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🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 Today we give a big THANK YOU to the dedicated drivers who start their mornings before the sun rises to make sure our students get to school safely and with a smile. Your patience, kindness, and commitment to safety do not go unnoticed. You’re the first friendly face many students see each day, and the last one before they head home. Thank you for everything you do! Let’s give it up for our amazing bus drivers! 👏👏👏 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittbusdrivers #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouDrivers #WeAppreciateYou

✈️ SABER COMMUNITY! This is a reminder that students and community members have a chance to join an EFTour to Iceland in the Summer of 2026. Now is the time to start saving for the trip if you would like to join our Adventure Crew. More information about the tour can be found here: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2806194FX You can also contact Mr. Mercado for more information at eddie.mercado@cd-csd.org.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of a car being donated to Central DeWitt After Prom — an incredible tradition that gives one lucky senior a new set of keys! For the first 12 years, this amazing gift was made possible by Kriegers, and for the last three years, Ed Morse Chevy GMC of DeWitt has proudly continued the tradition. 💛💜 At the end of this year’s After Prom, one senior will win the 2013 Nissan Centra — but remember — YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! We are beyond grateful to have such supportive community partners who believe in creating safe, fun, and memorable experiences for our students. Thank you, Ed Morse, for your continued generosity! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorscanwinacar #cdhsafterprom #classof2025 #centraldewittafterprom #prom2025 #winprizesatafterprom #weloveourcommunity

💜💛 Thank you to The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt for awarding over $60,000 in grants to our teachers and students this year! The 2025 grant recipients were honored last Thursday at the annual Education Foundation Appreciation Reception, catered by Ms. Sullivan and her talented CDHS culinary students. Guests also enjoyed a special presentation from sixth-grade students, who demonstrated one of the drones purchased with grant funding from the Ed Foundation. It was an exciting, first-hand look at how impactful these grants are in directly enhancing student learning. Over the past 31 years, the Ed Foundation has awarded more than $889,000 in grants to Central DeWitt educators — an incredible investment in our schools and community. A heartfelt thank you to them, and the donors who make these opportunities possible. And, congratulations to this year’s recipients! To see a list of the grants awarded please visit https://www.cd-csd.org/article/2159887

Things are usually pretty serious in welding class, but today, Mr. Prombo and his students took a break from the grind to have a little fun for Mustache Monday! With creativity and a good sense of humor, they crafted some impressive (and hilarious) mustaches. Just one look at these epic 'staches is sure to brighten your day! Great job, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #weldingclass #MustacheMonday #learningisfun #saberpride #saberssucceeding

SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS! Check out these awesome opportunities available to students this summer! Each event has various restrictions, so please be sure to reach out to Holly Hansen (holly.hansen@cd-csd.org) if you have any questions!

Big congratulations to our talented Saber artists whose incredible work was selected to represent Central DeWitt in the 2025 High School Fine Arts Show at Clinton Community College! Schools from across the area competed in Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Painting, and Drawing categories. A special shoutout to Dalani Beuthien, who earned 2nd place in Graphic Design for her piece "Cow Talk!" Dalani received a $50 Hobby Lobby gift certificate for her award-winning work—way to go, Dalani! To view all the artwork visit https://bit.ly/4ih3Dwx. We’re so proud of all our Sabers’ creativity, dedication, and artistic vision. 💜💛 Saber Art Students with Selected Work: GRAPHIC DESIGN Jayden Anderson Dalani Beuthien * 2nd place Payton Kaczinski Shayna Lopez Kaden Mahler Kobe Mahler Miles Manatt Trevor Marcus Grant Olson Griffin Reed Caelyn Sherwood Lexi Thiskahone JJ VanDerGinst PAINTING Natalie Costas Brooklyn Dykstra Amelia Griffin Ana Henningsen Niya Miller Jacob Moore Vee Ortner Ryder Peel Emily Sons Lexi Thiskahone DRAWING Liliana Hartley Kennadi Olson Faith Peterson Sam Pfeifle Noah Raes #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsart #saberartists #saberart #awardwinning #2025HighSchoolFineArtsShow #ClintonCommunityCollege #CCC #saberpride #saberssuceeding

