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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

We have some great job opportunities if you’re looking to join our Saber family! For more information on these positions or instructions for applicants to apply, please visit https://phlaptweb36.applitrack.com/CDCSD/onlineapp/ OR the school district website at https://www.cd-csd.org/page/careers #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities

It's National School Nurse and School Health and Nursing Assistants Day! These remarkable women care for all of our students, especially the most vulnerable, playing an essential role in keeping all students in school, healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Thank you for all you do School Health and Nursing Assistant Sarah Berner, District School Nurse Ann Bixby, and School Health and Nursing Assistant Mackenzie Riedesel! We appreciate you! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #schoolnurses #healthassoicates #schoolhealthandnursingassistants #nationalschoolnurseday2024 #thankyouforallyoudo

Congratulations to Saydie Roling, Brooke Bloom and Isabelle Pierce who are headed to the state individual tennis tournament May 24-25 in Iowa City! Saydie qualified in singles while Brooke and Isabelle qualified in doubles. Way to go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #centraldewitttennis #girlstennis #sabertennis #statebound #stateindividualtennistournament #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🎓 Meet Alicia Witt one of our seniors who has big plans for her future! Way to go, Alicia! 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

Our girls golf team had a great day at the MAC Conference Championship yesterday! As a team they placed 4th with a score of 400. Maggie Froeschle made 1st team with a score of 84 and Christina Reyna made 2nd team with a score of 91. Congratulations, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #centraldewittgirlsgolf #girlsgolf #macinvitational #saberpride #saberssucceeding

The Central DeWitt Sabers Softball apparel store is open! The store closes on May 13th so don't wait to get your order in! Click the link below to place an order. Thank you for supporting our softball program! https://adcraftwebstores.com/ctdts24/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabersoftball #softballstore #thankyouforsupportingoursabers

These juniors and seniors were busy making post-secondary plans last week! Monday and Tuesday, prospective EICC students toured Scott and Clinton Community Colleges, and also met with advisors and registered for their fall courses. On Wednesday, students were able to participate in a workforce tour at the Millwrights Local 2158, Mid America Carpenters, and John Deere Davenport Works. Great job Sabers on exploring options and taking advantage of opportunities! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #postsecondaryplans #careerandcollegeready #planningforthefuture #saberssuceeding

We are excited to announce that Pam Hayes has been named as the district’s next middle school principal pending school board approval. Please join us in welcoming her to our Saber family! As the associate principal of instruction at Meredith Middle School within the Des Moines Public Schools, Hayes has supported teachers through grade-level instructional coaching. In this capacity, she has also developed and monitored an equity-driven, data-centered intervention program tailored to student needs. Hayes holds a master’s degree in educational administration with a principal endorsement from Northwestern College, as well as a master’s degree in leadership and effective teaching from Drake University. Hayes possesses 22 years of teaching experience in special education. Her tenure at Meredith Middle School began with her role as an instructional coach, which she held for six years. “I am honored to join the Central DeWitt community and to have the opportunity to lead Central DeWitt Middle School,” said Hayes. “I am committed to embracing our district's mission of creating an innovative and supportive learning environment that ensures the lifelong success of all our students. Together, we will work towards fulfilling this vision and making a positive impact on the lives of our students." Board members worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Hayes interviewed with stakeholder interview groups consisting of teachers and administrators on April 30, 2024. Hayes will officially begin leading Central DeWitt Middle School effective July 1, 2024. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsprincipal #welcometooursaberfamily

🎓Meet senior Owen Tucker who has great advice for younger students! Way to go, Owen! 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

🍎 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Our teachers are a class act who bring out the best in all of our students! Thank you for the endless hours you put in and all of the ways you positively impact our students! Later this week you’ll hear from some of our students on what makes our teachers so special, but in the meantime, here are some ways we can all show our appreciation! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #teacherappreciationweek #weloveourteachers #thankateacher #saberpride

Sign up now for free summer meals through the DeWitt Referral Center & Thrift Store! 🍎 Do you live within the boundary of Central DeWitt Community School District and need a little extra help providing meals for your children over the summer? 🥪 The Summer Lunchbox Program provides families with kid-friendly foods weekly throughout the summer months. 🥛 All families with children (preschool thru grade 12) living in the CDCSD boundary are eligible to receive a weekly lunchbox kit. Families DO NOT have to be clients of the Referral Center to sign up! 🍞 Sign-up now at The DeWitt Referral Center & Thrift Store, 912 14th Avenue, DeWitt, Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Registration is required. Thank you to the DeWitt Referral Center and the numerous community volunteers who are helping keep our families fed through the summer! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #summerlunchprogram #dewittreferralcenter #thankyoutoourcommunity

Congratulations to sophomore Ryder Peel for winning the Wildlife Forever State Fish Contest two years in a row! Ryder placed third in the state of Iowa for his painting of a rainbow trout. Awesome job, Ryder! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsart #saberartists #saberpride #sabersucceeding

