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Due to the weather, tonight’s School Board Work Session has been postponed until Thursday, Feb. 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the CDMS Media Center.

Due to anticipated weather, Wednesday, Feb. 12th will be a virtual learning day for all Central DeWitt students, and all before and after-school activities have been canceled. Parents, guardians, and students, please check your email for details regarding what to expect during our first virtual learning day. This is a new experience for all of us, and we want to use this as a learning opportunity to refine our approach and ensure we continue providing the best possible education for our students, even when faced with challenges like inclement weather. We appreciate your cooperation and flexibility as we navigate this together! Stay safe and warm!

The Girls Track & Field store is OPEN! Get your gear before the store closes next Monday, February 17th, at midnight! To shop visit https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CDHSRUN and enter the code: CDHSRUN. Thank you for supporting our Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #girlstrackandfield #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberpride

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Jake Bixby, one of our seniors who is making big 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 #saberssucceeding

Our 3rd graders have been learning all about the seafaring warriors from Scandinavia known as Vikings! Students explored Viking culture, beliefs, and everyday life, discovering how these legendary Norse people lived, traveled, and told epic stories! To wrap up their Viking Age unit, third grade teachers brought history to life with a Viking Feast last Friday. Students crafted their own Viking helmets, dressed as fierce warriors and legendary characters, and celebrated with a feast fit for a chieftain! Students had a blast showing off their best Viking faces during the celebration. Thank you to all who donated delicious snacks for the fun-filled feast! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #vikings #VikingAgeUnit #VikingFeast #learningisfun #saberlearners #thirdgrade #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎶 Fifteen Central DeWitt students spent this past weekend at Wartburg College at the Wartburg Meistersinger Honor Band Festival. Their weekend started off with a concert by the Wartburg Symphonic Band and the Knightliters Jazz Band. The first note of the concert was actually conducted by Wartburg Junior and Central DeWitt class of 2022 Brody Codon. The weekend concluded with a concert on Sunday featuring the Wartburg College Wind Ensemble, the Castle Honor Band, and the Knight Honor Band. Thanks to our students for representing Central DeWitt and it was great seeing Brody excelling at the next stages of his education. Top down, L-R: Beck Maricle, Lily Hartley, Marie Klosterman, Melanie Miller, Brady Herington, Jenny Claussen, Emily Sutton, Anna Prosise, Adam Wilke, Niya Miller, Chloe Erskine, Onyx Kildow, Adelynne Meyer, Audrey Wilke, Addison Walls Other photos: Brody Condon '22 conducting the Wartburg Symphonic Band, Castle Honor Band, Knight Honor Band #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsband #WartburgMeistersingerHonorBandFestival #centraldewittgraduates #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Online preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be Monday, Feb.17th. The link to register will be posted on our social media and website the morning of Feb. 17th. Registration will open at 7 a.m. Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2025 to enroll. We can’t wait to welcome our newest little learners! 💜💛 To learn more, visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/registration #gosabers #centraldewitt #preschool #preschoolregistration

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Vee Ortner, 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

🏆 Congratulations to our January 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

Mr. Marshall's Construction II class at CDHS had the incredible opportunity to learn the art of bricklaying, thanks to the expertise of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 3 Iowa! We love seeing our students gain hands-on experience in the trades and explore career paths that build our communities. Huge thanks to BAC Local 3 Iowa for their support and partnership! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #constructionIIclass #bricklaying #learningtrades #BricklayersAndAlliedCraftworkdersLocal3Iowa #collegeandcareerready #handsonlearning #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Thanks to Rittmer Inc. and J&L Lawn Care & Landscaping, everyone can enjoy a FREE POPCORN at tonight’s game! Let’s PACK THE GYM as our Saber girls basketball team take on #1 Johnston! 💜💛 Games start at 4:45 p.m.! Be loud. Be proud. Go Sabers! 🏀🔥 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabergirlsbasketball #PackTheGym #welovelocalbusiness #weloveourcommunity #thankyou #freepopcorn #SaberPride

🎓Our next senior spotlight is Matthew Boeding, one of our seniors who is making big 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 #saberssucceeding

📣 Good luck to Grace Patterson as she competes at the State Girls Wrestling Tournament today! Yesterday, CDHS gave Grace a big send-off to wish her and her coaches well—now it's time to hit the mat and show ‘em what you’re made of! The Saber community is cheering you on, Grace! Let’s go, Sabers! ⏰ Tournamet starts at 4:30 p.m. 🎟️ Tickets: https://xtreamarena.evenue.net/events/ighsau-girls-state-wrestling?RSRC=PRM_WEB&RDAT=GSW24 🎥 Live stream: https://www.watchighsau.com/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabergirlswrestling #stategirlswrestling #sabersaatstate #goodlucksabers #saberpride #saberssucceeding #gograce

Due to weather and hazardous road conditions, Central DeWitt schools will have a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Feb. 6th. There will no AM preschool and all morning activities are canceled.

