Good luck to sophomores Molly Burken and Jack Butler who are performing at the IHSSA All State Individual Speech Festival at the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls today! Molly will be presenting her Review, and Jack will be performing Prose. Last Friday, CDHS held a send-off for the speech team members to wish them well! We’re proud to have you represent Central DeWitt, Molly and Jack!
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EICC’s concurrent summer classes are a great opportunity for high school students to take college credit courses for free! All courses are first come, first served so do not wait to register! Please see the flyer for more information. If you have any questions please reach out to holly.hansen@cd-csd.org.
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‼️ ATTENTION: CDHS Senior Awards Day needed to be rescheduled and will now take place on Monday, May 13th at 12:45 p.m. in the CDPAC. Seniors’ last day and picnic will still be Friday, May 17th. Please spread the word! Thank you!
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🎓 Meet Sabine Housenga one of our seniors who has great advice for younger students! Way to go, Sabine!
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.
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We encourage you to join us Monday, March 25th at 5 p.m. for our Community Conversation event in the CDMS Media Center. Superintendent Dr. Dan Peterson, CFO Sarah Johnston, and two school board members will be available to listen to your thoughts and answer questions. Then join us for the Central DeWitt School Board Meeting that begins at 6 p.m. in the CDMS Media Center. You can also attend the school board meeting via Zoom: https://cd-csd.zoom.us/j/86752617759?pwd=SFB4amN2MDc4SDJXYXRkWlQySW9YUT09
To view the agenda for Monday night’s meeting, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ia/central/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D3HRN76EBA2A
Community Conversation will take place before all regularly scheduled board meetings (not work sessions). We look forward to seeing you!
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We are excited to announce that Bill Petsche has been named as the next CDCSD Director of Curriculum and Instruction! Please join us in congratulating him!
Bill Petsche has contributed 18 years to the Central DeWitt CSD across various roles, most recently as Middle School Principal and Director of Secondary Special Programs. His achievements include initiating a successful internship program and a Future Business Leaders of America club. As an administrator, he has enhanced educational practices and systems within the district, focusing on curriculum development and instructional methodologies.
Petsche is anticipating a doctoral degree in educational policy and leadership studies from the University of Iowa this December. Additionally, he holds an education specialist degree in educational administration and a master’s degree in education with a focus on technology integration.
"I am deeply honored to step into the role of Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Central DeWitt Community School District," said Petsche. "Having devoted nearly two decades to serving this community and its students, I am passionate about advancing our educational mission and building on our successes. I look forward to creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that nurtures and empowers every student."
Board members worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Petsche interviewed with a stakeholder interview group consisting of instructional coaches, administrators, and a school board member on March 18.
Pending school board approval, Petsche will officially begin serving as Director of Curriculum and Instruction on July 1, 2024.
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ATTENTION 8th GRADE PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Freshman Orientation will be held Monday, March 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. This is a great opportunity to learn about CDHS and all we have to offer our high school students, meet teachers, and have your questions answered. A letter about the event was emailed to 8th grade parents. If you have any questions, please contact the high school at (563) 659-0715. We look forward to welcoming our new class of freshmen to CDHS!
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Here is a great opportunity for high school students to explore several careers at once! Arconic is hosting Skilled Trades Exploration Nights on April 30th and May 1st from 6-8 p.m. To register, scan the QR code. Registration is first come, first served so don’t wait! If you have questions, please reach out to holly.hansen@cd-csd.org.
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Whether you’re a supporter, athlete, Unified buddy, or believer, displaying these yard signs is a great way to show your pride in our Special Olympics program! Signs are $20 each. Order now through March 31st by emailing angieubel@hotmail.com. Please indicate if you would like a Unified Sports sign or Special Olympic Athlete sign and the name that should be displayed in the yellow banner. If you would like a title in the yellow banner such as “BELIEVER” or “SUPPORTER,” etc. instead of a name please include that information. A portion of the proceeds will go toward our Special Olympics team. Thank you for your support and showing your Saber pride!
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We’d like to share a great, and convenient, opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher! Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will be offering two-day substitute teacher authorization courses this spring and summer for only $100. By committing to just two Saturday classes at EICC you will be qualified to substitute teach in Iowa by this fall. The spring session begins March 23rd and the summer session begins June 15th.
To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/3TKl4f1
Here is an article that also shares more information: https://bit.ly/43oI7A6.
We hope you will become a substitute teacher at Central DeWitt or share this information with someone you know who would be interested! Please reach out to Kayla Martens at kayla.martens@cd-csd.org if you have questions or would like to substitute teach at Central DeWitt once authorized.
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CDHS Student Council has partnered with St. Ambrose University to host our very own Dance Marathon. All donations will go toward meals for families that are at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. This event will be held April 6 from 5-8 p.m. in the high school competition gym. At this event there will be games, dancing, guest speakers, and prizes! Entry to this event is free, and open to the entire community, so bring your friends and family!
Donations are welcome at any time before April 6, 7:30 p.m. We are able to take cash, check (write to St. Ambrose Dance Marathon), or online donations.
If you have any questions or need to get in contact with someone about cash or check donation turn-in, please feel free to email anthony.meyer@cd-csd.org.
If you would like to donate to this event through card or PayPal please click the following link and click "DONATE TO THIS EVENT." https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=6163
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Ekstrand Elementary kindergartners were blown away today when Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray Local 4 News read them “Wacky Weather,” a book where the Cat in the Hat shares strange but true weather events. He also talked about changing seasons since today is officially the first day of spring. Make sure you watch the weather on Local 4 News WHBF TV at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. to see some familiar faces! Thank you, Mr. McCray, for taking the time to visit with our students!
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Central DeWitt National Honor Society is holding a supply drive for a local low-cost spay/neuter clinic. All of the collected items will be taken to the clinic to help support the animals they serve. If you are interested in providing any items from the list included on the flyer, please drop off your donations at any school office, including St. Joes, or go to the QR code on the flyer to fill out our pick-up form. Thank you for helping National Honor Society!
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The Central DeWitt Special Olympics spring online store opens today! Order your apparel now through March 25th clicking here: www.adcraftwebstores.com/cdsos24 Thank you for supporting our Special Olympic athletes!
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Eight speech students, led by coaches Brianne Magill and Wendy McCartt, represented CDHS at the IHSSA Individual State Speech Contest at Xavier High school in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 9th. Two Central DeWitt speech team students have qualified to perform at the IHSSA All State Individual Speech Festival to be held at the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls on Monday, March 25th. Molly Burken will be presenting her Review, and Jack Butler will be performing Prose. The festival is open to the public and showcases students from across Iowa who have been selected by State contest judges for the highest honor in the Iowa High School Speech Association. Congratulations, Sabers!
INDIVIDUAL STATE SPEECH CONTEST RESULTS
Lauren Burmeister received a Divsiion II for Storytelling
Caleb Govert received a Divison II in Individual Improvisation.
The following students received Division I ratings for their performances:
Molly Burken in two events; Original Oratory and Review
Jack Butler in two events; Prose and Review
Caleb Govert in Musical Theatre
Sabine Housenga in Musical Theatre
Hannah Moore in two events; Public Address and Poetry
Rachel Spicer in Prose
Lacey Stoker in Review
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It’s time to nominate Central DeWitt employees for the March Employee of the Month! This district-wide program gives CDCSD parents, students and community members the opportunity to help us recognize our outstanding employees. Nominations are due Thursday, March 21st!
Nomination form: https://forms.gle/ksRVLaYC6XBXkAbw7
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Congratulations to our Unified Special Olympics team who had success competing at the Spring Classic in Iowa City on Saturday, March 9. Our 3-on-3 Unified basketball team earned a silver medal! The team consisted of athletes Kayleb Goldensoph, Gage Heston, Ryland Taylor and Christopher Shenker and Unified partners Adriana Curtner and Izzy Heitz.
Our Unified dance team earned a gold medal! The team consisted of athletes Cole Michaelsen, Joslynn Mulholland, Ayana Gooch-Sims, Tatiana Raymond, Adrianna Flick, Skyler Raymond, Jack Burken,Amya Gooch- Sims , Jess Shockey, and Marlee Michelson unified partners Klaire Gruntorad, Kennedy Lackas, Nora Ubel, Lily Gruntorad and Coach Mallory McMahon.
Way to go, Sabers!
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Over 600 community members, business leaders, parents, students, and staff have taken part in helping us create our Portrait of Graduate so far. The information we have gathered through surveys, focus groups and design team meetings has been instrumental in bringing together our community’s vision for every Central DeWitt student.
During the week of March 18th there will be another opportunity for everyone’s voice to be heard! A survey will be sent out with a first draft of the competencies our community has chosen as the most important for our students to learn. Once the survey is available, we hope you will take a minute to answer the questions and share your thoughts.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with you and appreciate the investment you’re making in our students’ futures. If you have any questions regarding Portrait of a Graduate, please reach out to Superintendent Dr. Dan Peterson at dan.peterson@cd-csd.org or (563) 659-4705.
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🏆 Congratulations to these outstanding Central DeWitt Employees! #SaberSuperstars recognizes Central DeWitt employees who make a difference, positively impact the lives of those around them, and serve as a role model to others. Thank you for all you do at Central DeWitt Community School District!
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INCLUSION IS MY SUPERPOWER! What a fun week CDCSD had highlighting the importance of inclusion as you can see in this video: https://youtu.be/7gPqHu4NjN8.
As a National Unified Champion Schools, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where students of all abilities will succeed. We are so proud of our Special Olympic athletes, Best Buddies and coaches who work hard to build a more inclusive community for all. We hope you continue to #ChooseToInclude!
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