Announcements

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!

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Elementary Open Houses

Three smiling elementary school students in matching 'Red Hawks' t-shirts hold hands outdoors.
We look forward to welcoming our students and families at Open House on Monday, Aug. 24.

• Beach Elementary (Grades 2-3): 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Cedar Trails Elementary (Grades K-1): 5-6 p.m.
• Cedar View Elementary (Grades 4-5): 6-7 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to meet your student's teacher, visit the classroom, and prepare for a successful school year.
 

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Welcome Letters & Teacher Assignments

Kindergarten through fifth-grade welcome letters and teacher assignments will be shared through ParentSquare during the week of Aug. 17.
 

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Suggested Supply Lists

We are committed to ensuring every student has the materials they need for a successful school year. If families would like to purchase school supplies, TeacherLists provides suggested building supply lists for our K-5 students.

After homeroom teacher assignments are shared, some teachers may also post additional classroom-specific supply recommendations in TeacherLists. Please note that these lists are suggested, not required, and Cedar Springs Public Schools will ensure every student has the supplies they need to be successful.
 

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Transportation

Transportation information for registered bus riders was mailed during the week of Aug. 3.

If you do not receive your transportation information by Wednesday, Aug. 12, please contact the Transportation Department at 616-696-1450, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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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.
 

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Student Chromebooks

Elementary students will be assigned a Chromebook to use during the school day. Devices remain in classroom carts throughout the school year.
 

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Have Questions? We're Here to Help!

If you have additional questions, please contact the school your student will attend. Our elementary buildings will reopen on Monday, Aug. 10, and return to normal business hours.

Cedar Trails Elementary | Grades K-1
📧 ctoffice@csredhawks.org
📞 616-696-9884

Beach Elementary | Grades 2-3
📧 BEOffice@csredhawks.org
📞 616-696-0350

Cedar View Elementary | Grades 4-5
📧 CVOffice@csredhawks.org
📞 616-696-9102

We look forward to welcoming our Red Hawks back for a great school year!