📢 We want every Saber family to feel informed, connected, and part of the action all year long! That’s why we offer several easy ways to stay in the know. Check out our official communication tools below and make sure you’re set up before the school year kicks off!

✅ WEBSITE: Our website is designed to be a one-stop resource for students, staff and families. From forms to calendars to menus, you can find it all at www.cd-csd.org.

✅ CENTRAL DEWITT CSD APP: Don't forget to download our Central DeWitt CSD app before the school year starts! This convenient app makes it easy for families to access essential information such as events, menus, news, documents and more right on your smartphone.

✅ EMAILS, TEXT AND VOICE ALERTS: If you are a parent or guardian of a current Central DeWitt student and would like to receive email, text and/or voice alerts from CDCSD, please visit the parent portal on Infinite Campus. Under settings you can choose to receive emails, voice and text alerts. You can change your preferences at any time throughout the year. If you need access to the parent portal, please email sarah.penniston@cd-csd.org or call (563) 659-4711.

⭐️ Pro tip: double-check your spam folder and make sure Central DeWitt emails and phone numbers aren’t blocked!

👉 Not a parent/guardian but still want alerts? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Hi8Vf6

✅ NEWSLETTERS: Each school sends families a monthly newsletter full of important information and reminders.

✅ SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest happenings at CDCSD.

✅ OTHER PLATFORMS: Depending on your school or teacher, you may also receive communication through platforms such as Canvas, Seesaw, Infinite Campus or Google Classroom. If this is the case, it will be communicated to you by your child’s school.

💜 This information along with how to download the CENTRAL DEWITT CSD app can be found any time at https://bit.ly/3qL6nh2

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #communication #officialdistrictresources #stayconnected #beinformed #backtoschool

6 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
All the ways Central DeWitt CSD helps you stay connected
🎭 🎤Learn how you can play a role in helping Iowa students grow their confidence and skills in public speaking and performance! In conjunction with the Iowa High School Speech Association, the Saber Speech Team and Central DeWitt High School will be hosting a speech judge certification clinic on Saturday, Sept. 6th at the Central DeWitt Middle School Media Center. Certified judges are paid for their services at contests they judge.

Learn how you can play a role in helping Iowa students grow their confidence and skills in public speaking and performance! In conjunction with the Iowa High School Speech Association, the Saber Speech Team and Central DeWitt High School will be hosting a speech judge certification clinic on Saturday, Sept. 6th at the Central DeWitt Middle School Media Center. Certified judges are paid for their services at contests they judge.

📢 IHSSA SPEECH JUDGE CERTIFICATION TRAINING

🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 6th | 9:00AM – 10:30AM
📍 WHERE: Central DeWitt Middle School Media Center
👥 WHO: Anyone 18 and older
✏️ WHAT TO BRING: A writing utensil & your enthusiasm for supporting Iowa high school students
💵 COST: Training is FREE (Certification fee: $10 if you choose to follow through)

If you are interested in becoming a certified judge but are unable to attend, please contact brianne.magill@cd-csd.org for a list of additional dates and sites around Iowa that are offering the training. For questions or to express interest please reach out to brianne.magill@cd-csd.org or wendy.mcartt@cd-csd.org.

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberspeech #speechcontestjudge #becomeaspeechjudge
6 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Megaphone

Our Nutrition Services Department is excited to share that school menus are now available through My School Menus! 🎉 Currently, lunch menus are available, and breakfast menus will be added soon!

With My School Menus, you can:
✅ View daily menus anytime, anywhere
✅ Check nutrition info & ingredients
✅ Filter by allergens or preferences
✅ Access in 180 languages
✅ Download the app for easy mobile use

👉 Explore menus here: https://myschoolmenus.com/
📲 Or download the My School Menus app

• iTunes Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-school-menus/id965396894
• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmpnew.myschoolmenus

‼️ Families—don’t forget to complete your Free & Reduced Lunch Application if you haven’t already. Applications and more info can be found here: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/nutrition-services

For questions, please reach out to Nutrition Services Director Dede Wagener at (563) 659-4725 or dede.wagener@cd-csd.org.

💜💛 Here’s to a healthy and successful school year, Sabers!

