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Congratulations to the Saber girls wrestling team for an incredible performance at the Zimmerman Invite in Maquoketa last Friday, bringing home the TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP! A special round of applause to Macy Poll and Blaire Kueter for finishing as individual tournament champions—what an amazing accomplishment! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Way to represent the Sabers! Go Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabergirlswrestling #cdhswrestling #champs #zimmermaninvitational #saberpride #saberssucceeing

The Purple Bean staff made the incredible decision to donate all of their proceeds from this past week to support local families during the holiday season. 💜💛 Both the CDIS and CDMS staffs are helping provide Christmas gifts to families in need, and this generous donation will help make the holidays brighter for those in our community. Thank you, Purple Bean, for your generosity and spreading joy! Operated by Mrs. Jackson and her students, the “coffee and more” store delivers snacks, drinks, and unlimited smiles across CDIS and CDMS throughout our school week! Not only is The Purple Bean essential to teaching valuable customer service skills, and marketing strategies to students, but it’s also widely appreciated among our employees! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdis #thepurplebean #HolidayGiving #HelpingOurCommunity #CommunityMatters #saberpride #saberpride #saberssucceeding

AP Calculus, Advanced Chemistry, and AP Physics 1 students took a trip to Argonne National Laboratory, one of 17 national laboratories operated by the Department of Energy. The students were able to take a tour of the campus and participate in a learning lab over virus variants. One major stop on the tour included visiting the 2nd fastest supercomputer in the world, Aurora. Another momentous stop was seeing Argonne's recently updated Advanced Photon Source. It is one of only five in the country where scientists can study materials and chemical processes using high-energy X-ray beams. It was a fun and educational experience! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #apcalculus #advancedchemistry #apphysics1 #ArgonneNationalLaboratory #fieldtrip #learningisfun #educationalexperiences #saberpride #saberssucceeding

✨Get ready to add a special touch to your holiday season with something new from FCCLA! 🎄 Stay tuned for a new way to showcase your Saber spirit! 💫 https://youtube.com/shorts/m6uLzK0s_sk?feature=share #FCCLA #HolidaySpirit #ComingSoon #CelebrateLeadership #StayTuned

The Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club need your help for one of their biggest fundraisers of the year—the 2025 Saber Shootout! This event will take place on January 4th for the boys' teams and January 5th for the girls' teams. All proceeds benefit Central DeWitt athletic programs, and your support will make this event a slam dunk! HOW YOU CAN HELP • Volunteer a couple of hours to help run the concession stand. • Donate individually wrapped baked goods to sell at the event. Whether you can pitch in on January 4th, January 5th, or both, your time and contributions are invaluable to the success of our Saber athletes! Over the last decade, the Saber Athletic Boosters have proudly donated over $500,000 to support ALL Central DeWitt athletic programs. Events like the Saber Shootout help ensure that our student-athletes have the tools they need to thrive on and off the field. Sign Up Today at: https://bit.ly/4g6ECnx. Thank you for your ongoing generosity and dedication to Saber athletics! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centralsaberathleticboostersclub #SaberShootout #SaberShootout2025 #SupportOurAthletes #SaberPride

🚌 Looking for some extra income? Let us steer you in the right direction! We’re looking for part-time school bus drivers, and it’s easier than you might think to get started— just follow the four steps outlined in the flyer. Driving a school bus is a rewarding way to form connections with our students, staff members and support our school community. If you're interested or would like more information, please contact Director of Operations and Transportation Brent Rheingans at brent.rheingans@cd-csd.org or call (563) 659-0706. Thank you for considering this meaningful role that provides educational and extracurricular opportunities for our students! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittbusdrivers #busdrivers #joinoursaberfamily #becomeabusdriver #startyourjourneytoday

National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 17th in the CDHS auxiliary gym from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Scan the QR code to make an appointment or visit www.bloodcenter.org or email leann.depue@cd-csd.org. Thank you for supporting NHS and saving lives by donating! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #nhs #cdhsnationalhonorsociety #nhsblooddrive #saberpride

Sixth graders were thrilled to host Clinton County Sheriff's Detective Scott Wainwright, who shared fascinating insights into how law enforcement collects evidence, evaluates credible sources, and solves mysteries! His presentation tied perfectly into their study of Sherlock Holmes, brought to life through Amplify, connecting classroom learning with real-world investigative techniques. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #sixthgrade #Amplify #SherlockHolmes #handsonlearning #learningisfun #realworldexperiences #saberdetectives #saberpride #saberssucceeding

❄️ ATTENTION SABER COMMUNITY! Central DeWitt FBLA is hosting another winter supply drive and they need your help! Please drop off new and gently used winter items listed on the flyer at any Central DeWitt school office between December 11th and December 19th! You can also bring items to any home sporting event and drop them off in the bins in the high school atrium! Thank you for supporting our Sabers and helping our community! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsfbla #fbla #wintersupplydrive #helpingourcommunity #saberpride #saberssuceeding

This past Saturday, 8th grader Lucas Nelson proudly represented Central DeWitt Middle School at the NEIBA Honor Band in Oelwein. His hard work and dedication to music truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of his accomplishment! Way to go, Lucas! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsband #NEIBAHonorBand #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓Our next senior spotlight is Alyssa Lippens, one of our seniors who is looking forward to a great 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

