Jag News

Upcoming Events at CSHS:

• 1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School
• 1/19: Community Food Distribution
• 1/23: Spring Musical Auditions
• 1/24: Saturday School
• 1/26: Cap & Gown Orders During Lunch
• 1/27: Financial Planning Workshop
• 1/27: FAFSA Completion Event
• 1/31: 11th Grade Family Meeting

Clarke County School District Updates:

• Link to CCSD Newsletter: English/Español
• Link to the CCSD Academic Calendar
• Link to the High School Lunch Menu

Final course grades for Fall 2025 classes have posted on Infinite Campus Student and Parent Portals. Final course grades are identified as "High Term Transcript Grade" in the Grades section. These grades will post to transcripts by the beginning of next week.

Parents who do not have a Campus Parent Portal accounts should follow these directions: English / Spanish. Any issues logging in should be sent to campus@clarke.k12.ga.us. Students log in to the Campus Student Portal by using the portion of their email before @ as their username and their lunch number + @ccsd as their password. Example: janedoe / 123456@ccsd. Reach out to Ms. Reese at reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us or 706-546-5375 ext. 21266 for help with Campus Parent Portal.

Cedar STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! Mark your calendars for JAG FEST! Jag Fest is a Teen Summit designed to bring students and parents together for a day of connection, learning, and fun! This event will take place on Saturday, February 28th from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Lunch for any students and families in attendance will be provided and there will be childcare for school-aged students (Kindergarten-5th grade). Please Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfno5kxYazdJZVXAHB9UkeAGJHa9uxaZT2LUTMQsSFWmFlUtA/viewform

During Jag Fest, teens and families will explore real-world topics including: career and workforce readiness, healthy habits and stress, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, male empowerment, and identifying school supports while parents gain valuable insight into parenting Generation Alpha.

There will be food, door prizes, a selfie station, games, music and more! Have your whole family join us for an impactful experience that strengthens students, supports families, and celebrates our community. Students who attend will receive admission to a Cedar Fun Day, spotlight points, and a limited edition Jag Fest T-shirt.

Girls With Pearls presents Financial Planning for College and Life After High School! All Cedar Shoals students and parents are invited to join us on Tuesday, January 27th from 4-5 pm in the CSHS Media Center. Refreshments will be provided. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeV3wnzunEZcZ.../viewform

This workshop will focus on helping students build real-world financial skills, including saving for college, budgeting, understanding needs vs. wants, investing, and learning about scholarships and loans. We are excited to welcome special guest speakers Kimberly Thomas, Vanessa Smith, and Steven Miller to share their knowledge and experiences. With any questions, reach out to Ms. Gay at gaya@clarke.k12.ga.us or Mrs. Bolton at boltonsh@clarke.k12.ga.us

Shaun Helmey with AMG Brands will be here on Wednesday, February 11 to take letter Jacket orders from 4-6 in the gym. Payment is due at the time of ordering. Please see the attached order form if you plan on ordering a letter jacket in February: Letter Jacket Order Form

Letter Jacket purchases are to be purchased by student athletes. If you have not lettered in a sport, your jacket will not come with a letter on it. Once you have lettered in a sport, you can add the letter to your jacket. The Athletic Department will not supply letters to anyone that has not lettered in a sport, no exceptions.

Our after-school program, Pathways to Success Program (PSP), for this semester began on Tuesday, January 13th. On Tuesdays, PSP will be available for ELA, Social Studies, and all Credit Recovery students who wish to attend. On Thursdays, PSP will be available for Math, Science, and Credit Recovery students.

Saturday School will begin Saturday, January 24, 2026. Please also be on the lookout for AP Exam Review dates, which will be offered during PSP and/or Saturday School. Additional details for AP Exam Review will be communicated as we get closer to each start date.

