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Sophomores attend SWCC Career Day
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Central Decatur Fall Family Night: It’s All About the Stars!
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Central Decatur Fine Arts Announces 2025-2026 Save the Dates!
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Central Decatur Students Dive into Nature with School of the Wild
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“Big Time Operator”
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South Elementary Students Jump Into the Year with First Red Way Reward Event
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Central Decatur Elementary Students Step Up for Healthiest State Walk
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Central Decatur’s Cardinal Muscle Monday School Kicks Off with Successful Field Experiences
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Central Decatur Celebrates #WhyApply Day – Friday, September 19
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Walking School Bus 2025
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A Great Start to Every School Day: The Power of School Breakfast at Central Decatur
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2025-2026 School Calendar
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Events
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Football: AHSTW vs Central Decatur (Varsity)
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Elem Book Fair Week
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Football: Baxter vs Central Decatur (Junior Varsity)
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Support the CD Interact Club Wreath Sales! 🎄
Get a beautiful, fresh wreath for your home and help support your local Interact Club’s projects.
Price: $30.00
Sales Run: Now until October 29th
Delivery Date: November 22nd
To Order: Contact any Interact Club member or email tricia.applegate@centraldecatur.org.
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Please join Central Decatur in honoring our nation’s heroes next month!
We invite the community to our Veterans Day Assembly to show our gratitude and appreciation for those who have served.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Central Decatur High School Gym
This special assembly is open to the public—we strongly encourage all community members to attend as we pay tribute to our Veterans.
Thank you to all who have served and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Due to low numbers for Southwest Valley, the jv football game scheduled for tomorrow night is cancelled. … See MoreSee Less
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REMINDER: There will be Staff Professional Development on Monday, October 13, 2025. … See MoreSee Less
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With the installation of the new flooring and equipment for the weight room about a month away, we are ready to share the auction details and timeline.
The auction will be online and all payments will be made online. If you are the winning bidder of an item, you must pick it up. There will not be any deliveries.
Auction Link: www.32auctions.com/cdweightroom
***Items listed as BUY NOW are not open for bidding.
You may buy as many as are available at the price listed. They are there as long as they last.
Auction Dates: October 13-October 24
Pick-Up: October 27-October 31
Installation: November 3-November 7
Students using new weight room….November 10!
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With the installation of the new flooring and equipment for the weight room about a month away, we are ready to share the auction details and timeline.
The auction will be online and all payments will be made online. If you are the winning bidder of an item, you must pick it up. There will not be any deliveries.
Auction Link: www.32auctions.com/cdweightroom
***Items listed as BUY NOW are not open for bidding.
You may buy as many as are available at the price listed. They are there as long as they last.
Auction Dates: October 13-October 24
Pick-Up: October 27-October 31
Installation: November 3-November 7
Students using new weight room….November 10!
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Dive under the sea with the Central Decatur Drama Department! 🧜♀️🌊
Get ready for an enchanting performance of THE LITTLE MERMAID: THE MUSICAL! Our talented students have been working hard to bring this magical Disney classic to life on stage.
Performance Dates:
Friday, November 7 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 8 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 9 @ 2:00 PM (Matinee)
Ticket Information
Tickets are just $7 per person.
This is a RESERVED SEATING EVENT. Purchasing your tickets in advance via Bound is highly encouraged to secure your preferred spot!
You can purchase tickets at the door using cash or card, however, those purchasing at the door may not have their preferred seat.
Scan the QR code in the image to buy your $7 tickets online now! Don’t miss out on this spectacular musical!
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Central Decatur Sophomores Explore Future Careers! 🚀
We were so proud of our 48 sophomores who attended the SWCC Career Day on October 10th! Students got hands-on experience in 10 diverse career fields like Health Science, Welding, Automotive, and more.
This event is vital for helping our students plan their next steps for college, technical training, or the workforce. Thanks to SWCC for making this valuable exploration day happen!
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If you are traveling to the varsity football game tonight, they do not accept cash at the gate. You can pay with a card at the gate or buy your tickets at: www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldecatur/tickets
If you are not able to make the trip, the game can be streamed here:
www.kjan.com/index.php/kjan-video-network/riverside-tv/
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✨ IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STARS at Fall Family Night! ✨
Central Decatur families, get ready for an out-of-this-world evening of learning, exploration, and fun! This is a fantastic event for all students and families in grades PreK-6.
🔭 What to Expect:
– A visit to the Planetarium!
– Engaging activities about stars and space.
– Fun crafts and hands-on STEM activities.
– Snacks for all participants!
The Bookfair will be OPEN during the event—a perfect time to stock up on new reading materials!
📅 When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: South Elementary
Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to learn, be amazed, and explore the stars with our Cardinals!
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Get ready for an incredible year of music and performances! 🎶
The Central Decatur Fine Arts 2025-2026 Save the Dates are here! Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss our concerts, the Fall Musical, the Performing Arts Talent Show, and more. We can’t wait to share the talents of our Central Decatur students with the community.
Want to become a Performing Arts Booster? Click the link below!
docs.google.com/document/d/1dQZO1n4y2uAs7TmNcOQK1NWISzsurLQq6u6JaL1XU0o/edit?usp=sharing
Don’t forget to save the attached image to your phone, too! We look forward to seeing you at a performance!
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🗓️ Mark your calendars for Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences!
Conferences will be held on Monday, November 3, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A form was sent out last week for families to indicate their preferred conference time. Please ensure you have submitted this form if you have not already done so.
The finalized conference schedules will be shared with parents on Monday, October 17. Keep an eye out for that communication!
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your student’s progress.
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