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🎳 HISTORY MADE! 🎳 Congratulations to our Boys Bowling Team on an outstanding performance at the IHSAA State Bowling 2A – 2026, bringing home 🥉 THIRD PLACE — the best boys bowling finish in our school’s history!

This team showed incredible focus and grit on the biggest stage, competing with confidence from start to finish. Your hard work paid off, and our entire Saber community couldn’t be prouder. Way to make history! 💜💛

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberBoysBowling #BoysBowling #StateTournament #ThirdPlace #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🎉🏀 STATE BOUND, SABERS! 🏀🎉 Congratulations to our Central DeWitt girls basketball team on qualifying for the STATE TOURNAMENT! This is the second year in a row! Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have paid off, and Saber Nation couldn’t be prouder! 💜💛

Celebrate this huge accomplishment with state tournament gear!
👉 ORDER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/3h92z4a9
🛒 Store Closes: TODAY AT NOON
📦 Pickup: March 2 at the High School Atrium (time TBA)

Let’s show our support and send our girls off to state in style!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberGirlsBasketball #SaberBasketball #StateBound #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🏃‍♂️ Central DeWitt Sabers Track & Field Apparel Now Available!

Show your Saber pride! Central DeWitt Sabers Track & Field apparel is now on sale, featuring men’s, women’s, and youth designs, plus accessories in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and styles. With hundreds of options to choose from, there’s something for every fan and athlete.

🛒 Shop here:
https://www.walloffame247.com/central-dewitt-high-school

⏰ Store closes Monday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Thank you for supporting Central DeWitt Track & Field—your support makes a difference! 💜💛

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Activities and Guidance Secretary Becky Green, along with CDHS Secretaries Renee Meier and Rachel Grager, do far more than any job description could capture.

On any given day, they are problem-solvers, organizers, communicators, and the steady, calming presence that keeps everything moving forward. From managing schedules, attendance, and information systems to supporting students, staff, and visitors, their work touches nearly every aspect of the school day. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but without their dedication, attention to detail, and willingness to step in wherever needed, the school simply would not function as smoothly as it does. We are incredibly grateful for the countless ways they support our school community and are proud to recognize them as our January 2026 Employees of the Month.

Becky wears many hats, and she does so with quiet confidence and remarkable reliability. She is the go-to person for Infinite Campus questions, schedule support, and the many technical or logistical challenges that arise daily. Though her work often happens behind the scenes, Becky’s impact is felt everywhere—from helping students navigate their schedules to ensuring systems run seamlessly for staff. Her patience, care, and dependability make her an invaluable asset, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her in our district.

Together, Renee and Rachel keep the entire school organized, efficient, and moving forward. Often described as the ultimate duo (think Batman and Robin or peanut butter and jelly), they are the glue that holds everything together.

They are the first faces visitors see, the steady voices ensuring attendance is accurate, the ones making sure teachers know which substitutes are in the building, and the daily point of contact for countless students passing through the office. Their work is fast-paced, demanding, and too often under the radar—but their commitment never wavers. Without Renee and Rachel holding down the office each day, the school simply would not function the way it does.

The strength of our school is reflected in the people who keep it running every day, and Becky Green, Renee Meier, and Rachel Grager exemplify that strength. We are deeply thankful for their dedication and proud to recognize them as our Employees of the Month. 💜💛

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdcsdemployeeofthemonth #employeeofthemonth #january2026employeeofthemonth #saberssucceeding #sabersuperstar

🎳 Good luck to our Varsity Boys Bowling Team! 🎳 We’re cheering on our Sabers as they compete at the State Bowling Tournament today at 3 p.m. in Waterloo at Cadillac Lanes. Go roll your best and represent Central DeWitt with pride!

👏 State Qualifiers:
• Kyptin Barys
• Lucas Burken
• JJ Coates
• Ryder Peel
• Colton Penniston
• Drake Zeeryp

For more information visit https://www.iahsaa.org/bowling/state-central/

Let’s go, Sabers! 💜💛

#GoSabers #CentralDeWttCSD #CDHS #SaberBoysBowling #BoysBowling #StateBound #StateBowlingTournament #SabersSucceeding #SaberPride

🏀💜 It’s GAME NIGHT for Saber Girls Basketball! 💛🏀

This is a HUGE game and they need all the purple and gold support they can get tonight! If you can be there in person, bring the energy and help create an unforgettable atmosphere. If you can’t make it to the gym, you can still cheer them on from anywhere by tuning in live on Hudl.

🎟️ Attending in person?
Tickets must be purchased in advance:
👉 https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202602121002159715f52e852dac14b/checkout

📺 Watching from home?
Catch all the action live here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc7ntvme

A huge thank you to these generous sponsors who make it possible for fans near and far to support Saber athletics. Let’s pack the stands, light up the stream, and rally behind these athletes as they chase a state berth.

