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Today, our entire school district came together to honor Veterans Day, showing their appreciation for our nation's heroes. At an assembly hosted by CDHS Student Council members, our school community recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the 8th grade and high school choirs performing the National Anthem. Special guest Sergeant First Class (SFC) Carrion delivered an inspiring message on the importance of recognizing and honoring our heroes, leaving everyone with a renewed sense of gratitude and respect for those who serve. That was followed by the CDHS choir singing “God Bless America” and the CDHS band performing, “American Flourish” by Robert W. Smith. The assembly wasn’t the only way students and staff honored veterans. We shared earlier today how CDIS hosted an assembly last Friday and they also filled their halls with flags and silhouettes of soldiers featuring loved ones who served. Ekstrand Elementary students created pennants with their family members who served on them that were strung together and hung in the “Hall of Heroes.” The heartfelt artwork, assemblies and other thoughtful projects allowed students of all ages to express their gratitude and gain a deeper understanding of the values veterans embody. Thank you to all who serve and have served, and to everyone who made today a powerful reminder of the service and sacrifices of our veterans. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #saberpride #saberssucceeding #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #ThankYouForYourService #HonoringVeterans

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all who have served. Last Friday, our intermediate school students hosted a meaningful assembly to honor veterans, sharing the history and importance of this day. They performed patriotic poems and songs, spoke from the heart about the sacrifices made by our heroes, staff members recognized family members who served, and the students finished with a star-spangled routine. A big round of applause to Mrs. Hahn and her students for their outstanding work in bringing this event to life! Thank you to all veterans for your courage, commitment, and service to our country. Today and every day, we are grateful. ❤️💙 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdisveteransdayassembly #saberpride #saberssucceeding #ThankYouVeterans #VeteransDay #Heroes

CDHS Publications students hit the road to Iowa City on October 24th for the Iowa High School Press Association’s annual conference, diving into a day packed with journalism, photography, and writing workshops. In addition, yearbook staff members learned about developing leadership skills and marketing while also networking with fellow student journalists from across the state. What a great experience for our budding journalists! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberpublications #publicationstudents #learningisfun #IowaHighSchoolPressAssociation #saberpride #saberssucceeding

In the spirit of Halloween, our 6th graders had a unique experience last week dissecting cow hearts. Learning about the heart’s anatomy was a hands-on, memorable way to bring science to life. Proud of these young scientists for boldly exploring the fascinating heart! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #6thgrade #6thgradescience #dissectingcowhearts #handsonlearning #learningisfun #youngscientists #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Central DeWitt Community School District is pleased to announce that Jared Coury has been appointed to its Board of Directors, filling the seat vacated by Geoff Blandin. Coury will serve the remainder of the term through November 2025. His appointment follows a competitive selection process, with five highly qualified candidates applying. The Board used a blind scoring system to evaluate letters of interest and selected Coury based on the highest overall score. Reflecting on his commitment to the district, Coury shared his excitement for supporting the district’s progress. “I am interested in helping the school district continue on its current trajectory of focusing on core priorities of education, positive organizational changes, and financial stabilization,” Coury wrote. Coury, a chemical engineer who moved to DeWitt in 2018, brings a unique perspective, drawing from his experience solving complex problems and his dedication to community engagement. “The Central DeWitt school district’s strongest asset is its community pride and care. It’s this level of concern—a momentum towards excellence—that is the fertile ground with which a district like Central DeWitt can grow and overcome any obstacle in its path,” Coury noted in his letter. The Board is thrilled with the high level of community interest in the role and is grateful for the dedicated applicants who demonstrated their commitment to Central DeWitt’s vision of excellence in education.

Last week, 18 CDHS juniors and seniors visited the University of Iowa campus. This was a great opportunity for our students to learn what the college has to offer and see if it’s a good fit for them. The next college visit for juniors and senior will be Kirkwood Community College. If any student or parent has a recommendation for additional career and college visits, we'd love to hear from you! Students and parents can email our College & Career Counselor at holly.hansen@cd-csd.org. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #collegevisits #careerandcollegeready #futureready #exploringoptions #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Looking for a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings? Central DeWitt Special Olympics team is here to help! Now through Nov. 15th they are selling frozen Texas Roadhouse rolls and cinnamon butter that are perfect for the holidays, plus gift cards for everyone on your list! Click the link below to purchase. 📅 Fundraiser Dates: November 4 - November 15 📍 Pick-Up Date: November 26 at 5:00 PM at the Central DeWitt Intermediate School 🔗 Order Here: https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/txrh-10-100-5-brd-1?ref=103CentralDewittSpecOlympics103124 🧡 Why It Matters: Our Special Olympics team earns 50% of roll sales and 10% from gift cards, so every purchase goes a long way in supporting our athletes! Help us make a difference this season! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittspecialolympics #specialolympics #specialolympicsfundraiser #helpfortheholidays #supportourathletes #saberpride

