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Central Decatur Celebrates Fall Family Night!
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Cardinal Muscle Travels to Hanthorn Hills
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Generous Gift Brings New Books to South Elementary Students
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Central Decatur Business Law Class Hosts Successful Voter Registration Drive
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Central Trail FFA Celebrates Farmers with Meals in the Fields
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Clarke County Conservation Brings Hands-On Wildlife Lesson to Decatur County Students
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🎨 Join Us for Fall Family Night! 🍁
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Agriculture Exploratory Tours Nichols Cryo Genetics
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Central Trail FFA Hosts Petting Zoo for Pre-School Students & Residents
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Start the Day Strong with School Breakfast!
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Central Decatur Launches RED Way Learning Academy: Flexible, Public Online Schooling Built for Your Child
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2026-2027 School Calendar
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A message to our CD community:
On Tuesday, November 3, the general obligation bond referendum for Central Decatur fell short of the 60% voter approval required to pass.
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, ask questions, attend informational sessions, and engage in conversations about the future of our district. Strong schools are built by engaged communities, and we deeply value your voice.
While the bond did not pass, the facility needs and challenges facing our schools remain. The School Board, Administration and Staff remain committed to providing safe, supportive and modern learning spaces for our students.
Moving forward, we will continue to partner with our community to explore next steps together.
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Kindergarten students are practicing voting today!! Which fruit will be crowned the favorite? 🤔
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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
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𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘿𝘼𝙔: 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝘿𝙀𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝘽𝙊𝙉𝘿 𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙐𝙈
District residents can cast their vote today on the Central Decatur Community School District bond referendum measure. 𝘽𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚!
Voter Resources & Online Links
For polling locations, requirements, & guidelines, visit centraldecatur.org/bond/how-to-vote/
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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
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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!
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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
See you there!
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Reminder: The Central Decatur Community School District will be in session on Monday, November 23, 2026
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As we inch closer to the winter sports season, please visit the link for important details about winter sports.
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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.
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