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During the fall semester, four seniors, Madison Poll, Lauren Walker, Nathan Jacobsen, and Bry Tobey had the opportunity to intern with local businesses through Cooperative Education. This work-based learning course, taught by Mr. Law, is part of the CDHS Career and Technical Education Program. The internship program is an opportunity for students to gain experience in their field of interest, develop employment skills, explore pertinent college majors if going to college, and potentially determine a career path to pursue. Depending on where their internship is at, students can even get paid. Last week, students concluded their internships by sharing their experiences and what they learned through class presentations. Additionally, some presented at the CDCSD School Board meeting on Monday. To read about their experiences and how students can become an interns visit https://www.cd-csd.org/article/ 1984331 Article by CDCSD Marketing Intern Bry Tobey who is a senior at CDHS.

📢 ATTENTION PARENTS OF INCOMING PRESCHOOLERS! We’re exploring the possibility of offering a full-day preschool program for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your input! Your feedback will help us gauge interest and plan for this exciting opportunity. 📝 Take the survey today: https://forms.gle/ZHXswjsFe99fMFR79. Deadline to take the survey is February 14,, 2025. Your voice matters—thank you for helping us shape the future of our preschool offerings! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #preschool #centraldewittpreschool #preschoolsurvey #ParentInput #PreschoolPlanning

CDHS Graphic Design I students gained valuable real-world experience by collaborating with Ed Morse Chevy GMC DeWitt on a promotional brochure. Working in teams, students created and refined their designs based on client feedback. Congratulations to Dalani Beuthien and Sophia Hovey, whose brochure was selected! This experience taught students about working with clients, showcased their talents and emphasized the importance of collaboration. Thank you to Ed Morse for not only providing this hands-on experience for our students, but also making a donation to the CDHS art department! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #GraphicDesignI #RealWorldExperience #handsonlearning #EdMorseDeWitt #donation #weloveourcommunity #saberpride #saberssucceeding

ATTENTION SENIOR FAMILIES! This is a reminder that today, ICAN is coming to the high school to help students and their families file the FAFSA for free from 1-4 P.M. If there is even a tiny chance that you are going to post-secondary school, you need to fill out the FAFSA to maximize your financial aid. It's free, and you can earn lots of money by completing it! Check this link to see what you need to prepare for: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/ican-events-calendar/fafsa-ready-iowa-event-dewitt-086ad6 Take this opportunity to earn free money! - The Americorps Team Parker Petsche, Natalie Cagle, Lauren Walker

Central DeWitt High School and the Saber Speech Team are thrilled to have the opportunity to host the District Individual Events Speech Contest this year on Saturday, March 1st! We are eager to welcome our larger speech family to our school, and to welcome our local community in to see what speech is all about. Your help and support are crucial to make this event a success! Please share any of these links with family and friends who may be interested! Volunteers - Many hands across many roles on contest day will help provide the best contest atmosphere for all! We are looking for help with Welcome/Donation Collection, Room Chair, Timer, Parking, Concessions, and more. We CAN accommodate for anyone wishing to watch specific performances. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! To learn more about the volunteer roles and to sign up for a shift, please view our CONTEST VOLUNTEER form: https://bit.ly/3PI3ExE Sponsorships - With several hundred visitors to our school for this event, it will be the perfect opportunity for marketing your business and showing your support for Saber Speech! Whether you'd like to sponsor a room in celebration of your Saber Speech Team member, or would like to get your name and logo out in the public eye, your donation will go directly towards supporting our team with needs for hosting contest, entry fees, scripts, performance equipment, and more. To view our sponsorship levels, please view our CONTEST SPONSORSHIP form: https://bit.ly/4atn5DZ Thank you for supporting our Saber Speech! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberspeech #DistrictIndividualSpeechContest #March1 #getinvolved #supportoursabers #volunteer #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Yesterday’s basketball games against Muscatine have been rescheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 25th. Let’s pack the gyms, show our purple and gold pride, and cheer on our Sabers! Spread the word, and we’ll see you Saturday! • 11 a.m. Sophomore Boys Basketball at CDHS Gym • 11 a.m. Freshman Boys Basketball at CDMS Gym • 12:30 p.m. JV1 Girls Basketball at CDMS Gym • 12:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball at CDHS Competition Gym • 2 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball at CDHS Competition Gym #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabersgirlsbasketball #sabersboysbasketball #rescheduledgames #saberpride #cheeronoursabers