💜💛 Go Sabers! 💛💜

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberBasketball #SaberGirlsBasketball #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding #PackTheStands #LiveStream #LetsGoSabers #WeLoveOurCommunity #ThankYouSponsors

Last month, 10 eighth-grade students were nominated and selected to participate in the Southeast Iowa Choral Director's Association Honor Choir, which took place at Assumption High School. Students rehearsed throughout the day, and performed a concert that evening for family and friends. We are very proud of how they represented Central DeWitt Middle School and their dedication and leadership in the fine arts!

Pictured: (front row) Makena Rickertsen, Lincoln Skinner, Shupriya Karki, Joci Higgins (back row) Tarynne Carney, Tegan Spain, Nora Prosise, Veronica Santos, Sawyer Gluba, Brandon Peters

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDMS #CDMSChoir #HonorChoir #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🏆 Congratulations to our January 2026 #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

💜💛 Good luck to these Sabers as they take the mat today at the State Wrestling Tournament! You’ve represented Central DeWitt well all season—now go show everyone what you can do at state. And, after a great send-off at CDHS yesterday, they’re ready! 💪

State Qualifiers:
• Eli Edfors
• Keaton Hansen
• Cale Johnson
• Greyson Grell
• Kazmir Senneff

⏰ Competition begins at 2:30 p.m.
📺 Semifinals and finals will stream on https://www.iahsaa.org/watch/
🏆 Finals will also air on Iowa PBS

Central DeWitt is with you—go Sabers! 🎉

#GoSabers #CentralDeWttCSD #CDHS #SaberBoysWrestling #SaberWrestling #BoysWrestling #GoFightWin #StateBound #StateWrestlingTournament #SabersSucceeding #SaberPride

Senior Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics students visited Argonne National Laboratory last week! They toured the Advanced Photon Source (APS), where scientists accelerate electrons to nearly the speed of light to produce some of the brightest x-rays on Earth. These powerful x-rays are used to study materials ranging from pharmaceuticals to cutting edge energy technology.

Students also participated in the "Extreme X-Rays" learning lab where they explored how the APS works. In this fun and competitive challenge, teams designed magnetic linear accelerators to see who could achieve the greatest acceleration of a steel ball!

What a great opportunity for our students!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #Calculus #Chemistry #Physics #ArgonneNationalLaboratory #FieldTrip #LearningIsFun #HandsOnLearning #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

👑✨ Hear ye, hear ye! ✨👑 The CDHS Student Council cordially invites young princes and princesses to a magical Royal Ball in the Ekstrand Elementary Gym on Friday, March 6, from 5–8 p.m.

This enchanting evening is a Dance Marathon fundraiser benefitting the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. While the celebration is especially perfect for Ekstrand students, all are welcome—so spread the word far and wide throughout the kingdom!

The castle will come alive with magic as Miss Iowa Teen Fiona Treiber joins us for an evening filled with enchanting activities, including:

👑 Crown making & castle building
🎨 Face painting & hair braiding with glitter
🎯 Games like ring toss and coloring
📸 A royal photo booth
🍿 Snacks fit for royalty
💃 And, of course, plenty of dancing!

🎟 Admission is just $5, with most activities costing only $1–$2—and every dollar raised supports University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital.

So don your royal best and join us for a night where we come together for a wonderful cause!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #EkstrandElementary #RoyalBall #DanceMarathon #UniversityOfIowaSteadFamilyChildrensHospital #SaberService #SaberPride

🍫Last week, nine 6th graders participated in an engaging Chocolate Debate as an extension of the Amplify Chocolate Collection, giving students the opportunity to dive deeper into the topic through research, discussion, and critical thinking.

The selected students met to practice and prepare with Mrs. Hahn, while also completing much of the work independently. The debate topic was:
👉 “Should chocolate be included in school lunches?”

Students delivered impressive presentations, supporting their claims with strong reasoning and evidence. During the open discussion portion, they truly had to think on their feet—responding to opposing viewpoints and respectfully challenging the arguments of others.

Participants represented both Reedy’s and Thompson’s ELA classes, highlighting collaboration across classrooms and the power of student voice.

👏 Well done to Ellie Mishler, Lois Vincent, Domenica Cimino, Benjamin Claeys, Asher Claeys, Hudson Grell, Jack McGee, Kinnick Olson, and Eloise Ohnemus—you rose to the challenge and made us proud!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDIS #AmplifyChocolateCollection #ChocolateDebate #CriticalThinking #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

This winter season has been nothing short of incredible—and we can’t wait to celebrate it! We are proud to announce that Girls Wrestling, Girls Basketball, and Boys Bowling all captured MAC Championships, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the dedication, grit, and heart of our student-athletes and coaches.