Congratulations to all of our outstanding FFA members who had the honor of attending this year’s State Leadership Conference! our dedication, leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence make us #SaberProud! Keep reaching for excellence! 💜💛 • State Degree Recipients: Adam Wilke, Caden Bernauer, Delaney Barber, Emily Sutton, Hannah Grantz, Kalli Barber, Kamryn Keester, Katlin Truelsen, Kyle Deppe, Lucas Burken, Price Strohman, Taylor Houser, and Ty Henningsen. • Courtesy Corps: Caden Bernauer, Carlee Garrity, and Ethan Hoeft • State FFA Chorus: Molly Burken • Farm Business Management Test: Kalli Barber(Gold), Delaney Barber (Gold), Rachel Clark (Gold), and Katlin Truelsen (Gold). • Chapter Knowledge Test: Taylor Houser (Gold) • Discovery Test: Eveylnn Smith (Bronze) and Katie Grantz (Silver) • Greenhand Test: Cooper Barber (Gold) and Audrina Gordon (Gold) • Discovery Test: Evelynn Smith (Bronze) and Katie Grantz (Silver) • Proficiency Award in Swine Entrepreneurship: Hannah Grantz (1st) • Proficiency Award in Agricultural Communications: Kaitlin Truelsen (1st) • Stars Over Iowa Finalist: Kaitlin Truelsen #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #dewittcentralffa #ffa #StateLeadershipConference #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Caleb Kruse, who has an exciting future ahead of him! 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 #saberssucceed

After a year of preparing and mastering math well beyond their grade level, these three teams of sixth-grade students showcased their skills in the CDIS 6th Grade Math Bee on Wednesday. Way to go, students— your hard work and commitment to learning truly add up to something exceptional! 🏅 1st Place: Caleb Adams & Jaren Nebel 🥈 2nd Place: Tucker Thiel & Paxton Lansing 🥉 3rd Place: Charlee Meyer & Rachel Burke Thank you to Mrs. Hahn for hosting the event and to Mr. Townsley for moderating and bringing his enthusiasm and expertise to the competition. And a special shoutout to First Central State Bank for generously donating pizza for a well-deserved celebration after the competition. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdismathbee #6thgrade #6thgrademathbee #learningisfun #advancedmath #mathematics #saberpride #saberssucceeding

💜💛 We are thrilled to recognize Pam Goldsmith as our March Employee of the Month! Ms. Goldsmith brings more than just her culinary skills to work—she brings heart, compassion, and a genuine love for the students she serves. If you’ve ever walked through the lunch line at Central DeWitt Middle School, chances are you’ve been greeted by Ms. Goldsmith’s warm smile and cheerful energy. It’s the small, thoughtful gestures she makes—day in and day out—that leave a lasting impact on our students. And they notice. One nomination shared, “Ms. Goldsmith always has a smile on her face and remembers small details about every student. For example, before I can even say anything, she knows that I want a ranch with my meal.” Another student wrote, “She always asks how I’m doing, and I noticed how she does this to everyone. There is no possible way to be mad after she greets you.” These everyday acts of kindness speak volumes about the care and thoughtfulness Ms. Goldsmith brings to her work. She takes time to connect with each student, offering a kind word or a smile at just the right moment. She is truly a beloved presence in the Central DeWitt Middle School cafeteria. Nutrition Services Director Dede Wagener shared, “Pam is extremely deserving of this recognition. Behind every warm meal is a warm heart, and Pam has the biggest, kindest heart. She takes her job very seriously, and when she's absent, students immediately notice and ask when she’ll be back. Thank you for making our cafeteria feel like a welcoming home to these kiddos.” We are so fortunate to have Ms. Goldsmith as part of our Saber family. Her influence goes far beyond the lunch line—it’s reflected in the relationships she builds, the joy she brings, and the care she shows every single day. As Ms. Wagener so perfectly put it, “her kindness is the key ingredient in everything she does.” Congratulations, Ms. Goldsmith! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdcsdemployeeofthemonth #employeeofthemonth #march2025employeeofthemonth #saberssucceeding #sabersuperstar

Three Saber students hit the road last Wednesday to explore college opportunities in Dubuque! They visited Clarke University, the University of Dubuque, and Loras College—each campus warmly welcomed our students and gave them a great look at what’s possible after high school. Great job, Sabers, at explore future options! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #clarkeuniversity #universityofdubuque #lorascollege #planningforthefuture #collegeandcareerready #saberssucceeding

REMINDER: There is no school tomorrow, April 18th. Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see you again on Monday! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #noschoolApril18th #seeyouMonday

