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Our 5th-grade students have been fully immersed in hands-on learning during their Amplify Renaissance unit! They recently completed their Creation of Adam watercolor paintings—just like Michelangelo—lying on their backs as they painted. These masterpieces were proudly displayed at conferences for everyone to admire. Students had time at the end of the unit to test out their sculpting abilities as well. Thanks to donations of Ivory soap from our amazing parents, they channeled their inner Michelangelo again, and created their own sculptures. With only scissors, bobby pins, paper clips, paintbrushes, and pencils as tools, they tackled the challenge with creativity and determination. The classes even had a few expert sculptors from Cub Scouts sharing their tips! What a fun and engaging way to bring the Renaissance to life! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgrade #Renaissance #creativelearning #handsonlearning #learningisfun #saberpride #saberssucceeding

It’s that time again! Central DeWitt Early Childhood students are thrilled to be preparing 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 March 25th and continue two days a week until May 23rd. There will be one session every other day from 8:15-9:15 a.m. and no Lab on Wednesdays (a more detailed schedule will be shared once enrollment is complete). Please contact Rebecca Barnes at rebecca.barnes@cd-csd.org to have questions answered and enroll your child. 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! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #littlesaberspreschoollab

📣💜💛 TODAY IS THE DAY, SABERS! Our Central DeWitt Sabers Boys Basketball team is ready to hit the court and battle for victory at State! 🏀🔥 Play with passion, trust your skills, and leave it all on the floor—this is your moment! On Friday, the boys basketball team paraded through our schools to get some extra luck for today’s game! It was amazing to see the Saber spirit shining through our students— the entire Central DeWitt community is behind you all the way! CHECK IT OUT: https://youtu.be/-xqcXGXOdpw 💜💛 Drop a 🏀 or a #GoSabers in the comments to show your support! LET’S GET THIS WIN, SABERS! Can’t be there in person? See watch options here: https://www.ihssn.com/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsbasketball #sabersboysbasketball #statebound #sabersatstate #goodlucksabers #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Rylan Edwards, one of our seniors who has big plans for his 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

Central DeWitt Special Olympics apparel store is open! Support our Special Olympics athletes and help us create an inclusive community where everyone feels valued and included. The store is open through March 12th, so don’t miss your chance to order! https://adcraftwebstores.com/cdsso25/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittspecialolympics #specialolympics #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberpride

It’s time to nominate Central DeWitt employees for the February Employee of the Month! This district-wide program gives CDCSD parents, students and community members the opportunity to help us recognize our outstanding employees. 🚨Nominations are due Tuesday, March 11th! Nomination form: https://forms.gle/ksRVLaYC6XBXkAbw7 We look forward to receiving your nominations! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #employeeofthemonth #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #nominateanemployee

Central DeWitt Tennis apparel is now available! Store closes March 13th so don’t wait! Thanks for supporting Central DeWitt Tennis! https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_dewitt_tennis/shop/home #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #tennis #sabertennis #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberpride

🎓Our next senior spotlight of the year is Jenny Claussen, 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

⛳ Gear up for the Saber Girls Golf season! ⛳ Order your apparel now and show your support! The store closes March 12th at 10 a.m., so don’t miss out! Thank you for supporting our Sabers! https://www.walloffame247.com/central-dewitt-high-school #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabergirlsgolf #girlsgolf #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberpride

🎄These talented CDIS students put on a fantastic performance of Christmas in July for our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders last week! In this imaginative play, the Keepers of Time recruit a New Year Advisor to guide the upcoming year—but things don’t go quite as planned and a few missteps lead to unexpected chaos. As the characters navigate the challenges, they discover a powerful lesson: perseverance inspires others, and together, you can create something truly amazing. A huge shoutout to our talented cast, crew and Mrs. Hahn for doing an incredible job bringing this story to life! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdisplay #ChristmasInJuly #saberdrama #saberpride #saberssucceeding

It’s Work with Us Wednesday! Finding the right leaders and professionals for our district is a top priority! We are currently seeking a CDIS Principal and a Payroll Specialist to join our team. ➡️ Help us spread the word and find the best possible candidates by sharing this post! To learn more visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/careers #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdisprincipal #intermediateprincipal #payrollspecialist #jobopenings #applynow #careers #centraldewittcareers #joinoursaberfamily

💜💛 Congratulations to our February 2025 District Student of the Month Alyssa Lippens! She is featured in today's edition of The Observer thanks to our friends at First Central State Bank. This month, we recognize Alyssa Lippens as the Student of the Month for her exceptional leadership, kindness, and initiative. During a recent CDHS Student Council activity at Ekstrand Elementary, Alyssa demonstrated all of these qualities, truly embodying what it means to be a SABER. When the student council arrived at Ms. Gerard’s second-grade classroom, the students were finishing an "Agriculture in the Classroom" lesson, which involved making ice cream. While the activity was fun, it left behind quite a mess—water puddles and ice scattered across the room. Without hesitation, Alyssa grabbed paper towels and began cleaning up multiple spills. She even helped students get situated to ensure the space was safe for everyone. She didn’t wait to be asked; she simply saw a need and took action. “The whole group was very flexible in waiting for us to start their activity, but Alyssa showed true leadership when she stepped in to help my students clean up,” Ms. Gerard said. “It was so helpful and really showed my students an excellent example of kindness and helping out even when the mess isn’t yours.” Alyssa is known for stepping up to help whenever needed. This past summer, she went above and beyond by volunteering to play the school mascot, Slash, for the Fourth of July parade and “School Spirit Day” at the DeWitt Farmers Market. Despite the sweltering heat inside the costume, she fully embraced the role, engaging with the crowd and spreading school spirit. Her commitment to her school and community doesn’t stop there. Alyssa is actively involved in CDHS Student Council, National Honor Society, tennis and basketball, all while making time for community service. Even with her many commitments, she continues to excel academically as well. The qualities of kindness, responsibility, and leadership that Alyssa continually demonstrates have made a real impact on our school community and inspired those around her. Congratulations, Alyssa, on being our Student of the Month! #gosabers #cdcsdstudentofthemonth #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #firstcentralstatebank #studentofthemonth #sabepride #saberssucceeding

Due to a winter weather advisory and high wind warnings predicted throughout the day, Central DeWitt Schools are canceled on Wednesday, March 5th.