These Central DeWit juniors and seniors had a great time at Future Fest hosted by the Mississippi Bend AEA in Bettendorf last week! The event was a great opportunity for area students to explore career options and community resources that can help prepare them for their future! Virtual reality simulators, hands-on career activities, and door prizes made it a fun and interactive event. Thank you to the AEA for providing this opportunity! Students: Xavier Brown, Tiffany St Clair, Marana Boeding, Will Henningsen, Landon Flynn, Mackenzie Piatt, Nevaeh Scheeper, Dillan Randel #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #mississippibendaea #aea #FutureFest #careerandcollegeready #planningforthefuture #sabersssucceeding

Congratulations to our April 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

Check out what’s happening at CDHS in the May newsletter! Click here to read: https://bit.ly/3JRkfMx #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #highschool #cdhsnewsletter #maynewsletter2024

On Monday, April 29th, the Sixth Grade Math Bee Team competed in the Annual Math Bee at the Bettendorf AEA. The team consisted of Bentley Paasch, Talia Stroud, Chloe Knepper, Ryleigh Venden and Maddox Grell. The team has been preparing for this competition all year. They are tested over the following areas: Number System, Expressions & Equations, Geometry, Statistics & Probability, Ratios & Proportions and Team Problem Solving. Their hard work paid off as the team placed 3rd out of 30 teams! All individuals scored in the top 25 of the 120 individuals who competed. That is an amazing accomplishment! Congrats to the Sixth Grade Math Bee Team!! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #6thgrademathbea #aea #saberpride #saberssucceeding

💜💛 Thank you to The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt who awarded our teachers over $29,000 in grants this year! The recipients were recognized at The Education Foundation Appreciation Reception, catered by Ms. Sage and her CDHS culinary students yesterday afternoon. These grants help our teachers enhance classroom learning and directly benefit our students in so many ways. In the last 30 years, the foundation has provided more than $829,000 in grants to Central DeWitt educators. Thank you to all of the donors who help make these grants possible and congratulations to all of the recipients! To see a list of the grants awarded visit https://www.cd-csd.org/article/1581924 If you are interested in donating to The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt or creating an endowment fund, please reach out to edfoundation@cd-csd.org or call/text Brett McKamey at (563) 650-5985.

Come see several area bands and choirs including our own band and four choirs as Central DeWitt hosts a site for Class 3A IHSMA State Large Group Festival tonight, Friday, May 3rd. Schedule and admission cost below. Good luck, Sabers! CDHS PERFORMANCE TIMES: 5:45pm - CDHS Treble Clef Chorus; 6:30pm - CDHS Bass Clef Chorus; 7pm - CDHS Mixed Chorus (Chamber Choir); 8pm - CDHS Mixed Chorus (Concert Choir); 8:45pm - CDHS Concert Band. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsband #cdhschoir #largegroupfestival #saberpride #goodlucksabers

The Central DeWitt Community School District Board of Education would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The board recently met with staff at Grundmeyer Leader Services to review the candidate pool and has announced three finalists in its search for the district’s next superintendent. The position was posted and resulted in a total of 11 candidates, including one from outside the state of Iowa. The pool included six male candidates, four female candidates, and one candidate who chose no response. Among them, 10 applicants hold specialist/six-year degrees,while one holds a terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.). The three finalists are Tim Felderman, Dr. Stephanie Mishler, and Derek Philips. Felderman currently serves as high school principal in the West Delaware County CSD, overseeing instructional leadership, staff evaluation, and student discipline for 490 students. Throughout his tenure, he has developed federally recognized apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in collaboration with staff. Felderman holds an advanced studies certificate in superintendency from the University of Northern Iowa and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Drake University. He was recently elected as the 2024-25 vice president of the School Administrators of Iowa and previously served as high school principal in the Howard-Winneshiek CSD. Currently, Mishler serves as interim superintendent of the Fairfield CSD, leading strategic initiatives aligned with student success, positive culture, and fiscal responsibility. Additionally, she spearheaded a successful public information campaign for an increased PPEL referendum, passing with 67% approval in March 2024. Mishler holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Drake University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Iowa State University. Prior to her interim role, Mishler served as curriculum director in Fairfield. As superintendent of Pekin CSD, Philips manages a district of about 600 students and 110 staff members, offering mentorship to new building administrators. Additionally, he has collaborated with the school board and a local contractor on developing short- and long-term facilities plans, as well as increasing the district’s Unspent Authorized Budget. Philips holds a PK–12 superintendent and AEA (Area Education Agency) administrator specialist certificate, along with a master’s degree in education from the University of Northern Iowa. He previously served as principal of Columbus Elementary School in the Chariton CSD. As a next step, the board and stakeholder interview teams will conduct final interviews with each of the three finalists on Wednesday, May 8. The board then plans to discuss the candidates and reach a final decision soon after the formal interviews. The next superintendent will begin leading the Central DeWitt Community School District effective July 1, 2024. If you have questions please reach out a Central DeWitt school board member. Their contact information can be found here: https://www.cd-csd.org/page/board-of-education-members