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🚀 CDIS students, staff, and parents embarked on an interstellar adventure at this year’s 5th Grade Planet Fair! 🌎✨ Students showcased their creativity by designing unique planets, building 3D models, and presenting their planet characteristics. This hands-on project brought the solar system to life, making learning both fun and engaging. 🌟 Great job to all the students, and a huge thank you to the teachers for making this such an exciting experience for all! Visit our Facebook page to see all the planets! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgradeplanetfair #saberssucceeding #learningisfun

❄️Are You Brrr-ave Enough to Take the Plunge? Get ready, Saber Nation! The Cool School Polar Plunge is happening the morning of Wednesday, May 7th, and we need CDIS, CDMS and CDHS students to make a big splash for Special Olympics! HOW STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE: 💰 Raise $25 to take the plunge! 🎁 Raise $75+ to earn awesome incentives! 🏆 Homerooms that raise $200+ get to pick a staff member to take the plunge! WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? 💜 50% supports Central DeWitt Special Olympics team ❤️ 50% supports @Special Olympics Iowa, helping athletes across the state 📢 SIGN UP NOW! Homeroom teams are already created on the website—students should join their homeroom team when signing up! Please follow these instructions when signing up: https://bit.ly/4iDjiav SIGN UP HERE: https://www.classy.org/campaign/2025-central-dewitt-cool-school-plunge/c657846 Costumes are encouraged the day of the plunge! Let’s make this the best Cool School Polar Plunge yet, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #coolschoolpolarplunge #centraldewittspecialolympics #specialolympicsiowa #saberpride #sabersucceeding #taketheplunge

CHDS students! Looking to get ahead this summer? EICC’s Concurrent Summer Program is back, and the best part—your course costs are completely covered by the Iowa Department of Education! But don’t wait! Spots are limited and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re interested, grab a registration form and turn it in to Holly Hansen ASAP. Registration form and more: https://bit.ly/4hMxfBQ 🌟 Who Should Apply? This program is perfect for students who are motivated, responsible, and ready to take on a challenge. Priority is given to current juniors (Class of 2026), but all students must be returning to high school in fall 2025. This is an incredible chance to earn college credit for FREE and set yourself up for success. Don’t let this opportunity slip by—sign up today! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #EICC #EICCSummerClasses #FutureReady #CollegeCredit #StudentSuccess #SabersSucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Will Henningsen, 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

With CDHS Student Council’s Dance Marathon fast approaching, donations are still needed to reach their goal of raising $5,000 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Every contribution helps provide critical care for children and their families. Let’s rally, Sabers! 🎵 Our entire community is invited to join our Sabers for games and live music at this fantastic, fun event Friday, March 28th from 4-6 p.m. in the CDHS gym. Admission is free, with a suggested donation at the door. Those unable to attend can still make a difference by donating here: https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=6641 Together, we can make a huge impact! Thank you for supporting our Sabers and helping Stead Family Children’s Hospital! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsstudentcouncil #cdhsstuco #dancemarathon #universityofiowasteadfamilychildrenshospital #saberpride #saberssucceeding #RhythmForACause #SaberStrong #EveryDollarCounts

The Central DeWitt Community School District is seeking a community partnership to provide wraparound childcare services at Ekstrand Elementary for students in preschool through grade 6. Our top priority is partnering with a provider to offer childcare for preschoolers outside of the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) hours during the school day. Additionally, CDCSD seeks before- and after-school care, as well as summer care, for PK-6 grade students to expand access to reliable, high-quality childcare options for families. Interested in partnering with us or learning more? Visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/cdcsd-rfp ‼️Proposal submission deadline is 4 p.m. on April 15, 2025. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #WraparoundChildcare #RequestForProposals #RFP #childcare #CommunityParntership #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🚨 Last Chance! 🚨Time is running out—Wednesday is the FINAL day to order your Saber Soccer gear! Don’t miss out on showing your support. 🔗 Order now: www.teamelitesports.com/CentralDewitt.html #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhssoccer #cdhsboyssoccer #cdhsgirlssoccer #soccerstores #soccerapparel #supportoursabers #saberpride #saberspirit

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Amaya Tallman, one of our seniors 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 #saberssucceeding

🎉 We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Central DeWitt senior, Katlin Truelsen, has officially published her very first children’s book — Buckin' Bull Buddies! Inspired by a true story, the book follows two Iowa bull riders who are best friends, share the same birthday, and both dream of winning a gold buckle. You can purchase Buckin' Bull Buddies online at https://www.cacmediagroup.com/ or by reaching out to Katlin directly! This project is part of Katlin’s FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in Ag Communications, and we couldn’t be more proud! Congratulations! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #ffa #SAE #BuckinBullBuddies #SaberPride #SabersSucceeding

🎓Our next senior spotlight of the year is Callan Hursey, 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

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Caitlin Proctor, 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

