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Taco ‘bout a great opportunity to join our Saber family! We’re hiring a part-time general food service worker at CDHS. This is a three-hour per day commitment Monday-Friday – no nights or weekends! If you think you’re a pear-fect fit, learn more and apply at https://www.iowaworks.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #centraldewittnutritionservices #foodserviceworker

The Saber football online store is available now through July 31st! Click here to order apparel: https://bit.ly/3Qg3qj7 Thank you for supporting Saber football! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberfootball #footballstore #supportoursabers

The Saber boys golf apparel store is now open through 10 a.m. on July 24th! Click here to order: https://www.walloffame247.com/central-dewitt-high-school Thank you for supporting our boys golf team! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberboysgolf #golfstore #supportoursabers

Congratulations to Jacob Maher who made the MAC Baseball All-Conference 1st Team, Kyle Bixby and Michael Cabrera who made the 2nd team and to Tyson Dunne, Logan White and Kade Burzlaff who were honorable mention! Way to go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberbaseball #saberssucceeding #macallconferenceteams

Congratulations to Isabelle Pierce and Anna Prosise who made the MAC Softball All-Conference 2nd Team and to Paige Owens, Ashli Bossom, and Katlin Truelsen who were honorable mention! Great job, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabersoftball #saberssucceeding #macallconferenceteams

‼️UPDATE: Due to current field conditions caused by weather, the Saber baseball game start time has been moved back to it's ORIGINAL START TIME OF 7 P.M. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated if there are any other changes. Thank you for understanding!

‼️ Due to weather concerns, tonight’s Saber Baseball game start time has been moved up one hour to 6 p.m. Please spread the word! The game is at McAleece Park - Petrakis Field in Dubuque. Tickets must be purchased at https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ Go Sabers! #gosabers

Our Saber baseball team moves on to the substate final against Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles on Wednesday, July 12. The game will be held at McAleece Park - Petrakis Field in Dubuque at 7:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased at https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberbaseball #saberpride #saberssucceeding

‼️ UPDATE: The location of the school board meeting has been changed to the Central DeWitt Middle School Media Center. Join us Thursday, July 13th at 6 p.m. for the Central DeWitt Community School Board Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Administration Center, 331 E 8th St, or you can watch via Zoom: https://cd-csd.zoom.us/j/86957835619?pwd=dlNnRWh2REVOR1JDOWR3OFFUejM4QT09 To view the agenda for Thursday night’s meeting, visit http://go.boarddocs.com/ia/central/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQ6LAY55AD5F #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittschoolboard #schoolboardmeeting

📣 We are thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, menus, documents, news, student stories, and even emergency notifications. In addition to this convenient app, we also updated our website! We think you’ll find our new site to be more organized and user-friendly, not to mention it features what we love most – our students and staff! Check it out at https://www.cd-csd.org/. You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store. Android: https://bit.ly/3LvGNoi iPhone: https://apple.co/3JLmty4 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittcsdapp #newwebsite #everythingsabersinyourpocket

⚾️ Congratulations to our Saber baseball team on a great win over CPU! They will advance to play Davenport Assumption on Monday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at North Scott. To purchase tickets visit https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/. Due to construction, parking is limited so please follow the parking instructions on the map. Live stream of the game is available at NFHS network for small fee at https://bit.ly/44i4AhV Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberbaseball #saberpride #saberssucceeding

ATTENTION: The CDCSD website will be down over the weekend to prepare for something exciting! We apologize for the inconvenience, but can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on! Stay tuned… #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #staytuned

Congratulations to our Saber softball team on their victory over Clinton last night! They continue regional play against Cedar Rapids Xavier on Saturday, July 8th at 7 p.m. at Xavier. All tickets must be purchased in advance here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2022-23/tickets Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabersoftball #softballregionals #saberpride #saberssucceeding

We are seeking an Interim HS Activities Director & Dean of Students for the 2023-2024 school year. If interested, please apply online through the IowaWorks: https://www.iowaworks.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx or contact dan.peterson@cd-csd.org with any questions. #joinoursaberfamily

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last day to order school supply kits for K-6th grade students from our partner 1st Day School Supplies! Did you know you can also donate kits to students? Ordering from 1st Day guarantees you the exact supplies your child needs for the start of the school year, with only the brands you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. Plus, you're going to save up to 30% over shopping at Target, Walmart or even on Amazon! Don't wait, buy early and save! To order visit https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com. 2023-2024 School Supply List: https://bit.ly/3OV2W0Q #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #schoolsupplies #1stdayschoolsupplies

