
📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
🕠 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. School Spirit Day at the DeWitt Farmer's Market
🕠 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Elementary Unpack Your Backpack
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Intermediate Unpack Your Backpack
🕡 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Middle School Open House
🕡 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | High School Open House


🎉 Congratulations to these incredible CDCSD employees for their years of dedicated service! Your commitment, hard work, and passion for our students and entire Saber community make a lasting difference every single day. Thank you for the countless ways you contribute to making Central DeWitt a place where students and staff can thrive. 💜💛
Please join us in congratulating and thanking these outstanding team members for their milestone years of service! 👏
5 YEARS
Sarah Berner, Allison Swanson
10 YEARS
Carolynn Bretschneider, Stacy Hardison, Hanna Harlson, Andy Johnston, Abby Kampe, Larissa Krukow, Melissa O’Connell, Jason Weiss
15 YEARS
Kendra Casel, Lisa Fox, Kimberly Green, Angela Henningsen, Heather Schnoor
20 YEARS
Raelynn McAleer, Colleen McDevitt
25 YEARS
Delinda Card, Amy Haack, Angie Herington


We were lucky to have Mr. Uttech and CDHS choir members open with a moving performance of the National Anthem. Then, in true Saber spirit, the Mr. Greubel and the Marching Sabers Pride made a grand entrance—storming the aisles before filling the room with the school song and a sneak peek of their fiery fall show “Caliente.” Their performances gave us exactly the pep we needed to launch into the year, and we are so grateful to the band and choir students who came in early to share their talents. 💜🎶🔥
The celebration also gave us a chance to introduce new staff, recognize employees celebrating milestone work anniversaries and to hear from The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt and Central DeWitt PTO. Both organizations shared the many incredible ways they support our educators and invited staff to be part of their important missions.
Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Mishler closed the morning with an inspirational message that set the tone for an amazing year ahead.
The very next day, our teachers got right to it—collaborating and diving into the launch of our Portrait of a Saber, bringing our shared vision for students to life in every classroom.
Here’s to a year filled with passion, purpose, and Saber Pride! 💜💛 Go Sabers!
🥁 Check out Marching Saber Pride playing the Saber Fight Song: https://youtu.be/UFKdKPcLm5A
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At Central DeWitt, we believe parent, guardian, and community involvement isn’t just important—it’s essential to our success and to creating an exceptional experience for every Saber student.
We are deeply grateful for the countless volunteers who give their time, talents, and energy each year to support our staff and students. Whether lending a hand in the classroom, fundraising, or hosting memorable events, your impact is felt every single day, and we simply couldn’t do it without you.
If you’re looking for a way to get involved, check out our list of opportunities and learn how to become a volunteer here: https://www.cd-csd.org/o/cdcsd/page/volunteer
‼️ PLEASE REMEMBER: All volunteers must present a valid photo ID to enter our school buildings.
Thank you for making a difference and for being such an important part of our Saber family! 💜💛


