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Central Decatur Business Law Class Hosts Successful Voter Registration Drive
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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!
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Business Law Class Hosts Successful Voter Registration Drive
On October 7, Central Decatur’s 2026 Business Law class successfully reached its goal of registering at least 90% of the senior class to vote. Students organized the voter registration drive, created promotional materials, designed and printed volunteer T-shirts, and coordinated with community partners, gaining hands-on experience in civic engagement, marketing, event planning, legal literacy and professional communication.
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The CD XC team had a great day of performances at the Pride of Iowa Championship Meet! We celebrated the team champions earlier in the week, but now we want to take a moment to recognize the athletes recognized as Pride of Iowa All-Conference. To earn All-Conference recognition, the athlete must finish in the top 15 at the meet.
HS Girls Medalists:
🏃♀️ Aubri Perkins – 6th (4x All-POI)
🏃♀️ Taylor Leahy – 7th (4x All-POI)
🏃♀️ Addy Lane – 8th (2x All-POI)
🏃♀️ Shiann Byrd – 12th (3x All-POI)
🏃♀️ Grace Leahy – 14th (1st time All-POI)
HS Boys Medalists:
🏃♂️ Cayden Quigley – 8th (1st 8th grader in POI history to earn All-POI!)
🏃♂️ Beau Waugh – 10th (3x All-POI)
🏃♂️ Blake Tedford – 12th (3x All-POI)
🏃♂️ Trevor Quigley – 14th (2x All-POI)
More recognition:
🏃♀️ Lola Helton–Her 17th place finished was the tiebreaker that clinched the POI Championship for the girls team!
The Pride of Iowa doesn’t award medals for the middle school meet but does recognize the top 5 at the meet.
🏅 Trae Tedford – 1st (4th CD MS boy to win the MS POI meet!)
🏅 Braxton Stamper – 5th
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Parent-Teacher Conferences are Coming Up! 🏫✨
It’s time to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conferences for Monday, November 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM!
Connecting with your child’s teacher is a great way to support their learning and success. Please follow the steps below to reserve your conference time slot:
Visit ➡️ myconferencetime.com/cdcardinals
Click on your child’s teacher’s name.
Choose your preferred time and click "Sign Up."
Enter your information and submit!
👨👩👧👦 Have multiple students? Click "Register for Multiple Conferences" on the site to schedule them all at once!
Note: Once submitted, your spot is locked in, and you will receive an email confirmation. Time slots fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up early! If you are unable to register online, please send a note to your child’s teacher with three preferred time options.
We look forward to seeing you there! Go Cardinals!
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🏀 Youth Basketball Sign-Ups Are Here! 🏀
Forms were handed out today in 4th–6th grade classrooms for students interested in playing rec basketball this winter!
Access the forms online here:
Form 1:
docs.google.com/document/d/1NWipawqM2AhP-7MRsK-66JJiS5GtI5zZaSLa6CKNN5Y/edit?usp=sharing
Form 2: docs.google.com/document/d/1dnfUrjv_bFe0QVtfbDzqjJZv2UuuUKIrGdk3cfBs_Ss/edit?usp=sharing
📊 Quick Info Checklist:
🗓 Registration Deadline: October 31st
💵 Cost: No league fee! (Optional $25 jersey fee if you need a new jersey)
📍Forms: Check your student’s backpack (or print from the links above) and return completed forms to the North Elementary or High School office.
Got questions? Reach out to the school office or email zach.clark@centraldecatur.org
Let’s play ball! 🙌
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Town Hall Meeting on the upcoming bond referendum! We were grateful for such a strong turnout from our Central Decatur community and appreciated all of your thoughtful questions, insights, and dedication to the future of our schools.
If you weren’t able to attend or want to review the information discussed, you can find full details and resources online:
👉 www.centraldecatur.org/bond
Important Voting Dates to Keep in Mind:
🗳️ Absentee In-Person Voting: Wednesday, October 14 – Monday, November 2
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
Thank you for staying engaged and involved in supporting Central Decatur!
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Central Decatur All Music Night! 🎶
🗓 Tuesday, Oct 27
🍽 Meal (5 PM): Chicken & Noodles, green beans, roll, dessert ($11 Adults / $6 Students; To-Go at 4:30 PM)
🎺 Performances (6 PM): 6th Grade Band, MS Choir, Flag Corps, MS Band, HS Choir, HS Band
Come support our students!
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The Central Decatur Food Pantry is open and available to any family with a Central Decatur student.
When: Tuesdays from 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
Where: Use Entry Door H6 (located by the MSHS Greenhouse)
Need to set up an alternate appointment time or have questions? Reach out directly to tricia.applegate@centraldecatur.org.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Join the Central Decatur Community School District for our Townhall Community Meeting to learn all about the 2026 bond, ask questions, and see how it impacts our schools and community!
📅 Date: Thursday, October 15
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: High School Cafeteria
We hope to see you there!
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Looking to make an impact in our schools and community? Join the Central Decatur family! We are currently hiring for several key roles to support our students and team.
Certified: Drivers Education Instructor
Coaching/Sponsor: National Honor Society Sponsor
Classified Staff:
• Substitute Bus Driver
• Substitute Custodian
• Substitute Food Service Worker
📲 How to Apply:
• Internal Applicants: Send a letter of interest to Nicole Martz at nicole.martz@centraldecatur.org.
• External Applicants: Apply on Teach Iowa!
⏰ Positions are posted for 5 business days or until filled, so don’t wait! Check our website for the latest updates.
Central Decatur Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
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A huge THANK YOU to all of the wonderful grandparents and special guests who joined us for our Grandparents & Good Mornings event at South Elementary!
❤️ We appreciate you being such an important part of our school community and making memories with our students that will last long after the bell rings!
📸 Thanks to everyone who shared photos!! 👇👇
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