📢 NOW AVAILABLE: Our 2023-2024 Annual Report! We’re excited to share the Central DeWitt Community School District Annual Report, highlighting the achievements, growth, and dedication of our students, staff, and community. At Central DeWitt, we are committed to Academic Excellence, Outstanding Opportunities, and Exceptional Experiences, ensuring every student develops the skills needed for lifelong success. This report showcases our progress, celebrates our successes, and outlines our ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience. See the annual report here: https://bit.ly/3Q4dTwA or visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/about-us Thank you for your continued support in shaping a bright future for our students! 💜💛

All Central DeWitt facilities will close at 4 p.m. today due to anticipated weather and hazardous road conditions this evening. Please stay safe!

Following the recent resignation of Board President Mike Zimmer, the Central DeWitt Community School District School Board will be appointing a new member to fill the vacancy. We encourage you to review the official notice for further details. The notice can also be viewed at https://www.cd-csd.org/page/board-of-education-members. Letters of Interest must be emailed to the School Board Secretary, Sarah Johnston, at sarah.johnston@cd-csd.org. Alternatively, they may be mailed or dropped off at the CDCSD Administration Center, 331 E 8th St, DeWitt, IA 52742. All submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on February 19, 2025.

💜💛 Congratulations to our January 2025 District Student of the Month Savannah Shenker! She is featured in today's edition of The Observer thanks to our friends at First Central State Bank. Savannah Shenker has been named District Student of the Month, an honor that highlights her exceptional character, dedication to her studies, and genuine kindness toward others. Described as a "very caring student," Savannah has demonstrated qualities that make her a role model for her peers. She is not only diligent about completing her homework but also seeks understanding by asking questions and collaborating with her classmates when needed. Her commitment to learning goes hand in hand with her thoughtfulness, as she consistently puts the needs and feelings of others ahead of her own. Savannah’s compassion shines through in both her actions and interactions. Whether it’s ensuring everyone feels included during classroom activities or welcoming new students, Savannah fosters an environment of kindness and inclusivity. Her peers and teachers often observe her going out of her way to perform simple but meaningful acts of courtesy, such as pushing in unattended chairs in the classroom. Notably, she does these things not for recognition but because it is simply a reflection of her caring nature. Savannah credits her mom and grandma for inspiring her to be the caring person she is today. Her heartfelt actions and dedication to making her school a better place have not gone unnoticed. She serves as a reminder of the positive impact one individual can have on an entire community. Congratulations, Savannah, on this well-deserved recognition. Her peers and teachers are fortunate to have such a shining example of kindness and leadership among them. #gosabers #cdcsdstudentofthemonth #centraldewittcsd #cdms #firstcentralstatebank #studentofthemonth #sabepride #saberssucceeding

Sixth graders Zane Burzlaff and Paxton Lansing took on Tucker Thiel and Bodhi Law in a lively debate over whether chocolate should be included in school lunch every day! This debate was an extension of the 6th grade Amplify Chocolate Collection and a special Extended Learning Program activity. The students used research to support their claims and presented their arguments in front of their peers. They did a phenomenal job defending their positions and led an engaging follow-up discussion with their peers. Way to go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #ELP #extendedlearningprogram #StudentDebate #CriticalThinking #FutureLeaders #saberpride #saberssucceeding #AmplifyChocolateCollection

🏀 SABER NATION, WE NEED YOU! The #1-ranked Johnston Dragons—the defending 5A state champs—are making the trip from Des Moines to face our Sabers girls basketball team on Thursday, Feb. 6th! Let’s show them what SABER PRIDE looks like and PACK THE GYM! We need every Saber fan there to turn up the energy and cheer our Sabers to victory! SPREAD THE WORD! Share this post, bring your friends, and let’s make this a night to remember! GO SABERS! GAME TIMES 4:45 p.m. – JV1 6:30 p.m. – Varsity #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabersgirlsbasketball #sabersbasketball #packthegym #feb6th #turnuptheenergy #sabernation #saberpride #saberssucceeding #cheeronoursabers