May 13, 2026
Recent News
May 11, 2026
2026 Red Way Day of Service – By Cash Greubel & Avery Redman
May 1, 2026
Red Winged Readers Stand Out in Ames!
Apr 25, 2026
Central Decatur Students Honored at State Capitol
Apr 22, 2026
Kindergarten Sunshades
Apr 9, 2026
Kindergarten 3D Shapes
Apr 2, 2026
Central Decatur Kitchen Staff Debuts New Student-Favorite Dish
Mar 26, 2026
Join Us for Spring Family Game Night at South Elementary!
Mar 6, 2026
Little Cards Preschool Registration: Join the Central Decatur Family!
Mar 4, 2026
🐾🌊 Zoology Students Explore Career Paths in Des Moines! 🌊🐾
Feb 27, 2026
100 Days of School
Feb 23, 2026
Central Decatur FFA Celebrates National FFA Week: February 22-27, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Be a Local Hero and Donate Blood on March 11
Jan 28, 2026
School Counselors Celebrate During National School Counseling Week, Feb. 2–6, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Kindergarten Writers
Jan 14, 2026
Start the Day Off Strong with School Breakfast!
Jan 8, 2026
Mrs. Hamilton’s First Grade Class Participates in CSEd Week!
Jan 6, 2026
CD Business Law Class Earns 2025–2026 Carrie Chapman Catt Award
Dec 3, 2025
CD Host College, Military and Career Fair
Dec 1, 2025
Winter Weather Recess Policy and Gear Checklist
Nov 26, 2025
Central Decatur Schools Are Proactive and Safe with Radon
Nov 21, 2025
Mrs. Sinclair’s Class
Nov 14, 2025
Central Decatur Unveils Newly Renovated, State-of-the-Art Weight Room
Nov 3, 2025
Central Decatur Transitioning to SchoolMessenger for Notifications
Jul 14, 2025
2025-2026 School Calendar
Cardinal Muscle Students Receive Summer Backpacks!
Students in grades PreK-8th who participated in any of the Cardinal Muscle programs received a backpack from Barnes and Noble that contained a summer skills workbook, 4-5 new books, and flashcards. The hope is that students will continue learning through the summer months. These backpacks were provided through the 21st Century Grant.
May 21, 2026
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