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🕵️‍♂️ Detective Scott Wainwright from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office stopped by to talk with our 5th graders about crime scenes and evidence collection! His visit was the perfect kickoff to their final Amplify unit, where students will put their scientific knowledge to the test as they investigate “The Case of the Missing Fossil.” This unit invites students to dive into chemistry and explore how matter can be transformed through physical and chemical changes. Our students are excited to become young detectives and scientists! Thank you, Detective Wainwright, for bringing learning to life! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #fifthgrade #5thgrade #thecaseofthemissingfossil #sabersleuths #saberdetectives #handsonlearning #Amplify #saberpride #saberssuceeding

🩺 Happy National School Nurses Day! 🩺 Today we celebrate our incredible District School Nurse, Ann Bixby, and Nursing Assistants Mackenzie Riedesel and Sarah Berner—three amazing women whose work goes far beyond bandages and thermometers. They approach every student and staff medical need with the utmost seriousness, always providing care, kindness, and the occasional ice pack. They are also behind-the-scenes heroes preparing our staff to handle any medical situation with confidence. Their dedication helps ensure our school community stays healthy, safe, and thriving every day. Thank you for all you do—you truly make a difference! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouForAllYouDo #HealthyStudents #SchoolHeroes #saberpride #saberssucceeding

📣 The Scribbler staff is thrilled to announce the release of their latest publication — a vibrant collection of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and artwork created by the talented students of Central DeWitt! We can’t wait for everyone to take a look! Check it out: https://www.cdhsscribbler.com/ Congratulations to all of our incredible writers and artists for sharing your creativity and voice! FICTION: Laura Martens, Abi Tobey, Ryan Watters POETRY: Anonymous, Grace English, Hailey Fielding, Sophia Mickelson, Lincoln Skinner, Talia Stroud, Adam Wilke CREATIVE NONFICTION: Delaney Barber, Adeline Bloom, Lauren Burmeister, Natalie Cagle, Grayson Chrones, Jennifer Claussen, Rylie Dunne, Julia Fielding, Brody Grell, Ana Henningsen, Hannah Moore, Caleb Olson, Parker Petsche, Grant Roth, Madeline Thiel ARTWORK: Amelia Griffin, Emma Pillers, Alexis Thisakhone, Abi Tobey, Ana Henningsen, Keaton Birt, Lily Hartley, Joellynn Dwinal, Lily Kleinsmith, Izzy Heitz, Sophia Hovey, Addie Appleby, Grace Green, Megan Schladetzky, Sam Pfeifle, Caiden Vital, Delaney Barber, Sam Arnold #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #thescribbler #literarymagazine #saberwriters #saberartisits ##saberpride #StudentVoices #CreativeWriting #saberssucceeding #thescribblervolume17

⚾️ Batter up, Saber fans! The Saber Baseball Store is now OPEN! Grab Saber Baseball apparel and show your Saber spirit all season long. Store closes May 11th, so don’t wait! 🛍 Shop now: https://adcraftwebstores.com/ctdtb25/ Thank you for supporting our Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberbaseball #baseball #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberpride

🎓 Our next senior spotlight is Christina Reyna, who is making big plans for her future! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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

🥎 The Central DeWitt Saber Softball store is OPEN! Time to gear up, Saber style! Whether you're a player, parent, or proud fan, now’s your chance to grab all the custom gear and spirit wear you need to represent Saber Softball all season long! 🛍 Shop here: https://www.teamelitesports.com/CentralDewitt.html 📅 Store Closes: Monday, May 13 From hoodies to tees and everything in between—don’t miss out on looking sharp and showing your team pride! Let’s flood the stands and the field in purple and gold! Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabersoftball #softball #onlinestore #supportoursabers #saberpride

