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Mrs. Waleszonia's students had an amazing day at Camp Courageous yesterday! They rode the train, zoomed down the zip line, played mini golf, went swimming, climbed the rock wall, and visited with the animals. What a day full of fun, adventure, and new experiences for our Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #campcourageous #fieldtrip #saberadventures #inclusion #choosetoinclude #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Landra Bell, who has a bright future ahead of her! 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

Our 8th graders had an incredible time at the J.A. Career Expo last Thursday! They explored nearly 30 exhibitors across 16 different career clusters—learning, engaging, and even winning some fun prizes along the way. From hands-on activities to insightful conversations, students got a glimpse into the wide range of career opportunities right here in our area. A huge thank you to all the businesses and organizations who shared their time and talents with our students! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #eigthgrade #JACareerExpo #careerandcollegeready #planningforthefuture #futurelooksbright #saberpride #sabersssuceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Sydney McNealy, who has big plans for her 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 #saberssucceed

During the spring semester, CDHS seniors Avery Tapke, Grace Patterson, Max Burgmeier, Jake Bixby, Keegan Peterson, and Natalie Cagle participated in internships through the Cooperative Education program. This work-based learning course, taught by Mr. Law, is part of the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The Cooperative Education internship experience allows students to explore potential career paths, develop essential workplace skills, and gain insight into related college majors. Some internships even provide paid opportunities, depending on the placement site. This spring, students interned in a variety of fields. Avery Tapke gained hands-on experience in veterinary care at DeWitt Pet Hospital. Grace Patterson interned with the DeWitt Police Department, learning about law enforcement and public service. Max Burgmeier and Jake Bixby worked alongside Activities Director/Dean of Students Erik Johnston, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at athletics and event coordination. Keegan Peterson supported communications efforts as the CDCSD marketing intern, and Natalie Cagle partnered with Holly Hansen as an AmeriCorps Student Leader, helping fellow students plan for post-secondary education. Last Friday, students wrapped up their internships by presenting their experiences and key takeaways. From learning several soft skills to understanding the demands of various industries, each student gained valuable insight that will help guide their future plans. Way to go, Sabers! Thank you to our local partners and businesses who help provide these incredible opportunities for our students! If you are a CDHS student interested in an internship, please reach out to Mr. Law. You can also learn more at https://saberinterns.weebly.com/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cooperativeeducation #weloveourcommunity #saberssucceeding #workbasedlearning #internships #saberinterns #saberssucceeding

It takes a championship team of 20+ volunteers to run a successful track meet and this spring, we hosted FIVE middle and high school meets! We couldn’t have done it without our amazing volunteers. From the starting blocks to the finish line, your time and effort made all the difference. Thank you for supporting our athletes and helping things run smoothly. Your dedication and energy were nothing short of gold medal-worthy! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabertrackandfield #trackandfield #volunteers #thankyou #weloveourcommunity #saberpride

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Ben Boyd, who has exciting plans for his 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 #saberssucceed

🏆 Congratulations to our April 2025 #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

💜❄️💛 We’re proud to share that our 4th–12th grade students raised MORE THAN $15,000 for Special Olympics Iowa through the Cool School Polar Plunge fundraiser! Even more meaningful—part of the funds raised will directly benefit our very own Special Olympics athletes. To celebrate their incredible efforts, students took a chilly dive into icy waters yesterday morning during a fun and festive event. Fifth grader Eric Nicholas and sixth grader Brayden Porter earned the honor of jumping in first as this year’s top fundraisers. Way to go, Sabers! Congratulations to all who participated—you did an outstanding job! We are so proud of our students and staff for consistently going above and beyond to support, include, and uplift others. And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated! See even more photos on our Facebook page! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdms #cdhs #saberpride #nationalunifiedchampionschool #choosetoinclude #coolschoolpolarplunge #specialolympicsia #cdcsdspecialolympics #choosetoinclude #inclusion #saberssucceeding

Horticulture students in the Agriculture Education Department had the opportunity to tour Wallaces Garden Center in Bettendorf, where they learned about the technology used in the greenhouses, as well as plant care, marketing, advertising, and seed propagation. Students even had the chance to make their own seed tape. The next stop on the tour was Crow Valley Golf Club, where they met with Superintendent Tim and Assistant Superintendent Levi to explore all aspects of turf management. Students learned about irrigation systems, soil composition, mowing equipment, chemical and fertilizer applications, and spoke with the club’s horticulturist. They also had hands-on experience operating a variety of equipment, including GPS sprayers, greens mowers, aerators, rollers, and moisture testers and more! A special thank you to Wallace’s Garden Center and Crow Valley Golf Club for providing such an outstanding and educational experience! #gosabers #centraldewittcd #cdhs #horticulture #horticulturestudents #handsonlearning #fieldtrip #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Emma Pillers, 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