On Saturday, Central DeWitt was proudly represented by five talented musicians in the Marion Junior Honor Band! Congratulations to Robbie Schultz (6th), Tucker Thiel, (6th), Ben Doerscher (7th), Evan Sandberg (7th), and Izabella Mayer (8th) for being chosen to participate! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to music! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdms #MarionJuniorHonorBand #cdmsband #cdisband #6thgrade #7thgrade #8thgrade #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Last Thursday, a group of our amazing 6th graders attended the Southeast Iowa Choral Directors Association (SE-ICDA) Honor Choir at Assumption High School! These dedicated students auditioned and earned the opportunity to participate. Over the past month and a half, they prepared four challenging songs outside of school hours. On January 16th, they joined about 150 other 5th and 6th graders from the area for a full day of rehearsals, culminating in a fantastic evening concert. We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and incredible performance! Front Row (L to R): Abbygail Galloway, Adelynn Williams, Megan Morningstar, Ariel Treffry, Elena Thomas, Kourtney Lake, Brynn Schroeder Back Row (L to R): Rachel Burke, Reaghan Beaver, Zoe Gibson, Jayne Togisala, Delanie Rehr, Lainey Schroeder, Bodhi Law NOT PICTURED: Raya Miller and Raylee Swanson #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #6thgradechoir #SEICDA #HonorChoir #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Central De Witt CSD has canceled school for January 21st with ongoing extreme temperatures projected through the noon hour.

REMINDER: There will be no early out this Wednesday, Jan. 22nd. This will be a FULL day of school. The district school calendar can be accessed anytime on our website www.cd-csd.org under the “Calendars” section. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #fulldayofschool #noearlyoutWednesday #districtschoolcalendar

On Friday, Mrs. Regenwether hosted a party for her students, Caleb Fisher and Landon Flynn who achieved the incredible milestone of graduating early! They party was filled with family, CDHS staff and special guests who have been instrumental in their journey. A big thank you to those who attended making this event special. We are proud of Caleb and Landon and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they will accomplish in the future. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #classof2025 #cdhsgraduation #earlygraduation #goodlucksabers #saberpride #saberssucceeding #onceasaberalwaysasaber

With extreme cold temperatures in the forecast, we want to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. As a result, school will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Jan. 21st. Buses will run two hours later than usual, and classes will begin at 10 a.m. Additionally, there will be no morning preschool, and all morning activities are canceled. We understand the challenges these changes may bring and appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Please ensure your children are dressed warmly, and let us know if you have any concerns. Stay safe, and thank you for your support. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #twohourdelay #january21st #extremetemperatures #latestart

Join us tonight at 7 p.m. for the Crossroads (MAC) Music Festival concert featuring talented students from seven MAC Conference schools. The concert is at 7 p.m. in the CDPAC. Admission to the concert is $5 per person. Today CDHS Instrumental Music Department is hosting the 2025 Crossroads (MAC Conference) Music Festival. Students selected for the festival are divided into two groups: the 9th/10th grade group will be guest-conducted by Dr. Rob Stull, Director of Bands from Clarke University in Dubuque and the 11th/12th grade group will be conducted by Dr. William Carson, Director of Bands from Coe College in Cedar Rapids. This year, students from Bettendorf, Central DeWitt, Clinton, Davenport Assumption, Davenport West, North Scott, Pleasant Valley will be participating in the festival. While these schools are typically competing through athletics, this festival is a non-competitive, fun event to showcase these young musicians. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #macconference #crossroadsmacmusicfestival #concert #studentssucceeding

