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Stay on top of important dates and exciting things happening at CDHS by reading the October newsletter! To check it out visit: https://bit.ly/3ZNY2q0 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #highschool #cdhsnewsletter #october2023newsletter

Our Unified Special Olympics bowling team competed at Leisure Lanes on Thursday, Oct. 5 and had great success! Way to go, Sabers! 1ST PLACE BOWLERS Christopher Shenker and Klaire Gruntorad Kayleb Goldensoph and Dalton McCullam Christian Jones and David Burke Madyson Summers and Tori Brassard Ayana Gooch-Sims and Adriana Curtner Amya Gooch-Sims and Hannah Moore Marlee Michaelsen Ryland Taylor Adam Harney Tatiana Raymond Erik Nicholas 2ND PLACE BOWLERS Cole Michaelsen and Lily Gruntorad Jack Burken and Kennedy Lackas Gage Heston Adrianna Flick 3RD PLACE BOWLERS Skyler Raymond Jesslyn Shockey and Izzy Heitz #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #unifiedspecialolympics #specialolympicsbowling #bowling #choosetoinclude #saberssucceeding

CDIS Families! Get all the info you need in this month’s CDIS Newsletter. To check it out visit https://bit.ly/3tvPKH3 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdisnewsletter #october2023newsletter

Tomorrow begins National School Lunch Week and we’re asking everyone to “Level Up” and celebrate the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. See what’s for lunch in the Central DeWitt CSD app or at https://cd-csd.nutrislice.com/menu. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch

One month from today the CDCSD School Board Election will take place and we encourage you to vote! Why does your vote matter? Your vote will shape what the future of education looks like at Central DeWitt. Here is information you need to know: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. To request an absentee ballot: ▪️ Call Clinton County Elections at (563) 244-0568 and they will mail you a form. ▪️ Submit your information on the Clinton County Elections website (bit.ly/CLCOVoteAbs) to have a form mailed to you. ▪️ Print one at home by going here: bit.ly/CLCOABR All absentee ballot requests MUST be received by OCTOBER 23, 2023 at 5 P.M. CANDIDATES Kim Behrend Jared Coury Roger J. Hill Tammy McClimon Dan Smicker Mike Zimmer On October 26th at 6:30 p.m., The Observer will be hosting a School Board Candidate Forum at the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. Candidates will have the opportunity to share their views through a prepared statement followed by a moderated Q&A session. Candidates will not have prior knowledge of topics or questions. For questions regarding the forum, please contact The Observer at (563) 659-3121. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittcsdschoolboard #schoolboardelection2023 #schoolboardcandidates2023 #cdhs #cdis #cdms #ekstrandelementary #yourvotematters

Several Sabers took advantage of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville visit yesterday. They were able to tour campus, hear from admissions, eat in the dining hall, and hear a presentation from the Director of Agriculture. Next week, students will have the opportunity to tour University of Northern Iowa, Black Hawk Community College, and Western Illinois University. Great job to these students who are exploring their post-secondary options! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #collegevisit #postsecondaryoptions #universityofwisconsinplatteville #saberssucceeding

No nights. No weekends. No holidays. Summers off. Work the same schedule as your kids. Want a rewarding job that offers all of this and a whole lot more? Become an associate at CDHS! Associates are an important part of our schools and the impact they have on our students' success is immeasurable. If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference, please consider joining our Saber family as an associate at CDHS! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #joinoursaberfamily #becomeanassociate #associate #jobopening #rewardingjobs

Want to have fun while supporting a great organization that helps students and teachers? Sign up for Central DeWitt PTO Trivia Night! SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST so reserve your table by emailing abbyarndt2@gmail.com! ▪️WHEN: Friday, Nov. 3rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. ▪️WHERE: Tycoga Vineyard & Winery ▪️COST: $100 per table 8-10 players per table. 20 tables available be sure to sign up before they are gone! Pre registration required at : abbyarndt2@gmail.com. Bring snacks to share with your table. All drinks must be purchased from Tycoga. For more details visit and like the Central DeWitt PTO Facebook page! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittpto #trivianight #cdis #ekstrandelementary

💜💛 Congratulations to our September 2023 district Student of the Month 2023 Shamiyah Morgan! She is featured in today's edition of The Observer - DeWitt, Iowa thanks to our friends at First Central State Bank. Senior Shamiyah Morgan feels she was born to be a leader and, as CDHS student council president, she proved that during Homecoming Week recently. Social Studies Teacher and CDHS Student Council Advisor Mr. Schwartz was impressed with Shamiyah’s leadership skills inspiring him to nominate her for District Student of the Month. “Shamiyah expertly organized and lead Homecoming activities,” Mr. Schwartz said. “This event requires hours of planning, significant coordination with entities outside the school and the ability to quickly make decisions in order to be successful.” She, along with other student council members, organized events, created marketing materials, and rallied peers, as well as the community, to get involved. Shamiyah’s efforts not only made the event a memorable one for her fellow students but for the school district as a whole. Shamiyah’s impact on Central DeWitt is not limited to Homecoming. Since sixth grade she has been an active participant in student leadership, school clubs and events. She currently serves as an executive member of the Camanche-DeWitt Coalition. She feels it’s important to participate in extracurriculars because you get to know people you normally wouldn’t and it teaches valuable skills students will take with them after high school. “When it comes to being successful in school, take advantage of opportunities that we have,” Shamiyah said. “We have a lot that other schools don’t have.” Shamiyah’s natural talent for motivating and inspiring others ensures she will make a significant impact on her community and on the world in the future. #gosabers #cdcsdstudentofthemonth #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #firstcentralstatebank #saberssucceeding