This morning the DeWitt American Legion and Auxiliary recognized our incredible 5th-grade teachers for their many years of dedication to fostering patriotism through the annual Flag Essays written by their students as well as other educational opportunities they've provided. As a token of appreciation for their hard work and impact, each teacher was presented with a $50 Amazon gift card. Way to go, Mrs. McDonough, Mrs. Franker, Mr. Kuehl, Mrs. Hofer and Mrs. Walls! And, a big thank you to the DeWitt American Legion Auxiliary for generously honoring our teachers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgrade #5thgradeteachers #FlagEssays #DeWittAmericanLegionAuxiliary #ThankYou #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Have you heard?! Thanks to the Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club all games in both the CDHS Competition Gym and CDMS Gym will be live streamed – for FREE! Now you can cheer on our Sabers from wherever you are through hudl.com or the HUDL fan app! And, sponsorship opportunities will be available soon, giving you a chance to support our athletes and spotlight your business. Stay tuned! Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #centraldewittathletics #sabersports #centralsabersathleticboostersclub #livestream #HUDL #HUDLapp #cheeronthesabers #saberpride #saberspirit

🎓 REMINDER SENIOR PARENTS: If you haven’t ordered your student’s cap and gown yet, now’s the time! The deadline for current pricing is Jan. 8th and after that prices increase – so don’t wait! Order your cap and gown at https://bit.ly/3BaugEa or pick up an order form in the Guidance Office. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Schaible at marybeth.schaible@cd-csd.org. Let’s get ready to celebrate the Class of 2025! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #classof2025 #seniors #capandgownorders #graduation2025

Congratulations to these CDHS athletes on making the All-Conference Teams for fall sports! Way to go, Sabers! BOYS GOLF 2nd Team: Max Froeschle, Ashton Schneider Honorable Mention: Lawson Perrone GIRLS XC 2nd Team: Ashlyn Appleby BOYS XC 1st Team: Caleb Olson 2nd Team: Kyle Olson VOLLEYBALL 2nd Team: Briana Clark Honorable Mention: Katlin Truelsen, Brynlee Shimp FOOTBALL 1st Team: Max Burgmeier, Christopher Wrage 2nd Team: Grayson Chrones, Kade Burzlaff, Brady Meadows, Hudson Krukow #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberboysgolf #sabergirlscrosscountry #saberboyscrosscountry #sabervolleyball #saberfootball #allconferenceteams #saberssucceeding #saberpride

Adventures of Don Quixote is underway in ELA Unit 4! Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Hofer’s 5th graders kicked off the unit by creating knight shields and brainstorming traits that make great knights. Each shield included a title (Sir/Lady/Dame), a trait, a place of origin, and symbols for their made-up character. Once finished, the queen (Mrs. Walls) knighted students in a ceremony honoring the Saber Code of Chivalry. After reviewing what they learned about knights in 4th grade, students are now ready to dive into an adapted version of Don Quixote—a story that includes satire, humor and idealism. This whimsical tale also exposes students to the timeless aspects of this classic work, such as the relationship between Don Quixote and his sidekick, Sancho Panza. It promises to be a fun journey of learning about plot development, characters and literary elements! Watch the Mrs. Walls Dubbing Ceremony here: https://youtu.be/Q4z8zVDrtb4 Watch the Mrs. Hofer Dubbing Ceremony visit: https://youtu.be/2DKvdFq4uro #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgrade #dubbingceremony #donquixote #classic #amplify #sabercodeofchivalry #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Now that December is upon us, here is a reminder of how Central DeWitt CSD handles potential interruptions or cancellations to the school schedule due to weather events. Decisions are made with safety as our top priority and are communicated as early as possible. See the graphic for more information. Let’s hope for a safe and manageable winter season ahead! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #weatherprotocols #winterweather #schoolcancellations #communication #weatherevents #safety

We are thrilled to invite you to an evening of music and celebration hosted by Central DeWitt Intermediate School! This special event on Thursday, Dec. 5th will highlight the talents and hard work of our 4th-6th grade students as we embrace the season. The 6th Grade Choir Performance is from 5:30–6:30 p.m. and the 4th and 5th Grade Winter Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Both concerts are at the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. Make sure you also check out the students' incredible artwork on display while at the concerts! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #intermediateschool #cdiswinterconcerts #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite Saber this holiday season? The Central DeWitt Saber Athletic Boosters has just what you need! Stop by the CDHS Atrium during these upcoming dates to snag awesome Saber gear: 📅 UPCOMING DATES: • Tues., Dec. 3: 4:30-8:00 PM • Thurs., Dec. 5: 5:00-7:30 PM • Tues., Dec. 10: 5:30-7:00 PM • Fri., Dec. 13: 4:30-8:00 PM • Fri., Dec. 20: 4:30-8:00 PM • Sat., Dec. 21: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Items Available: Adult & youth clothing, hats, blankets, cups, and stadium chairs Saber gear makes a thoughtful, spirited gift AND supports the Central Saber Athletic Boosters and all of our athletic programs! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittathleticboosters #saberapparel #sabergear #makesagreatgift #supportoursabers #SaberPride #ShopLocal #SaberGear #HolidayGifts #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary

On Saturday, 7th grader Evan Sandberg took the stage at NorthPark Mall to perform in the Quad City Saxophone Christmas, showcasing his talents and holiday spirit. Fellow saxophonist Ashton Heilig was set to join but couldn't attend due to illness. 🎶 Huge props to both Evan and Ashton for their dedication and for proudly representing the Central DeWitt Band Program! We’re proud of you! 💜💛 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsband #CentralDeWittBand #HolidayMusic #SaberPride #SaxophoneChristmas