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- High School
To Do's Before the First Day of School
Please complete the following before Wednesday, Aug. 26:
- Activate your ParentSquare account to receive district, school, and classroom communications.
- View the 2026-27 Academic Calendar.
- Review the District Handbooks.
- Complete your family's Education Benefits Form.
- If you do not want your student's name, photo, video, audio, or comments used in district communications Media Opt-Out Form.
- Set up or update your student's lunch account through the Family Portal (My Account) and add funds if needed. Any remaining balance from last school year will automatically carry over.
- Submit new medical consent form, if applicable. Medication consent forms and emergency action plans must be signed by a physician on or after July 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 school year.
- Prescription medications must be current and not expired. Medications must be provided in the original container with a label that matches the medication consent form.
- Over-the-counter medications must be current and not expired, have parent/guardian authorization, and be brought to the school office.
- Students may not carry medication unless the school has a signed physician authorization allowing the student to carry it.
- Make sure medications are not expired!
Freshman & New Student Orientation BBQ
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 at 6 - 8 p.m. at Cedar Springs High School
Incoming freshmen and students new to Cedar Springs High School are invited to attend our Freshman & New Student Orientation BBQ.
Your Chromebook will be waiting in your locker during this event.
Grades 10-12: Get Ready for the First Day
Before School Starts
There is no orientation for returning students in grades 10-12. Before the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 26, please complete the following:
- Check your schedule: View your class schedule in PowerSchool.
- Find your classrooms: Students are welcome to visit the High School during office hours before school begins to become familiar with the building and locate classrooms.
- Check your Chromebook: Continue using the Chromebook issued to you last school year. Make sure it is working properly before school begins. If repairs are needed, visit the High School Office, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Please complete repairs before the first day of school.
- Review technology expectations: New this year, students should review the updated technology expectations in the Student Handbook.
- Prepare for PE: Students enrolled in Physical Education should bring athletic shoes and appropriate clothing. Students are expected to dress and participate on the first day.
- Get a parking permit: Students planning to drive to school must obtain a student parking permit before parking on campus.
Student Schedules
High school schedules for grades 9-12 are available in PowerSchool beginning August 5, 2026
Please note that schedules are subject to change before the start of school.
Bus Transportation
Transportation information for registered bus riders was mailed during the week of Aug. 3.
If you do not receive your information by Wednesday, Aug. 12, please contact the Transportation Department at 616-696-1450, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Please note that transportation changes cannot be made between 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, as we prepare for the start of the school year.
Daily and Attendance Reminders
Every day matters! Please remember:
- High school doors open at 7:20 a.m. for students being dropped off in the designated drop-off loop.
- Bring your fully charged Chromebook every day—including the first day of school.
- Excused absences still count toward your total absences.
- The difference is that an excused absence allows students to make up missed work for credit, while an unexcused absence may not.
Get Involved
High school is more than academics! We encourage every student to get involved in:
- Athletics
- Clubs
- Performing Arts
- Volunteer Opportunities
Red Hawk Athletics
High school athletic tryouts begin Monday, Aug. 10
Students planning to participate in athletics during the 2026-27 school year must:
- Create a FinalForms account.
- Upload a current sports physical dated after April 15, 2026.
- Complete all required athletic forms.
- Submit any applicable pay-to-play fees.
Once registered in FinalForms, families will automatically receive athletic communications.
For questions, please contact the Athletic Department at 616-696-9080.
Need Help? Contact Us!
Not sure who to contact? Our High School team is here to help!
- Class schedules: Counselors
- Attendance: Main Office
- Technology: Academic Services Office
- Athletics: Main Office — ask for the Athletic Office
- Student fees: Academic Services Office
- Parking: Academic Services Office
- Medical: Academic Services Office
Still need help? Contact the Cedar Springs High School office, and our team will help connect you with the right person.
📧 HSOfficeTeam@csredhawks.org
📞 616-696-1200
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