberPride
Last week, CDIS students took part in the “Opportunity for Entrepreneurs” market, where 34 student businesses created and sold their own products to students and staff. From developing ideas and calculating costs to branding, production, and sales, students experienced what it takes to bring a product to market. The results were impressive—nearly $1,900 in sales in just four days!
This week, that same entrepreneurial spirit continued with Mrs. Hahn’s WIN class, where students designed, created, and sold handmade Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards. Just like the market project, students practiced creativity, planning, and communication while producing something meaningful for others.
Together, these experiences highlight what makes our schools special—providing opportunities that go beyond traditional learning. Our students are building creativity, confidence, responsibility, and important life skills they’ll carry far beyond their school years.
Way to go, CDIS entrepreneurs! 👏
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #opportunityforentrepreneurs #handsonlearning #lifesskills #outstandingopportunity #saberpride #saberssucceeding #learningisfun
📅 7th Grade – May 14 at 6:30 p.m.
📅 6th Grade – May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Centra DeWitt Middle School Gym
These evenings are a great chance to get familiar with the building, meet staff, and start the transition to middle school with confidence. We look forward to seeing you there! 💜💛
They play a vital role in supporting both student health and academic success—understanding that when students are healthy, they are better able to learn and thrive. They also help train and prepare our emergency response teams, ensuring we are ready when it matters most. And that’s just a small part of what they do each day.
Their impact is felt across our district, every day—keeping our students and staff healthy, safe, and supported. 💜💛
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouForAllYouDo #HealthyStudents #SchoolHeroes #saberpride #saberssucceeding
🎓✨ What an incredible afternoon it was at CDHS last Friday as we celebrated the many achievements of the Class of 2026 during the Senior Awards Ceremony!
Years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance truly paid off as our seniors were honored with numerous scholarships and awards.
Thank you to our community for making these opportunities possible—and congratulations to our students! 💜💛
📸 For a full list of scholarships and more photos of our award winners visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CentralDeWittCSD
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #classof2026 #seniorawardsceremony #graduation #congratulationsseniors #youdidit #hardwork #perserverence #determination #saberpride #saberssuceeding
The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Niya Miller and Zoey Fuglsang. In this role, they serve as a resource for their peers in planning and preparing for post-secondary options. They help with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, work-based learning opportunities, and more.
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorspotlight #ClassOf2026 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding
🎨 Congratulations to these talented CDHS students whose artwork was selected to compete at the Clinton Community College High School Art Competition! Central DeWitt artists made an incredible showing—sweeping the painting category and earning both top honors. Even more exciting, Marissa Fee earned a free college class with her first-place finish!
Be sure to stop by the college to see the award-winning pieces by Marissa and Audri on display through May 18th.
Keep shining, Saber Artists! 💜💛
AWARD WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS:
• Marissa Fee – 1st Place Painting
• Audri Guldner – 2nd Place Painting
• Niya Miller
• Dalani Beuthein
• Emily Sons
• Amelia Griffin
• Lily Pauly
• Taylor Feuss
• Kinley Naughton
• Ember Dykstra
• Shayla Tapke
• Brady Meier
• Breanna Campbell
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberArtists #AwardWinningArtists #ClintonCommunityCollege #CCC #ClintonCommunityCollegeHSArtCompetition #Congratulations #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
Ask a student what they remember most about school, and it’s rarely a worksheet or a test—it’s the teacher who noticed them, encouraged them, challenged them, and believed in them.
Take a moment to watch this video and help us celebrate the incredible educators who make Central DeWitt a place where students feel seen, supported, and inspired. ❤️
https://youtu.be/I6BE8UKMa88
A special thank you to Harper Miller, Delilah Wynn, Yada Senneff, James Lawrenz, Allie Kennedy, Mason Brown, Kitt Converse, Cael Green, Alex Brown, and Niya Miller for helping bring this message to life.
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #WeLoveOurTeachers #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #GratefulForEverythingYouDo #saberpride
In March, Central DeWitt High School Art Teacher Cassie Garrity earned national recognition for her work in arts education at the NAEA National Convention 2026 in Chicago—a reflection of her dedication, expertise, and leadership in the field.
Ms. Garrity received both a Western Region Award and a National Leadership Award through the National Art Education Association (NAEA), one of the highest honors for art educators. These recognitions highlight her impact on teaching practices and her contributions to advancing arts education.
Ms. Garrity, who serves as a Visual Arts Teacher Leader for the NAEA’s Connected Arts Networks (CAN), also presented four sessions at the convention, sharing innovative strategies and classroom practices with educators from across the country.
Her presentation, “Think Like an Artist: Rethinking Assessment Practices in the Arts” was recently published as an article in Arts Education Policy Review, expanding its impact beyond the conference. The article explores how shifting assessment practices from grading to learning transformed her classroom—all sparked by an unexpected source of inspiration.
In her classroom, Ms. Garrity uses assessment to guide growth rather than simply measure outcomes, encouraging students to engage in creative risk-taking, thoughtful critique, and deeper artistic thinking as they develop and refine their work.
Ms. Garrity’s achievements and well-deserved recognition, which also include being a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 Iowa Art Educator of the Year, speak to her influence as an educator and leader in the field of arts education.
Central DeWitt is incredibly fortunate to have educators like Ms. Garrity who not only inspire students daily, but also elevate the teaching profession. Her work is a point of pride for our district, and we are grateful for her continued commitment, leadership, and passion she brings to Central DeWitt each day.
You can purchase a copy of Ms. Garrity’s article here: https://bit.ly/3QE5m7f
Thank you to our CDHS science teachers for organizing the event, and a special thanks to Kurt Kreiter for coming back to host!
SENIOR TEAM (CHAMPIONS!)
Anne Prosise, Sophie House, Alex Brown, Aiden Costas
JUNIOR TEAM
Kyle Olson, Luke Hill, Tysen Steffens, Jacob VanderMerwe
SOPHOMORE TEAM
Isaac Smith, Cooper Barber, Liam Watters, Avery Mommsen
FRESHMAN TEAM
Greyson Grell, James Garrison, Cael Green, Porter Vopatek
STAFF TEAM
Eddi Mercado, Jason LaPage, Kathy Wilkie, Jamie Dojutrek
A great tradition and an impressive display of knowledge and teamwork—congratulations to all who participated! 💜💛
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #38thAnnualScienceBowl #ScienceBowl #StudentAchievement #AcademicExcellence #SaberTraditions #SeniorsWin #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
Students donned their best pirate gear while they crafted “wanted” posters, spun original adventure tales, and set off on a school-wide treasure hunt in search of hidden clues and buried loot. The day was full swashbuckling fun, transforming their learning into an adventure!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #4thgrade #CDIS4thgrade #TreasureIslandDay #TreasureHunt #4thGradeAdventures #LearningIsFun #EndofUnitCelebration #saberpride #saberssucceeding
🍽️ Five CDHS culinary students had an incredible hands-on experience on April 24th at the Culinary Showcase hosted by Scott Community College. Accompanied by FCS teacher Ms. Sullivan, the students explored micro plating—an approach that emphasizes minimalist, precise, and artistic food presentation.
They fully immersed themselves in the learning process, collaborating and refining their skills throughout the day to create visually striking and well-balanced dishes.
It was an outstanding experience and a great showcase of CDHS talent—keep cooking up amazing things! 👏
#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #ExpceptionalExperiences #CDHS #CDHSCulinaryArts #Yum #CulinaryShowcase #ScottCommunityCollege #CareerReady #CTE #HandsOnLearning #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
