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🎶 12 Central Decatur Students Participate in Pride of Iowa Honor Choir 🎶
🎵 Twelve Central Decatur vocal music students participated in the 2026 Pride of Iowa Conference Honor Choir on November 2 in Lenox, Iowa.

Students joined singers from other conference schools for a day of rehearsals and musical learning, culminating in a 6:30 p.m. concert. The choir was directed by guest clinician Nicole Zavadil of Sidney Community Schools and accompanied by George Pryor.

🎼 The concert featured five selections, including Inscription of Hope, Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones, and This Is Me from The Greatest Showman.

The experience provided students with an opportunity to strengthen their vocal technique, develop musicianship, and grow in confidence as performers. Working with a guest conductor and singing alongside students from other schools encouraged collaboration, attentive listening, and musical expression while experiencing the excitement of performing in a large choral ensemble.

Congratulations to our 12 Central Decatur singers for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of our school! 🎵

3rd row: Cole Lavrenz, Beau Waugh, Gibson Graham, Macson Lindsey, & Milo Amsberry
2nd row: Adrian Contreras, Sofia Eygabroad, Myrie Henry, & Jessalyn Frank
1st row: Lucy Yoder, Lyliann Katzman & Harmanie Mothershead … See MoreSee Less

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Don’t forget to FLIP YOUR BALLOT! 📄

When casting your vote on November 3, 2026, make sure to turn your ballot over to find the Central Decatur 2026 Bond Referendum!

💡 Be Prepared Before You Vote:

Check out a sample ballot on our website to see exactly what to expect.

Learn more about the bond details at www.centraldecatur.org/bond … See MoreSee Less

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CENTRAL DECATUR MONDAY SWITCH-UP! 🔄🏫

We’re switching things up in December! Please make note of the schedule change:

📚 SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON MONDAYS:
• Monday, November 30
• Monday, December 7
• Monday, December 14
• Monday, December 21

🚫 NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAYS:
• Friday, December 4
• Friday, December 11
• Friday, December 18

Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly! … See MoreSee Less

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Join us today for Fall Conferences! Connect with your child’s teachers to discuss their progress and support their success.

📅 Date: Monday, November 2

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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Reminder: The Central Decatur Community School District will be in session on Monday, November 23, 2026 … See MoreSee Less

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Field Trip Fun at Blank Park Zoo! 🦔🐍

Our Central Decatur Middle School Agriculture Exploratory students took learning on the road yesterday to Des Moines! As part of their first class project, students planned the entire trip themselves—from exhibit exploring to participating in the Africa Educational Program.

Highlights included meeting Milky Way the Ball Python and Cookie the Hedgehog, learning how the SAFE Program protects wildlife globally, and checking out the brand-new lion enclosure (don’t worry, everyone made it past the lions safely!).

A huge thank you to Mr. Johnson for approving the trip, Mr. Atwood for getting everyone there and back safely, and Blank Park Zoo for offering a student discount to make this experience possible. … See MoreSee Less

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What is your plan to vote? You have options! 🗳️

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Central Decatur 2026 Bond Referendum and choose the voting method that works best for you:

📫 Mailed Absentee: Starts October 14 (Request your ballot now! Must be received before polls close).

🏛️ In-Person Absentee: October 14 – November 2 at the County Auditor’s Office.

🚗 Curbside Voting: October 14 – November 3 at the County Auditor’s Office.

🗳️ In-Person Election Day: Tuesday, November 3 from 7 AM – 8 PM.

Make a plan to vote! … See MoreSee Less

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Join Our Cardinal Team! 🔴

Central Decatur Community School District is hiring! We have multiple certified and classified positions currently available:

Certified Openings:
– Drivers Education Instructor
– SkillsUSA High School Sponsor
– SkillsUSA Junior High Sponsor

Classified Openings:
– Director of Transportation
– Food Service Worker
– Substitute Bus Driver
– Substitute Custodian
– Substitute Food Service Worker

📌 Positions are posted for 5 business days or until filled.

How to Apply:
External Applicants: Apply online via Teach Iowa.
Internal Applicants: Send a letter of interest to Nicole Martz at nicole.martz@centraldecatur.org.

Central Decatur Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. … See MoreSee Less