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ATTENTION SABER SENIORS AND PARENTS: It’s that time of the year where we reach out with our senior yearbook ad offer! The 2024 yearbook will be one for the ages and this is a great opportunity for parents to showcase their student's most treasured and embarrassing moments by placing an ad in the yearbook. It allows for a final farewell to your children and students for the school to see and look back on. You can add quotes from your family, a message to your child, and pictures of your child (both recent and/or pictures when they were young) with a personal message. Feel free to contact our advisor at jon.fisher@cd-csd.org with any questions. Submissions are due March 30, so we have time to design the ad pages. All ads are to be submitted through https://yearbookforever.com! Instructions for ordering an ad are here in this video: https://bit.ly/3PiuVqS The pricing for ads is as follows: Full page: $210 Half Page: $160 Quarter page: $110 Eighth Page: $60 Thank you so much for your support. We look forward to your striking senior poses and awkward baby photos! Saber Publications #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsyearbook #saberpublications #seniorads #classof2024

CDHS Early Childhood Education students are studying creative learning environments in class this semester. Because of this, they visited the Bettendorf Family Museum and the QC Botanical Center. At the museum they observed in preschool classrooms, explored the gallery exhibits and created in the Innovation Station. At the botanical gardens they learned so much! Each student planted their own Parlor Palm, got to view, touch and explore numerous plants. What a fun learning experience! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #earlychildhoodeducation #fieldtrip #learningisfun #creativelearningenvironments #saberssucceeding

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! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrand #specialolympics #bestbuddies #inclusionweek2024 #choosetoinclude #saberpride #nationalunifiedchampionschools #saberssucceeding #choosetoinclude

ATTENTION: CDHS Senior Awards Day has been moved to Wednesday, May 15th at 9 a.m. as we are anticipating some of our seniors will be competing in the state track meet on May 17th. Go Sabers! Seniors’ last day and picnic will still be Friday, May 17th. Please spread the word! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #classof2024 #seniorawardsday

💜💛 Congratulations to Hagan Ackley the February Central DeWitt Community School District Employee of the Month! In his first year of teaching at Central DeWitt, Special Education Teacher Mr. Ackley has already made a huge impact on both students and staff at Ekstrand Elementary. His ability to form strong relationships with students and his willingness to support his co-workers is what makes him a valuable part of our Saber family and our employee of the month. “Mr. Ackley is a valuable asset to our Saber community,” First Grade Teacher Mrs. Dirksen said. “He is extremely patient with his students. He builds a lasting relationship, so each student knows that he cares about their individual needs. But, not only does he do that for his students, he builds relationships through collaboration, and concern for the teachers as well.” Mr. Ackley said part of why he relates to students who struggle with behaviors in school is because elementary school was a difficult time for him. “I caused a little trouble here and there and I think something for me was I connected with one of my teachers very well in about the second or third grade,” Mr. Ackley said. “She established the mindset in me that I can do anything as long as I try my best and I put my best foot forward. I'd say that's something that really inspired me to be in education.” Throughout his many years working with youth and teaching, Mr. Ackley discovered he had a deep passion for helping kids work through their problems and teaching them how to self-regulate. He finds having an open mind and the perspective that “everybody, no matter who they are when they come to school, might have something going on that you don't know about” helps him understand behaviors. He also finds it’s important to be respond calmly rather than react to a situation. “His demeanor with his students is very calming, kind and caring. He talks through many tough situations with the students and gives them guidance on ways to improve moving forward,” Ann Bixby, District School Nurse said. Mr. Ackley is grateful for the grace staff and administration have shown him while settling into his position this year. He also gives them, as well as the overall environment at Ekstrand Elementary, for helping him find success as a teacher. “We have a wonderful support staff, whether it is associates that are helping me throughout the day or the teachers that I work with and collaborate with, we're all in it for the same goal,” he said. “And, I know some days it can feel like we're doing so many academic things but one thing I've gathered here in DeWitt is we're in the business of making well-rounded, good people. And, that with all of that at our core, I think it enables us to really establish great routines and expectations for students. You can just see it when you walk around the building how great it is here.” Mr. Ackley said he feels at home here in the Central DeWitt Community School District and looks forward to the day his newborn son will attend school here. We look forward to that, too! Thank you, Mr. Ackley, for your calming demeanor, encouragement, and dedication which helps so many at Central DeWitt. We are lucky to have you! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #employeeofthemonth #februaryemployeeofthemonth #saberssucceeding

On March 8th, these CDHS students visited Morrison Technical Institute in Morrison, IL along with CDHS teacher Mrs. Regenwether and Steve Bunn from Vocational Rehab. The students learned about the opportunities and career training available. Afterwards, they enjoyed lunch at Corner Deli in Clinton. We love seeing our students explore options for after graduation! Pictured: Xavier Brown, Steve Bunn, Landon Flynn, Gunner LaMaack, Will Henningsen, Daniel Arp, Brayden Perry, Landon Brick, Marana Boeding, Lori Regenwether #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #morrisontechnicalinstitute #careerandcollegeready #saberssucceeding

The Saber girls golf online store is open! Order your Saber golf apparel now through 10 a.m. on March 15th! Thank you for supporting our Saber girls golf program! https://www.walloffame247.com/central-dewitt-high-school #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabergirlsgolf #sabergolf #sabergirlsgolfstore #supportoursabers

