1.10.25 Middle Level Newsletter

January 10, 2025

Important Dates

Thursday, Jan. 16

8th grade to HS for B#4 Assembly

(Details in letter sent to 8th grade families)

Friday, Jan. 17

Early Dismissal at 10:45 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 20
Start of Second Semester

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Red Hawks Rising - Freshman Class of 2029 Welcome Event

6 p.m. in the High School Auditorium

Feb 10 and Feb 12

Parent Teacher Conferences (more details coming soon)

Feb 14-17

Mid-Winter Break (No School for Students)

View The Full 24-25 Middle Level Calendar

Red Hawks Rising: Welcome Event for the Class of 2029

Attention current 8th-grade students and families! Join us for a special evening as we welcome you to Cedar Springs High School and help you prepare for your exciting journey as part of the Class of 2029.

Date: Tuesday, January 28

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Location: Cedar Springs High School Auditorium

Bonus: Stay after to enjoy the basketball game!

The event begins at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. We encourage everyone to arrive early to explore the club and extracurricular tables that will be available.

Here’s what to expect:

Plan Your Future: Explore opportunities like KCTC, Dual Enrollment, EMC, and work-based learning.
Smooth Transition: Learn how we’ll support your move from middle to high school and scheduling your courses.
Student Panel Q&A: Hear from current Red Hawk seniors about their high school experiences in Band, Language, Early Middle College, and more.
High School Course Scheduling: Design your personalized path to success by planning your next four years around your interests.
Tour the School: Take a guided tour of Cedar Springs High School and see where your Red Hawk adventure begins!

We are excited to welcome you to the next chapter of your Red Hawk educational journey. Let’s make this the beginning of an amazing high school experience together!

Note: If needed, the makeup date due to weather will be Friday, January 31, 2025

End of Semester Reminders: Grade Access & Report Cards

The first semester ends on January 17. Grades will be finalized by the afternoon of January 25 and will be accessible to parents/guardians afterward. If you need a printed report card mailed home, please email jodie.amell@csredhawks.org.

Lost and Found

Has your student misplaced a jacket, lunch box, water bottle, or other items? Please have them check the Lost and Found in the cafeteria! Any unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the semester on January 17.

Second Semester Encore Change Request

If your student has an Encore scheduling change request, you must submit the request through our Middle School Encore Change Request form. We do our best to accommodate requests, but due to the number of course selections available, we may only be able to accommodate some requests. Requests must be made by Wednesday, January 22, schedule changes are finalized on Friday, January 24.

Appropriate Reasons for Making a Schedule Change Request: Incomplete schedule, duplicate classes, or teacher recommendation (i.e., transition into advanced class)
Inappropriate Reasons for Making a Schedule Change Request: Requesting to be with friends, Teacher/House preference

Student Focus (6th grade) and Future Focus (7th grade) are required courses and cannot be dropped. These courses will prepare students for their future education and careers while meeting the state of Michigan's education requirements. Students will learn digital citizenship, financial literacy, and employability skills.

Any email or call to the office requesting encore scheduling changes will be directed to the online form.

No Middle School Athletic Events This Week.

Wrestling & Girls Basketball Team Pictures – January 14

Team pictures for Wrestling and Girls Basketball will be taken on Tuesday, January 14. Order forms should have been sent home with athletes this week.

📸 Optional Online Pre-Order: douglasphotographyRockford.com/schoolsports