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On January 30th, the Central DeWitt Middle School Girls' Wrestling Team hosted its inaugural home meet in their first season of the program. The team consists of 19 wrestlers, (9 seventh graders and 10 eighth graders). Anthony Green and Katlyn Irwin are coaches for the team. Coach Green expressed his enthusiasm for the “exciting” number of girls joining the team and their willingness to try wrestling. He emphasized that wrestling is a sport that all students can learn, and that everyone is on an equal playing field considering it is a relatively new sport for most girls. Coach Green said wrestling is a great sport to help with confidence-building, goal-setting, and personal development. Coach Green and Irwin, along with the team, are looking forward to the remainder of the season and the continuous improvement of their skills. The Girls' Wrestling team has two meets remaining this year, and the Coaches encourage fans to support the team during their first season. The upcoming matches are scheduled as follows: • February 13 @ North Scott 4:00 p.m. • February 15 @ Camanche 4:00 p.m. GO SABERS!!!! Article and photos by CDCSD Marketing Intern Anthony Meyer who is a senior at CDHS. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsgirlswrestling #sabergirlswrestling #saberwrestling #inauguralseason #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Join us for an evening full of magical fun and royal chaos when CDMS students perform “Haphazardly Ever After” this Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.! Doors open at 6:10 p.m. The cast has been working hard and are ready to put on a great performance for you! Will the Royal family get their happily ever after? You’ll have to come see the play to find out! Admission is free and donations are always welcome. “Happily ever after” seems far, far, away for our poor King and Queen. Their four royal, adult children are rude to everyone and won’t stop fighting! Nothing the poor King and Queen try can get their children to behave. In desperation, the royal couple tries using magic to fix their problems forever. But, of course, nothing goes as planned, and the children end up worse than before! Will the royal family ever be able to get their “happily ever after”, or is the kingdom doomed? With a large cast of memorable characters and plenty of fourth wall breaks, you will be laughing throughout this comedic, modern fairytale! **loud horn sounds will play throughout the show “Haphazardly Ever After” by Jeff Fluharty. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colorado. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsplay #haphazardlyeverafter #saberpride #sabersucceeding #breakaleg

🎓 Meet Mitchell Maher, one of our seniors who is making big plans for his future! Way to go, Mitchell! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Aubrey Vance and Tori Rheingans. In this role, Aubrey and Tori 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

The NFHS video feed for games in the CDHS Competition Gym is up and running thanks to the arrival of the new equipment. You can catch all the Saber action again! Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #nfhsnetwork

Juniors and seniors interested in taking the ACT will have the opportunity during the school day on Friday, March 1st. The cost is $52 and must be paid through Infinite Campus BEFORE the day of the test. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Schaible. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #acttest #act

Happy National School Counseling Week to our school counselors Tanya Glennon, Mollie Bates, Tierra Hildebrandt, and Mary Beth Schaible! Our counselors do an incredible job helping students make important educational choices and strive to create a safe and positive environment to help students with their mental and emotional well-being. Thank you for all you do! We are lucky to have you as part of our Saber family! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #schoolcounselors #nationalschoolcounselingweek #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #saberssucceeding #saberpride #weloveourcounselors

The five events the Saber Speech Team took to the State Large Group Speech contest this past weekend at Pleasant Valley ALL earned PERFECT scores! Each group performed for three judges, and received a "I" rating from each judge. Phenomenal job to our Saber Speech Team members! • Ensemble Acting: Livy Crandall and Hannah Moore • Ensemble Acting: Jackson Butler and Susie Cox • Group Improv: Laura Martens, Rachel Spicer, and Caleb Govert • Radio Broadcasting: Rachel Spicer, Hannah Moore, Sabine Housenga, and Ava Melvin • Short Film: Julia Fielding, Hailey Fielding, Natalie Cagle, Lacey Stoker, Eli Dimmick, and Susie Cox #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberspeech #statelargegroupspeechcontest #saberpride #saberssucceeding #congratulationssabers

Stay on top of important dates and exciting things happening at CDHS by reading the February newsletter! To check it out visit: https://bit.ly/483uaZp #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #highschool #cdhsnewsletter

🎓 Meet Grace O’Connor, one of our seniors who is heading to UNI after graduation! Way to go, Grace! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Aubrey Vance and Tori Rheingans. In this role, Aubrey and Tori 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 excited to announce that Mark Bloom has been hired as the next CDHS principal! Please join us in welcoming him to our Saber Family! As a district support administrator in the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, Bloom has supported eight districts and 17 buildings in continuous school improvement partnerships, while also facilitating the AEA dispute resolution process regarding Individual Educational Plans. Additionally, he has developed partnerships with administrators and schools to initiate and sustain professional learning communities and a multi-tiered systems of supports framework; while in support of high-quality teaching and learning for students. Bloom possesses 28 years of educational experience. He holds educational administration licensure from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in special education from St. Ambrose University. Previously, Bloom served as principal of Bluff Elementary School in the Clinton CSD. Mark lives in rural DeWitt with his wife Liz, where they have raised their four children: Henry (21), Samuel (19), Adeline (17), Ella (14). “With the utmost excitement, it is truly an honor and a privilege to take on the role of high school principal in the Central DeWitt Community School District,” said Bloom. “With my background in district support administration and a commitment to continuous school improvement, I am eager to collaborate with the dedicated staff and community to ensure we provide the best educational experience for our Saber students.” Superintendent Peterson worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Bloom interviewed with stakeholder interview groups consisting of students, parents, teachers, and community members on January 30, 2024. Bloom will officially begin leading Central DeWitt High School effective July 1, 2024. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsprincipal #welcometooursaberfamily

