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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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Education beyond the classroom
The RED Way is a code of conduct. It’s the trust we empower in our students to make each day into an opportunity to be their best. We believe in respect, excellence in lifelong learning, and dedication toward success. It’s a partnership between our students, parents, community, and staff. Together, we are Central Decatur.
The RED WayOur schools:
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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.
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Connecting Our Community: The 2026 Central Decatur Bond Referendum
Central Decatur voters, it’s time to make your plan to vote! On the ballot now through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, the proposed bond referendum focuses on three key priorities:
Operational Efficiency: Unifying elementary students onto one updated campus at North Elementary and closing the aging South Elementary to cut redundant costs.
Enhanced Safety: Adding secure entrance vestibules and updated exterior doors at the Junior/Senior High.
Fiscal Responsibility: A cost-effective plan designed to maximize tax dollars and lower long-term facility costs.
Voting Options:
– In-Person Absentee: Decatur County Auditor’s Office through November 2
– Election Day: Tuesday, November 3 (7 AM – 8 PM)
– Mailed Absentee: Must be received by 8 PM on November 3
– Remember: Flip your ballot to find the bond question!
Learn all the details at centraldecatur.org/bond.
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Congratulations to the Central Decatur athletes that earned academic recognition during the fall sports season!
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Please join Central Decatur in honoring our nation’s heroes!
We invite the community to our Veterans Day Assembly to show our gratitude and appreciation for those who have served.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Central Decatur High School Gym
This special assembly is open to the public—we strongly encourage all community members to attend as we pay tribute to our Veterans.
Thank you to all who have served and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Central Decatur Interact Club is officially kicking off their annual Wreath Sale! From now through October 28, you can order beautiful wreaths directly from our Interact Club members.
✨ How to order:
Send an email to tricia.applegate@centraldecatur.org or connect with a student member and place your order today.
Thank you for supporting our youth and their service projects in our community!
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Central Decatur Elementary had its annual Fall Family Night. The theme was "Be Creative". Families got to go to the different centers and create art using a variety of different materials. We had over 165 people in attendance.
A big thank you to the High School Interact Club and their sponsor Tricia Applegate for running our centers and helping to make this a fun and successful event.
One of the BIG highlights of the evening was made by Cory and Kari Byrd, who generously donated a pumpkin from Hanthorn Hills for each family to take home.
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Mark your calendars! 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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Congratulations to Soiyer Smith and Zoey Quigley for earning postseason recognition from the Pride of Iowa Conference!
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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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Winter Sports Apparel Links are below. Please pay attention to the deadline at each link.
Wrestling: centraldecaturwrestling2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Basketball:
bsnteamsports.com/shop/26CDBASKET
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We are excited to collaborate with the Leon Chamber of Commerce to host Leon Noel, and we would love for your group to join us! If your club or organization would like to assist, we would love to have you attend!
Please complete this form for your club or organization and we will make sure we reserve you a space! We encourage you to have this completed by Tuesday, December 1, 2026!
Thank you and We Look Forward to Spreading Holiday Cheer With You!
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The Central Trail FFA is excited to collaborate with the Leon Chamber of Commerce to host Leon Noel! Leon Noel will be held on Saturday, December 12 at the Central Decatur High School from 11:00 AM – …0 CommentsComment on Facebook