You’re invited to a night of fun and fierce competition as each high school grade level takes on the ultimate dream team of teachers in the Central DeWitt FBLA Students vs. Teachers Volleyball Tournament! 🏐 Who will you be cheering for? 📅 Wednesday, April 30th 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 CDHS Competition Gym 🎟️ $3 Admission Come cheer on your favorite team, enjoy the energy, and support our future business leaders. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #centraldewittfbla #fbla #studentvsteachersvolleyballtournament #everyoneiswelcome #supportoursabers

VOTE FOR MR. SCHWARTZ! We’re so excited to share that Mr. Schwartz is a Quarter-Finalist in the Reader’s Digest America’s Favorite Teacher contest! If you know Mr. Schwartz, you know just how much he pours into his students every single day. From inspiring lessons to his unwavering encouragement, he goes above and beyond in the classroom. Now he has a chance to be recognized on a national level but your support is needed to get him there! Voting ends tomorrow, April 17th, and you can vote once a day. Let’s rally together and show America why Mr. Schwartz is the best! ✅ Vote here: https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/bob-schwartz #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #mrschwartz #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #ReadersDigest #voteformrschwartz #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🏀 Today our 3rd graders scored their very own copy of "Just Like Caitlin!" Thanks to the generosity of the Dickson and Luann Jensen and @justlikecaitlin, EVERY 3rd grader in Iowa received this inspiring book. "Just Like Caitlin" shares Caitlin Clark’s story, full of life lessons about dreaming big, working hard, and valuing relationships over winning. A huge thank you to the Jensen family for this gift and for encouraging our students to read and believe in a future full of possibilities! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #thirdgrade #justlikecaitlin #InspireIowaKids #BelieveInYourself #ThankYouJensenFamily

Our Special Olympics athletes gave it their all at the Area Track Competition at North Scott last Saturday, and it paid off! See the results below. They’re just getting started, though! Next is the State Summer Games in Ames this May, where our athletes will compete in cycling, soccer, and track events. We can’t wait to cheer them on! 🥇 1st Place finishers in their events: • Jack Burken- softball throw • Marlee Michaelsen- softball throw and 25 m walk • Erik Nicholas-softball throw and 50 m dash • Joslynn Mulholland-50 m dash and standing long jump • Elliott Mink- standing long jump • Kayleb Goldensoph- running long jump • Amya Gooch-Sims-shotput • Lakota Raymond- 50m dash and running long jump • Skyler Raymond-100m dash and running long jump • Nyna Sechrest-50 m dash • Christopher Shenker- 100 m dash • Ryland Taylor-shot put • Sofiia Zakharchenko- softball throw 🥈2nd place finishers in their events: • Kayleb Goldensoph- 100 m dash • Ayana Gooch-Sims- shot put • Gage Heston- 100 m dash • Cole Michaelsen- running long jump • Tatiana Raymond- 100m dash • Nyna Sechrest- standing long jump • Christopher Shenker-shot put • Ryland Taylor- 100m dash • Sofiia Zakharchenko- 50 m dash 🥉3rd place finishers in their events: • Cole Michaelsen- 50 m dash • Elliott Mink- 50m dash 🏅4th place finishers in their events: • Jack Burken 100 m dash Way to go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #specialolympics #centraldewittcsdspecialolympics #areatrackcompetition #choosetoinclude #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Aleigha Navin, 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 #saberssucceed

On Thursday, May 1st, at 10:30 a.m. CDHS will host Senior Decision Day to celebrate the plans our seniors have made regarding their futures. Each senior will be recognized for their postsecondary plans whether it be attending a university, college, trade school, joining the military, starting an apprenticeship, entering the work force or still deciding. Families of our seniors are invited to join us for this event at the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/8p7zAyGeh3w?si=sD-uj3xJu70Hjv0h We're looking forward to this special event! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniordecisionday2025 #classof2025

Our 7th and 8th graders just wrapped up their first cooking lab this quarter—and it was a sweet success! Seventh grade whipped up some tasty oatmeal energy bites, while eighth grade baked classic chocolate chip cookies. Beyond the delicious results, students are gaining valuable life skills in the kitchen—teamwork, following directions, measuring, and more! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdms #cdmsculinaryarts #cdmsfcs #inthekitchen #kitchenlab #saberpride #saberssucceeding