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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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Happy National Coaches Day to all of our incredible coaches at Central Decatur!
Behind every great athlete and student is a coach who inspires, mentors, and leads by example. Today, we celebrate and thank you for your unwavering dedication, tireless work ethic, and the lasting impact you make on our students both on and off the field.
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Central Decatur students are stepping up for healthy habits! All elementary students will be walking the track together to celebrate Iowa’s Healthiest State Walk, and we’d love for our school family to join in the fun.
Parents, guardians, and family members are invited to walk alongside our students!
📍 Location: Central Decatur Track
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ JH/HS Time: 10:40 AM – 11:05 AM
⏰ Elementary Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
🎒 Who: All Students & Guest Walkers
Lace up your sneakers and help us move Central Decatur toward a healthier future!
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Eleven members of the Central Decatur attended the FCCLA Fall Leadership Rally at Iowa State University on Monday, September 21st. Chapter members toured the Fashion and Design program at ISU as well as participated in leadership workshops. Four members competed in the Iowa Events including the Charcuterie Board Challenge, Trendy Designer Drink and FCCLA Spirit Wear. Congratulations to middle school member Peyton Redman on her 2nd place finish for FCCLA Spirit Wear, designing a jacket for Mrs. Bell to wear during FCCLA meetings and to Nevaeh Keller for her 2nd place finish on designing an Apple Cider Pumpkin drink.
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THANK YOU to everyone that helped us have a great Homecoming week!
Here are the activities for this week.
Home events are streamed on the NFHS Network.
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Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to our amazing Central Decatur team!
Today, we’re shining a HUGE spotlight on the incredible individuals who keep our schools sparkling, safe, and welcoming every single day.
A massive thank you to Dave Kelso, Marco Suazo, Stephanie Wetterling, Shanon Wetterling, Junior Wells, Seth Reed, and Anthony Morgan!
Your hard work creates the best possible environment for our students, staff, and community. We are so grateful for everything you do!
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Science Came to North Elementary! 🐍🐢
When our 5th and 6th graders couldn’t head outdoors today, Scott Kent from Clarke County Conservation brought the outdoor experience right to our gym!
Students got up close with a ball python, corn snake, and desert tortoise while learning about wildlife habitats, animal adaptations, and conservation.
Highlights from the visit:
• Special Guest: The ball python was actually rescued last week at Grade Lake Park in Osceola by two 5th graders!
• Gym Explorer: The desert tortoise made himself at home, wandering around the gym floor and greeting visiting middle schoolers.
• Classroom Keepsake: Scott left us the corn snake’s shed skin so our science classes can keep studying it.
Our students had endless questions, and we’re writing thank-you letters to Scott to show our appreciation. A HUGE thank-you to Scott Kent and Clarke County Conservation for a memorable day!
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Join us in celebrating our incredible 2026 Homecoming Court! Help us recognize these outstanding students representing CD:
Crownbearers 👑
– Georgia Buckingham & Kye Cook
Freshman Attendants
– Emery Campbell & Rowan Perkins
Sophomore Attendants
– Kimbery Leahy & Hagen Helton
Junior Attendants
– Izabelle Patterson & Evan Carpenter
King & Queen Candidates
– Aubri Perkins & Braeden Thomas
– Taylor Leahy & Ledger Gregg
– Eliana Muller & Krey Hunt
– Marley Katzmann & Adrian Constable
✨ 2026 Homecoming King & Queen ✨
– Teegun Davis & Lola Helton
Congratulations to everyone selected! Be sure to check out the graphics below for information regarding the parade and game schedule for tonight!
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2026 Homecoming Parade Information!
2:30 PM – Release for Parade Lineup: Students involved in the parade lineup will be released at this time.
Parade Details by Grade Level:
North Elementary (Grades 3-6): North Elementary students will be bussed to parade with their class and will return with their class at the conclusion of the parade.
Middle School (Grades 7–8): A float will be provided for all middle school students to ride on if they are not involved in another activity.
High School (Grades 9–12): High school students not involved in an activity will ride a bus from the Middle/High School to South Elementary to watch the parade, then board a bus back to the Middle/High School afterward.
Walking Home After the Parade: Any middle or high school student planning to walk home directly from South Elementary following the parade must provide a written note or have a parent/guardian call the MS/HS office in advance.
3:15 PM – Homecoming Parade Begins
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🎨 Join Us for Fall Family Night! 🍁
Bring out your inner artist and celebrate creativity with us! We’re hosting a fun-filled evening for our students and families.
📅 Date: October 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:50 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: South Elementary Gym
👥 Who: Grades PreK–6
📚 Special Bonus: The Book Fair will also be open during Family Night until 6:30 PM! Come pick out some great new reads while you enjoy the art activities.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Central Decatur Homecoming Update!
Join us tonight for The Homecoming Series: Central Decatur Homecoming Coronation! 🎬
📅 Date: Tonight (Thursday, October 1)
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Gym
⚠️ Please Note: The bonfire for tonight has been canceled.
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