They're creepy and they're kooky... and coming to CDHS! Get ready to snap your fingers because tickets for the fall musical, “The Addams Family,” are ON SALE NOW! Step into the delightfully dark world of everyone’s favorite spooky family and experience a night that is sure to thrill and chill! To purchase tickets visit: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/saber-box-office PERFORMANCES Friday, November 15th at 7 P.M. Saturday, November 16th at 7 P.M. ADMISSION ADULTS: $10 CHILDREN, STUDENTS & SENIOR CITIZENS: $5 Activity tickets cannot be used for this event. WHERE Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center Don’t wait—grab your tickets now for an ooky-spooky performance you won’t forget! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsmusical #theaddamsfamily #saberdrama #ticketsonsalenow #supportoursabers

👑 Our 1st graders had a magical time at their Royal Ball last Friday! They practiced their best manners while dining on tea cakes and sparkling punch, crafted beautiful crowns, watched Cinderella, and showed off their finest dance moves. It was truly a day fit for all our little kings and queens! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #firstgrade #firstgraderoyalball #royalball #learningisfun #magical #saberssucceeding

Get your Saber Wrestling apparel now through Nov. 10th at their online store! Proceeds will support our boys and girls teams and there are a wide variety of items available for both teams! Thank you for supporting our Sabers! Store link: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_dewitt_wrestling/shop/home #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberwrestling #sabergirlswrestling #saberboyswrestling #saberwrestlingstore #supportoursabers

💜💛 Congratulations to the newest members of CDHS National Honor Society who were inducted during a ceremony last Sunday night. Existing members were also recognized for their service. NHS is student-driven organization that plans and executes several school and community service projects throughout the year. Students go through a lengthy application process to be accepted and are chosen based on their dedication to volunteerism as well as their strong leadership abilities. INDUCTEES Kalli Barber, Dalani Beuthien, Molly Burken, Jackson Butler, Jennifer Claussen, Noah Ericksen, Zoey Fuglsang, Hailey Gerard, Brody Grell, Sophia House, Lucas Johnston, Clara LeConte, Brady Meadows, Anna Prosise, Ashton Schneider, Brynlee Shimp, Benjamin Uttech, Addison Walls, Adam Wilke, Audrey Wilke CURRENT MEMBERS Delaney Barber, Adeline Bloom, Kade Burzlaff, Natalie Cagle, Greyson Chrones, Rachel Clark, Rylie Dunne, Rylan Edwards, Hannah Grantz, Liliana Hartley, Ana Henningsen, Brady Herington, Caleb Kruse, Ellen Lake, Alyssa Lippens, Laura Martens, Nora McAvan, Ryan McGarry, Hannah Moore, Caleb Olson, Olivia Ortner, Parker Petsche, Emma Pillers, Christina Reyna, Anna Rickertsen, Dolan Theisen, Katlin Truelsen, Lauren Walker #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #nationalhonorsociety #nhs #nhsinductionceremony #cdhsnationalhonorsociety #saberssucceeding

Our CDHS Concert Choir got into the Halloween spirit with a hauntingly beautiful round they used to warmup the last two days called "Ghost of John." Check out the video to hear our talented students! Amazing work, Sabers! https://youtu.be/V7vujJG46Ec #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #concertchoir #Halloween #GhostofJohn #warmup #round #hauntinglybeautiful #saberpride #saberssuceeding

💜💛 Good luck to our cross country runners and coaches competing at the state meet today! Yesterday morning CDHS wished them well at a send-off for our boys team and freshman Ashlyn Appleby. You’ve got this, Sabers! Keep up with the live results here: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/41636 3A Girls — Freshman Ashlyn Appleby races at 10:30 a.m. 3A Boys — Central DeWitt Boys Team races at 11:15 a.m. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabercrosscountry #sabersatstate #goodlucksabers #youcandoit #saberpride #statecrosscountry

