3.28.25 High School Newsletter

April 3-11
Spring Break - No School

Tuesday, April 15

M-STEP for Juniors (Science & Social Studies) Daily schedule

Thursday, April 17

PSAT9/10 & SAT (seniors on job shadow, college visit, community event, etc.) Daily schedule

Thursday, April 24

Poetry Slam at 6 p.m.
High School Auditorium

Friday, April 25

High School Prom, 8-11 p.m. at the Frederick Meijer Gardens

9th and 10th grade students will take the PSAT in the morning, enjoy lunch together, and then watch The Social Dilemma as a group. The day will wrap up with MTSS Connect time. A more detailed schedule can be found in the Daily Schedule.

On Thursday, April 17, you have the unique opportunity to choose how you spend your school day—a chance to take ownership of your learning!

Option 1: Celebrate Cedar Springs

Join a guided tour of our city and surrounding areas, exploring:

• Employment opportunities

• Municipality operations and governance

• Housing and Finance

• Recreation options

Lunch and transportation will be provided.

Option 2: Personalized Experience

Use this day to schedule a:

• Job shadow

• College visit

• Military recruiter meeting

• Entrance exam

• Volunteer opportunity

If you choose a personalized experience, your parent must notify the high school main office of your absence. Be sure to provide documentation of your activity to have your absence marked as a field trip for the day.

What Now?? Complete this Google Form to help all of us plan for a successful day on April 17.

Spring Break Photos:

Whether you are traveling or staying local over Spring Break, we’d love to include your memories in the yearbook!

Travel Sports Photos:

Play on a travel team? Send in your favorite photos from this year! Include the student’s name, team name, and your favorite teammate from that travel team.

Email your photos to hsyearbook@csredhawks.org and be sure to include the names of any CSHS students pictured. Let’s show off our Red Hawk adventures!

During an upcoming school day, students will participate in the SAT Suite of Assessments, including the SAT® with Essay, PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9. These assessments help track student progress, prepare them for future success, and fulfill state and federal requirements.

Students can access their test scores through the BigFuture School™ mobile app, which also provides career guidance and college planning resources. Additionally, students can opt into the Connections™ program, which links them to colleges and scholarship opportunities without sharing personal information.

As part of testing, students may provide optional information for personalized guidance and scholarship connections. If you prefer to opt your child out of providing this information, please complete and return the Parental/Guardian Opt-Out Form to the main office before testing begins.

For more details, visit the College Board Digital SAT Suite Privacy Statement.

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. Teunissen if you need bus transportation.

Upcoming dates and locations:

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.

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.

• 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

The final payment for the Senior Mystery Trip is due by March 31. If payment is not received by this date, your students' registration 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!

Got scrap metal? Donate it to the Padnos bin located in the back corner of the high school parking lot! Any scrap metal can be dropped off, and your donation directly supports our students.

Last year, funds from the bin helped our PE program purchase equipment like exercise balls, medicine balls, stretch bands, foam rollers, and free weights.

Every little bit helps—thank you for supporting Red Hawk wellness!