Superintendent's Update

October 2026

Greetings!

It is a GREAT time to be a RED HAWK! As we ease into the first full week of October, our students and staff are fully engaged in teaching/learning and extracurricular activities. With Homecoming and the Red Flannel Red Festival behind us, we have much to look forward to as we transition into the second half of the fall season. 

Our youngest learners are progressing significantly in developing foundational reading skills. Elementary and middle-level students are embracing their new mathematics and language arts concepts. Cedar Springs Middle School students continue to shine as they find early success in the school year. Our high school students marked the completion of the first third of the fall semester by celebrating a wide collection of successful performances in the classroom and on the field, course, and court. Regardless of the grade level, our students are finding success academically, socially, emotionally, musically and athletically as the school year moves forward.  
  
As we look ahead to the remainder of the school year, we are filled with optimism and excitement. We know that there will be opportunities and challenges, but our confidence in our students, staff, and families is unwavering. Each day, they demonstrate flexibility and resilience, striving to be better than they were the day before. We are stronger because of our past experiences, and we are excited about the future that we are building together. 

Cedar Springs Public Schools gets stronger each day due to the willingness of our students, parents, community members, and staff to work together to tackle some considerable challenges. Strong communities build strong schools, and strong schools contribute to stronger communities. We can’t do this without working together.

We can! We will! We are TOGETHER!  Go RED HAWKS!

With respect and gratitude,
Scott B. Smith, Superintendent