Yesterday these CDHS students, along with Mr. Law, attended DesignDash hosted by The Jacobson Institute at the University of Iowa. Students worked in teams with entrepreneurs/business & industry partners to solve problems they face using entrepreneurial solutions that drive innovation forward. CDHS student Joe Burken and his team were recognized for having the most market-ready project. Way to go! #gosabers #centraldewitcsd #cdhs #businesseducation #designdash #saberssucceeding #experientiallearning

We are thrilled to announce that students at CDIS have successfully met their school-wide behavior goal! Classrooms have the opportunity to be nominated in the form of Golden Paw Nominations for their behaviors related to being a SABER (S=Safety A=Accountablility B=Believe in Yourself E=Everyone Matters R=Respect). Golden Paw Nominations can come from any staff member from within CDIS. The goal was to reach 60 nominations by the end of September and they crushed it by receiving over 150 Golden Paw Nominations building-wide! They hosted an assembly on September 29th to celebrate as a building and recognize individual classrooms that had the most Golden Paw Nominations! CDIS students had the opportunity to vote on their reward and they voted to have a Pajama Day on October 6th! This achievement is a testament to their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication to creating a respectful and supportive learning environment. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to continuing this positive momentum throughout the school year. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #goldenpaw #sabersucceeding #saberbehavior #saberpride

It’s National Custodian Day! Our amazing custodians help students and staff in so many ways every day all while working hard to keep our buildings looking their best to create pride in our schools. Please join us in thanking David Mess, Deb Worrick, Alicia Patchin, Jason Weiss, Andy Johnston, Lee Penningroth, Jacob Rogge, Mark McDevitt, and Ross Hair for everything they do! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #weloveourcustodians #saberpride

Congratulations to junior Katlin Truelsen on being selected as a Global Youth Institute Scholar! Katlin will join other students from around the world this October to present her research on the development water management plan for inland communities in Lebanon. Great job, Katlin! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #ffa #saberssucceeding #saberpride #globalyouthinstitute

SAVE THE DATE: The Month of October brings many special causes, one being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan stated “When a child loses their parent, they are called an orphan, when a spouse loses their loved one, they are called a widow or widower, when a parent loses their child, there are no words to describe them.” Every year thousands of parents are left unaware of how to grieve the loss of their babies. FCCLA, along with Camila's Causes, want to spread awareness by making and selling candles. Money raised will be donated toward No Foot Too Small and the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. FCCLA will be selling candles at three different events listed on the flyer. If anyone is interested in purchasing a candle but cannot make it to the events we are selling at please email Ms. Sage at alisa.sage@cd-csd.org. On October 15th from 5:30 to 7:30, FCCLA would like to invite people in the community to join us for the Wave of Light. We will have some family-friendly activities before the candle lighting at sunset. Event will take place on the CDHS football field. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #fccla #waveoflight #nofoottoosmall #uofisteadfamilychildrenshospital #fcclacandles #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth

ATTENTION 16-24 YEAR OLDS! Test drive career opportunities at this great event on October 4th! There will be multiple simulators on site for the attendees to try out a career: commercial drivers simulator, John Deere welding simulator, Alliant Energy is bringing in the poke truck and electrical training simulator, MVWDA will have virtual reality headsets on-site that have 100+ job simulations programmed that an individual can try a job while standing in an open room. What a great way to explore career options! CDHS students who are interested should contact Mrs. Schaible or Holly Hansen. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #youchoose #careeropportunities #testdrivecareers #planforyourfuture

🏆 Congratulations to our September 2023 #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

Several juniors and seniors took advantage of visiting the University of Iowa yesterday. Students were able to participate in an admissions presentation, get a tour of campus and eat in the dining hall. Way to go Sabers on exploring your postsecondary options! Next week students will get an opportunity to explore the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #collegevisit #possecondaryoptions #universityofiowa #saberssucceeding

Come cheer on our Sabers in a CDMS football game double header tomorrow night at the CDHS Football Field! The 8th grade football game vs. North Scott JH begins at 4:15 p.m. and the 7th grade football game begins at approximately 6 p.m. Admission: $2 for adults $1 for students. Concessions will be available. Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsfootball #saberfootball

Today, our incredible CDIS Kindness Crew, along with a few Central DeWitt High School volunteers, came together to create an extra special start to the day for our students. As our students arrived at school, they were greeted with warm smiles, high-fives, and words of encouragement from these group members. It's all part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and welcoming atmosphere for every student. Thanks for such a great start to our Friday! Go Sabers! 💜💛

Congratulations to Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Central DeWitt Middle School for being named as 2023 National Unified Champion Schools! Only three schools in Iowa were chosen and we had two of them! That’s incredible! Special Olympics Iowa will come at a later date to present the banner and hold an assembly to celebrate! National Unified Champion Schools are chosen based on having “an inclusive school climate and exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of the student body and staff.” They also have to meet 10 national standards of excellence. In 2021 Central DeWitt High School was also named a National Unified Champion School. We are beyond proud to have schools that continually support, celebrate, and include everyone! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdms #nationalunifiedchampionschools #saberpride #saberssucceeding #choosetoinclude #inclusion #everyonematters