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CD National Honor Society Names Hanthorn 2024 Teacher of the Year
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2024 Soil and Water Conservation Poster Contest
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CNA Students Prepare for Certification
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Central Trail hosts the 2024 Decatur County Open Calf Show
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DeLaney Paints a Masterpiece Again
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Central Decatur Team Undefeated at Home Academic Bowl
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Fourth Grade Social Studies
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Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference
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South Central Iowa Choral Directors Association 5-6th Honor Choir
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Decatur County Fair
Decatur County Fairgrounds, Leon, IA 50144, USA · —
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School Registration
1201 NE Poplar St, Leon, IA 50144, USA · All Day
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National Night Out
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Kdgn jumpstart Day
South Elementary School, 201 SE 6th St, Leon, IA 50144, USA · —
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![Class of 2025 seniors must meet their health requirements before the first day of the 2024-25 school year. Schedule an appointment today for your Cardinal! 🎓
➡️ For more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/451067925_976640144462071_177475944053985488_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=9PxqYedlb4wQ7kNvgGAaJE3&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYDYVWYc4Pd80PAc6iM53xzgL_3xzlIh_x1Pja0Oc3sZ-A&oe=669B64A8)
Class of 2025 seniors must meet their health requirements before the first day of the 2024-25 school year. Schedule an appointment today for your Cardinal! 🎓
➡️ For more info: drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing
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![Good Luck to Lane Leeper as he represents the Central Decatur Rodeo Team at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming! Lane will be competing in the Saddle Bronc Riding and Bull Riding while in Rock Springs! Dont miss out on a second of the action by going to The Cowboy Channel (https://www.thecowboychannel.com/) to watch Lane compete! His competition schedule is as follows:
Saddle Bronc Riding: Sunday, July 14 Evening Performance and Saturday, July 20 Morning Performance.
Bull Riding: Monday, July 15 Morning Performance and Friday, July 19 Evening Performance.
He is vying for a spot in the Top 20 in each event that will allow him to compete on Saturday, July 20 in the Short Go!
Wish him luck and cheer him on from Iowa!](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/451061368_976210667838352_5284818016917062170_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=ceYFoPGLffYQ7kNvgHOFjLu&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYDfuZCU3XjuXmDTW6O-UbVBCUCPdk3ienCYGPlY2tp8Ig&oe=669B60EF)
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Good Luck to Lane Leeper as he represents the Central Decatur Rodeo Team at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming! Lane will be competing in the Saddle Bronc Riding and Bull Riding while in Rock Springs! Don’t miss out on a second of the action by going to The Cowboy Channel (www.thecowboychannel.com/) to watch Lane compete! His competition schedule is as follows:
Saddle Bronc Riding: Sunday, July 14 Evening Performance and Saturday, July 20 Morning Performance.
Bull Riding: Monday, July 15 Morning Performance and Friday, July 19 Evening Performance.
He is vying for a spot in the Top 20 in each event that will allow him to compete on Saturday, July 20 in the Short Go!
Wish him luck and cheer him on from Iowa!
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![🌟 Meet Micheala Lane, our new Secondary Teacher Learning Facilitator!
Micheala holds a bachelors degree from Graceland University with endorsements in special education and reading. She is currently completing her Strategist II:ID endorsement and a masters in educational leadership from Morningside University. Living with her family on a small acreage in Leon, Micheala loves outdoor activities like biking, kayaking, and spending time at the lake.
I am ecstatic to serve the community and be a part of the Cardinal team, said Micheala!
Welcome to Central Decatur, Micheala!](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/449689753_967109902081762_3130811893350143603_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=YDLRnLFkhJ4Q7kNvgFnskkq&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYArUGsb1jJZpeKgmiyU1Vf04zQ-kjtMjQNGfNg-Olkm9w&oe=669B4DEA)
🌟 Meet Micheala Lane, our new Secondary Teacher Learning Facilitator!
Micheala holds a bachelor’s degree from Graceland University with endorsements in special education and reading. She is currently completing her Strategist II:ID endorsement and a master’s in educational leadership from Morningside University. Living with her family on a small acreage in Leon, Micheala loves outdoor activities like biking, kayaking, and spending time at the lake.
"I am ecstatic to serve the community and be a part of the Cardinal team," said Micheala!
Welcome to Central Decatur, Micheala!
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Registration for students planning to participate in 7-12 athletics is now open at this link:
manager.gobound.com/registration/ia/school/centraldecatur/family
Reminders:
***This must be done for your student to participate in 7-12 athletics at Central Decatur. They cannot practice or play without going through this registration process and having the correct forms uploaded and signed.
***You have to sign the concussion form and release form electronically.
***You have to upload a copy of the physical. We will not accept paper copies of the physical in the office.
***Please register your student for all the sports you think they will play.
***NEW: If your student participates in more than one sport, you can select all the sports at once and click through the registration. You don’t have to go through the process for each sport anymore. If you’ve registered your student before, pertinent information should be saved in the system. You should only have to verify and won’t have to enter the information again.
Any questions should be directed to Zach Clark by emailing at zach.clark@centraldecatur.org.
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![✨ Join us in welcoming Levi Dugger to Central Decatur!
Levi, from Pella, Iowa, is our new 5-12 band teacher. A recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, he participated in ensembles such as Jazz Band One, Symphonic Band, and the Panther Marching Band.
