Over the past five years, Cedar Springs Public Schools has seen significant construction and improvements across every building. These targeted projects have created meaningful upgrades for our students and staff.

We invite you to join Superintendent Scott Smith for a virtual Bond & Facility Update to learn more about the progress and what these enhancements mean for our schools. Each session will share the same information, so choose the date that works best for you.

📅 Session Dates:

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. Zoom link
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. Zoom link
• Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Zoom link
• Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Zoom link
• Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Zoom link
• Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Zoom link

We hope you can join us to learn more and share your thoughts as we continue building our future together.

As we prepare for upcoming state assessments, it is important that families and staff are aware of testing expectations. Before each testing window, district and building assessment coordinators review and communicate guidelines regarding the use of electronic devices.

During state testing, the Michigan Department of Education does not allow students to have any electronic devices in their possession. This includes cell phones, smartwatches, Fitbits, Apple Watches, or any other wearable or electronic technology. These devices must be powered off and stored according to building procedures.

We encourage families to review the 2025–2026 Electronic Device Policy prior to testing to ensure students are fully prepared.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the policy, please contact the main office at your student’s school.

Parents are invited to attend our Preschool Parent Information Night on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-7 p.m. at the Cedar Springs Public Schools Early Childhood Center.

This event is a great chance for parents to learn more about the preschool programs we offer for 3- and 4-year-old learners. Our team will share program details and help answer questions. This night is designed for parents.

We will also host an open house for students and families later this spring.

Preschool enrollment will open in late February. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to Cedar Springs High School. This event is for current 8th graders at Cedar Springs Middle School, students interested in choosing CSHS for 9th grade, and families exploring our homeschooling program. Join us to learn more about life at CSHS and what the future holds.

Event: Red Hawks Rising: Welcome Event for the Class of 2030
Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Springs High School Auditorium, Enter through Door #13

Here’s What We’ve Planned:

Ease Your Worries: We’ll discuss the transition from middle to high school and address any concerns.
Student Panel Q&A: Hear firsthand experiences from our successful Red Hawk seniors across various fields like 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.
Plan Your Future: Discover the range of freshman courses and opportunities in KCTC, Dual Enrollment, EMC, and work-based learning.
Tour Time: Get a sneak peek of your future high school and discover where your journey as a Red Hawk will begin.

Prepare for an exciting high school learning, growth, and success adventure. We can't wait to welcome you to the Red Hawk family!  Let’s soar together into this new chapter of your academic journey. See you Tuesday, Jan. 27. Stick around after for the Red Hawk boys basketball game— all future freshmen get in free.

Note: If needed, the makeup date due to weather will be Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
 

In accordance with Board Policy 0142.5 and as required by Election Code MCL 168.311, the Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education has a vacancy that will be filled within the next 28 days. The term for this board position will run until the next board election in Nov. 2026, at which time the position will be filled for the remaining two years of a four-year term from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2028.

Any registered voter who resides within the Cedar Springs Public School District is eligible to apply. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state of Michigan for at least 30 days and a resident of the school district. The Michigan Election law, MCL 168.11, defines the term “residence” as: “A place at which a person habitually sleeps, keeps his or her personal effects, and has a regular place of lodging. If a person has more than one residence, or if a person has a residence separate from that of his or her spouse, that place at which the person resides the greater part of the time shall be his or her official residence for the purposes of this Act.” Thus, even though an applicant may still be a registered voter in a school district and the candidate’s driver's license includes a school district address, he or she could still fail to satisfy this definition.

Interested residents may apply by submitting a letter of interest and a resume to:

Scott Smith, Superintendent
Cedar Springs Public Schools
204 East Muskegon Street
Cedar Springs, MI 49319

Materials may also be submitted electronically to scott.smith@csredhawk.org.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.