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- All District
Meet Up and Eat Up returns this summer! Free breakfast and lunch are available for all children ages 18 and under. Meals must be eaten on site, but it is a great opportunity for students to connect with friends and enjoy a healthy meal.
Location: Early Childhood Center Cafeteria. Use the entrance off 17 Mile, park in the lot, and enter through Door #2 (right side before the basketball courts). Follow posted signs for Meet Up and Eat Up.
Dates: June 15–August 13, 2026 (No meals on July 2 or Fridays)
Days: Monday–Thursday
Breakfast: 8–9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Questions? Contact Holly Haywood (holly.haywood@csredhawks.org), Director of Food Services, at 616-696-0372.
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- Elementary School
Get ready for FREE fun, learning, and family connection at our Family Engagement Events!
These fun, open house-style events are designed for K-5 students and their families, but all families are welcome to join us. Each event includes free hands-on learning activities, games, interactive experiences, and opportunities for families to connect throughout the summer while helping students stay engaged in learning.
Save the Dates
- June 16: Family Game Night | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- July 22: A Day at the Beach | 9-11 a.m. (Lunch provided through Meet Up and Eat Up)
- Aug. 13: Family Camp-Out | 9-11 a.m. (Lunch provided through Meet Up and Eat Up)
Be sure to follow Cedar Springs Public Schools on social media and activate your ParentSquare account to stay updated on summer events and communications. We look forward to seeing our Red Hawk families this summer!
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- High School
Produced by Cedar Springs High School juniors Caleb Koppel and John Williams and hosted by Superintendent Scott Smith, this podcast explores the topics and questions our community is talking about.
Listen to the teaser episode, and follow the Rumor Has It podcast on your preferred listening platform to be notified when new episodes are released every other Wednesday.
Have a topic idea? Email podcast@csredhawks.org
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- Elementary School
We are excited to welcome Camp Invention to Cedar Springs this summer! This hands-on STEM program is designed for students entering 1st–6th grade and brings learning to life through creativity, problem-solving, and fun.
At Camp Invention, students will explore new ideas and build confidence as they:
- Build billboard boats
- Launch rockets
- Terraform planets
- Take home their very own robotic capybara
Each experience is designed to engage students in thinking, creating, and working together in meaningful ways.
Camp Details
Location: Cedar Springs Early Childhood Center
Dates: June 22–26, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The cost is $285, with payment plans available through April 23. Sibling discounts are also available.
For a limited time, families can save $40 using code NEWCAMP40 (expires April 30).
Spots are limited. Register today to secure your child’s place in this exciting summer experience.
For questions or to register by phone, call 800-968-4332.
We look forward to a summer full of learning, creativity, and discovery for our Red Hawks!
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- Elementary School
This month, we are honored to share, Christine Rypma, Physical Education Instructor at Cedar Trails Elementary School was selected at the Kids Heart Challenge Volunteer of the month! Chris is a powerhouse advocate for heart health, and her passion has led her school to an incredible milestone this year.
A Record-Breaking Year
Under Chris’s leadership, the Cedar Trails community showed up in a massive way. This year, the school raised a staggering $26,071.27, officially surpassing their ambitious goal of $25,000! These funds go directly toward lifesaving research and education—the very same research that once helped Chris’s own family.
A Personal Mission
For Chris, the Kids Heart Challenge isn’t just a school event; it’s personal. She has been involved with the program for four years, motivated by her eldest daughter’s journey.
"I love supporting the program because it is near and dear to my heart," Chris shares. Her daughter was born with an atrioventricular (AV) canal defect—a hole in her heart the size of a quarter. Thanks to research funded by the American Heart Association, she underwent successful surgery at just six months old. Today, that baby girl is a 29-year-old thriving medical professional who chose her career so she could help others, just as the surgeons once helped her.
Making Connections
Chris’s favorite part of the program is the "magical" moments of connection with her students. She recalls a time when, after sharing her daughter's story, a first-grader stood up to proudly share that he had a "new heart," too. "He even showed me his scar!" Chris says. "The students were so supportive. I was amazed!"
Words of Wisdom
When asked what keeps her going (besides the "threat" of students turning her into a human Ice Cream Sundae for hitting their goals!), Chris has one simple tip for other educators: "Always be compassionate and excited! It is a worthy cause, and excitement is contagious!"
Congratulations to Chris Rypma and the entire Cedar Trails Elementary community for your heart-hero efforts!