I am excited to be at Central Decatur for the opportunity to start my teaching career and get to know the students, shared Levi.
Welcome to CD, Levi!](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/449704879_967107692081983_7434876539876530719_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=71c9VhmGJNgQ7kNvgH7Mzi5&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYAhjZkcQ1NlyG9uTg1z8THMa47oxrjSqIGo30PRD_boXQ&oe=669B65A6)
✨ Join us in welcoming Levi Dugger to Central Decatur!
Levi, from Pella, Iowa, is our new 5-12 band teacher. A recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, he participated in ensembles such as Jazz Band One, Symphonic Band, and the Panther Marching Band.
"I am excited to be at Central Decatur for the opportunity to start my teaching career and get to know the students," shared Levi.
Welcome to CD, Levi!
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![Do you have a Cardinal entering 9th grade for the 2024-25 school year? They are required to have a dental screening completed before the first day of school! 🦷
➡️ For more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/450296672_971955101597242_300504874412848243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=kZjQE-xeCdEQ7kNvgEGAJb4&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYDQpswwt1Ia2CGz_nlV1pa3N5r2nwTelgZKWkhljTeyew&oe=669B5558)
Do you have a Cardinal entering 9th grade for the 2024-25 school year? They are required to have a dental screening completed before the first day of school! 🦷
➡️ For more info: drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing
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![Get creative this summer with a DIY obstacle course! 🏃♂️
Use household items to set up a fun obstacle course and challenge the kids (and adults) to master it. Remember to always practice safety as you try new activities with the family!](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/450300935_971954321597320_1310963698419922230_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=WbQBFVET5YAQ7kNvgE7xjBD&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYCC9EjS-d-fl-eJJAuJPJ3mM6fCL5fljRe226esuORk_g&oe=669B3F6B)
Get creative this summer with a DIY obstacle course! 🏃♂️
Use household items to set up a fun obstacle course and challenge the kids (and adults) to master it. Remember to always practice safety as you try new activities with the family!
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![Doctors visit? 🩺
When it’s time for a check-up, make sure to book your child’s doctor appointments for Mondays during the 2024-2025 school year. No need to miss school—take care of your health with no worries!](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/450442778_971953301597422_1892044567523659803_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=_4qSMgxEfK8Q7kNvgGHongn&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYD2GeiIX4tvoqycCmro1yFdtQwurOskXTMDSzIHOvI7jA&oe=669B5E1E)
Doctor’s visit? 🩺
When it’s time for a check-up, make sure to book your child’s doctor appointments for Mondays during the 2024-2025 school year. No need to miss school—take care of your health with no worries!
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![Our in-person registration day is coming up! ⏰
CD families can visit the district office on Tuesday, August 6, to register their children for the 2024-25 school year. You can also register online at https://centraldecatur.org/district/enrollment-registration/.](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/450168376_971950858264333_60579925669193402_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=EZkmB4aS0wsQ7kNvgFOisKU&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYBrTnEN-bIC8yvVpsi5zXoX4Fg8g7XcswhZeutfBedUXA&oe=669B5F4D)
Our in-person registration day is coming up! ⏰
CD families can visit the district office on Tuesday, August 6, to register their children for the 2024-25 school year. You can also register online at centraldecatur.org/district/enrollment-registration/.
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![🎉 Welcome, Chalin Dassau, to Central Decatur!
We are excited to have Chalin as our new middle school math teacher. He enjoys watching sports and played baseball in college.
I hope to make a positive impact at Central Decatur and show students that math doesn’t have to be a scary subject, said Chalin.
We are excited to have Chalin on the CD team!](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/449477083_967096035416482_3819381220070340358_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=DTIzUBDD9osQ7kNvgFp3SEb&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYAaiA9ngx467pXHp28ndqt117jkhOxCmZQIe_ZFFrIN2Q&oe=669B3E0A)
🎉 Welcome, Chalin Dassau, to Central Decatur!
We are excited to have Chalin as our new middle school math teacher. He enjoys watching sports and played baseball in college.
"I hope to make a positive impact at Central Decatur and show students that math doesn’t have to be a scary subject," said Chalin.
We are excited to have Chalin on the CD team!
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![Last week to take the child care survey!](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448305228_905418661630178_2803171685752781562_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=d_C04K7Uvu8Q7kNvgEcu5fc&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYButHNp3dVXcXRkzgLoL6baiwawod3Xuytvi10LHHN7RA&oe=669B3DB0)
Last week to take the child care survey!Decatur County parents- Please consider completing this survey to help us collect data for our child care market study! … See MoreSee Less
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![If you have a student entering 7th grade at Central Decatur for the 2024-25 school year, make sure their health requirements are met before the first day of school! 📚
Every student must have an up-to-date immunization record prior to the first day of school in August. Otherwise, a valid medical or religious exemption must be provided to the school. 🩺
➡️ For more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/450322608_971948541597898_674105095228325230_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=xNJE0TY8VOsQ7kNvgEEvEnn&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYCw_AsyH5pBb4LAOV8nDT169Go4oTPhUU1LIRUNANjwLw&oe=669B560E)
If you have a student entering 7th grade at Central Decatur for the 2024-25 school year, make sure their health requirements are met before the first day of school! 📚
Every student must have an up-to-date immunization record prior to the first day of school in August. Otherwise, a valid medical or religious exemption must be provided to the school. 🩺
➡️ For more info: drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing
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