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Our 6th graders did a fantastic job performing in a variety of acts during the annual 6th grade talent show on the last day of school! The show opened with the debut of the Everyone Shines! Drum Line featuring Ms. Smith’s Peer STEM class. During the show, students were also recognized for their many achievements this year. Great job to all of the performers and Mrs. Hahn for putting a wonderful show together! See more photos at: https://www.cd-csd.org/article/1635633 6th Grade Medal of Merit winners: Payton Goldensoph Shupriya Karki Peace Poster Contest Winners: Lauren Webinger – 1st Prize, also winner at the district level Payton Goldensoph – 2nd Prize 6th Grade Kindness Crew Members: Tarynne Carney, Shupriya Karki, Samuel Hootman, Nora Prosise, Madison Mommsen, Jayden Hovey, Henry Dollar, Henry Bowe, Gavin Birt, Christopher Shenker, Cade Converse, Anna Rouse, Aevaeh Burke Young Musicians Honor Band: Shupriya Karki, Charlotte Pauly, Talia Stroud, Chloe Knepper, Ben Doerscher, Ashton Heilig Coe College Honor Band: Chloe Knepper, Shupriya Karki, Evan Sandberg, Ben Doerscher Honor Choir: Sophia Alcaraz, Tarynne Carney, Joci Higgins, Ava Johnson, Lauren Webinger, Shupryia Karki, Nora Prosise, Veronica Santos, Avenleigh Sherwood, Mason Waldorf,Lincoln Skinner, Tegan Spain, Nile Steward, Talia Stroud, Isaiah Sunday 6th Grade Math Bee Team: Maddox Grell Chloe Knepper, Talia Stroud, Ryleigh Venden and Bently Paasch Sign Language Club Avery Daniels, Supriya Karki, Willow Cody, Veronica Santos, Nile Steward, Jonah DeSmet, Grace Zeeryp, Cierra Nissen, Sophia Alvarez, Zach Yutesler, Savannah Shenker, Kaydice Jensen, Sawyer Gluba, Talia Stroud, Ayana Gooch Sims #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdis6thgradetalentshow #sabertalent #saberssucceeding #saberpride

💜💛 As the school year comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our retiring employees. Your dedication and passion have profoundly impacted our students and community. We thank you for your unwavering commitment and wish you endless joy, relaxation, and new adventures ahead. Please join us in celebrating their remarkable careers and the countless lives they've touched along the way! Congratulations on your retirement! Deb Richmann, Technology Teacher – 30 years at Central DeWitt George Pickup, High School Principal – 26 years at Central DeWitt Connie Lucky, Special Education Teacher – 24 years at Central DeWitt Kathleen Goetsch, Math Teacher – 23 years at Central DeWitt Kellee Clarke, Spanish Teacher – 2 years at Central DeWitt #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdis #cdms #ekstrandelementary #retiringemployees #congratulationsonyourretirement #ThankYouTeachers #HappyRetirement #EducationExcellence #LegacyOfLearning #wewillmissyou #onceasaberalwaysasaber

CDMS celebrated their last day of school by taking time to recognize all the great accomplishments of our 8th graders before they head to high school next year. With performances from the band, choir and the Peer STEM Everyone Shines! Drumline music filled the air on the 8th graders' big day. Congratulations to everyone! We know you have a bright high school career ahead of you! • Outgoing staff: Brittany Wedeking, Robert Dennis, and Bill Petsche (moving to new position) • Eugene Mcmanus Post #American Legion Award presented by Mike Osmun: Lena Perone and Liam Watters • Rheingans Award presented by Mr. Small: Kolt Miller and Ella Sunday • Vermazen Award presented by Mrs. Quist: Jacqueline Wilkie and Noah Speas • Scribbler Write off presented by The Scribbler staff members Emily Son and Jenny Clausen: 1st- Ella Taylor, 2nd- Lena Perrone, 3rd- Bella Huston, Honorable Mention- Jacqueline Wilkie and Avery Speas • Lahey Award presented by Mr. Dennis: J.J VanDerGinst and Alexa Walther • Bertolino Math Award (Frick) - David Burke and Elayne Trimmer • Special Olympics Robotics: Jack Burken, Chris Shenker, Gage Hesten, Ayana Gooch-Sims, Bella Newton, Noah Speas, and Caelynn Sherwood • STEM Award presented by Ms. Smith: David Burke and Blaire Kueter • Blank Summer Institute Nominees presented by Mr. Mercado: Math - Grace Burzlaff, Science - Noah Speas, Engineering - David Burke, Creative Writing - Bella Houston • “Director’s Choice” Award Band - Ellie Calle • “Director’s Choice” Award Choir - Lena Perrone and Ella Taylor See more photos at: https://www.cd-csd.org/article/1635489 Article and photos by CDCSD Marketing Intern Anthony Meyer who is a 2024 graduate of CDHS. #gosabers #gosabers #centraldewittcd #cdms #cdmsawardsceremony #saberssucceeding #congratulations

