3.7.25 High School Newsletter

Mark your calendars for March 19 and 20! These conferences are a great opportunity to strengthen communication and trust between school and home. Together, we will create a collaborative action plan to help each student reach their personal best.

Be sure to sign up below to reserve your time!

Consider Reading Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

This past week, Mr. Duffy and SRO Price shared important reminders with our students about responsible technology and social media use, emphasizing the positive culture we aim to create. We encourage you to listen to their message.

Looking for a fun way to learn new skills and be part of a great team? Join the Colorguard Club! No experience is necessary—just bring a water bottle, comfy clothes, and a ready-to-learn attitude. Colorguard flags and equipment are provided.

The club meets weekly from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the high school band room. Open to students in grades 7-12, the club is affiliated with the band but is welcome to all, even if you're not a band member or planning to march. Join us and have fun while building new skills!

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:

Coach Ash is hosting and mentoring around 45 students each day after school, Monday through Thursday.

Everyone is welcome to join! Simply head to the weight room immediately after school on any of these days.

National Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from May 5-9, 2025, and the Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Educator Excellence is celebrating teachers throughout the entire month of May!

MDE invites parents to help honor teachers by submitting 15-30 second videos of their students thanking a teacher for their positive impact. You can easily record the video using your cell phone—just follow the instructions on the flyer. Videos, along with parental consent, must be submitted through the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form by Friday, April 16, 2025.

These videos may be featured on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage, MDE’s YouTube channel, and shared across social media platforms like Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) throughout May.

If your child has something special to say about a teacher, follow the steps on MDE’s website to submit your video today!

Join us for a Dual Enrollment Lunch Meeting on Thursday, March 13th, during each lunch period. Grab your lunch and bring it to Room 631 to learn more about Dual Enrollment opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year.

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.

• 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 Class of 2025 Senior Newsletter was emailed out this week! You can access it anytime online by visiting this link or on our CSPS Senior Webpage at https://highschool.csredhawks.org/seniors.

Stay informed with the latest updates and important information for our seniors!

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.

Parents and guardians of Cedar Springs seniors—here’s a great way to celebrate your graduate and support the Senior Mystery Trip! The Senior All Night Party Committee has partnered with Viking Sign Solutions to offer a Senior Package for $149 that includes:

• One Custom Banner

• 144 Party Invites

• One Yard Sign

You can also purchase a yard sign separately for $35—a perfect way to showcase your senior at their open house! Their design team will work with you to create a product you love before purchasing.

For questions, contact Viking Sign Solutions at 231.648.6126.

Thank you for supporting our seniors!

The final payment for the Senior Mystery Trip is due by March 31. If payment is not received by this date, the trip will unfortunately be canceled, and the deposit will be lost.

Payments must be made to Countryside:

Countryside Tours, IN.

P.O. Box 48

Sand Lake, MI 49343

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—make your payment today!