10.18.24 Middle Level Newsletter
Oct 18, 2024
Important Dates
Tuesday, Oct 22
East Coast Trip Parent Information Meeting in the Cafeteria at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 26
Fall Festival presented by CSHS Student Council from 9-noon
Cedar Springs Middle School
$5 per person/$20 per Family
Oct 31-Nov 1
Fall Break (No School for Students)
Friday, Nov 1
End of 1st Quarter
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Wonderful Middle School Parents!
Reminder: Cell Phone Policy
We recently sent a reminder about our cell phone policy. Please review it with your student.
Per Policy 5136, phones must stay in lockers during the school day. If students feel unwell, they should use the office phone to call home.
Please be aware of the following regarding violations of the policy:
First offense: A warning is given.
Additional offenses: A parent must pick up the device, and detention may follow.
Thank you for your support! Please refer to the Middle School Handbook or contact us with any questions.
8th Grade East Coast Trip 2025!
Attention 8th grade families! Join us for a Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria to learn more about this exciting trip.
Destinations include Cleveland, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and Hershey Park. The trip is scheduled for June 13-20, 2025. For any questions, please see Mrs. Taylor in room C203. Download the brochure below for a detailed outline of the trip!
High School Student Council Fall Fundraiser: Hayrides & Corn Maze!
Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon for a fun fall event! For just $5 per person or $20 per family, enjoy a hayride from the middle school parking lot to the corn maze, plus cider and donuts. All proceeds go towards funding the High School Student Council Closet. Event Details: Date/Time: Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m. - Noon Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family Includes: Hayride, corn maze tour, cider, and donuts Parking: Middle school north parking lot Tickets: Purchase at the corn maze drop-off We hope to see you there for a great cause!
Athletics Week of Oct 14
Monday, Oct 21
- 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Sparta (Away)
- 8th Grade Volleyball vs Sparta (Home)
- A teams play at 4 p.m./B teams play at 5 p.m.
WINTER ATHLETICS - SIGN UPS OPEN NOW!
8th & 7th Grade Basketball Tryouts Information
- Oct 22 and Oct 23.
- 8th Grade Tryouts: 2:30-3:45 PM
- 7th Grade Tryouts: 4:00-5:15 PM
- Players MUST have an updated physical on file to participate in tryouts.
- Pay-to-play fees are not due until after team cuts are made.
- Shooting shirts with names will be available for $17 (orders placed on Thursday, Oct. 24)
- Coaches will review eligibility reports before making team placements, so please ensure your student is staying on top of their schoolwork.
- Practice times and locations will be announced soon
- Game schedules can be found at Teams - Cedar Springs High School.
Good luck to all students trying out!
Girls Competitive Cheer – 7th and 8th grade
- Tryouts will be Oct 28-30, from 6-8 p.m. at Cedar View Elementary
- An information sheet for those interested is available in the main office.
Be sure to sign up on FinalForms, and remember, all athletes must have a sports physical uploaded to FinalForms before tryouts.
Middle School Red Hawk Athletic Contacts
Middle School Athletic Director, Shelly Alvarez, 616-696-9100 ext 6901
Middle School Secretary, Jodie Amell, 616-696-9100 ext 6909