Please join us as we honor these championship teams:
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ Halftime of the 7:30 p.m. varsity boys basketball game

Let’s fill the gym, make some noise, and celebrate this unforgettable winter of championship success! 💜💛🏆

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberGirlsWrestling #SaberGirlsBasketball #BoysBowling #MACChampions #WinterSeason #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🏆 STATE BOUND, SABERS! 🏆 On Saturday, five Central DeWitt Sabers punched their ticket to the IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament—an incredible accomplishment that reflects their grit, discipline, and determination all season long.

👏 Congratulations to our state qualifiers:
• Keaton Hansen
• Eli Edfors
• Cale Johnson
• Kazmir Senneff
• Greyson Grell

👕 State Wrestling shirts are available now — orders are due by NOON today:
👉 https://legacyteamwear.printavo.com/merch/sabersstate2026/

Good luck at state, Sabers! We’re proud of you! 💪

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberWrestling #StateBound #StateWrestlingTournament #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding Central DeWitt Sabers Wrestling

Congratulations, Saber Artist Isabella Houston! We are proud to celebrate Bella who was the 🥇 1st place winner for the state of Iowa in the National 2025 Songbird Art Contest! Along with national recognition, her artwork will be displayed at the Iowa State Fair this summer—what an incredible honor. Check it out: https://www.theartofconservation.org/2025-songbird-1stplace-winners

Bella’s painting was also a Scholastic Art Awards Silver Key winner, showcasing her talent at the highest level.

Bella, your creativity and talent truly shine—we can’t wait to see where your artistic journey takes you next! 💜💛

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #SaberArtists #Painting #NationalSongbirdArtContest2026 #SilverKeyAwards #Congratulations #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🎼 We invite families, friends, and community members to attend the Guy Blair All-Iowa Concert Band Festival, presented by Bob Rogers Travel—a free, public, and truly special musical experience showcasing the incredible talent of Iowa’s high school musicians.

This non-competitive festival is all about growth and learning. Student musicians perform for nationally recognized clinicians, receive expert feedback, and then immediately participate in a live clinic focused on improving their sound, technique, and musical expression. Just as importantly, students also attend performances by other bands—learning audience etiquette and developing their skills as thoughtful, engaged listeners.

This marks the 8th year of the Guy Blair Festival and the 7th year Central DeWitt has proudly served as a host site. Here’s the Tuesday, February 17 lineup at Central DeWitt:

🕣 Morning Performances
• 8:25 a.m. – Central DeWitt Sabers Concert Band Pride | Josh Greubel, Director
• 8:50 a.m. – Camanche Concert Band | Mary Vargo, Director
• 9:15 a.m. – North Scott Concert Band | Mike McMann, Director
• 9:40 a.m. – Clinton Concert Band | Casey Turner, Director
• 10:15 a.m. – Clinton Symphonic Band | Patrick Brooks, Director
• 10:40 a.m. – North Scott Symphonic Band | Carl Collins, Director
• 11:05 a.m. – Western Dubuque Concert Band | Lee Plummer, Director
• 11:30 a.m. – Union Concert Band | Levi Temple, Director
• 11:55 a.m. – Keokuk Symphonic Band | James Pelini, Director

🕐 Afternoon Performances
• 1:10 p.m. – Davenport West Symphonic Band | Noah McCracken, Director
• 1:35 p.m. – Assumption Symphonic Band | Erin Mahr, Director
• 2:00 p.m. – Davenport West Wind Ensemble | Maggie Oates, Director
• 2:25 p.m. – West Liberty Grade 11–12 Concert Band | Ashley Smith, Director
• 3:05 p.m. – West Branch Concert Band | Jamie Flanegan, Director

🎺 Whether you’re a music lover, a proud supporter of student activities, or simply looking for a meaningful way to support youth in the arts—this is an event you won’t want to miss. Stop in, listen, and celebrate the dedication and artistry of Iowa’s young musicians!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDHSBand #SaberMusicians #GuyBlairFestival #IowaMusicians #FreeConcert #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

📣 Concurrent Enrollment Students + Families!
Already earning college credit through Eastern Iowa Community Colleges? Keep that momentum going at NEXT IS NOW — an event built for junior & senior concurrent enrollment students to help plan the next step after high school.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 19
🕠 5:30 - 7 p.m.
📍 Clinton Community College | 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton
✅ Registration required at eicc.edu/NextIsNow

Students will rotate through short sessions on:
🎓 Financial aid & scholarships
🤝 Student support services
💬 Faculty + student panel (career + transfer pathways)

Plus enjoy an open house with a brief tour.

#ConcurrentEnrollment #EICC #NextIsNow #GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #PlanningForTheFuture #CareerAndCollgeReady

It’s that time again! The Central DeWitt Early Childhood students are thrilled 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 February 23rd and continue two days a week until May 18th (pending weather). There will be one session every other day from 8:15-9:15 and no Lab on Fridays (a more detailed schedule will be shared once enrollment is complete).

Please contact Rebecca Barnes at rebecca.barnes@cd-csd.org to enroll your child or if you have questions. 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 #earlychildhoodeducation #handsonlearning #learningisfun #CTE #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding