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🎓 Meet Aubrey Vance one of our seniors who has a bright future ahead of her! Aubrey is one of the AmeriCorps Student Leaders who put together all of the Senior Spotlights featuring members of the Class of 2024 you've seen throughout the school year. Great job, Aubrey! 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

Good luck to our track and field teams and coaches as they begin competition at the state tournament in Des Moines today! Yesterday CDHS had a send-off to wish them well. We’re cheering for you, Sabers! Events can be watched live online for free at https://www.ihssn.com/ Find both live and final results at https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/37864 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhstrackandfield #girlstrackandfield #boystrackandfield #statebound #goodluckatstate #saberpride #saberssucceeding

For the last 11 years, the DeWitt Community Hospital Foundation, in collaboration with the LincolnWay Community Foundation, has provided free bike helmets to second-grade students in local elementary schools. This year, they formed a new partnership with Central DeWitt High School's Business Communication class, led by Christopher Law. He saw the helmet giveaway as an ideal service-learning project for his students. The class took on various roles to support the project including organizing helmet sizes, communicating with teachers, scheduling, and putting helmets together with collateral. Last week, they handed out over 230 helmets to second graders at Ekstrand Elementary, St. Joseph Catholic School, Delwood Elementary, Northeast Elementary, and Calamus-Wheatland Elementary School. This experience not only provided extra hands to help the hospital foundation, it also empowered Central DeWitt students to play an active role in helping their community. For more photos visit https://www.cd-csd.org/news #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsbusinesscommunicationclass #dewittcommunityhospitalfoundation #lincolnwayfoundation #bikehelmets #ekstrandelementary #delwoodelementary #calamuswheatlandelementary #northeastelementary #stjosephcatholicschool #saberpride #saberssucceeding

It’s Work With Us Wednesday! Check out this great job opportunity available at Central DeWitt. To apply, visit https://phlaptweb36.applitrack.com/CDCSD/onlineapp/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities

Congratulations to our girls tennis team who is headed to the Girls State Team Tournament for the second year in a row! Way to go, Sabers! Girl's state tennis shirts will be available to order today ONLY! All purchases must be made by midnight tonight. NO late orders are accepted. If you would like to purchase one the link is here: https://adcraftwebstores.com/dewst24/ Shipping to your home is an option but if you would like the shirts by Friday, we suggest you choose to pick them up as they will be available in the school office on Friday so you can wear the gear by game time on Saturday! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhstennis #cdhsgirlstennis #girlstennis #statebound #headedtostate #twoyearsinarow #saberpride #saberssucceeding

If you remember back in March at the IHSMA State Solo and Ensemble Festival, junior Natalie Cagle performed “Yellow After the Rain” by Mitchell Peters receiving a perfect score and being recognized as as best of the day in that center. Well, yesterday she performed in the Best of Center Recital in Ames. Congratulations, Natalie! We are super proud of you and how you represented Central DeWitt! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsband #bestofcenterrecital #saberpride #sabersucceeding

🎓 Commencement is only a few days away and we are excited to celebrate the Class of 2024! Join us on Sunday, May 19th at 3 p.m. for the graduation ceremony followed by the “Senior Cruise” around 4:15 p.m. The parade is a great opportunity for our community to congratulate our graduates! Please see the flyer for more details about graduation festivities. The graduation ceremony will be live streamed here: https://youtube.com/live/oDlg3VZXO1U?feature=share #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsclassof2024 #classof2024 #centraldewittgraduation #commencement #seniorcruise #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Congratulations to these Central DeWitt seniors who are now EICC graduates! Six Central DeWitt students graduated last night from EICC with their Liberal Arts Degree. Great job for the continued dedication and motivation to further your education! Shamiyah Morgan had the honor of being the student speaker at the graduation ceremony. She did a fantastic job explaining her perspective as a high school student taking dual enrollment courses, and thanked the Central DeWitt Community School District for this amazing opportunity! We’re proud of you, Sabers! Your hard work paid off! Pictured: Maggie Froeschle, Carleigh Tobey, Lucas Hledik, Ashton Ernst, Shamiyah Morgan, Ashlyn Boeckmann-Ledvina #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #classof2024 #eiccgraduates #dualenrollmentcourses #liberalartsdegree #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Meet senior Ella Klinkenberg who has big plans for her future! Way to go, Ella! 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

Join Ekstrand Elementary and Central DeWitt PTO for the last event of the school year – Running for a "Paws!" This will take place on Tuesday, June 4th. See flyer for times. There are two ways you can take part in this great fundraiser: 1. Sponsor any K-3rd grade student pledging to run laps or make a flat donation. 2. Volunteer to help at the event here https://bit.ly/3wqDaLo All funds raised will go directly to helping our students and staff through the Central DeWitt PTO. Throughout the year, PTO provides all kinds of fun and educational opportunities. Thank you for supporting Ekstrand Elementary and Central DeWitt PTO! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittpto #runningforapaws #funrun#

Mrs. Waleszonia’s class had a great time last week when they visited Camp Courageous. Students road the train, the zipline, went swimming and more. What fun experience! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #campcourageous #fieldtrip

🎓 Meet senior Colton Sullivan who has bright future ahead of him! Way to go, Colton! 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

