Superintendent's Update

March 2023

Dear Cedar Springs Parents and Staff,

With Spring Break 2023 right around the corner, the students and staff at Cedar Springs Public Schools are starting to see a clear path ahead to the finish line. The pace of both learning and life accelerates from now until the end of the school year. Students and teachers recognize the scope of the work that needs to be done over the next few months. They also see the abundance of opportunities on the horizon as they enter the final stretch of the school year. Together, we are up for the challenge.

The arrival of spring in Michigan also marks the arrival of countless orange construction barrels on Michigan roadways. Those barrels are a sign of pending road repair and improvement projects. Visitors to campus this spring will continue to see significant construction projects underway at Red Hawk Intermediate. The majority of the first phase of work at the high school will be wrapping up this summer as well. The next large-scale projects will impact Beach Elementary School and the high school.

Cedar Springs Public Schools has much to be thankful for based on the accomplishments of our students over the past few months. We also have much to look forward to as we transition into this spring. We must acknowledge the efforts, both great and small, of those members of our community committed to making Cedar Springs Public Schools a place where each of our talented students can thrive. We know that none of these things are possible without a supportive community. Strong communities build strong schools, and strong schools build stronger communities.

We can. We will. We are. TOGETHER!
With respect and gratitude,

Scott B. Smith, Superintendent
Cedar Springs Public Schools