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🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨 CDHS Student Council’s Dance Marathon is happening TODAY from 4-6 p.m. in the CDHS gym! Join us for games, live music, and an incredible cause. Admission is free with a suggested donation at the door. Everyone is welcome! Student Council is still working toward their goal of raising $5,000 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital —every donation counts! You can still support our Sabers' effort by donating here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/426nxEx Let’s make a difference, Sabers! 💜💛 See you there! #GoSabers #CDHS #CDHSStudentCouncil #DanceMarathon #SaberPride #RhythmForACause #SaberStrong #EveryDollarCounts

🎶 The CDHS Pop Concert is happening this Monday, March 31st at 7:30 p.m. in CDPAC, and you won’t want to miss it! Our talented students have been working hard to bring you an unforgettable show featuring hits from across the decades—and maybe even a few surprises. 👀🎤🎸 If you find these photos entertaining, just wait until you see the performances! See you there! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhschoir #cdhspopsconcert #popsconcert #saberpride #sabersucceeding

Thank you to these local professionals who took the time to share their career journeys with Central DeWitt juniors during the Success Roundtable event today. Your insights and experiences are invaluable in helping our students explore pathways to success! This event would not be possible without the support of the DeWitt Chamber & Development Co. and all who participated. We appreciate your dedication to shaping the future of our students! 💜💛 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsjuniors #dcdc #successroundtableevent #dewittchamberanddevelopmentcompany #dcdcsuccessroundtable

Are you a high school student interested in a career in nursing? Then MercyOne Genesis Adventures In Nursing (GAIN) Camp is for YOU! GAIN Camp offers hands-on experiences in different nursing specialties, plus a sneak peek at other healthcare careers! See flyer for details. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #GAINCamp #MercyOneGenesis #NursingCamp #saberssucceeding

🚀 CDIS students, staff, and parents embarked on an interstellar adventure at this year’s 5th Grade Planet Fair! 🌎✨ Students showcased their creativity by designing unique planets, building 3D models, and presenting their planet characteristics. This hands-on project brought the solar system to life, making learning both fun and engaging. 🌟 Great job to all the students, and a huge thank you to the teachers for making this such an exciting experience for all! Visit our Facebook page to see all the planets! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgradeplanetfair #saberssucceeding #learningisfun

🎉 Exciting news from Saber Speech! 🎉 The Saber Speech Team wishes to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters for helping to make our District Individual Events Contest a success, and for taking an interest in learning more about speech! While we had an incredibly busy day hosting and did not have a chance to connect with everyone, we appreciated knowing that we were surrounded by so many familiar and enthusiastic faces. Our performers rounded out their contest season at the State Individual Events Contest at North Scott High School. Congratulations to our team members who achieved amazing performances and ratings (see below)! Additionally, THREE of our team members were selected for top honors in the state for their performances! All State nominations were awarded to Jack Butler in Prose, Niya Miller in Public Address, and Hannah Moore in Public Address. They will represent Central DeWitt as they perform at the All State Festival at UNI on Monday, March 31st. Jack, Niya, and Hannah will also be recognized with an All State send-off at 7:45 AM in the high school atrium this Friday, March 27th. Please help us congratulate our outstanding performers! Straight 1 Rating Molly Burken - Expository Address and Reviewing Jack Butler - Prose and Reviewing Jenny Claussen - Spontaneous Speaking Niya Miller - Public Address Hannah Moore - Public Address Overall 1 Rating Matthew Boeding - Solo Musical Theatre Marie Klostermann - Solo Musical Theatre Laura Martens - Prose Melanie Miller - Acting Niya Miller - Reviewing Adam Wilke - Solo Musical Theatre Overall 2 Rating Julia Fielding - Prose Marie Klostermann - Radio News #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberspeech #statespeech #DistrictIndividualSpeechContest #AllStateSpeech #thankyouvolunteers #thankyousponsors #saberpride #saberssucceeding

❄️Are You Brrr-ave Enough to Take the Plunge? Get ready, Saber Nation! The Cool School Polar Plunge is happening the morning of Wednesday, May 7th, and we need CDIS, CDMS and CDHS students to make a big splash for Special Olympics! HOW STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE: 💰 Raise $25 to take the plunge! 🎁 Raise $75+ to earn awesome incentives! 🏆 Homerooms that raise $200+ get to pick a staff member to take the plunge! WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? 💜 50% supports Central DeWitt Special Olympics team ❤️ 50% supports @Special Olympics Iowa, helping athletes across the state 📢 SIGN UP NOW! Homeroom teams are already created on the website—students should join their homeroom team when signing up! Please follow these instructions when signing up: https://bit.ly/4iDjiav SIGN UP HERE: https://www.classy.org/campaign/2025-central-dewitt-cool-school-plunge/c657846 Costumes are encouraged the day of the plunge! Let’s make this the best Cool School Polar Plunge yet, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #coolschoolpolarplunge #centraldewittspecialolympics #specialolympicsiowa #saberpride #sabersucceeding #taketheplunge

CHDS students! Looking to get ahead this summer? EICC’s Concurrent Summer Program is back, and the best part—your course costs are completely covered by the Iowa Department of Education! But don’t wait! Spots are limited and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re interested, grab a registration form and turn it in to Holly Hansen ASAP. Registration form and more: https://bit.ly/4hMxfBQ 🌟 Who Should Apply? This program is perfect for students who are motivated, responsible, and ready to take on a challenge. Priority is given to current juniors (Class of 2026), but all students must be returning to high school in fall 2025. This is an incredible chance to earn college credit for FREE and set yourself up for success. Don’t let this opportunity slip by—sign up today! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #EICC #EICCSummerClasses #FutureReady #CollegeCredit #StudentSuccess #SabersSucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Will Henningsen, one of our seniors who has an exciting future ahead! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

