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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🏆 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

On Saturday, senior Brady Herington played lead alto saxophone in the 3A NEIBA Honor Jazz Band! Students from Decorah, Waverly, Marion, Waukon, and other 3A programs gathered at Coe College for one day to rehearse and then perform an incredible concert that evening. Amazing job, Brady! Thank you for proudly representing Central DeWitt with your talent and hard work! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsband #NEIBAHonorJazzBand #saberpride #saberssucceeding

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

🏆 Congratulations to our December 2024 #SaberSpotlight students! #SaberSpotlight recognizes Central DeWitt students who stand out in the classroom and represent what it means to be a SABER! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #SaberSpotlight #studentssucceeding #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #saberssucceeding #saberpride

🏀 Friday, Jan. 17th the DeWitt Youth Girls and Boys Basketball participants will be recognized in between the varsity girls and boys basketball games against Davenport West. The girls game begins at 6 p.m. followed by the boys game at 7:30 p.m. Youth participants should line up in the auxiliary gym during the 4th quarter of the girls game. We're looking forward to recognizing all of the youth basketball players!

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Leah Marvin, who has a great 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

🎓 Seniors, don’t miss this opportunity! No matter what your plans are after graduation, The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt has scholarships available to help you start your future off right! And, with their OneApp, you can apply for 29 different scholarships by submitting just one application! Your future is waiting—don’t leave this money on the table! 📅 Application Deadline: March 16, 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://www.cd-cef.org/online-scholarship-application/ SCHOLARSHIPS • Ann (McClimon) Moyna Scholarship • Beth A. Weiskircher Memorial Scholarship • Bill and Ruth Hanesworth Scholarships (2) • Camila Christine “CeCe” Barnes Memorial Scholarship • NEW: Carolyn M. Eggleston Memorial Scholarship for Vocal Music (Alumni Eligible) • David A. and Sandra K. Deke Scholarship • DeWitt Police Foundation Scholarship • Don Thiltgen Scholarships (2) • Donald G. and John Henricksen Memorial Scholarship • Dr. Alan R. and Myrna J. Tubbs Scholarship • Elvis and Evelyn Wieck Fine Arts Scholarship • Florence M. Schrader Scholarship • Iowa Mutual Educational Scholarship • James D. Owen Jr. Scholarship • The Krieger Family Scholarship • Lillian Fell Scholarship • Mary and Gary Froeschle Scholarship • Neil Padgett Scholarship • Nellie LeMon Scholarships • Paul and Sally Banowetz Family Scholarship • Ray and Jan Meier Scholarship • NEW: Robert and Joan Reynolds Family Scholarships (2) • Ron and Shirley Besst Scholarship • Ryanne (Gillum) Davis Memorial Scholarship – Forever 42 Foundation • Sam Potter Memorial Scholarship • The Kilburg Family Scholarship • The Mitchell Ertz Memorial Scholarship • Tommy C. Capper Scholarship (Alumni Eligible) • NEW: Vern Fleagle Scholarship #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniors #classof2025 #graduation #Scholarships #TheEducationFoundationofCentralDeWitt #OneApp #InvestInYourFuture

💜💛 Congratulations to our December 2024 District Student of the Month 3rd grader Derrick Hall! He is featured in today's edition of The Observer thanks to our friends at First Central State Bank. Derrick Hall has been recognized as the District Student of the Month for his outstanding demonstration of SABER qualities. Derrick is new to Central DeWitt this year and from his first day, he has exemplified leadership, kindness, and a commitment to inclusivity that has made a lasting impression on his peers and teachers alike. Derrick’s leadership extends beyond the classroom. At the beginning of the year, he made it a priority to walk his first-grade cousin home every day after school, ensuring he was always on time to pick her up. This level of responsibility and care is just one of the many ways Derrick demonstrates his dedication to others. Ms. Herington, Derrick's third-grade teacher, spoke highly of his ability to connect with students of all abilities and backgrounds. "Derrick greets me every morning with a ‘Good morning, Ms. Herington,’ and leaves every day with a ‘Bye, Ms. Herington.’ It always brings a smile to my face," she shared. Derrick’s problem-solving skills and self-advocacy are equally noteworthy. When faced with challenges, he takes the initiative to resolve conflicts respectfully and thoughtfully. Mrs. Herington recalled being impressed by Derrick’s willingness to address issues independently before seeking her help, always with a focus on building friendships and understanding. Academically, Derrick consistently participates in class, strives to do his best work, and seeks help when needed to ensure he continues to grow as a learner. His dedication to both his studies and his relationships with others has made him a valued member of the school community. “Derrick has been a great addition to our district, and I am so thankful to have him in my class,” Mrs. Herington said. Congratulations, Derrick, on being named District Student of the Month!