🕵️‍♂️ Detective Scott Wainwright from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office stopped by to talk with our 5th graders about crime scenes and evidence collection! His visit was the perfect kickoff to their final Amplify unit, where students will put their scientific knowledge to the test as they investigate “The Case of the Missing Fossil.” This unit invites students to dive into chemistry and explore how matter can be transformed through physical and chemical changes. Our students are excited to become young detectives and scientists! Thank you, Detective Wainwright, for bringing learning to life! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #fifthgrade #5thgrade #thecaseofthemissingfossil #sabersleuths #saberdetectives #handsonlearning #Amplify #saberpride #saberssuceeding

🩺 Happy National School Nurses Day! 🩺 Today we celebrate our incredible District School Nurse, Ann Bixby, and Nursing Assistants Mackenzie Riedesel and Sarah Berner—three amazing women whose work goes far beyond bandages and thermometers. They approach every student and staff medical need with the utmost seriousness, always providing care, kindness, and the occasional ice pack. They are also behind-the-scenes heroes preparing our staff to handle any medical situation with confidence. Their dedication helps ensure our school community stays healthy, safe, and thriving every day. Thank you for all you do—you truly make a difference! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouForAllYouDo #HealthyStudents #SchoolHeroes #saberpride #saberssucceeding

It's Work With Us Wednesday! We’re looking for safe, friendly, and reliable drivers to get our students to and from school. Hop on board—apply today at https://phlaptweb36.applitrack.com/CDCSD/onlineapp/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities #busdriver #transportation

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Nathan Butler, one of our seniors who has an exciting 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

📣 The Scribbler staff is thrilled to announce the release of their latest publication — a vibrant collection of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and artwork created by the talented students of Central DeWitt! We can’t wait for everyone to take a look! Check it out: https://www.cdhsscribbler.com/ Congratulations to all of our incredible writers and artists for sharing your creativity and voice! FICTION: Laura Martens, Abi Tobey, Ryan Watters POETRY: Anonymous, Grace English, Hailey Fielding, Sophia Mickelson, Lincoln Skinner, Talia Stroud, Adam Wilke CREATIVE NONFICTION: Delaney Barber, Adeline Bloom, Lauren Burmeister, Natalie Cagle, Grayson Chrones, Jennifer Claussen, Rylie Dunne, Julia Fielding, Brody Grell, Ana Henningsen, Hannah Moore, Caleb Olson, Parker Petsche, Grant Roth, Madeline Thiel ARTWORK: Amelia Griffin, Emma Pillers, Alexis Thisakhone, Abi Tobey, Ana Henningsen, Keaton Birt, Lily Hartley, Joellynn Dwinal, Lily Kleinsmith, Izzy Heitz, Sophia Hovey, Addie Appleby, Grace Green, Megan Schladetzky, Sam Pfeifle, Caiden Vital, Delaney Barber, Sam Arnold #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #thescribbler #literarymagazine #saberwriters #saberartisits ##saberpride #StudentVoices #CreativeWriting #saberssucceeding #thescribblervolume17

⚾️ Batter up, Saber fans! The Saber Baseball Store is now OPEN! Grab Saber Baseball apparel and show your Saber spirit all season long. Store closes May 11th, so don’t wait! 🛍 Shop now: https://adcraftwebstores.com/ctdtb25/ Thank you for supporting our Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberbaseball #baseball #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberpride

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Christina Reyna, who is making big plans for her 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

🧪 It was the senior team who came out on top at the 37th annual Science Bowl, held last Friday at CDHS! Five teams—freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and staff—buzzed in to answer questions in categories such as 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 event, and a special thanks to Kurt Kreiter for coming back to be part of the fun! SENIORS Grayson Chrones Brody Grell Caleb Kruse Parker Petsche JUNIORS Avery Kitchen Wyatt Jensen Aiden Costas Diedrick Chance SOPHOMORES Jacob Van der Merwe Kyle Olson Tysen Steffens Luke Hill FRESHMEN Keaton Birt Kyle Pillers Will Dinh Cade Daniels Staff Mr. Donovan Mrs. Wilke Mr. Mercado Mr. LaPage #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #37thannualsciencebowl #sciencebowl #cdhssciencedepartment #centraldewitttradition #saberssucceeding

💜💛 National Honor Society is celebrating a major achievement! At their blood drive with ImpactLife Blood Center last Thursday, they collected their 7,500th unit of blood — a milestone representing over 22,000 lives saved! ❤️ The honor of the 7,500th donation goes to Pastor Mark Zevenbergen, who was recruited to donate by NHS member Adam Wilke. Each year, National Honor Society hosts several blood drives, and this achievement reflects their ongoing commitment to serving both school and community. Thank you to all the students, staff, and community members who have contributed along the way and helped make a life-saving difference! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #NationalHonorSociety #NHS #NHSBloodDrive #7500UnitsStrong #ImpactLife #DonateBloodSaveLives #CommunityStrong #saberpride #saberssucceeding