Last week, kindergartners walked the red carpet to attend a royal tea party. This special event, where students and teachers dressed in regal attire, served as a culminating celebration for the end of their royalty unit. During the unit, students explored how individuals become kings or queens, listened to fairy tales, and learned the importance of practicing royal manners. At the tea party, the young kings and queens chose from a selection of treats served on elegant plates and enjoyed drinks in tea cups, all while demonstrating the manners they had practiced. Following the tea party, the celebration continued with a royal ball filled with dancing. Students waltzed to Disney music, showcasing the dance skills they had learned during their studies. Adding to the excitement of the tea party was the presence of some very special guests—the Sabers girls basketball players! What a fun way to celebrate our kindergartners’ hard work! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #kindergarten #royalteaparty #saberroyalty #learningisfun #handsonlearning #saberpride #sabersssucceeding

🏆 HISTORY MADE! 🏆 Congratulations to our Saber Girls Wrestling program who became the MAC Conference Champs! 💜💛 Shoutout to Kallie Burzlaff and Grace Patterson for securing individual championships! What an unforgettable moment for the Sabers! Your hard work and determination are inspiring, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabergirlswrestling #centraldewittsabersgirlswrestling #macchamps #macconference #saberpride #saberssucceeding

REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, Jan. 20th. Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see you on Tuesday for the start of the second semester! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #noschooljan20 #noschoolmonday

🎓Our next senior spotlight is Dolan Theisen, one of our seniors with a bright 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

Shoutout to these 10 talented 8th graders who represented Central DeWitt at the SE-ICDA Honor Choir at Assumption High School on Thursday! Your hard work, dedication, and incredible voices made us proud. Way to shine, Sabers! 1st row - Rachael Beaver, Addie Schroeder, Aria Soenksen, Grace English, Liz Cox 2nd row - Makinley Rock, Erica Lanning, Eva Burke, Ezra Housenga, Will Vickers #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #8thgradechoir #SEICDA #HonorChoir #saberpride #saberssucceeding

We are excited to meet the class of 2038 during Kindergarten Roundup on April 2, 2025! A parent meeting will be held on March 4th. If you haven’t already, please pre-register your child for kindergarten here: https://forms.gle/FEgKP5VZzRxmr7Lc7 You can also find the form and as well as other information here: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/registration Children must be five years old on or before September 15, 2025, to be eligible for kindergarten. More information will be shared once you have submitted the pre-registration form. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdcsdkindergartenregistration #kindergartenroundup #futuresabers #classof2038

Congratulations to the Central DeWitt Robotics Team who shined at the regional robotics event hosted right here at Central DeWitt Middle School this past Saturday! With over 40 students competing across seven teams, that’s more than 16% of our middle schoolers embracing the challenge of robotics! We’re so proud of these students for trying something new and showcasing their skills. Amazing job, Sabers! Check out the results: SPECIAL OLYMPIC WHITE - INNOVATION PROJECT AWARD - STATE ADVANCER This team utilizes diverse resources for their Innovation Project to help them gain a comprehensive understanding of their problem; has a creative, well researched solution; and effectively communicates their findings to judges and the community. AVERY MEEK - MENTOR AWARD Coaches and mentors inspire their teams to do their best, both as individuals and together. This award goes to the coach or mentor whose leadership and guidance is clearly evident and best exemplifies the FIRST Core Values. ORANGE TEAM - RISING ALL-STAR AWARD This award celebrates a team that the judges notice and expect great things from in the future. GREY TEAM - ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD This award celebrates a team with an efficiently designed robot, an innovative project solution that effectively addresses the season challenge, and Core Values evident in all they do. PURPLE TEAM - LYNX ROBO RUMBLE The Lynx Robo Rumble is an invitation only, postseason robot tournament open to the top three robot scoring teams from each of the Regional and State Tournament. Teams will compete in an exciting day of robot runs with the best in the state. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #centraldewittrobotics #robotics #STEM #saberssucceeding #saberpride Central DeWitt Middle School STEM