💜💛 So incredibly proud of our Saber girls basketball team and coaches! Despite today’s tough loss, our girls played with unmatched heart, determination, and spirit up to the end. To our seniors—thank you for your leadership and for setting an example of hard work and perseverance. To the rest of the team, we can’t wait to see what’s ahead. This season may be over, but the pride we have for you continues. Proud to be a Saber! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsbasketball #sabersgirlsbasketball #sabersatstate #saberpride #saberssucceeding

💜💛 Congratulations to our Sabers boys basketball team and coaches on their victory over Assumption and punching their ticket to State! Let’s bring that unstoppable Saber spirit to Des Moines and show them what we’re made of! Go Sabers! 📅 Boys will play at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, March 10th at 5:30 p.m. See you there! Tickets: https://www.iahsaa.org/basketball/state-tournament-central/ ➡️ Get your Saber State swag here: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_dewitt_basketball/shop/home ‼️Shop closes @12PM on March 5th! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsbasketball #sabersboysbasketball #statebound #sabersatstate #goodlucksabers #saberpride #saberssucceeding

📣💜💛 IT'S GAME DAY, SABERS! Today, our Central DeWitt Sabers Girls Basketball team takes the court at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines to compete in the state tournament! 🏀🔥 This is your moment—rise to the challenge, trust your game, and play with the heart of a SABER! The entire Central DeWitt community is cheering you on—now go and show them what Saber Pride is all about! 💪👏 If you can’t make it to Des Moines, you can catch the game at 1:30 p.m. here: https://www.watchighsau.com/ Drop a 🏀 or a #GoSabers in the comments to send them your best wishes! LET’S BRING IT, SABERS! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsbasketball #sabersgirlsbasketball #statebound #sabersatstate #goodlucksabers #saberpride #saberssucceeding

💜 🎉💛 Today we kicked off Inclusion Week with the Parade of Athletes celebrating our Special Olympic Athletes, Unified Partners and Buddies! 🏅We are so proud of these amazing individuals who work hard every day to create a more inclusive school community for all. Their dedication has earned three of our schools the National Unified Champion School designation, recognizing efforts in promoting inclusive learning, leadership, and opportunities for students of all abilities. We hope you’ll join us in choosing to include! Check it out: https://youtube.com/shorts/-lXQeChz2uw #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdis #cdms #InclusionWeek #ChooseToInclude #Inclusion #NationalUnifiedChampionSchools #SpecialOlympics #CentralDeWittSpecialOlympics #saberpride #saberssuceeding

🎯 Congratulations to the Central DeWitt Archery Club who had a fantastic weekend full of determination and outstanding performances at the 2025 Iowa NASP Bullseye Championship! Take a look at the results: 🏆 Brady Meier is a STATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPION! ⭐ Jacob Meier earned a spot on the prestigious All-State Team! Boys All State Team is based on the archers top two season and state tournament scores. Jacob was 1 of 6. 🥉 Jack Arndt (St. Joseph Catholic School) and Jacob Meier claimed third place finishes! 🎯 Our HS team fought hard and finished in the TOP 10! 💪 And to top it all off—10 archers hit personal records! Way to go archers for stepping up and giving it your all—you’ve made us incredibly proud! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #centraldewittarcheryclub #saberpride #Bullseye #IowaNASPBullseyeChampionship #saberssucceeding

ATTENTION JUNIORS! The AmeriCorps Student Leaders Program at Central DeWitt is looking for TWO student leaders for next year! Work alongside Mrs. Hansen & Mrs. Schaible to promote a college-going culture while gaining leadership experience, professional training, and financial benefits (scholarship + stipend)! Learn more from our current AmeriCorp Student Leaders: https://youtu.be/Q_D0Zpyu5UM 📝 Requirements: ✅ Be a senior next year with plans to attend college ✅ Commit to 300 hours over 42 weeks (most work done during school) ✅ Be motivated, dependable, and able to work with peers 💰 Benefits: 🔹 Scholarship 🔹 Bi-weekly stipend 🔹 Completion bonus 🔹 High school credit opportunity through Cooperative Education Course 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/41DjnVz 📅 Deadline: Friday, March 7! For questions, reach out to holly.hansen@cd-csd.org Make an impact—apply today! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #AmeriCorpStudentLeaders #MakeADifference #SaberPride #AmeriCorps #Leadership #saberssucceeding

🥞It’s National School Breakfast Week! Are you ready to investigate the benefits of eating breakfast at school? Saber detectives, it's time to crack the case — school breakfast is the secret to starting your day strong! The evidence is clear: ✅ Boosts energy ✅ Sharpens focus ✅ Delicious & nutritious Don't let hunger be the missing clue! “Clue in to School Breakfast” and crack the case on the best way to start your day! Check out what’s for breakfast: https://cd-csd.nutrislice.com/menu 🍳Why do eggs make great detectives? Answer: Because they always crack the case! #NSBW25 #ClueInToSchoolBreakfast #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #saberpride #nutritionservices