Students are expected to bring their school-issued Chromebook and charger to school each day to ensure they are prepared for learning in every class. Access to instruction, assignments, and assessments requires a fully charged device. If a student has lost or misplaced their school-issued charger, a replacement charger may be purchased online here. Thank you for helping us support student readiness and success in the classroom.

Join us for our next Community Food Distribution at Cedar Shoals High School on January 19th from 10am to 12 noon! Families must register to receive food by using the QR code or clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEPR2Kb-LFyv_e8-2y9Hb09FFa340arIvuPd74sQndIZPkPA/viewform?urp=gmail_link

Try out to be in our upcoming musical! Cedar Theatre will be performing the musical The Wiz! Show dates are April 16-19. Auditions will be Jan. 23 right after school. Auditions are open to all Cedar students. Please reach out to Mrs. Milsap with any questions at milsapr@clarke.k12.ga.us

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test will be administered on Wednesday, February 4th at 9 a.m. at Cedar Shoals High School. The test is computer based. You will need to arrive by 8:45 a.m. with a charged device. More information will be shared about the testing location closer to the test date. Any students in grades 10-12 interested in taking the ASVAB test on Wednesday, February 4th should register here: ASVAB Registration Link

The ACT and SAT are standardized tests that many colleges use to help determine college readiness. All 11th and 12th grade students are eligible to take the National ACT and SAT. All juniors will take the ACT during the school day in April for free.

If you are interested in taking either test, please schedule an appointment with Cedar Shoals’ College Advisor, Ms. Medina, in the counseling office. She can help with registration, questions, and fee waivers if you qualify. Her email is medinak@clarke.k12.ga.us

Seniors: Even if the college you plan to attend does not require the ACT or SAT, it is strongly recommended that you take at least one test, especially if you plan to apply for the Zell Miller Scholarship. Ms. Medina can also assist with scholarship and college planning questions.

Learn more about the Zell Miller Scholarship here: Zell Miller Scholarship | Georgia Student Finance Commission

Eleventh-grade students at Cedar Shoals will have the opportunity to take the ACT in April 2026 during the school day. If your student has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) and plans to take the ACT, you may be eligible to receive testing accommodations. In order for us to submit an accommodations request to the ACT, we must have your signed Consent Form for Accommodations on file. Please complete and return the Parent Consent Form for Accommodations by February 6, 2026. Click here to access the form. If you have any questions about the accommodations process or need assistance completing the form, feel free to contact Ms. Fambro at fambrom2@clarke.k12.ga.us or Mr. Price at priceja@clarke.k12.ga.us

Seniors- it is not too late to sign up for the Senior 2026 trip and take advantage of the payment plan. Here is the trip information: https://traveljoy.com/bookings/9jSbPyEVEeTPG1PGrYTBtk8z

2026 Senior Trip/April 17-19, 2026

· Universal Studios Orlando, Florida

· Aquatica Water Park

· Beach Day @ Cocoa Beach Florida

Payment plans for single, double, and quad rooms are available! Seniors, check your email for all trip details, or pick up a trip package from Ms. Thornton.

It is time to begin preparing for graduation. On January 26th, a representative from Herff Jones will be at Cedar Shoals during all four lunches to take cap and gown orders. Payment can be made by cash, check, card, or money order. The required cap and gown package is $86.40. Families may also place orders online at www.herffjones.com. All cap and gown orders will be delivered to the school in person in April.

1. The Heritage Garden Club is looking for students to apply for the Sylvia Gibson Scholarship, which is two $2500 scholarships to be awarded to Athens/Oconee students who are planning to pursue a degree in an agriculture or horticulture related field. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0lvNfeuKkQGsZYJ2sDTwMTv-4kD-IhjGSgBxkUjLVrzBHUQ/viewform
2. Any student who attended JJ Harris Elementary School, stop by the counseling office for the JJ Harris Scholarship!

If you are a high school senior or an adult member of Peach State Federal Credit Union seeking career advancement, you are invited to apply for the credit union's 2026 scholarship program by Feb. 27.

