
Yesterday these CDHS students toured Scott Community College. Seniors were able to register for their 2023 fall courses. Great job to these Sabers for getting their future plans in place. SCC is very lucky to have motivated, goal-driven students heading their way!
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It was the senior team, “Fission Impossible” who came out on top at the 35th annual Science Bowl held at CDHS yesterday! Five teams (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and faculty) buzzed in to answer questions in seven different categories: anatomy and physiology, physical science, earth science, field science, chemistry, biology, and physics. Great job to all of the participants! Thank you to our CDHS Science teachers for organizing the Science Bowl and to Mr. Kreiter for coming back to host!
FISSION IMPOSSIBLE (SENIORS)
Austin Senske, Sam Gravert, Mairead Willimack, Krista Patchin
ION THE PRIZE (JUNIORS)
Sabine Housenga, Isabelle Pierce, Saydie Roling, Landon Schroeder
SOPHOMORES
Daven Gard, Grayson Chrones, Caleb Kruse, Parker Petsche
FRESHMEN
Jaxon Martin, Aiden Costas, Wyatt Jensen, Diedrick Chance
STAFF
Mr. Townsley, Mrs. Goetsch, Mrs. Grantz, Mr. Donovan
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We love seeing students take pride in their school and that’s exactly what a group of 5th graders at CDIS is doing. Recently they formed a “Clean Up Crew” to help keep the school looking its best! They plan to work outside when the weather is nice and inside when the weather doesn't cooperate. Great idea, Sabers! Thank you to DeWitt Bank & Trust Co. who sponsor the group and donated tools for yard work!
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On Monday, May 1st, CDHS will host Senior Decision Day to recognized our graduating seniors and celebrate the decisions they have made regarding their futures. Each senior will be recognized for their postsecondary plans (university, college, trade school, military, apprenticeship, work force, etc).
We are inviting parents and families of the seniors to join us for this event in person on Monday, May 1st at 1:30 p.m. in CDPAC. If you cannot make it in person, please feel free to watch the live stream at this link: https://youtube.com/live/pXiKQf46p4w?feature=share. We hope you can join us for this special event!
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National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 3rd in the CDHS auxiliary gym from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/117308 or by emailing leann.depue@cd-csd.org or calling the school at (563) 659-0715. Thank you for supporting NHS and saving lives by donating!
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Congratulations to CDIS students Kaleb Crandall, Brooklyn Walls, Maddie Thole, Cael Green, Greyson Grell who placed 6th out of 25 teams at the Math Bee recently! Maddie and Brooklyn also placed in the top 25 out of 100 individuals! Way to go, Sabers!
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👑 Congratulations to our 2023 CDHS Prom Court! King and queen will be announced at Prom on Saturday, April 29th. Pictured (front row): Fayeth Henningsen, EmmaGrace Hartman, Kaylie Cargill. (back row) Paul Kuehn, Sam Bloom, Matthew Watters
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CDHS Principal Mr. Pickup and Guidance Counselor Mrs. Schaible took over running the office this afternoon so administrative professionals Rachel Grager, Becky Green and Toni Gassmann could relax and enjoy their lunch from Urban Eats. Mr. Pickup said although it’s Administrative Professionals Day, it should be called “Boss’s Day” because these three are really the bosses of him! 😂
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⭐🎬⭐ We will be live streaming the CDHS Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 29th at 4:30 p.m. To watch CDHS students walk the red carpet, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ki3yP1nAnnQ?feature=share
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to these incredible women who always have the answers, always lend an extra hand, and always keep us running smoothly! We don’t know what we’d do without you!
Pictured: Allison Swanson (Ekstrand), Angie Herington (Ekstrand), Netty Schneider (Intermediate), Tricia Crank (Middle School), Toni Gassmann (High School), Rachel Grager (High School), Becky Green (High School Guidance/Activities), Laura Meyer (Transportation), Gayle Pepmeier (Administration), Sarah Johnston (Administration)
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #administrativeprofessionalsday #thebestofthebest #saberpride #thankyouforallyoudo


💜💛 Something big is happening tomorrow! Make sure you watch WQAD’s Good Morning Quad Cities or the 5 p.m. news to find out what…
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #bignews #wqad #staytuned