💜💛 National Honor Society is celebrating a major achievement! At their blood drive with ImpactLife Blood Center last Thursday, they collected their 7,500th unit of blood — a milestone representing over 22,000 lives saved! ❤️ The honor of the 7,500th donation goes to Pastor Mark Zevenbergen, who was recruited to donate by NHS member Adam Wilke. Each year, National Honor Society hosts several blood drives, and this achievement reflects their ongoing commitment to serving both school and community. Thank you to all the students, staff, and community members who have contributed along the way and helped make a life-saving difference! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #NationalHonorSociety #NHS #NHSBloodDrive #7500UnitsStrong #ImpactLife #DonateBloodSaveLives #CommunityStrong #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🧪 It was the senior team who came out on top at the 37th annual Science Bowl, held last Friday at CDHS! Five teams—freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and staff—buzzed in to answer questions in categories such as anatomy and physiology, physical science, earth science, field science, chemistry, biology, and physics. Great job to all of the participants! Thank you to our CDHS science teachers for organizing the event, and a special thanks to Kurt Kreiter for coming back to be part of the fun! SENIORS Grayson Chrones Brody Grell Caleb Kruse Parker Petsche JUNIORS Avery Kitchen Wyatt Jensen Aiden Costas Diedrick Chance SOPHOMORES Jacob Van der Merwe Kyle Olson Tysen Steffens Luke Hill FRESHMEN Keaton Birt Kyle Pillers Will Dinh Cade Daniels Staff Mr. Donovan Mrs. Wilke Mr. Mercado Mr. LaPage #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #37thannualsciencebowl #sciencebowl #cdhssciencedepartment #centraldewitttradition #saberssucceeding

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 We think our teachers are pretty incredible — but don’t just take our word for it. 🎥 Check out this video showcasing just a handful of the hundreds of heartfelt teacher nominations we've received from students and parents through our Employee of the Month program: https://youtu.be/qWvOWA_ZKyo Our teachers are more than educators — they’re mentors, encouragers, problem solvers, and champions for every student who walks through our doors. Their dedication, creativity, and compassion make a difference in the lives of students every single day. To all our teachers, thank you for the way you teach, lead, care, and inspire. We appreciate you this week and every week! 💜💛 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #WeLoveOurTeachers #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #GratefulForEverythingYouDo #saberpride

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, musicians will gather in DeWitt to form a multi-generational tribute band performing in memory of Ed McMahon who inspired thousands through his leadership and music. Affectionately known as “Mr. Ed,” he served as the Central DeWitt High School band instructor from 1975 to 2007, then continued sharing his passion as a part-time educator at St. Joseph Catholic School until 2014. Beyond the classroom, he played with distinction in the Clinton Symphony Orchestra and served on its board. His musical journey began even earlier, performing as a clarinetist with the 15th Air Force Band during his time in the military. 🎶 Whether you played under Ed McMahon’s direction, sat beside him in the Clinton Symphony, or were part of an audience he inspired, this is your invitation to help honor him by taking part in a performance celebrating the impact of a life spent sharing music, mentorship, and joy. Please help us reach as many former students and fellow musicians as possible by sharing this post. For more information and to sign up to be a part of this tribute concert, please click here: https://bit.ly/4lWchnv For questions, please reach out to Josh Greubel at josh.greubel@cd-csd.org. The performance will be at 2 p.m. on July 12th at the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center.

