Weekly message from our Principal, Mr. Simmons

Open and respectful communication is essential to resolving issues effectively. This four-step approach—Identify the Issue Clearly, Reach Out Respectfully, Meet to Discuss and Find Solutions, and Follow Up—provides a roadmap for students and families to work with teachers and staff when addressing concerns.

By following these steps, we can create positive outcomes and ensure that every student’s learning and well-being remain our top priority. For more details, check out the guide above and remember, going directly to the source is the best way to get clear answers and solutions!

Don’t miss your chance to own the 2024-2025 yearbook, filled with unforgettable moments from this school year! From special events to everyday highlights, the yearbook is the perfect way to remember it all.

• Price: $70 (Available until January 1, 2025)
• How to Order: Visit www.yearbookforever.com and secure your copy today!

Why Buy a Yearbook?

• Relive the school year’s biggest moments and milestones.
• Remember your friends, favorite teachers, and all the fun memories.
• It’s a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come!

Order soon—prices will increase after January 1!

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a fantastic tool for Cedar Springs families with students in grades 6-12. It keeps you connected by providing quick access to important information like attendance, grades, assignments, school news, and messages from teachers—all in one place!

If you have more than one child in Cedar Springs schools, you can view all their information with a single login. Just remember to set up your account and link it to each child’s profile.

Currently, over 200 students do not have a linked parent/guardian in PowerSchool. Setting up this connection helps you stay updated on attendance, grades, and school communications.

Follow these instructions to set up your account.

Mr. Vanderlaan, our PBIS Interventionist, offers the INDEPTH Program (Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health) to students seeking help with nicotine dependence. This after-school program runs from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in his classroom and serves as a constructive alternative to suspension or citations for those facing school policy violations related to tobacco use.

The program includes four 50-minute sessions focusing on understanding tobacco use, including e-cigarettes, building healthy habits, and strategies for breaking free from nicotine. Students are encouraged to join voluntarily if they’d like support with nicotine intervention.

To sign up, students can contact Mr. Vanderlaan at joshua.vanderlaan@csredhawks.org.

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, Nov. 18 in 208 (Covey)
• Wednesday, Nov. 20 in 302 (Schultz)
• Monday, Nov. 25 in 208 (Covey) (Thanksgiving break 11/27)

The Kent ISD Student Job Board is a FREE service connecting you with West Michigan's local employers. Students and recent graduates from all 20 Kent County school districts and KCTC are invited to check out these listings. The jobs are intended to be entry-level positions.

The Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship, honoring LMCU founder and teacher Lloyd F. Hutt, awards twenty (20) $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors each year. Since 1990, this program has granted over $580,000 to deserving students.

2025 Application Details:

• Application Window: Oct. 1, 2024 – Jan. 8, 2025 (Submit by 11:59 p.m. on January 8)

• Essay Topic: “What sort of legacy do you want to leave? What might that look like, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality?”

Visit LMCU’s website to review eligibility and formatting guidelines and apply.

Join high school counselor Rebecca Kooi for a hands-on FAFSA Filing Party! She’ll guide families through the FAFSA application process to apply for student financial aid.

Watch for an RSVP email, and contact Rebecca Kooi with any questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to get personalized support for college financial aid!

📅 Wednesday, December 4, 2024
🕕 6-8 p.m.
📍 Cedar Springs High School – Front Four Classrooms

All senior yearbook information, including portrait requirements, senior quotes, extracurricular forms, and senior ads, is available on our Senior Website page. The deadline to submit senior portraits and quotes is DECEMBER 2, 2024.

Here is the link to the form for submitting your senior quotes and extracurriculars. Don’t miss out—submit your info on time!

The excitement is building as Girls Basketball, Bowling, and Co-Op Hockey kick off the week of November 18! This season promises intense competition, school spirit, and tons of Red Hawk pride. Boys Basketball, Cheer and Wrestling began last week.

Whether you’re joining the team, cheering from the stands, or just supporting your fellow Red Hawks, let’s make it a winter season to remember!

Have questions? Reach out to the Athletic Office for more information.

Cedar Springs students and families are invited to enjoy Open Skate and Drop-in Soccer at Cedar Rock Sportsplex! Join us on select Fridays from 2-4 p.m. for an afternoon of fun and active play.

• Dates: Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, and March 14
• Location: Cedar Rock Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Dr., Cedar Springs, MI 49319
• Cost: $10 for Open Skate, $5 for Drop-in Soccer

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for some Friday fun!