🏆 Congratulations to our October 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

Time to GEAR UP for basketball season! Support your Saber Girls basketball team by purchasing apparel through their online store now through Nov. 10th. Thank you for supporting our Sabers! https://www.teamelitesports.com/CentralDewitt #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabergirlsbasketball #saberbasketball #sabergirlsbasketballstore #supportoursabers

As October ends, many of us think the time for skeletons is over, though in the Central DeWitt Middle School, it is quite a different story. October 31st through November 2nd mark the celebration of Día de los Muertos, or the “Day of the Dead.” Our 8th-grade art students, and 7th and 8th-grade 3D art students, have prepared a special ofrenda (an altar or offering place) as part of this celebration to honor important people who have passed. The 8th-grade art students each drew a portrait of their selected person, whether that be a relative, famous person, or themselves, in charcoal or graphite pencil. The 3D art students then created a food offering for them using toilet paper, water, and watercolor paint, making dishes such as tacos and pie. The whole ofrenda is covered in tissue paper marigolds, a flower thought to help guide the dead so they may find the offerings and their family, which were made by the 3D art class. Other 8th graders aided during Quest and lunch times in setting up the ofrenda. Fantástico, Sabers! Article written by CDCSD Marketing Intern Bry Tobey who is a senior at CDHS. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsart #saberartists #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #ofrenda #learningisfun #exploringcultures #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Our fourth graders recently took a journey back to the Middle Ages! As part of their ELA Medieval Unit 2, students explored the fascinating world of knights, castles, and ancient customs. To celebrate, they wrapped up the unit with some exciting hands-on activities: they learned about archery thanks to CDMS Custodian Andy Johnston and CDHS Instructional Coach Keith Townsley demonstrated how catapults work, students crafted their own "armor," and even built castles together! The medieval experience wouldn't be complete without a taste of the past, so they enjoyed some "medieval bread" (honey buns) and apple cider while sharing their persuasive paragraphs. It was a fantastic way to bring history to life and work together creatively! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #fourthgrade #4thgrade #interactivelearning #learningisfun #EngagingELA #saberpride #saberssucceeding

💜💛 Congratulations to our October 2024 District Student of the Month Caden Bernauer! He is featured in today's edition of The Observer thanks to our friends at First Central State Bank. To learn about Caden's accomplishments and the impact he has at Central DeWitt visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/student-of-the-month #gosabers #cdcsdstudentofthemonth #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #firstcentralstatebank #studentofthemonth #sabepride #saberssucceeding

On Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 3 p.m., CDHS National Honor Society members will be participating in a scavenger hunt for items needed to put together Thanksgiving Baskets for local families in need. Students will be canvasing most of the neighborhoods in DeWitt and Grand Mound, including the Grace Camp and Timber Creek areas, asking for donations. If you are able to help, please see the list of items that are needed. If NHS does not visit your home on Sunday and you would like to donate items, please contact an NHS member or Ms. DePue at leann.depue@cd-csd.org to make arrangements. Items may also be dropped off at the high school during regular business hours. Thank you for supporting our Sabers and helping local families this Thanksgiving! ITEMS NEEDED: • Toothpaste • Dish soap • Bar soap • Shampoo • Multi-purpose cleaner • Cereal • Pancake mix • Syrup • Frosting • Cake mix • Peanut butter • Tuna • Hamburger helper or tuna helper • Cans of fruit • Mac and cheese • Beans • Corn • Cream of chicken or cream mushroom soup • Taco seasoning packets • Paper towels • Spaghetti sauce • Pasta noodles • Any other canned goods that are NOT expired #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #nhs #nationalhonorsociety #thanksgivingbaskets #scavengerhunt #givingbacktothecommunity #thankyouforsupportingoursabersandlocalfamilies #saberpride #saberssucceeding

✈️ REMINDER FOR CURRENT 6TH AND 7TH GRADE PARENTS: Tonight at 6:30 p.m. there will be a virtual meeting about the 2026 Washington, D.C. trip. We encourage you attend the meeting to see what a great opportunity this is for your child! If you haven't already, please RSVP now with this link: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/15646052394... Join meeting here: https://schooltrip.us/DeWittIA26 Don't miss out: https://vimeo.com/873448560/3f2ee61b0f?share=copy #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdis #washingtondctrip #sabersexploring #saberslearning #6thand7thgradestudents #learningisfun