One lucky senior could win this 2015 Chevy Equinox at After Prom on Saturday! Senior must be present to win. Thank you to Ed Morse Chevy, Buick and GMC of DeWitt for your generous donation! Stay tuned for a list of more great prizes you could win!
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As part of their living systems unit, CDIS 5th graders visited the high school greenhouse to learn more about what plants need to grow and opportunities they will have to work with plants in middle and high school. CDHS Agricultural Science Teacher Amy Grantz did a fabulous job teaching students about the purpose of the greenhouse and what variables can be controlled when growing plants.
Students were highly engaged and excited to have this opportunity. We are lucky to have teachers across grade levels and buildings work together to provide interesting and unique learning experiences for our students.
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdhs #fifthgrade #fifthgradelivingsystemsunit #agriculturescience #cdhsgreenhouse #sabersworkingtogether










We have a very busy week ahead of us! Ekstrand’s spring programs are this week as well the CDHS band concert on Sunday night at 7 p.m. Wednesday is Senior Signing Day at 12:45 p.m. in the CDPAC. Good luck to all of those who qualified for the Drake Relays, and we hope everyone has a great time at prom on Saturday!
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Congratulations to our FFA members who participated in the State Leadership Conference earlier this week! Check out the impressive results:
▪️ AG MARKETING PLAN: Team of Fayeth Henningsen, Adam Wilke and Ashton Schneider were STATE RUNNER-UP as they brought home 2nd place gold out of 25 teams. This was the first year Central DeWitt has competed in this event.
▪️ FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Team of Kyle Deppe, Caden Bernauer, Lucas Burken and Price Strohman placed 18th out of 102 teams and brought home a gold. They also placed 2nd overall out of 102 teams in the Team portion of the test.
▪️ GREENHAND QUIZ: Dalani Beuthien, 3rd overall gold, Kamryn Keester 5th overall gold
▪️ SECRETARY'S BOOK: Hannah Grantz, 8th overall, Bronze
▪️ IOWA FARMER TODAY JOURNALISM AWARD: Katlin Truelsen, 3rd overall in the State.
▪️ Our chapter received the National Chapter Award as we placed 10th overall in the state. We also received an ambassador award of a silver rating.
▪️ Taylor Houser and Emily Sutton served as voting delegates
▪️ Molly Burken participated in the State FFA Choir
▪️ Rachel Clark was a member of Courtesy Corps
Way to go, Sabers!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #dewittcentralffa #ffa #ffastateleadershipconference #saberssucceeding









Our Ekstrand Elementary students have been working hard to prepare for their spring programs happening next week:
The K-1 spring program, "A Day in the Country", will be performed on Monday, April 24.
The 2-3 spring program, "E-I-E-I Oops!", will be performed on Tuesday, April 25.
Both concerts will be performed at 6:30 p.m. in the CDPAC at the high school.
Don’t forget to check out our talented students’ artwork that will be on display, too!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #springprogram #ekstrandfineartsnight #saberssucceeding


It was a fun day at the Loras College Chemistry Olympics on April 19th! Thomas Fielding, Sam Gravert, Mia House, and Sal Mercado competed in a variety of competitions, including a titration race, solution identification race, density drop, and various games. They also had the chance to visit their planetarium and learn more about 3D printing. The group represented CDHS well!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #lorascollege #lorascollegechemistryolympics #saberssucceeding







Join us for a night celebrating the fine arts and literary talent of CDHS students on May 3rd in the CDHS atrium!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #nightofthecreativearts #saberssucceeding



Yesterday these four CDHS students visited Clinton Community College and registered for their 2023 fall courses! Great job to them for getting their future plans in place and taking action to achieve those next steps. CCC is very lucky to have these four motivated, goal-driven students heading their way!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #clintoncommunitycollege #ccc #saberssucceeding


How many high school students can say they played with The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra?! On Saturday, April 15th our CDHS Jazz One students, directed by Mr. Josh Greubel, had the opportunity to open for The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra prior to their performance at the CDPAC.
At the end of the show, our Saber musicians joined the Orchestra on stage to perform a final piece together. This was a great opportunity for our students! Thank you to The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra for coming to DeWitt and taking the time to provide a great learning experience for our students!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsjazzone #cdhsband #theworldfamousglennmillerorchestra #saberssucceeding