From dress-up days to giveaways, our Nutrition Services Department and students had a great time celebrating National School Breakfast Week before spring break! Congratulations to the prize winners from Ekstrand Elementary and CDIS who made sure to start their day off right by eating breakfast at school! Way to go, Sabers! EKSTRAND PRIZE WINNERS Amelianna Barnes Killian DeMoss Hunter Patchin Ezekial DeHhaven Rozalyn Dyer Jackson Boswell Emmalinn Barr Xavier Clain Mallory Beitelspacher Landry Goodwin CDIS PRIZE WINNERS Ryder Ryan Robert Schultz Ethan Grager Domenica Cimino Avery Burken Cierra Nissen WEEKLY DRAWING Carter Smith Drew Maher Liam Johnson Klaire Manikowski Claira Williams Nora Prosise #NSBW24 #SurfsUpWithSchoolBreakfast #BreakfastWeek #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary

What a great performance by our talented vocal music students at the CDHS Pop Concert Thursday night! Take a look at all the fun students had as they took the audience on musical trip through the decades. The surprise of the evening was when Central DeWitt staff members brought their “Ken-ergy” to join in on the performance of “I’m Just Ken.” Great job, Sabers! For more photos, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CentralDeWittCSD #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhspopconcert #cdhsvocalmusic #saberssucceeding #saberpride

Congratulations to these CDHS athletes on making the All-Conference Teams for winter sports! Way to go, Sabers! GIRLS BASKETBALL Lauren Walker - 1st Team Ava Putman - 2nd Team Kinley Birt - Honorable Mention Isabelle Pierce - Honorable Mention BOYS BASKETBALL Ryan Watters - 1st Team Brady Meadows - Honorable Mention Gus Pickup - Honorable Mention Landon Schroeder - Honorable Mention BOYS BOWLING Rylan Edwards - 1st Team JJ Coates - 2nd Team Zach Lyness - Honorable Mention GIRLS BOWLING Makenzi Dammeier - 2nd Team Lanis Perkins - Honorable Mention BOYS WRESTLING Cale Johnson - 1st Team Chris Wrage - 1st Team Royce Butt - 2nd Team Lawrence Flynn - 2nd Team Dolan Theisen - Honorable Mention #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabergirlsbasketball #saberboysbasketball #saberboysbowling #sabergirlsbowling #saberboyswrestling #macconference #allconferenceteams #saberssucceeding #saberpride

Don't forget next week is spring break! Watch this video to see what our Sabers have planned! We'll see everyone again on Monday, March 18th. Have a great spring break! https://youtu.be/75N7qFtUfFI #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #sprinkbreak #springbreak2024 #haveagreatspringbreak #seeyoumarch18th

🎓 Meet Laura Sutton another one of our seniors who has a bright future ahead of her! Way to go, Laura! 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 February 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

Stay on top of important dates and exciting things happening at CDHS by reading the March newsletter! To check it out visit: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/cdhs-monthly-newsletter #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #highschool #cdhsnewsletter #march2024newsletter #cdhshappenings

National School Breakfast Week is a time to shine a spotlight on the critical role of breakfast in supporting student learning and development. This week we’re spreading awareness about the benefits of a balanced breakfast at school. Every child deserves a nutritious start to their day. #NSBW24 #SurfsUpWithSchoolBreakfast #BreakfastWeek #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary

Congratulations to Jason Lansing for being chosen as an Iowa Football Coaches' Association 3A Assistant Coach of the Year! Mr. Lansing received his award at the IFCA awards banquet this past weekend. Well deserved! We are lucky to have you as a coach and teacher at Central DeWitt! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberfootball #sabercoach #ifca #ifcaassistantcoachoftheyear #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Here is an amazing opportunity for any student looking to explore the healthcare field! You must be 16 years old by July 22, 2024 to participate. See the flyer for more information and how to apply. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #careerandcollegeready #healthcareexperience #healthcare #greatopportunityforstudents

💜💛 Congratulations to our February 2024 District Student of the Month Amelia Griffin! She is featured in today's edition of The Observer thanks to our friends at First Central State Bank. Name: Amelia Griffin Age:15 Year in School: 10th Grade Parent names: Gus and Shelli Griffin For sophomore Amelia Griffin, school is all about preparing now for a successful future with endless possibilities. “School is the beginning of my life,” Amelia said. “I’m learning, I’m developing and growing as a person to ultimately set myself up for my whole future. So, I want to do well and set myself up for success.” And, according to her teachers, she is doing just that. Her good character and strong work ethic are helping her excel and why she was nominated for student of the month by CDHS Art Teacher Cassie Dunlavey. “Amelia brings a positive attitude and great work effort to class every single day. She is willing to try new things and always pushes herself to become a better artist,” Mrs. Dunlavey said. What Amelia loves about art is the opportunity it provides for her to express her creativity and show people what she can do. She also enjoys creating art for others and appreciates getting input which she said helps her grow as an artist. Art isn’t the only area where Amelia is excelling. She works hard to maintain good grades in all of her classes while being a staff member of the CDHS literary magazine The Scribbler, and participating in Art Club and choir. She has also been involved in Girl Scouts for eight years where she has learned valuable skills that will continue to benefit her in the future. When asked what advice Amelia would give others about succeeding in school, she recommends always trying your best even when it’s hard, staying motivated, being present and keep pushing yourself to be as great as you can be. Amelia is a shining example of a Saber who will continue to thrive and inspire others along the way. #gosabers #cdcsdstudentofthemonth #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #firstcentralstatebank #saberssucceeding

🎓 Meet Isabelle Pierce one of our seniors who has great advice for younger students! Way to go, Isabelle! 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

Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher or substitute associate? Check out this course offered by the AEA. After taking the course, contact kayla.martens@cd-csd.org to begin subbing for Central DeWitt Community School District! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdis #cdms #ekstrandelementary #substituteteacher #substituteassociate #joinoursaberfamily #substituteauthorizationcourse #aea