The Peach State FCU Scholarship Program was established more than 20 years ago as a way to honor the educators who founded the credit union, and scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. The student scholarships are open to high school seniors planning to pursue higher education, while the career advancement scholarships are for adult members of the credit union whose accounts are in good standing.

Click here for more information about the scholarships and qualifications and to apply.

Do you want a senior ad in the yearbook? You haven’t missed your chance to celebrate your senior year with a yearbook recognition ad! Honor their achievements, milestones, or special memories before it’s too late! Order your recognition ad now here: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads

We are excited to announce the dates and times for the Cedar Shoals High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony! Cedar Shoals High School ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23, at Akins Ford Arena, 300 North Thomas St., Athens, GA at 10 a.m.

Admission is free and open to all, and there is no limit on the number of guests for each graduate. We will communicate directly with seniors and families regarding additional information on the ceremony, including rehearsal dates and times and other details at a future date.

The first ever Cedar Shoals Girls Wrestling Team made history on Friday, January 9, 2026! They competed in their first Area Duals Team Championship, winning their first team dual by beating Winder-Barrow High School 31-30! Maria Umana Acevedo and Sarah Harrelson went 3-0.

The Lady Jags will now prepare for individual competition at the Traditional Area Tournament at North Forsyth and work to compete for a spot in the State Finals that will be held in Clayton County on February 11-14, 2026. Coach Lattimore, Coach Miller, Coach Glinski, and Coach Nguyen are extremely proud of the wrestlers’ accomplishments this season. Go Jags!!!

A huge congratulations goes out to two of our Jaguars for earning spots in the GMEA All-State Band. Evan Greene and Thomas Wilson-Adkins have proven themselves to be among the best musicians in our state! Congratulations and Go Jags!

Congratulations to these Cedar seniors who have been selected to receive an Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. (AAHRC) scholarship. These Jaguars will be recognized at the 47th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Banquet. Congratulations to Chizoba Emegwam, Benjamin Graichen, Derriana Smith, Ella Conway, Kimberly Linares-Chagolla, Atyiah Thompson, Amari Goddard, Marquavis King, Jayda Dunn, Arleth Aguilar and Brooklynn Hall. Go Jags!

Congratulations to Kenia Gonzalez-Chavez, 10th-grade student at Cedar Shoals High School, who was one of 30 students statewide recently named to the third annual cohort of Youth LEAD Georgia!

The program, facilitated by the University of Georgia's J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, equips youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle challenges that impact Georgia’s vitality as future leaders of the state. Each year, 10th- and 11th-grade students from across the state apply for and are selected to the cohort and take part in four weekend retreats held throughout the year in different regions of the state and a week-long summer bus tour visiting areas not covered in the retreats. They also will serve as leaders in a two-day statewide youth summit in Athens.

Over Winter Break, the Cedar Shoals Boys Basketball team travelled to Gainesville, Florida to participate in the 2025 Florida Get Down Tournament! After playing teams from out of state, the Jaguars were able to tour the University of Florida and attend a basketball game. Go Jags!

For the 2025-26 school year, CSHS Athletics will be using, Rank One, to store all pre participation forms. All prospective students must complete the required forms on Rank One before being cleared to participate in any CSHS Athletic program. LINK: Pre Participation Forms 2025-26 School Year

All student-athletes must also have a valid physical on file to participate in any CSHS Athletic program. The link to upload it to the Rank One platform is below. A blank copy of the GHSA Physical form is located below also.Students or parents upload a completed physical directly to Rank One here. Here is a copy of a GHSA Blank Physical. Please reach out to your coach for more information!

Cedar Shoals Athletics is going cashless! For the 2025-2026 athletic season, all ticket purchases will be available exclusively through GoFan- no cash accepted. Stay prepared and download the GoFan app today!

Support the Jaguars! Students can purchase an all-sport pass here for $49.25 and adults can purchase an all-sport pass here for $80.75. This pass will admit one person to every regular season home athletic event - Freshman/Junior Varsity/Varsity.