We are thrilled to share that Central DeWitt Community School District is a FINALIST in the category of Excellence in Social Media/Marketing for the DeWitt Chamber & Development Company Member Choice Awards! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote during the first round and now we need you to vote one more time please! If you love all the things we share on our social media please click the link below to vote for us between now and June 10th! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WL8MZYQ Thank you again for voting! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #dewittchamberanddevelopmmentco #2024memberchoiceawards #saberpride #voteforcdcsd #thankyouforsupportingcdcsd

Tuesday was a great day of celebration for our 2024 preschool graduates! During the day, Ekstrand students and staff congratulated the graduates during a graduation walk and then later that night friends and family celebrated at a ceremony where the students performed songs and received their diplomas. We are so proud of our preschool graduates and can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll do next year in kindergarten! Congratulations, graduates! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #preschoolgraduation2024 #saberssucceeding #saberpride #ontokindergarten #waytogo #preschoolclassof2024 #classof2037

Now this is how you kick off the last day of school! CDIS students weren’t just greeted by the Kindness Crew this morning. They were surprised with a whole zoo of inflatables worn by teachers, administrators and staff as they arrived. There were a lot of smiles, waves and high fives that got the morning started off right! Check it out: https://youtu.be/emf3m3X0paQ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #inflatables #kindnesscrew #lastdayofschool2024 #saberpride #saberssucceeding #schoolisfun

Yesterday these thoughtful 5th graders paid it forward when they delivered 30 “Birthday Boxes” to the DeWitt Referral Center & Thrift Store. The “boxes” are filled everything needed to celebrate a birthday including cake ingredients, candles, balloons and even a card! Earlier in the year, Mrs. Hofer received a Project Jack grant for $250 from The REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa and a $50 grant from the Purple Bean Coffee and More Store. Project Jack, inspired by Jack Lindaman who passed away from spinal muscular atrophy at age 6, gives 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to pay it forward any way the class chooses. Our students decided to they wanted to do something for DeWitt Referral Center clients and so the grants were used to purchase items for the “Birthday Boxes.” We are proud of our students’ enthusiasm to help others and grateful to have teachers who inspire and encourage them! Great job, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgrade #ProjectJack #payitforward #helpingothers #helpingourcommunity #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Our eighth graders have been making the most of their last few days together before they enter high school next year. Recently, they visited the Wapsi River Environmental Center in Dixon, IA and also spent time at DeWitt Bowling Lanes. What a fun way to end the year! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #eighthgrade #eighthgradefieldtrip #learningisfun

CDHS chemistry students competed in the water cup challenge, a game of liquid Jenga, last week that kept everyone on the edge of their seats! It was a fun way to investigate the surface tension of water while learning about intermolecular forces. Ana Henningsen was the overall winner! Way to go! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #chemistry #cdhschemistry #saberssucceeding #learningisfun

Time to tune up your instruments and join the DeWitt Area Community Band which kicks off its summer season with practice on Wednesday, June 5th in the CDHS band room. This recreational group, comprised of community members and high school students, was started by former CDHS Band Director Mr. Ed McMahon back in the 1980's and continues today under the direction of CDHS Band Director Josh Greubel. Rehearsals will be June 5th, June 12th, June 19th, and June 26th all in the CDHS band room from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Concerts are June 14th and June 28th in the CDPAC at 7 p.m. Band members should park in the student lot next to the football field and enter door #43 directly into the CDHS band room for rehearsals. Email josh.greubel@cd-csd.org for further information. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #dewittareacommunityband #summerseason #beginsjune5th

Congratulations to CDHS Science Teacher Zach Taylor who recently received an award from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council STEM Scale-Up Program. With this award, Mr. Taylor is implementing a web-based program called Positive Physics which provides engaging lessons and problems that enhance the learning experience for his physics students. One of the many things Mr. Taylor likes about this program is that students get immediate feedback and they are given additional opportunities to learn how to do the problems and correct their mistakes. This especially helps struggling students because they are actively learning as they work. It also provides students the opportunity to work in groups, while still having to do their own work because each student’s problem has different values. This will no doubt be a great resource for Mr. Taylor and his students! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsphysics #mrtaylor #saberpride #saberssucceeding #IowaGovernorsSTEMAdvisoryCouncil #STEMScaleUpProgram

🏆 Congratulations to our May 2024 #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

