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!
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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
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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.
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🎓 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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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‼️ 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.
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🎓 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
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
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🏆 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!
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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.
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We encourage you to join us tonight at 5 p.m. when Superintendent Dr. Dan Peterson, CFO Sarah Johnston, and School Board Members Mike Zimmer and Roger Hill will be available to answer your questions and discuss your ideas and thoughts during the first Community Conversation event. Community Conversation will take place in the CDMS Media center before all regularly scheduled board meetings (not work sessions). We look forward to seeing you there!
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Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for the Central DeWitt Community School Board Meeting. The meeting will be held in the CDMS Media Center, or you can watch via Zoom: https://cd-csd.zoom.us/j/84560079360?pwd=dnRPdEE4aFpnSVdHcGRSdzd3ZTBVUT09
To view the agenda for tonight’s meeting, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ia/central/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CX7PXS66909E
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Congratulations to these CDIS and CDMS students who attended the SE-ICDA Honor Choir at Assumption High School last Thursday! Way to represent Central DeWitt!
CDIS
Sophia Alcaraz, Tarynne Carney, Joci Higgins, Ava Johnson, Shupryia Karki, Nora Prosise, Veronica Santos, Avenleigh Sherwood, Lincoln Skinner, Tegan Spain, Nile Steward, Talia Stroud, Isaiah Sunday, Mason Waldorf, Lauren Webinger
CDMS
Kinsley Hanrahan, Lily Kleinsmith, Delaney Kueter, Kenadi Olsen, Lena Perrone, Brody Smith, Ella Taylor, Lia Van Horn, Emily Wainwright, Will Vickers, Easton Meyers
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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
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💜💛 Congratulations to Madison Edens who punched her ticket to the state wrestling tournament! Show your support for Madison and the amazing success happening within the Central DeWitt Sabers Girls Wrestling program by purchasing a Central DeWitt state girls wrestling t-shirt! The store closes at midnight TONIGHT! Let’s go, Sabers!
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_dewitt_girls_wrestling/shop/home
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Check out this colorful artwork by our talented Ekstrand Elementary artists on display now through Feb.18th in the First Central Art Gallery at the DeWitt Operahouse Theatre! Great job, Saber artists!
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💜🏆💛 Yesterday was a very proud day for Central DeWitt! Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Central DeWitt Middle School were officially recognized as 2023 National Unified Champion Schools. Only three schools in Iowa were chosen this year and we were two of them! On top of that, Central DeWitt Middle School was chosen as the ESPN Honor Roll School representing the state of Iowa for their work as a National Unified Champion School.
During assemblies held yesterday, Krista Smith from Special Olympics Iowa presented the National Unified Champion School banners to each school. Senator Chris Cournoyer presented an Iowa flag that was hung over the capitol in Des Moines on Wed., January 24th in honor of Central DeWitt’s achievements. Then our Special Olympics basketball players faced off against Best Buddies in quick game of basketball.
In 2021, Central DeWitt High School was also named a National Unified Champion School. There are only 10 schools in Iowa that have ever achieved this honor and Central DeWitt now fills three of those spots! We are so incredibly proud to have students, staff, teachers and administrators that continually support, celebrate, and include everyone!
A special shoutout to our Special Olympic athletes, Unified partners, and Best Buddies who lead us in making our schools a place where everyone matters and all abilities are celebrated. And also to our Special Olympics coaches Megan Jackson, Deb Meyne, and Terri Smith who always see potential in our students and continually provide new opportunities to learn, grow and include.
Congratulations to all of our Sabers!
National Unified Champion Schools are chosen by Special Olympics North America and based on schools having “an inclusive school climate and exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of the student body and staff.” Schools also have to meet 10 national standards of excellence.
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