📢 We want every Saber family to feel informed, connected, and part of the action all year long! That’s why we offer several easy ways to stay in the know. Check out our official communication tools below and make sure you’re set up before the school year kicks off!
✅ WEBSITE: Our website is designed to be a one-stop resource for students, staff and families. From forms to calendars to menus, you can find it all at www.cd-csd.org.
✅ CENTRAL DEWITT CSD APP: Don't forget to download our Central DeWitt CSD app before the school year starts! This convenient app makes it easy for families to access essential information such as events, menus, news, documents and more right on your smartphone.
✅ EMAILS, TEXT AND VOICE ALERTS: If you are a parent or guardian of a current Central DeWitt student and would like to receive email, text and/or voice alerts from CDCSD, please visit the parent portal on Infinite Campus. Under settings you can choose to receive emails, voice and text alerts. You can change your preferences at any time throughout the year. If you need access to the parent portal, please email sarah.penniston@cd-csd.org or call (563) 659-4711.
⭐️ Pro tip: double-check your spam folder and make sure Central DeWitt emails and phone numbers aren’t blocked!
👉 Not a parent/guardian but still want alerts? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Hi8Vf6
✅ NEWSLETTERS: Each school sends families a monthly newsletter full of important information and reminders.
✅ SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest happenings at CDCSD.
✅ OTHER PLATFORMS: Depending on your school or teacher, you may also receive communication through platforms such as Canvas, Seesaw, Infinite Campus or Google Classroom. If this is the case, it will be communicated to you by your child’s school.
💜 This information along with how to download the CENTRAL DEWITT CSD app can be found any time at https://bit.ly/3qL6nh2
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Learn how you can play a role in helping Iowa students grow their confidence and skills in public speaking and performance! In conjunction with the Iowa High School Speech Association, the Saber Speech Team and Central DeWitt High School will be hosting a speech judge certification clinic on Saturday, Sept. 6th at the Central DeWitt Middle School Media Center. Certified judges are paid for their services at contests they judge.
📢 IHSSA SPEECH JUDGE CERTIFICATION TRAINING
🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 6th | 9:00AM – 10:30AM
📍 WHERE: Central DeWitt Middle School Media Center
👥 WHO: Anyone 18 and older
✏️ WHAT TO BRING: A writing utensil & your enthusiasm for supporting Iowa high school students
💵 COST: Training is FREE (Certification fee: $10 if you choose to follow through)
If you are interested in becoming a certified judge but are unable to attend, please contact brianne.magill@cd-csd.org for a list of additional dates and sites around Iowa that are offering the training. For questions or to express interest please reach out to brianne.magill@cd-csd.org or wendy.mcartt@cd-csd.org.
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Our Nutrition Services Department is excited to share that school menus are now available through My School Menus! 🎉 Currently, lunch menus are available, and breakfast menus will be added soon!
With My School Menus, you can:
✅ View daily menus anytime, anywhere
✅ Check nutrition info & ingredients
✅ Filter by allergens or preferences
✅ Access in 180 languages
✅ Download the app for easy mobile use
👉 Explore menus here: https://myschoolmenus.com/
📲 Or download the My School Menus app
• iTunes Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-school-menus/id965396894
• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmpnew.myschoolmenus
‼️ Families—don’t forget to complete your Free & Reduced Lunch Application if you haven’t already. Applications and more info can be found here: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/nutrition-services
For questions, please reach out to Nutrition Services Director Dede Wagener at (563) 659-4725 or dede.wagener@cd-csd.org.
💜💛 Here’s to a healthy and successful school year, Sabers!
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Thank you to First Central State Bank for hosting our new teachers for breakfast last week—it was a wonderful way to kick off their Saber journey.
📽️ Check out the Signing Day video here: https://youtu.be/cKyB8EKrwTg?si=WFhAB-syCCiU2Mhc
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Kick things off at the DeWitt Farmers Market where you can see Slash and the Saber cheerleaders 🎉. Our principals will be there handing out Saber swag, plus we’ll have fun back-to-school photo ops 📸. Be sure to swing by the Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club table to pick up fresh Saber gear just in time for the school year! 💜💛
Then head over for Unpack Your Backpack Night & Open Houses—a perfect opportunity for students to meet their teachers, find classrooms, practice locker combinations, and get settled before the first day of school.
📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
🕠 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Elementary Unpack Your Backpack
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Intermediate Unpack Your Backpack
🕡 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Middle School Open House
🕡 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | High School Open House
We are so excited to see everyone and kick off an amazing school year together! 💜💛
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Along the way, they even discovered Mr. Waterbury’s turtle, Shelly, hiding out in the garden as they raked.
We are so grateful for these hardworking Sabers and the way they came together to make a difference. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Penningroth and Mrs. Flathers for all their planning and logistical support to make the day possible. What a great example of teamwork, service, and Saber pride! 💜💛
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📅 Store Closes: August 18
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Thank you for supporting our Saber Volleyball team!
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This honor celebrates the incredible work of our students and staff, who bring to life the Six Pillars of Character — trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship — as defined by The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.
Your dedication to kindness, inclusion, integrity, and making a positive difference shines brightly in our Saber community and beyond. We are so proud of you!
Thank you to The Ray Center for recognizing the heart and character of CDIS. 💜💛
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🚨IMPORTANT: If your child will need transportation and you haven’t yet registered for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the online registration ASAP. This helps us ensure your child is assigned to the correct bus route and avoids any delays in service.
📌 Register here: https://bit.ly/4mdMCGk
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep transportation safe, reliable, and efficient for every Saber student!
📞 If you have any questions or need assistance, our transportation team is ready to help. You can reach us at (563) 659-0706 or laura.meyer@cd-csd.org. Looking forward to a great school year ahead!
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Whether your family is already signed up or your family is just curious about our brand-new child care program, we’d love for you to stop by our open house and see where fun and learning begin! Families can explore the classrooms, meet our caring staff, ask questions, and imagine their little ones growing, learning, and playing as part of the Saber Cubs family. Registered families can also complete paperwork and get a first look at the exciting activities, routines, and spaces your child will enjoy.
We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome our Saber Cubs! 🐾
📅 Monday, August 18
🕓 Anytime between 4–6 p.m.
🚪 Door 5 on the east side of Ekstrand Elementary
Saber Cubs Care is available for PK-3rd grade students. Learn more here: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/saber-cubs-care


🗓️ Today’s tip: Want to stay in the know about all the important dates as well the awesome events and activities happening? Check out the district and activity calendars! And, just a reminder — early outs are on Fridays this year!
📅 SCHOOL CALENDAR: http://bit.ly/4mXDaXV
🏆 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldewitt
You can find both calendars anytime at www.cd-csd.org under “Calendar” in the menu bar or in the Central DeWitt CSD app.
Let’s go, Sabers — the best school year yet is just around the corner!
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This event is designed just for students in grades 4–8 and will be bursting with music, games, dancing, prizes, food and tons of other great activities. It’s a celebration of fun, friendship, and smart choices. So, grab your friends and come enjoy a night full of energy, excitement, and positive vibes!
➡️ More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AqpNfitRm/
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