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EkstrandElementary #NutritionServices #SchoolMenus #MySchoolMenus #NutritiousAndDelicious #FuelForSuccess #HealthyMeals #SchoolNutrition #BackToSchool

7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
My School Menus app and website
🎉 Meet our newest Saber educators! 🎉 We had a blast celebrating and officially welcoming our newest teachers and administrators to the Saber family last week! 💜💛

Thank you to First Central State Bank for hosting our new teachers for breakfast last week—it was a wonderful way to kick off their Saber journey.

📽️ Check out the Signing Day video here: https://youtu.be/cKyB8EKrwTg?si=WFhAB-syCCiU2Mhc

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDHS #CDMS #CDIS #EkstrandElementary #SaberNation #WelcomeNewSabers #NewTeacherSigningDay #SaberPride
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
New Teacher Signing Day
🎒✨ This Thursday night is a BIG night for our Saber family! ✨🎒

Kick things off at the DeWitt Farmers Market where you can see Slash and the Saber cheerleaders 🎉. Our principals will be there handing out Saber swag, plus we’ll have fun back-to-school photo ops 📸. Be sure to swing by the Central Saber Athletic Boosters Club table to pick up fresh Saber gear just in time for the school year! 💜💛

Then head over for Unpack Your Backpack Night & Open Houses—a perfect opportunity for students to meet their teachers, find classrooms, practice locker combinations, and get settled before the first day of school.

📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
🕠 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Elementary Unpack Your Backpack
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Intermediate Unpack Your Backpack
🕡 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Middle School Open House
🕡 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | High School Open House

We are so excited to see everyone and kick off an amazing school year together! 💜💛

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #unpackyourbackpacknight #cdmsopenhouse #cdhsopenhouse #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #backtoschool #DeWittFarmersMarket
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Backpack and DeWitt Farmer's Market logo
On Friday, a great group of NHS students and football players rolled up their sleeves to help beautify the CDHS Science Garden. Together, they hauled TWO TONS of river rock through the building and loaded up three flatbed trailers full of branches from tree and bush pruning to take to the compost facility.

Along the way, they even discovered Mr. Waterbury’s turtle, Shelly, hiding out in the garden as they raked.

We are so grateful for these hardworking Sabers and the way they came together to make a difference. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Penningroth and Mrs. Flathers for all their planning and logistical support to make the day possible. What a great example of teamwork, service, and Saber pride! 💜💛

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #nhs #SaberFootball #Service #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding #ScienceGarden #BeautificationDay
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Mr. Penningroth and Adam Wilke in front of just one flatbed of branches taken to compost facility
Students found Mr. Waterbury's turtle, Shelly, while cleaning up the CDHS Science Garden
NHS and football players who helped clean up the CDHS Science Garden
🏐 Saber volleyball spirit wear is here! Don’t miss your chance to snag the latest volleyball merch before the store closes on Monday!

📅 Store Closes: August 18
🛒 Shop Now: https://www.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt.html

Thank you for supporting our Saber Volleyball team!
#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabervolleyball #sabervolleyballstore #supportingoursabers
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Saber Volleyball  apparel
🎉 Congratulations, Central DeWitt Intermediate School! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that CDIS has been named an Honorable Mention recipient of the 2025 Iowa Character Awards in the School of Character category!

This honor celebrates the incredible work of our students and staff, who bring to life the Six Pillars of Character — trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship — as defined by The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.

Your dedication to kindness, inclusion, integrity, and making a positive difference shines brightly in our Saber community and beyond. We are so proud of you!

Thank you to The Ray Center for recognizing the heart and character of CDIS. 💜💛

#GoSabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #SaberPride #IowaCharacterAwards #SaberStrong #SixPillarsOfCharacter #saberssuceeding
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Iowa Character Award Certificate
🚌 Saber Families — the 2025–2026 Bus Schedule is HERE! 🚌 Check out all routes & times: https://bit.ly/45w3QI6 You can also find it on our website under “Transportation & Operations.”

🚨IMPORTANT: If your child will need transportation and you haven’t yet registered for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the online registration ASAP. This helps us ensure your child is assigned to the correct bus route and avoids any delays in service.