For almost two years, CDIS students Payton Goldensoph, Braelyn Humes, Charlotte Pauly, Leo Hill and Maddy Mommsen have been writing a play called “The Break of the Space Time Continuum” and finally on Tuesday they saw their hard work come to life. The play, performed by 5th graders, tells the story of significant historical figures traveling through time together. The students who wrote the play said they were inspired by the stories of Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln and President Barack Obama and thought their peers would be interested in learning more about them. Congratulations to the writers for their perseverance in writing the script and for creating a fun way to share important history! And, great job to everyone else involved who put on a wonderful performance! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgradeplay #thebreakinthespacetimecontinuum #saberscript #saberwriters #saberpride #saberssucceeding

It’s Work with Us Wednesday! Here’s another great opportunity at Central DeWitt where you can make a difference. To apply, visit https://phlaptweb36.applitrack.com/CDCSD/onlineapp/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities #schoolcounselor #elementaryschoolcounselor

💜💛 Congratulations to our May 2024 District Student of the Month Izzy Heitz! She is featured in today's edition of The Observer thanks to our friends at First Central State Bank. In just her first year of high school, freshman Izzy Heitz has already distinguished herself as a beacon of positivity and a true exemplar of SABER values. Her outstanding contributions and inclusive spirit are why CDHS Spanish Teacher Nicole Schaller nominated her for Student of the Month. In the classroom, she is a standout student who goes above and beyond in every aspect of her academic life. Teachers can always rely on her to actively participate by answering questions, taking comprehensive notes, and sharing insightful opinions. Her enthusiasm for learning is contagious, significantly enhancing the overall engagement and dynamic of the class. Her peers look up to her as a role model for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity. Outside of the classroom, she continues to shine as an active participant in extracurriculars and is always willing to lend a hand where needed. She is a dedicated member of the literary magazine, The Scribbler, where she contributes her creative talents and editorial skills. In Saber Drama, she plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role by helping with lighting for productions. Moreover, her commitment to inclusivity and service is evident through her role in the Best Buddies program and as a Unified partner for Special Olympics. As a Unified partner she helps students of all abilities compete in soccer, basketball, and bowling at Special Olympic competitions. This role allows her to foster meaningful connections and promote inclusion. Additionally, she volunteers at Hand In Hand, dedicating her time and energy to helping support inclusive programs for children and adults of all abilities. Her efforts in these programs highlight her compassionate nature and dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of others. She is a great example whose actions and attitude make our schools and our community a better place. #gosabers #cdcsdstudentofthemonth #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #firstcentralstatebank #saberssucceeding

If you need assistance providing meals for your children over the summer, we encourage you to sign up for the Summer Lunchbox Program. Or, Central DeWitt families are also eligible to receive free meals through other area school districts during the summer. Meals at area school districts must be eaten in-person at the serving location. Please see the flyers for more information. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #summerlunchbox #summermeals #mealassistance #nutritionservices

Registration is open for these Saber Summer Camps! For more details and to sign up visit https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldewitt/camps #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #summercamps #sabersummercamps

Today, on Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The poppy is a part of Memorial Day history and a symbol of lives lost in war since World War I, something Ekstrand students learned thanks to the Poppy Project by the DeWitt American Legion Auxilary. As part of the project, art teacher Ms. Janaszak had a contest for students to create their own poppies. The artwork will be on display at the DeWitt American Legion. First place winners received a movie pass donated by the DeWitt Operahouse Theatre and second place winners received an ice cream treat. Congratulations to the contest winners! KINDERGARTEN: Aubriella Schnoor (1st Place) Ellie Schweitzer (2nd Place) FIRST GRADE: Nova Rogers (1st Place) Greyson Barr (2nd Place) 2ND GRADE: Braxton King (1st Place) Sienna Steward (2nd Place) 3RD GRADE: Mackenzie Frame (1st Place) Lane Adams (2nd Place) Pictured: Auxiliary Legion representative Jessica Sunday, Greyson Barr, Lane Adams, Mackenzie Frame, Braxton King, Aubriella Schnoor, and art teacher Courtney Janaszak. Not pictured: Ellie Schweitzer, Nova Rogers, Sienna Steward #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #poppyproject #poppycontestwinners #saberssucceeding #memorialday #dewittamericanlegionauxilary

💜🏆💛 Congratulations to Brooke Bloom, Isabelle Pierce and their coaches for making Central DeWitt history as the 1A State Tennis Doubles Champions! You fought hard and earned this! What an awesome way for Brooke and Isabelle to close out their high school tennis career and senior year! We are so proud of you! Way to go, Sabers! #statechampions #1Adoublesstatechampions #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhstennis #girlstennis #makinghistory #saberpride #saberssucceeding

REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, May 27th and we encourage you to attend the Memorial Day events in Grand Mound at 9:30 a.m. or DeWitt at 10:30 a.m where the CDHS Band will be performing the National Anthem as well as other patriotic music. Visit the DeWitt American Legion and Auxiliary Facebook page for event details. Have a safe holiday weekend! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #memorialday #noschool