Today at 12:45 p.m. we will be honoring our seniors at the 2024 Senior Awards Ceremony. We will be live streaming the event for families who are unable to attend. Here is the link to watch: https://youtube.com/live/o-aQn5xTrEY?feature=share Thank you for helping us celebrate the Class of 2024! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorawardsceremony #classof2024 #saberpride #saberssucceeding

On Friday, 8th graders got a chance to check out some of the ways they can get involved at CDHS next year during the Club Fair. Mark Bloom, the CDHS principal beginning July 1st, stopped by to learn more, too! CDHS is looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2028 in August! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdhsclubsandorganizations #clubandorganizationfair #getinvolved #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Yesterday, these 6th graders had a great time visiting the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium where they explored all kinds of historic, cultural and STEM-related exhibits. We love to see our students learn through fun, hands-on experiences! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #6thgrade #6thgradefieldtrip #nationalmississippirivermuseumandaquarium #learningisfun #handsonlearning

Take a look at all the Sabers who qualified for State Track and Field which will take place next week! Way to go, Sabers! More information about state track and field can be found here: BOYS: https://www.iahsaa.org/track-field/state-meet-central/ GIRLS: https://ighsau.org/news/state-track-and-field-tournament-central/ GIRLS 1500: Addie Appleby BOYS 110 Meter High Hurdles: Tristan Rheingans 400 Meter Low Hurdles: Tristan Rheingans, Abe Krukow 200: Alex Brown 800: Caleb Olson 800 Meter Sprint Medley: Colton Sullivan, Michael Palmer, Alex Brown, Tristan Rheingans 1600 Meter Distance Medley: Nic Reemtsma, Nathan Butler, Will Ginter, Caleb Olson 4x200 Meter Relay: Colton Sullivan, Michael Palmer, Jameson Gregoire, Alex Brown 4x400 Meter Relay, Tristan Rheingans, Nathan Butler, Ben Zimmer, Will Ginter 4x800 Meter Relay: Kyle Olson, Ben Zimmer, Brady Freeman, Caleb Olson Shuttle Hurdle Relay: Abe Krukow, Ayden McManus, Jameson Gregoire, Cal Kueter Alternates: Greyson Dollar, Brody Grell, Caden Huff, Lucas Johnston, Beck Maricle, Parker Petsche, Keegan Peterson, Colton Sawyer, Cooper Small, Abe Vickers, Adam Wilke #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #centraldewitttrackandfield #sabertrackandfield #statebound #goodluck #saberpride #saberssucceeding

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to thank our dedicated teachers one more time for the thousands of ways they positively impact our students’ lives. You make a difference and are appreciated. Thank you to all of the individuals, businesses and organizations that helped us celebrate our teachers this week! Watch this video to see what our students love about our teachers: https://youtu.be/dyZDhfnsDss #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #weloveourteachers #teacherappreciationweek #saberpride #thankyouteachers

The Central DeWitt Board of Education is proud to announce that Dr. Stephanie Mishler has been hired as the next superintendent. Please join us in welcoming her to our Saber family! The school board would like to thank the 266 parents, teachers, community members, support staff and students who completed the stakeholders survey, and the 32 interview committee members who provided invaluable feedback regarding the strengths and challenges facing our school district. The individual comments and overall candidate rankings provided by the almost 300 respondents, representing our great community, provided the board direction in selecting our superintendent. The person selected needed to exhibit the attributes and disposition of a strong instructional leader who will effectively manage district resources, build community/school relations, and recruit, hire, and support current staff. Based upon these core values, the board chose Dr. Stephanie Mishler to assume the duties as our new Superintendent/Chief Educational Officer, pending board approval, beginning Monday, July 1, 2024. As interim superintendent of the Fairfield CSD, Dr. Mishler has led strategic initiatives aligned with student success, positive culture, and fiscal responsibility. Notably, she led a successful public information campaign resulting in a 67% approval rate for an increased PPEL referendum in March 2024 and implemented a program-based budgeting process that reduced expenditures by up to $1.6 million. Dr. Mishler holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Drake University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Iowa State University. Her educational career spans 15 years, including previous roles as curriculum director and associate high school principal in Fairfield. “I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the superintendent of the Central DeWitt Community School District,” said Dr. Mishler. “I am committed to advancing our vision of becoming a destination for innovative learning and eager to collaborate with our dedicated staff, families, and community to ensure that Central DeWitt continues to prepare every student for lifelong success. My husband, Matt, our four daughters, and I are thrilled to become active members of the Central DeWitt community. We look forward to embracing the rich traditions and opportunities that await us, and I am genuinely excited to be part of the extraordinary journey ahead.” Board members worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Dr. Mishler interviewed with interview groups consisting of students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members on May 8, 2024. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #newsuperintendent #welcometooursaberfamily

🎓 Meet senior Allison Kallemeyn who has great advice for younger students! Way to go, Allison! 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

To start your morning off right just take a look at the “egg-citing” thing happening in 8th-grade science at CDMS! Ottis, one of our therapy dogs, and the students are enjoying welcoming the newest feathered Sabers to the world. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #8thgradscience #eggciting #babychicks #learningisfun #handsonlearning #ottis #therapydog #adorable