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Student School Supply Lists Posted for Next Year (2022-23)
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Good Luck to the Cardinal Runners Today at State Track
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Seniors Walk Through Elementary Ahead of Graduation
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Decision Celebration for the Class of 2022
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Agriculture Students Test Their Judging Ability At Gold Buckle Judging
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Events
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May
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Track: Girls/Boys State Meet
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May
21
Track: Girls/Boys State Meet
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May
21
Southern Iowa Tigers
Central Decatur Athletic Complex ·
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May
23
6th Grade to Jester Park
Array · All Day

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Central Decatur Plant Science Students attended the 2nd Annual Graceland University Soil Health Evaluation held at Graceland University Test Plot on Thursday, May 19. This event was sponsored by the DEKKO Foundation in collaboration with Soil Health Specialists, Conservationists from NRCS – Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Graceland Ag Club. The event was orchestrated by Max Pitt of Graceland University, with assistance from Ruth Blomquist, Soil Health Specialist and Lance Porter, District Conservationist Decatur County. Agricultural students were given the opportunity to expand their knowledge of soil health, the importance of protecting our soil, and methods to utilize in order to improve soil quality. There were four teams from Central Decatur Community School competing in this event, which allowed them to earn money for the Central Trail FFA Chapter, due to the generosity of the DEKKO Foundation and Graceland University. Results were as follows:
Tier 1 Achievement:
CD Team 2: Brayden Frisbie, Marcus Barnes, Trey Toney, Harley Hendrickson, and Casey Craig
CD Team 1: Kale Rockhold, Ty Rasmussen, Matthew Foltz, CJ Miller, Kole Jackson
Tier 2 Achievement:
CD Team 4: Angel Keeney, Bly Hunt, Kara Luce, Riley Yoder, Jamie Oesch
Tier 3 Achievement:
CD Team 3: Elizabeth Curl, Stephany Goodenbour, Aspen Eslick, Luna Fox, Lacey Reed
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It all began with a text from Mr. Chris Coffelt suggesting a fruit orchard would be a neat project! This was followed up by a generous donation provided by GRM Networks under the guidance of Mr. Kyle Kelso, which allowed an idea to become a reality. The Central Decatur Plant Science students created Fruit Orchard Designs and with assistance from Mr. Coffelt were able to make their plans take action. We are looking forward to a fruit harvest of Honeycrisp Apples, Red Delicious Apples, and Anjou Pears in the upcoming years for the Central Decatur Lunch Program. Thanks to Mike Durell who traveled to Bentley Ridge Tree Farm in Grimes, IA to pick up our trees, Mike Foltz and DCLI of Leon, IA for providing the equipment to dig the holes for our group, Mr. Calieb Kistler for equipment operation, and the plant science students for planting the trees! … See MoreSee Less
This is a great project!
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Thank you students For this idea. Students love eat apples ( great idea to grow them)
Kyle Kelso
Thank you, PTO, for all your support!We would like to thank the Central Decatur PTO (Public) for donating books to all the preschoolers! … See MoreSee Less
State Track Day 1 Recap:
The boys shuttle hurdle team(Tyke Hullinger, Jack Scrivner, Matthew Boothe and Riley Norman) ran a 1:02.04 to qualify for finals on Saturday.
Jack Scrivner finished 13th in the long jump.
Tyke Hullinger ran an 11.92 in the 100 meter dash.
The 4×800 team(pictured) consisting of Gunnar Smith, Vincent Carcamo, Tate Swartz, and Isaiah Brunk ran a 8:23.80 to earn a 7th place medal. Their time is a new school record as well!
The girls shuttle hurdle team(Makenna Perkins, Hadley Bell, Addy Schreck and River Hamaker) ran a 1:10.48.
Congratulations to all our athletes on their performances!
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Very impressive. Way to make it a great CD day!
Good work athletes and coaches!
Congratulations to you all!! Great job for day 1!!
Good job boys!
Congratulations to everyone!!!
Congratulations!! Made CD Proud !!
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Great day CD!!
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The Iowa High School Track and Field Championships are almost here. Central Decatur will have athletes competing at Drake Stadium the next three days.
General Information: www.iahsaa.org/track-field/state-meet-central/
Tickets(must be purchased online): www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Livestream(free): www.ihssn.com/
Best of luck to all the CD athletes competing over the next three days!
Thank you to Maddy Leahy Photography for all the great pictures!
Go Cardinals!!!
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Wishing all participants the best at State!!! Go Cards❣️
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The future looks bright
You are the best of the best! Good Luck! 🎉
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Please see the changes to the lunch menu for the rest of the week.
Wednesday : Hot ham and cheese sandwich menu
Thursday : Chicken nugget menu
Friday : Locally grown cream turkey over biscuits menu
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Students across the district participated in Central Decatur’s annual RED Way Day of Service today. Numerous projects were completed throughout the city of Leon including planting flowers, visiting with residents at Westview, picking up trash and more. The RED Way Day of Service allows our students and staff to give back to the community that has supported us throughout the year. We are very proud of the hard work students and staff put in today for our community! … See MoreSee Less
Thank you for make the community look great every time. Way to Go
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HAPPENING TONIGHT: The K-2 South Elementary Concert takes place tonight from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the High School Gym. The concert follows PreK graduation, so a short intermission between events will allow families to depart/arrive. Root beer floats will be for sale by the Fine Arts boosters after the concert for $2.50.
Come out and watch our talented young musicians! 🎶
LIVESTREAM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl4MM2Lz69M
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HAPPENING TONIGHT: The Little Cards Preschool Graduation is tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Gym. Congratulations to all our graduates—and we look forward to seeing you in kindergarten! 🎓
LIVESTREAM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl4MM2Lz69M
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Congratulations to the Central Decatur Class of 2022!!!
You can view the Class of 2022 video at this link: youtu.be/I4c1itaOcyM
Thank you to Madison Leahy for her work creating the video!
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Thank you, Maddy! You've given us another great memory video!
Congratulations Class of 2022 from an alumni!
We are incredibly excited to celebrate the Class of 2022 at today’s commencement ceremony!
SCHEDULE: Ceremony starts at 3 pm in the high school gym
DOORS OPEN: At 2 pm
LIVESTREAM: www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-decatur-high-school-leon-ia/evt4b7eaffc92
🎉 A big congratulations goes out to our seniors for all their outstanding work and dedication to get to this point. We’re proud of you!
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Congratulations to the class of 2022 👏👏
It was wonderful Bless them all.