Congratulations to these CDHS athletes on making the All-Conference Teams for winter sports! Way to go, Sabers! GIRLS BASKETBALL 1st Team: Lauren Walker, Ava Puman 2nd Team: Kinley Birt, Clara LeConte BOYS BASKETBALL 1st Team: Ryan Watters Honorable Mention: Max Burgmeier GIRLS BOWLING Honorable Mention: Lanis Perkins BOYS BOWLING 2nd Team: Zachary Lyness, Rylan Edwards Honorable Mention: Avery Kitchen BOYS WRESTLING 1st Team: Cale Johnson, Chris Wrage 3rd Team: Grayson Chrones Honorable Mention: Callan Hursey #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabersbasketball #sabersbowling #saberswrestling #allconferenceteams #saberssucceeding #saberpride

🎓 Senior Parents – Celebrate Your Graduate! 🎓 Honor your graduating Saber with a special Senior Ad in the yearbook! 🎉 Whether it's baby pictures, heartfelt messages, or proud memories, this is your chance to give your senior a keepsake they’ll cherish forever. Secure your ad today at www.yearbookforever.com and make your senior’s yearbook even more memorable! 💜💛 Email pubs.staff@cd-csd.org or jon.fisher@cd-csd.org with questions. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsyearbook #SaberPride #ClassOf2025 #SeniorAds

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Liliana Hartley, one of our seniors 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 #saberssucceeding

A big congratulations to our Special Olympics Unified Dance Teams! This past weekend at the State Games, our teams brought home BOTH a gold and a silver medal! 💛💜 We got a sneak peek of their awesome routines during Inclusion Week, and there was no doubt—they were ready to bring it to State! Their hard work and practice paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder! Way to go, Sabers! 🥇Our Saber Gold team received a gold medal. The team was coached by Unified partner Adriana Curtner. Team members included athletes Cole Michaelsen, Tatiana Raymond, Skyler Raymond, Adam Harney, Ayana Gooch-Sims, Amya Gooch-Sims, and Adrianna Flick. Unified partners included Nora Ubel, Adelynne Meyer, Lily Gruntorad, Brynn Schroeder and Finnley Smith. 🥈Our Saber Purple team received a silver medal. The team was coached by Unified partner Evalyn House. Team members included Joslynn Mulholland, Ryland Taylor, Jack Burken, Marlee Michaelsen and Unified partners Kennedy Lackas, Blair Kueter, Emily Freeman and Molly Morris. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittspecialolympics #specialolympicunifiedteams #specialolympicdanceteams #unifiedteams #unifiedpartners #specialyolympicathletes #stategames #statedance #sabergoldteam #saberpurpleteam #saberssuceeding #saberpride

🎉🏀 Congratulations to Central DeWitt alum Brig Tubbs on his induction into the IHSAA Basketball Hall of Fame! A dominant all-state post, Tubbs averaged 21 points and 12 rebounds per game in 1987, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors. He set Central DeWitt single-season records in points (631), rebounds (377), field goals (178), and rebounds in a game (22)—records that stood for more than 35 years! Tubbs continued his success at the University of Iowa, where he was a four-year letterwinner, earned his master’s in business, and was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. His leadership earned him the Nile Kinnick Memorial Scholarship, the team’s Coaches Award, and a position on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Today, Brig is the President & CEO of First Central State Bank and co-CEO of Ohnward Bancshares with his brother Abram. 👏 Join us in celebrating this incredible honor for one of Central DeWitt’s finest! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #SaberAlum #SabersPride #IHSAAHallOfFame #OnceASaberAlwaysASaber #saberssucceeding

Congratulations to senior Laura Martens for being the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award! This prestigious honor, presented by the Lawrence Van Hook Chapter, recognizes students who exemplify dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Nominated by CDHS faculty, Laura’s dedication to her school and community truly sets her apart. Way to go, Laura! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #DAR #GoodCitizenAward #scholarship #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Ekstrand Elementary first and third graders had an exciting opportunity to explore the stars last Friday, thanks to Clinton County Conservation and their StarLab! Students learned how to use the sky as a compass, identify constellations, and discover the legends behind them. This interactive experience helped deepen their understanding of astronomy. A big thank you to Clinton County Conservation for sharing their knowledge and inspiring our young learners! #gosabers #centraldewittsd #clintoncountyconservation #stargazing #constellations #ekstrandelementary #starlab #learningisfun

🎶 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎶 Central DeWitt Sabers Music Department is excited to be hosting the 3A IHSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 29th! With six performance centers and a concession stand (run by the Central DeWitt Music Boosters), they could use some extra hands to make this event a success. 📅 Date: Saturday, March 29th 📍Location: Central DeWitt High School ✅ Sign up to help: https://bit.ly/4hDK55c Whether you can help for part of the day or the whole day, your support makes a difference! Sign up to volunteer and be part of this incredible event. Thank you for supporting our musicians! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsmusic #Volunteer #MusicMatters #StateSoloandEnsembleFestival #GoSaberMusic

Time is running out to order your 2024-2025 CDHS Yearbook! Secure your copy before the April 4th deadline and relive the best moments of the year—sports victories, school events, unforgettable friendships, and more! 📸📚 Don't miss out! Order yours today before it's too late! 🔗 https://www.yearbookforever.com/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #CDHSYearbook #ForeverASaber #MemoriesThatLast #OrderNow