The Central DeWitt Community School District and the Board of Directors have been involved in an ongoing lawsuit filed by The DeWitt Observer, a subsidiary of Sycamore Media, regarding a Board meeting that occurred on February 7, 2022. The District and the Board have been working closely with legal counsel in defending against the allegations outlined in the lawsuit. We have previously opted to limit any statements regarding the matter in an effort to allow the court to fully consider the issue. The court recently entered a ruling in the ongoing lawsuit, finding that, while the Board followed proper procedures to enter a closed session during the Board meeting, the Board discussed matters during the closed session that did not directly relate to the stated basis for the closed session. Consistent with the order from the court, the District is providing The DeWitt Observer with an unredacted copy of the audio recording and minutes of the Board meeting. In the spirit of full transparency, the District is also posting the entire audio recording and the meeting minutes on the District’s website, where all other previous Board meeting recordings and minutes are posted here: https://centraldewittsdia.sites.thrillshare.com/page/board-of-education-meeting-records The Board maintains that the individual Board members acted appropriately leading up to and during the closed session. The Board entered into the closed session with the correct intentions – to evaluate the Superintendent. During the closed session, the conversation flowed into current issues with the intention of providing the Superintendent feedback on how he was handling these issues. As a Board, we recognize that during the course of the closed session, the conversation inadvertently strayed from the intended purpose. While the conversation was relevant and thoughtful, it should have occurred in an open meeting. The District and the Board respect the decision issued by the court and will proceed in a manner that ensures this does not happen again. The Board will be receiving additional training regarding the legal requirements of Iowa’s open meetings law so we can make better informed decisions moving forward. This training will be open for the public to attend. The Board will also be reviewing processes and procedures for managing closed sessions, consistent with the recommendations from the court. As a Board composed of community members, we remain committed to representing our community and our parents, families, and students as our District strives to provide the best educational experience for the students and families of the Central DeWitt Community School District. Central DeWitt CSD Board of Directors Bob Gannon, Board President Angela Rheingans, Board Vice President Geoff Blandin, Board Member Cory Huff, Board Member Hannah Perrone, Board Member

This is just one of the great ways to get involved and make a difference at Central DeWitt! Mark your calendars now to attend the Central DeWitt PTO meeting on Monday, July 24th at 6 p.m. at the DeWitt Community Library, 917 5th Ave! 💥 Want to know what's NEW and EXCITING?! 💥Want to know what's being planned for the upcoming school year?! 💥Want to see where you can help out to make your child's school year one to REMEMBER?! Please join us for our next PTO Meeting and make an impact on our children's future!

If you’re interested in officiating high school football, training is available in August! Please see the information below: Tuesday, August 1st (6 - 7:30 p.m.): Introduction to football officiating for any new officials or anyone interested in getting started; 2023 new rules and points of emphasis Tuesday, August 8th (6 - 7:30 p.m.): The Kicking Game (rules, mechanics, and most common penalties) Tuesday, August 15th (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.): Plays from Scrimmage (rules, mechanics, and most common penalties) Wednesday, August 22nd (6 - 7:30 p.m.): Penalty Enforcement TRAINING LOCATION Davenport Public Library Eastern Avenue Branch 6000 Eastern Ave For questions or more information please contact Gary Tomlinson at gtomlinson0205@gmail.com.

If you are planning on attending the Saber Softball or Baseball game at Marion tomorrow, June 20th, please purchase your tickets ahead of time here: https://ia-marion-lite.intouchreceipting.com/ActivitiesAdmission Due to construction, please make sure you follow the parking instructions on the map. Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabersoftball #saberbaseball #centraldewittvsmarion

‼️ ONLINE ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN! If your child is planning to participate in any middle school or high school activity such as athletics, speech, drama, band, choir, etc. they must be registered through Varsity Bound. To begin registration, click here: https://manager.gobound.com/ia/centraldewitt/students CREATE FAMILY ACCOUNT 1. Create family account by filling out the form and checking the box at the bottom after certifying the information. 2. If you have used Varsity Bound in the past, your child’s profile should appear on the next screen. If you have not used Varsity Bound, or your child’s profile is not visible, please add your child. 3. Update or add guardian information as needed. PLEASE NOTE: Varsity Bound is the primary form of communication used by coaches and sponsors for activities. It is important that parent/guardian information is available and current. REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES 1. Next, on your child’s profile click “Register for Activities.” 2. A screen with all available activities will appear. Click on the registration button next to the activity for which you wish to register. Keep in mind this is registration for the entire 2023-2024 school year. If your child has any interest in possibly participating in an activity, please register. This does not mean they are committed to participate if they change their mind later. 3. When choosing an activity, please make sure you choose the appropriate level. For example, if an activity is only listed as “High School” it is not available at the middle school level. 4. There are 11 quick and easy steps to register for each activity. Most of the information will be automatically populated and just needs verification, unless you are new to Varsity Bound. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 1. On Step 9, you will need to upload the Sport Physical form. You can take a photo of the completed physical form and upload it. Physicals that have not expired from last year have rolled over to this year, but you will still need a new physical before your current one is expired. Click here to access the physical form: https://www.cd-csd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/physical-form-updated-2022.pdf 2. Student and parent will need to read and sign the “Heads Up Concussion,” “Good Conduct Policy” and “Student-Parent Handbook.” 3. Click “Complete Registration.” You will receive an email confirmation for the activities you registered for. At the top of the page, click on “Return to Family Dashboard” to register for the next activity or another child. If you need to go back to upload a physical form at a later day, in the Family Dashboard there is a menu bar on the left side of page. Underneath the Saber logo, click on your child’s initials. Then click on “Documents.” Under “School Documents” click the green button next to “Sports Physical.” This will allow you to upload the new file. Again, you can take a photo of the form and upload it. If your child will be riding to or from an event at any time with someone other than their parent or guardian (i.e., grandparent, family friend, teammate’s parent), please fill out the “Transportation Permission & Release Form.” Your child will not be allowed to ride with anyone who is not on this list. #gosaber #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #onlineactivityregistration2023