2.28.25 High School Newsletter

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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. Teuissen if you need bus transportation.

Upcoming dates and locations:

• Monday, March 3rd in 302 (Schultz)

• Wednesday, March 5th in 410 (Teunissen)

The West Michigan National College Fair will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. This is a great opportunity for students and parents to connect with college and university representatives to explore higher education options.

Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
Sessions:

• Morning: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Evening: 6 – 8 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance to receive a barcode for easy access to information from participating institutions.

The CSPS Perseverance Award is a $1,300 scholarship that will be awarded to a Cedar Springs High School senior planning to attend college. This scholarship recognizes a student with grit, determination, and perseverance.

To apply, students must submit an application along with a required essay by May 3.

For more information or to submit an application, please contact Mr. Silagi.

A $1,500 renewable scholarship (up to $6,000 total!) is available exclusively for a Cedar Springs High School female student!

The Cossin Business Women’s Scholarship is open to female seniors pursuing a business-related career in college. With no current applicants, this is a guaranteed opportunity for a Red Hawk to win!

• Deadline: March 30
• Application: Cossin Business Women’s Scholarship

Attention Cedar Springs seniors! Don't miss out on local scholarships designed specifically for you. Apply now to secure financial support for your education. A Cedar Springs or West Michigan senior will win these awards.

• Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Due March 1 - All seniors
• Corewell Health Scholarship - Due March 11 - Senior pursuing a career in the health sciences
• Cedar Springs Women’s Club Scholarship - Due March 15 - Female student
• 2025 BBB Trust Scholarship. - Due March 28 - All seniors
• Cossin Business Women’s Scholarship - Due March 30- Female senior pursuing a business degree
• Cedar Springs Athletic Booster Scholar Athlete Award - Due March 31- Senior Student-Athlete
• Alexander Collins Memorial Scholarship - Due April 15 - All seniors
• Captain Robert H. Robertson Memorial Scholarship - Due April 24 - Senior pursuing Criminal Justice or Police Force
• Joel Stone Annual Scholarship - Due May 2 -Senior Student-Athlete
• CSPS Perseverance Award - Due May 3rd - All Seniors
• Ian Carlson Athletic Scholarship - Due May 3- Senior Student-Athlete
• Rickerstrong Scholarship Award - Due May 8 - All seniors
• Minority Education Scholarship Program - Due May 14 - Seniors of a ethnic minority with GPA over 2.8

March 24 | 5-7 p.m.
Kent Career Technical Center
Open to Kent County students in grades 7-12 & their families

Discover hands-on careers in skilled trades at this exciting event! Meet industry professionals, explore training programs, and learn about careers in welding, plumbing, IT, automotive repair, HVAC, military, EMS, cosmetology, truck driving, and more—including a tattoo artist sharing insights into their industry!

With 28 businesses attending, this is your chance to explore high-demand careers and pathways to success. Parents and recent alumni are welcome! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

The Cedar Springs High School Yearbook staff is now accepting senior recognition ads for the class of 2025. These ads will be featured in a special section of the 2024-2025 yearbook. Please take this special opportunity to tell your senior how proud you are of his or her achievements!

Senior ads are available for a limited time on a space-available basis. All ad elements and payments must be submitted no later than noon on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Please follow the instructions below as you gather elements for your ad. Please email hsyearbook@csredhawks.org with questions regarding your senior recognition ad.

FINAL DEADLINE: March 27, 2025

• 1/8 page is $50 : includes one photo and a small blurb.
• 1/4 page is $75 : includes one current photo, three to four photos of your choice, and a message.
• 1/2 page is $125 : includes one current photo, four to eight photos of your choice, and a message.
• 1 FULL page is $225 : includes one current photo, up to sixteen photos of your choice, and a message.