For the past 12 years, the Crossroads Health Foundation, partnering with the LincolnWay Community Foundation, has generously provided free bike helmets to second-grade students at local elementary schools. This is the second year this effort was supported through a collaboration with Central DeWitt High School’s Business Communication class, led by Mr. Christopher Law. The initiative offered students a rich, service-learning experience. They took on key responsibilities, including assembling and organizing helmets, coordinating with school staff, managing delivery logistics, and writing a press release to raise awareness about the program. This past week, the class distributed more than 200 helmets to second graders at Ekstrand Elementary as well as other area schools. The project not only advanced the mission of preventing head and brain injuries, but also empowered high school students to engage in meaningful community service. Great job, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsbusinesscommunicationclass #crossroadshealthfoundation #lincolnwayfoundation #bikehelmets #ekstrandelementary #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎉 Senior Valerie Mickelson is ready to cruise into her next chapter behind the wheel of a 2013 Nissan Sentra thanks to Ed Morse Chevrolet GMC of DeWitt! After winning the grand prize at Central DeWitt After Prom, Valerie picked up her new ride this week. Moments like this truly put students on the road to success — thank you to Ed Morse and our incredible After Prom Committee for making it happen year after year! 💜💛 Pictured: Boris Cvijetic handing Valerie the keys, Tom Luther, Joni Kassa, Travis Kizzire, George Pickup, and Deb Assenmacher! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #CentralDeWittAfterProm #EdMorseChevroletGMC #KeysToTheFuture #CruisinWithTheSabers #CentralDeWittPride #ThankYou #WeLoveOurCommunity

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Grace Patterson, who has exciting plans for her future! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #saberssucceed

On Wednesday, we celebrated the incredible therapy dogs who help make Central DeWitt a more compassionate, calm, and connected place to learn and grow. These four-legged friends play a vital role in supporting emotional wellness, reducing stress, encouraging social interaction, and creating a more positive school environment for students and staff alike. Malibu, Hershey, Digit, and Ottis continue to be some of the most beloved “staff members” in our district—and it’s easy to see why! A huge thank-you goes out to the Central DeWitt staff who care for and work alongside our therapy dogs—your commitment is truly appreciated. 📸 Pictured: Special Education Teacher Tara Michel and Ottis, CDIS School Counselor Tanya Glennon and Malibu, Technology STEM Teacher Terri Smith and Digit, 5th Grade Teacher Christina Walls and Hershey #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #therapydogs #nationaltherapyanimalday #thanksforhelpingourstudents

Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. These incredible heroes serve over 273,000 meals each school year, keeping our students nourished, energized, and ready to learn. Today, we celebrate their dedication, care, and the vital role they play in our school community. Thank you for all you do! 💛💜 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #nutritionservices #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #weloveourschoollunchheroes #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYou #FuelingSuccess #SaberPride

🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated the Class of 2025 and the diverse and inspiring paths they’re taking after graduation. Whether that’s college, trade school, the military, an apprenticeship, the workforce, or still deciding, we’re proud of each and every one of you. Congratulations, seniors—you’re almost there! 💜💛 This year, there was an exciting new addition to Senior Decision Day thanks to our AmeriCorps Student Leaders—they rewarded seniors who completed all of their postsecondary work by entering them into a drawing for gift cards generously donated by local businesses! What a fun and memorable way to end the celebration! Take a look at the exciting next steps our seniors are taking after graduation below and check out our Facebook page for more photos: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Matthew Boeding, Karson Hoenig, Logan Huff, Grace Knutsen, Bo Lichtenstein, Macy Morningstar, Olivia Ortner, Caleb Sherwood, Avery Tapke, Owen Willimack IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Max Burgmeier CAPRI COLLEGE: Isabella Taylor CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Logan Blackburn, Luke Detterman, Autumn Harris, Courtney Kramer, Lilly Reed, Dalton Ruffner SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Allison Brown, Xavier Brown, Will Henningsen, Megan Kramer, Abe Krukow, Leah Marvin, Caitlin Proctor, Melanie Reisner, Matthew Shelby, Samuel Robinson MUSCATINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Nathaniel Griffin BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY: Julia Fielding COE COLLEGE: Nathan McDonald DEPAUL UNIVERSITY: Laura Martens DRAKE UNIVERSITY: Addie Appleby GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY: Kade Burzlaff, Caden Huff IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: Sam Arnold, Delany Barber, Adeline Bloom, Grayson Chrones, Liam Claeys, Rachel Clark, Livy Crandall, Hannah Grantz, Brody Grell, Ana Henningsen, Benson Hill, Sydney McNealy, Parker Petsche, Madison Poll, Christina Reyna, Jordan Tiefenthaler, Katlin Truelsen LORAS COLLEGE: Grace Patterson, Chris Wrage MOORPARK COLLEGE: Mackenzie Lukasik-Paasch NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA A&M COLLEGE: Caleb Kruse UNIVERSITY OF IOWA: Nathan Butler, Jenny Claussen, Lily Hartley, Jase Hawthorne, Brady Herington, Ayden Johnson, Ellie Lake, Alyssa Lippens, Aleigha Navin, Keegan Peterson, Ayla Riffel, Remi Ruggeberg, Ava Staub, Dolan Theisen, Maddie Thiel, Dexter Westbay UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN: Greyson Dollar UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA: Rylan Edwards, Nora McAvan, Lanis Perkins, Abigail Tobey, Bry Tobey, Lauren Walker UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STEVENS POINT: Alaina White SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE: Amaya Tallman TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY: Hannah Moore WARTBURG COLLEGE: Caleb Olson, Ryan McGarry WINONA STATE: Ryan Watters ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY: Mya Campbell, Rylie Dunne, Callan Hursey, Killian McManus, Isabelle Ostert, Anna Rickertsen UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE: Lauren Burmeister, Natalie Cagle, Lily Gruntorad, Emma Pillers APPRENTICESHIPS: Jake Bixby, Damarion Jackson, Nathan Jacobsen, Colton Sawyer WORKFORCE: Jayden Anderson, Landra Bell, Ben Boyd, Bryson Brewer, Daven Gard, Zach Lyness, Trevor Marcus, Jonathan Shadle, Jake VanderHeiden ARMY: Jayden Flammang UNDECIDED: Alligha Anderson, Marana Boeding, Emma Carr, Olivia Carr, Sarah Dever, Hailey Green, Detriana Hall, Autumn Harris, Tristen Henningsen, Liam Jess, Gunner Lamaack, Kaden Mahler, Kobe Mahler, Valerie Mickelson, Austin Miller, Ethan Roth, Grant Roth, Trevor Schmidtke, Skylar Whipple EARLY GRADUATES: Mitchell Belk, John Brassard, Joseph Coiner, Cole Coulter, Caleb Fisher, Landon Flynn, Jonathan Grell, Thomas Grell, Jamison Hodge, Keke Lee, Chole Neblung-Burmeister, Breanna Perry, Camryn Quick, Austin Terry #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #seniordecisionday #seniordecisionday2025 #cdhs #classof2025 #cdhsseniors #goodluckseniors #weareproudofourseniors #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Allison Brown, who has an exciting future ahead of her! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #saberssucceed

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, there are only two more chances to submit a nomination for Central DeWitt’s Employee of the Month. We're now accepting nominations for the April Employee of the Month! This district-wide program invites parents, students, staff and community members to help us recognize outstanding employees by sharing your positive, personal experiences. Whether it’s a teacher, associate, bus driver, nutrition services employee, secretary, custodian, or any other full-time or part-time employee, your nomination makes a difference. 📅 Nominations are due Wednesday, May 7th! Nomination form: https://forms.gle/ksRVLaYC6XBXkAbw7 Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who make Central DeWitt such a great place to learn and grow. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #employeeofthemonth #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #nominateanemployee

Eighth grade students visited the Career Advancement Center in DeWitt this morning for an engaging and informative tour of their campus. During the visit, students explored various career pathways to better understand job opportunities and the connection to courses they can take while in high school. The experience helped spark curiosity and encouraged students to expand their thinking on high school and future career goals. What a great opportunity for our 8th graders! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #careeradvancementcenter #planningforthefuture #planningforhighschool #careerandcollegeready #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Our next senior spotlight of the year is Keegan Peterson, who has big plans for his future! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students 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 #saberssucceed