📌 Register here: https://bit.ly/4mdMCGk

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep transportation safe, reliable, and efficient for every Saber student!

📞 If you have any questions or need assistance, our transportation team is ready to help. You can reach us at (563) 659-0706 or laura.meyer@cd-csd.org. Looking forward to a great school year ahead!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ektrandelementary #transportation #busroutes2025 #schoolbus #backtoschool #saberpride
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Kids on a school bus
It's Work With Us Wednesday! Here’s an awesome opportunity for part-time work with a great team at Central DeWitt High School! If interested, contact Nutrition Services Director Dede Wagener at dede.wagener@cd-csd.org.

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities #nutritionservices
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Work with us Wednesday

Whether your family is already signed up or your family is just curious about our brand-new child care program, we’d love for you to stop by our open house and see where fun and learning begin! Families can explore the classrooms, meet our caring staff, ask questions, and imagine their little ones growing, learning, and playing as part of the Saber Cubs family. Registered families can also complete paperwork and get a first look at the exciting activities, routines, and spaces your child will enjoy.

We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome our Saber Cubs! 🐾

📅 Monday, August 18
🕓 Anytime between 4–6 p.m.
🚪 Door 5 on the east side of Ekstrand Elementary

Saber Cubs Care is available for PK-3rd grade students. Learn more here: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/saber-cubs-care

7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Saber Cubs Care Logo
💜 The countdown is ON — only TWO weeks until school is back in session! 💜 We’re gearing up for another amazing year, and we’ll be sharing all kinds of tips, reminders, and must-know info to make sure our Saber families are ready to roll. Follow us here and check your email so you don’t miss a single update!

🗓️ Today’s tip: Want to stay in the know about all the important dates as well the awesome events and activities happening? Check out the district and activity calendars! And, just a reminder — early outs are on Fridays this year!

📅 SCHOOL CALENDAR: http://bit.ly/4mXDaXV
🏆 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldewitt

You can find both calendars anytime at www.cd-csd.org under “Calendar” in the menu bar or in the Central DeWitt CSD app.

Let’s go, Sabers — the best school year yet is just around the corner!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittcalendar #calendar #backtoschool #schoolcalendar #activitycalendar #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Central DeWitt Calendars
🎾 Cheer on our girls’ Saber tennis team this fall in this great Saber gear! The Saber Tennis online store is open now through August 11 — don’t miss your chance to order!

https://adcraftwebstores.com/CDTGT25/

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabertennis #girlstennis #cdhs #tennisonlinestore #supportingoursabers
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Girls Tennis gear
🏃The Saber Cross Country online store is now OPEN! Shop your Saber gear now through August 13 and get ready to cheer on our team! Thank you for supporting Central DeWitt Cross Country!

https://www.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt.html

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabercrosscountry #cdhs #crosscountryonlinestore #supportingoursabers
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Cross Country gear
🏈 Here's your chance to stock up on TONS of Saber football gear! Online store is open until Monday, August 11th at 10 a.m.! Thank you for supporting Central DeWitt Football!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://cdfb25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberfootball #footballstore #supportoursabers




7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Saber football sweatshirt
Looking for the perfect way to kick off the school year? Join the Camanche-DeWitt Coalition on Friday, August 22nd from 7-10 p.m. at the DeWitt Community Center for the Back-To-School Bash!

This event is designed just for students in grades 4–8 and will be bursting with music, games, dancing, prizes, food and tons of other great activities. It’s a celebration of fun, friendship, and smart choices. So, grab your friends and come enjoy a night full of energy, excitement, and positive vibes!

➡️ More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AqpNfitRm/

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDIS #CDMS #BackToSchoolBash #CamancheDeWittCoalition #CDCoalition #SmartChoices #SubstanceFreeFun #SaberPride #SaberNation
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Camanche-DeWitt Coalition Back-To-School Bash
The Iowa Association of School Boards and Central DeWitt Community School District urge residents of our district who are passionate about education to consider running in the November 4, 2025, school board election. Public schools need strong leadership and governance to ensure a bright future for all children and communities across the state.

School board members play a significant role in their communities, and they must possess strong leadership, vision, and dedication. They are charged with accountability for student learning, determining educational goals, setting policy, overseeing school finances, and more.