With CDHS Student Council’s Dance Marathon fast approaching, donations are still needed to reach their goal of raising $5,000 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Every contribution helps provide critical care for children and their families. Let’s rally, Sabers! 🎵 Our entire community is invited to join our Sabers for games and live music at this fantastic, fun event Friday, March 28th from 4-6 p.m. in the CDHS gym. Admission is free, with a suggested donation at the door. Those unable to attend can still make a difference by donating here: https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=6641 Together, we can make a huge impact! Thank you for supporting our Sabers and helping Stead Family Children’s Hospital! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsstudentcouncil #cdhsstuco #dancemarathon #universityofiowasteadfamilychildrenshospital #saberpride #saberssucceeding #RhythmForACause #SaberStrong #EveryDollarCounts

The Central DeWitt Community School District is seeking a community partnership to provide wraparound childcare services at Ekstrand Elementary for students in preschool through grade 6. Our top priority is partnering with a provider to offer childcare for preschoolers outside of the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) hours during the school day. Additionally, CDCSD seeks before- and after-school care, as well as summer care, for PK-6 grade students to expand access to reliable, high-quality childcare options for families. Interested in partnering with us or learning more? Visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/cdcsd-rfp ‼️Proposal submission deadline is 4 p.m. on April 15, 2025. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #WraparoundChildcare #RequestForProposals #RFP #childcare #CommunityParntership #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Amaya Tallman, one of our seniors who has big plans for her future! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

🚨 Last Chance! 🚨Time is running out—Wednesday is the FINAL day to order your Saber Soccer gear! Don’t miss out on showing your support. 🔗 Order now: www.teamelitesports.com/CentralDewitt.html #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhssoccer #cdhsboyssoccer #cdhsgirlssoccer #soccerstores #soccerapparel #supportoursabers #saberpride #saberspirit

🎉 We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Central DeWitt senior, Katlin Truelsen, has officially published her very first children’s book — Buckin' Bull Buddies! Inspired by a true story, the book follows two Iowa bull riders who are best friends, share the same birthday, and both dream of winning a gold buckle. You can purchase Buckin' Bull Buddies online at https://www.cacmediagroup.com/ or by reaching out to Katlin directly! This project is part of Katlin’s FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in Ag Communications, and we couldn’t be more proud! Congratulations! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #ffa #SAE #BuckinBullBuddies #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🎓Our next senior spotlight of the year is Callan Hursey, one of our seniors who has an exciting future ahead! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Caitlin Proctor, who has a bright future ahead of her! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

Congratulations to these CDHS athletes on making the All-Conference Teams for winter sports! Way to go, Sabers! GIRLS BASKETBALL 1st Team: Lauren Walker, Ava Puman 2nd Team: Kinley Birt, Clara LeConte BOYS BASKETBALL 1st Team: Ryan Watters Honorable Mention: Max Burgmeier GIRLS BOWLING Honorable Mention: Lanis Perkins BOYS BOWLING 2nd Team: Zachary Lyness, Rylan Edwards Honorable Mention: Avery Kitchen BOYS WRESTLING 1st Team: Cale Johnson, Chris Wrage 3rd Team: Grayson Chrones Honorable Mention: Callan Hursey #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabersbasketball #sabersbowling #saberswrestling #allconferenceteams #saberssucceeding #saberpride

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Liliana Hartley, one of our seniors who has big plans for her future! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

A big congratulations to our Special Olympics Unified Dance Teams! This past weekend at the State Games, our teams brought home BOTH a gold and a silver medal! 💛💜 We got a sneak peek of their awesome routines during Inclusion Week, and there was no doubt—they were ready to bring it to State! Their hard work and practice paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder! Way to go, Sabers! 🥇Our Saber Gold team received a gold medal. The team was coached by Unified partner Adriana Curtner. Team members included athletes Cole Michaelsen, Tatiana Raymond, Skyler Raymond, Adam Harney, Ayana Gooch-Sims, Amya Gooch-Sims, and Adrianna Flick. Unified partners included Nora Ubel, Adelynne Meyer, Lily Gruntorad, Brynn Schroeder and Finnley Smith. 🥈Our Saber Purple team received a silver medal. The team was coached by Unified partner Evalyn House. Team members included Joslynn Mulholland, Ryland Taylor, Jack Burken, Marlee Michaelsen and Unified partners Kennedy Lackas, Blair Kueter, Emily Freeman and Molly Morris. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittspecialolympics #specialolympicunifiedteams #specialolympicdanceteams #unifiedteams #unifiedpartners #specialyolympicathletes #stategames #statedance #sabergoldteam #saberpurpleteam #saberssuceeding #saberpride

🎓 Senior Parents – Celebrate Your Graduate! 🎓 Honor your graduating Saber with a special Senior Ad in the yearbook! 🎉 Whether it's baby pictures, heartfelt messages, or proud memories, this is your chance to give your senior a keepsake they’ll cherish forever. Secure your ad today at www.yearbookforever.com and make your senior’s yearbook even more memorable! 💜💛 Email pubs.staff@cd-csd.org or jon.fisher@cd-csd.org with questions. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsyearbook #SaberPride #ClassOf2025 #SeniorAds