9.20.24 High School Newsletter
High School Newsletter, Sept 20
Cedar Springs High School is proud to announce that senior Kaisa Maki has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Kaisa placed among the top 50,000 students nationwide on the 2023 PSAT/NMSQT. Congratulations, Kaisa—we are so proud of you!
The fall 2025 NMSQT will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for all juniors and interested sophomores.
Wood TV 8 is bringing its Football Frenzy Tailgate show to Cedar Springs High School!
Get ready to light up the morning and show your Red Hawk pride! Join us for a LIVE broadcast at Red Hawk Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27 at 5:45 a.m. The WoodTV 8 morning crew will be here, and they want our stands packed with Red Hawks ready to bring the energy! Arrive on time and be ready to cheer loud and proud—this is our chance to show everyone what Cedar Springs is all about!
But that’s not all! To kick off the fun, the Athletic Leadership Council is hosting a Community-Wide Can Drive from Sept. 23-26. It’s a friendly competition between all the schools the Frenzy Crew will visit, and it’s our chance to shine! Drop off donations at the high school’s main foyer from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students who bring in 5 cans or non-perishable items will be entered to win WoodTV8 swag and a $150 gift card (must be present at the tailgate to win)!
Let’s come together, show our spirit, and make this event unforgettable! Go Red Hawks!
Our first Advisory will take place on Thursday, September 26.
This 35-minute session, held before 4th hour, allows students to connect with their graduating class. During these monthly Advisories, students will explore topics like career and college planning, course scheduling, accessing transcripts, and other skills for high school success.
Students only need to bring their charged Chromebook.
Picture retake day is coming up on September 27! Please remember not to wear green. Seniors, you still need to get a photo taken for your class ID, even if you’ve already submitted a senior photo for the yearbook.
All photo orders will be available online through the Jostens website. An email with ordering information will be sent a few days after picture day.
Students, if you park on campus, you must have the new parking permit that hangs from your rearview mirror. Permits are $10 and can be purchased in the main office.
For security reasons, it's important for us to identify the vehicles in our parking lot during the school day. There have been instances where vehicles were left running, damaged, or needed to be moved. The permits help us quickly connect with the right student when necessary.
Students can drop in for tutoring on any subject, with no sign-up needed! Study tables are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:25 to 3:30 p.m. This is a great time to study, finish homework, or makeup tests and quizzes (if arranged with a teacher).
Transportation is available. Please email Ms. Schultz or Mrs. Covey if you need bus transportation.
Upcoming Dates and Locations:
Monday, September 23 in 208 (Covey)
Wednesday, September 25 in 302 (Schultz)
Monday, September 30 in 208 (Covey)
Wednesday, October 2 in 302 (Schultz)
Students: Make sure you can access your College Board account. If you’ve forgotten your password, you’ll need to contact College Board for help. Your account gives you access to PSAT/SAT scores and valuable career and college resources. The BlueBook App on your Chromebook also offers free test prep and practice problems anytime. If you need assistance in accessing the practice test, you can view this short tutorial.
Check out the BigFuture and Connections Apps from College Board! These tools link your scores to personalized opportunities and scholarships based on your PSAT and SAT results.
MAAP is a commitment from 10 public universities in Michigan to simplify college admissions. Michigan high school graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), are assured admission to these universities. MAAP aims to increase awareness of high-quality education and make the admissions process easier for students.
Central Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Lake Superior State University
University of Michigan Dearborn
University of Michigan Flint
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
Wayne State University
Learn more and explore your options!
- Mon, Sep 23, 2024 - Lawrence Technological University
- Tue, Sep 24, 2024 - Davenport University
- Mon, Sep 30, 2024 - Grand Valley State University
- Wed, Oct 2, 2024 - Hope College
- Mon, Oct 21, 2024 - Saginaw Valley State University and Wayne State University
- Tue, Oct 22, 2024 - Oakland University
- Thu, Oct 24, 2024 - Kettering University
Cedar Springs High School has been chosen to receive funds from the 2024 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!
On Thursday, October 3, the McDonald’s at 4141 17 Mile Road will donate 20% of all Mobile Order & Pay sales made through the McDonald’s App to support our athletic department.
The more orders placed in the app, the more we raise for our athletic programs! Spread the word and let’s make October 3 a winning day for Cedar Springs athletics!
Saturday, October 12 – Game Time TBA
Bring your family and join us for an action-packed day of football as the WMU Broncos face off against the Akron Zips! Feel the excitement of game day, cheer with the crowd, and enjoy the electric atmosphere at Waldo Stadium. It's the perfect day of fun and football for all ages!
👉 Get your tickets here and be part of the WMU football tradition!