School board service is a meaningful way to support not only students and staff but also the future success of Central DeWitt. Although board members serve four-year terms without pay, most who serve say it is one of the most fulfilling ways to give back to their community.

“Free public education, available for all of the young people of our community, is a noble tradition of our state and probably the most important thing local government can provide,” said CDCSD Board Member Roger Hill. “Knowing, seeing, and being a part of what is going on with our faculty, staff, students, and community is a rewarding privilege. Young people are the future. A school director can have influence on the direction of our district, representing students, faculty, community, and taxpayers.”

CDCSD has two seats up for election on November 4. Nominations for open seats can be filed between August 25 and September 18. School board candidates must obtain 50 signatures to be eligible. Nomination papers are available from the county auditor’s office, the Secretary of State’s website (https://sos.iowa.gov/school-elections), or from Board Secretary Sarah Johnston at:

Central DeWitt Administration Center
1010 4th Avenue East
Door 15
DeWitt, IA 52742
sarah.johnston@cd-csd.org
(563) 659-4704

Whether you're considering a run for school board or just want to learn more, the IASB Candidate Webinar Series is a great starting point. These one-hour sessions provide practical guidance, legal insights, and essential knowledge of governance. All webinars are held from noon–1 p.m. via Zoom, are free, and will be recorded.

Upcoming Sessions
• Aug. 13: Running for the School Board 101
• Sept. 3: Legal & Ethical Campaigns for the School Board
• Sept. 24: The Building Blocks of Financial Advocacy
• Oct. 15: Student Learning: Do Boards Really Make a Difference?

For information on the rewards of board service, campaign finance disclosure law, conflict of interest, key dates, webinars, and candidate education, visit www.ia-sb.org/getonboard.

We hope you’ll consider stepping up to serve our students, staff, and community in this impactful role.

#GoSabers #CentralDeWittCSD #CDCSD #CDCSDSchoolBoardElection #November4 #RunForSchoolBoard #SchoolBoardElection #cdhs #cdms #cdis #EkstrandElementary #ShapeTheFutureOfEducation #MakeAnImpact #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Ballot Box
Congratulations to these CDHS athletes on making the baseball and softball All-Conference Teams! A special shout out to Anna Prosise who also made the All-State 4A Softball 3rd team! Way to go, Sabers!

BASEBALL
1st Team: Utility Dawson Petsche
2nd Team: Pitcher Caden Huff, Catcher Kade Burzlaff
Honorable Mention: Jacob Meier, Zach Lyness, Max Froeschle

SOFTBALL
Honorable Mention - Katlin Truelsen, Zoey Fuglsang, Anna Prosise

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberbaseball #sabersoftball #macconference #allconferenceteams #allstatesoftball #saberssucceeding #saberpride
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
CDHS Softball and Baseball All-Conference athletes
📣 FACILITY RENTALS OPEN AUGUST 4TH! Planning an event this fall? Central DeWitt’s clean, modern, state-of-the-art facilities are available to rent for the months of September, October and November starting Monday, August 4th.

🗓️ Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made between August 4th–18th.

🔗 For details visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/facilities

Reserve your spot before they fill up!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdis #cdms #ekstrandelementary #SaberNation #FacilityRental
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
CCDCSD Facilities
🛍️ While you're out shopping during Iowa's Annual Sales Tax Holiday this Friday and Saturday, don’t forget to grab a few fun extras for dress-up days throughout the school year! From school spirit to silly styles, we love seeing students show their creativity and Saber pride!

Here are some of our most common themes:

💜 Saber Spirit
🇺🇸 Red, White and Blue Attire
👯 Twin Day
🚜 Farmer Day
😴 Pajama Day
🐯 Favorite Team Day
🧦 Mismatched Day
🌺 Hawaiian Day
🎨 Tie-Dye
🌟 Neon Day
🦸 Favorite Character
🧢 Hat Day

✨ A little planning now = a lot of fun later!

#gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #DressUpDays #BackToSchool #SaberPride #SaberNation #TaxFreeWeekend
7 months ago, Central DeWitt Community School District
Students dressed up for the many themed dress up days we have each year