• Cedar Shoals Pathways to Success Program (PSP) is free to all students each Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday is Language Arts/Social Studies tutoring and Thursday is Math/Science tutoring until 5:30 pm. Transportation can be provided upon request.
• Saturday School is free from 8-12 on select Saturdays for 9th grade students and students in EOC or credit recovery classes. Transportation can be provided upon request.
• Varsity Tutoring is free to all our students, and students can log on to the virtual tutoring via our Clever page.
• Equal Education for Athens is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free online tutoring for students in Athens-Clarke County. UGA students and recent alumni oversee the program. Learn more and find the registration form here.
• GA Tutor offers free online tutoring sessions through scheduled Zoom meetings with certified Georgia teachers. Tutoring is available in all high school core content areas. Sessions are scheduled through student's Campus Student Portal accounts. You can learn more and sign up by visiting the GA Tutor website here.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Medina as our new College and Career Adviser at Cedar Shoals! She is here to support students with their post-graduation plans—whether that’s college, trade school, the military, or entering the workforce. Seniors are required to meet with her at least once this year to ensure they are on track for success after high school.

Ms. Medina can help with:

• College applications & financial aid

• Scholarships & SAT/ACT registration

• Career advising & more!

Schedule an appointment: calendly.com/cedarshoalsadvising/30min

Check out the monthly Parent Institute newsletter! This information is to:

• help families effectively support their children's education at home
• provide practical, proven information families can act on right away
• offer guidance on a comprehensive array of school success topics
• reinforce the importance of the school-home partnership.

Click the button below to access this month's high school parent newsletter!

CCSD families: Many children look up to YouTubers, TikTok stars, and other social media influencers and may want to build up their own online presence. However, they may not fully understand the privacy implications of sharing their information on the internet.

CCSD encourages all families to sign up for a *FREE* Parent ProTech account and get tips on how to talk with your child about fame, privacy, peer and societal pressure, and setting healthy boundaries to ensure they maintain a safe online profile.

As a parent, you can monitor your student’s performance by using Campus Parent Portal. Parent Portal provides current information on course and assignment grades as well as attendance. It can be accessed through a computer or your phone. For instructions on how to create an account, click here. Questions? Email campus@clarke.k12.ga.us.

Cedar Shoals High School's PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is easy to join and is a great way to show support to Cedar Shoals High School! Any parents interested in joining PTO should join the GroupMe here for communication. Please contact Brandy Justice with any questions at cedarshoalspto@gmail.com

Donate:

You can support our teachers and staff by donating to the PTO! The mission is to fund events that show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our educators. Your contributions help us create memorable experiences and provide much-needed support, ensuring our teachers and staff feel valued and motivated. Donate to Cedar Shoals PTO via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JT7YCAS4NYW6L

Do you want Jag Gear? Here is the link to our sideline store where you can get countless Jaguar apparel customized. Check out our Jaguar Sideline Store here!

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/georgia/athens/cedar-shoals-high-school

This is a friendly reminder that The Georgia Department of Public Health requires all students who are 16 years of age be up to date with the State's Meningitis Immunization requirement. Students who are not in compliance with the State of Georgia's immunization requirements are subject to withdrawal from school. Please contact one of our CCSD School Based Health Centers listed below, or your child’s pediatrician, in order to find out if your child needs an additional vaccination.

CCSD SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS:

HILSMAN HEALTH CENTER: 706-546-7463

COILE HEALTH CENTER : 706-352-9244 EXT 4800

CLARKE MIDDLE HEALTH CENTER: 706-208-1190

CLASSIC CITY HEALTH CENTER: 706-389-1095 EXT 4700

Keep up with all things Cedar Shoals! Please contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Email: reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/Domain/26
Location: 1300 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-546-5375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarShoalsHS
Twitter: @CedarShoalsHS