Cedar High School

Welcome to December!

As the 2023 year is coming to a close, we still have a few important dates coming up.

December 4- 2nd Trimester begins.

December 6 - PLC schedule (Students out at 12:10. Lunch served from 12:10-12:40 and the bus departs at 12:40)

December 19 - 3 Hour Early release. Students out at 10:45. Lunch from 10:45-11:15 and the bus departs at 11:15)

December 20-January 2 - Winter Break

January 3 2024 - First day back

December 11- Candy Cane Day- Wear striped clothing or red and white

December 12- Flannel Day - Wear your favorite flannel attire

December 13- Grinch vs. Santa Day- Dress as the Grinch or Santa

December 14- Ugly Sweater- Wear your school appropriate ugly sweater

December 15- Holiday Pjs- Wear your best holiday pajamas

Closing the 2023 year and opening 2024 together!

Huge thank you to the students for hosting our first ECP (Experience Cedar Project)

Additionally, wonderful work of the Cedar Scholars finishing 1st trimester and launching 2nd with our HOPE program. If you have seen the materials on Facebook, you know what I mean. If not, go take a peek.

Please refer to the Cedar High School Counseling Center website for extensive information.

Senior families- it’s finally here- the launch of the FAFSA and WAFSA

Federal Financial Aid is for students going into most all post secondary situations. Universities, trade schools, some apprenticeship programs etc. are ell eligible. And, if you think you won’t qualify, you should fill out the FAFSA and find out. ALSO, many scholarships will ask what your FAFSA award was before giving finances. SO, let’s get started by working on the FAFSA ID

FAFSA ID Instructions

Then watch this for more support FAFSA/WASFA Video Series: Filling out the FAFSA/WASFA (English)

Junior Families- it’s time for spending time looking at all the options so we are ready for applications next fall. Each student has a College Knowledge handbook with timelines to share. Please look together and discuss hopes, dreams, and plans.

Sophomore Families- this is the perfect time to look together at YouScience results and discuss what options are revealed the more you learn about interests, aptitudes and opportunities.

Freshman Families - using this time to focus on a strong academic disposition that includes attendance, performance and engagement is key. Volunteer opportunities are a great way to learn about community outside of school.

Upcoming Dates:

January 10th Application Workshop with Susie 10am -12pm Bear Den

January 16th - 4:00-6:00 Friends of Cedar Meeting Bear Den

January 24th- 11am and 4:30pm- Running Start Informational Meeting hosted by the OC Running Start director, Dr. Ramos

Native Club - A club dedicated to promoting awareness and education of Native American issues and culture.- Advisor- Luanne Bigbear (During Lunch- Tuesday)

Envirothon - A team where students attend competitions to test their ecology knowledge against other schools.- Advisor- Kurt Garrison (After School- Mondays)

Equality Club - Cedar’s club for students with a passion for social justice. Advisor- Colleen Kost (During Lunch- Thursday)

Voice Club - Voice club is working to create a student-run school newsletter. Advisor- Hannah Palmer (During Lunch- Friday)

Cedar Ambassadors - A group of student leaders who promote positive culture at Cedar and participate in promoting the school to the community. Advisor- Susie Honaker-Wirzbicki (During Lunch- Wednesday)

Senior Club - Just like it sounds, a club for our seniors! Advisor- Jeff Sumpter (During Lunch- Wednesday)

ASB - Associated Student Body. Student government. Advisor- Michael Dallas (Every other Thursday)