We are excited to meet the class of 2037 during Kindergarten Roundup on April 3, 2024! An informational meeting for parents will be held on March 5th. If you haven’t already, please pre-register your child for kindergarten here: https://forms.gle/FEgKP5VZzRxmr7Lc7 You can also find the form here: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/registration Children must be five years old on or before September 15, 2024, to be eligible for kindergarten. More information will be shared once you have submitted the pre-registration form. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdcsdkindergartenregistration #kindergartenroundup #futuresabers #classof2027

Yesterday 8th grade students had the opportunity to tour the DeWitt Career Advancement Center and learn about the different career academies offered. Career Academies give juniors and seniors the opportunity to build workforce skills and earn college credits at no cost. The information students received yesterday will help them as they begin planning and choosing courses for high school next year. Currently the DeWitt location offers academies in Agriculture, CNC Machining, Construction Technology, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Small Business Management. So many great opportunities for our students! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #dewittcareeradvancementcenter #careeracademies #careerandcollegeready #planningforthefuture #saberssucceeding #eicc #easterniowcommunitycolleges

FFA members from across Iowa converged on the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. More than 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy from 118 schools were in attendance on January 30th including five members of the DeWitt Central FFA chapter. The students visited with legislators, exhibited skills learned in the agriculture classroom and learned the importance of citizenship. Pictured left to right: Amy Grantz, Agriculture Education Teacher/FFA Advisor, Mackenzie Nations, Mackenzie Nations, Taylor Houser, Wyatt Houser, Paisley Kitchen, Kamryn Keester, Representative Norlin Mommsen. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #ffa #citizenship #volunteerism #patriotism #saberpride #saberssucceeding

‼️ Preschool registration for the 24-25 school year will open at 12 p.m. TODAY! Here is the link to register your child: https://forms.gle/sA1oKfKqib5jnDBk9 The form will begin accepting submissions at 12 p.m. Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2023 to enroll. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #preschoolregistration #preschool

Good luck to Madison Edens who competes at the State Girls Wrestling Tournament today! Yesterday CDHS had a send-off for Madison to wish her well. Let’s go, Madison! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabergirlswrestling #stategirlswrestling #sabersaatstate #goodlucksabers #saberpride #saberssucceeding #gomadison

A special School Board meeting has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 2 at 8 a.m. in the Central DeWitt Administration Center for the board to consider time-sensitive personnel recommendations. The meeting will be available through Zoom: https://cd-csd.zoom.us/j/87068758359?pwd=ZmhTQ3VoeEh2bTl2Yk95OEpaQTRvUT09 Once the agenda is finalized, it will be available here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ia/central/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CZZLUL56B860 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #specialschoolboardmeeting #centraldewittschoolboard

🎓 Meet Maggie Froeschle, one of our seniors who is making big plans for her future! Way to go, Maggie! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Aubrey Vance and Tori Rheingans. In this role, Aubrey and Tori 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 our January 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

ATTENTION CDHS STUDENTS! Auditions for the CDHS spring play, “The Alibis” will be held Thursday, Feb. 1st & Friday, Feb. 2nd from 6-8 p.m. in the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. All Central DeWitt High School students interested in performing are welcome to attend either, or both night’s audition. There are a number of parts available for actors of all experience levels. Any student interested in participating backstage (technical theater) is also welcome to come to the auditions and grab a Tech Crew sign-up sheet. We need everything from lights and sound to costumes and construction. All are welcome! If you have a good attitude, we can teach you everything else. If you cannot attend either audition, please contact Mr. Dunbar at francis.dunbar@cd-csd.org to make special arrangements. ‼️ SAVE THE DATE! “The Alibis” performances will be April 12th and 13th at 7p.m. in the CDPAC. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsspringplay #thealibies #auditions #springplayauditions #cdpac

UPDATE: Online preschool registration for the 2024-2025 school year will be Thursday, Feb. 1. This year St. Joseph Catholic School will be hosting their own preschool registration at a later date. If the St. Joseph preschool program is your first choice, we encourage you to register with them as well as Central DeWitt just in case your child does not get a spot in the St. Joseph program. For questions regarding the St. Joseph preschool program please contact St. Joseph Catholic School. The link to Central DeWitt registration will be posted on our social media and website on Feb. 1st. Registration will open at 12 p.m. Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2024 to enroll. To learn more, visit https://www.cd-csd.org/page/registration #gosabers #centraldewitt #preschool #preschoolregistration