Jag News

Upcoming Events at CSHS:

• 9/10: Probe College Fair
• 9/17: ASVAB Testing
• 9/17: Title I and PTO Meeting
• 9/19: Herff Jones- Cap & Gown Orders
• 9/19: CSHS Food Distribution
• 9/25: ACCA Future Student Fair

Clarke County School District Updates:

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

All juniors and seniors are invited to attend the College Probe Fair on September 10th in the Cedar Shoals Gym from 9:00–11:00 AM. This is a great opportunity to meet with college representatives, explore post-secondary options, and gather important information for your future. Students must register to participate. Register here: https://www.gaprobe.org/student-fair-registration/cedar%20shoals%20high%20school%20probe%20fair/

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and our school will be hosting activities to promote mental health, kindness, and support. This is a chance to learn how to take care of yourself, look out for friends, and remind each other that no one is ever alone. Check out our events for resources and ways to get involved throughout the month. Remember: reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or anyone else need support please contact your school counselor.

High school students who are interested in taking classes at the Athens Community Career Academy (ACCA) are invited to a Future Student Fair from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the ACCA building, 440-1 Dearing Ext.

ACCA is open to CCSD high school students in grades 10-12 and offers courses in more than a dozen high school and college level career pathways as part of CCSD's Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program. The Future Student Fair is designed to introduce students to these pathways and allow them to tour the building and learning spaces. Be on the lookout later this school year for information about applying to ACCA!

CCSD's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Writing and Art Contest is now underway and open to students in grades K-12! We will be sharing contest details and guidelines with students and families. The submission deadline is Monday, Nov. 3. Schools will submit their winners' work in the district contest, and district winners will be announced later this fall. District winners will be showcased in a special video and are invited to attend the annual Freedom Breakfast at the University of Georgia in January and will also be honored at a Clarke County Board of Education meeting.

Senior portrait makeups will be October 24, 2025, in the CSHS Auditorium. To schedule your appointment, visit bit.ly/cedarsenioroctober26

Don’t miss this opportunity to capture this special milestone! Please reach out to Mr. Ginsberg at ginsbergm@clarke.k12.ga.us with any questions.

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!

All students and families of the Class of 2026 should review the slides here that were presented at the 12th Grade Family Meeting. This presentation covers important information to help ensure a successful senior year, including: Expectations for a successful senior year, SAT/ACT dates, senior meetings, graduation requirements, GA Futures & HOPE Scholarship, college application process, and cap & gown information.

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.

We wish all of our seniors a great year and we look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 in May!

Support Cedar Shoals DECA and show your support for breast cancer awareness! Your support helps DECA continue building leaders, professionals, and confidence right here at Cedar Shoals. T-shirts are $25.00. Place your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqgO8tvidktXtF6_ca3YiEk_Of7sjm0jUXZX-VRyDHazVALQ/viewform and use the instructions below to pay. We appreciate your support in advance. Please reach out to Ms. Paige if you have any questions at paigek@clarke.k12.ga.us

Instructions for payment below:

1. Visit: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/o/csh

2. Scroll down and click Online Payments

3. Follow the prompts to submit payment

4. Use Payment Code: DECA/ P9

5. In the comment section, write: BCA Tshirt

Cedar Shoals High School is proud to partner with the City of Refuge to host monthly Community Food Distributions for our families and community members. Food will be distributed every 3rd Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in front of the Academic Building at Cedar Shoals.

Upcoming distribution dates:

• September 19, 2025

• October 17, 2025

• November 21, 2025

• December 17, 2025

• January 16, 2026

• February 20, 2026

• March 20, 2026

• April 17, 2026

• May 15, 2026

Registration is required to receive food. Register using this link, scan the QR code on the flyer, or visit our website to register.

Student Parking:

Student parking permits are now on sale. All students who park on campus must register their vehicle and provide proper documentation to prevent the vehicle from being towed. To register your vehicle, you must provide a paper application that signed by a guardian, $30.00 (cash, check to Cedar Shoals High School or paid online here) a drivers license, and proof of insurance to Ms. Link in the front office. A link to the application with parking permit guidelines for the 25-26 school year can be found here or in the main office.

Bus Information:

Many students do not know their bus number. Please make sure that your child knows their bus number and bus route. Each bus has been assigned a bus route. Students and families can access bus route information at this link. Click on the EDULOG link and enter the student grade level and address to find your specific route. Additional transportation information can be found on the school district's website here.

Car Line:

Students are to be dropped off and picked up in front of the main academic building. Due to volume, the line does back up and can take a while. In the morning, please give yourself PLENTY of time to ensure your student(s) arrives to first period class on time. We typically see our highest traffic volume between 8:20-8:40 am. Students are allowed to be dropped off as early as 8:00 am and can occupy the lunchroom until school begins.

Car Line Rules:

• For morning drop off, please pull all the way forward to maximize drop off efficiency and keep the line moving. Dropping students off directly in front of the school doors causes traffic to back up.
• Drivers must be fully attentive to students and staff at all crosswalks. Cell phone usage must be hands-free.

Deston Foote has been nominated for Athens-Area High School Athlete of the Week! The senior safety returned an interception 88 yards for a touchdown with 7:19 remaining in the second quarter for the Jaguars against Stephens County. Vote here: bit.ly/4g2Ci1D

On Tuesday, August 26, Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central Orchestra seniors kicked off the year with a joint Orchestra Seniors Social Event, organized by directors Dr. Kang (Clarke Central) and Mr. Lopez (Cedar Shoals). Students enjoyed dinner at Cali n Tito’s before attending a UGA Faculty Chamber Recital at the Ramsey Concert Hall. The evening featured works by Mendelssohn and other celebrated composers, and provided a meaningful opportunity for seniors from both schools to connect, build camaraderie, and celebrate the start of their senior year in orchestra!

A great new and improved media center space at Cedar Shoals High School, part of the E-SPLOST-funded campuswide renovation project! Your dollars at work, supporting our students and building a better, brighter future!

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.

High school seniors are invited to apply for the 2025-26 Athens Area Human Relations Council scholarship by Friday, Sept. 26. A completed application will consist of the following items:

• the completed scholarship application form (attached below).
• an essay
• two (2) recommendations
• Copy of high school transcript.

A detailed description of requirements can be found on the application itself. For more information, email scholarships@humanrelationscouncil.org.

Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including thirteen Nobel Prizes. Annually, nearly 2,500 high school seniors from around the country accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition recognizes 300 student scholars and their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Regeneron STS scholars and finalists compete for $3.1 million in awards.

• Learn more about the competition and review the General FAQs
• Read the Application FAQ
• Writing a recommendation for a student? Read the Recommender FAQ!
• Questions? Email our team at sts@societyforscience.org

Nominate a Student for Youth LEAD Georgia!

Youth LEAD Georgia is a statewide youth leadership program for high school students run through the University of Georgia's Fanning Institute for Leadership and is now accepting nominations for the 2026 cohort. Selected participants will have the opportunity for extensive leadership skills development while building a statewide network of peer and professional connections, exploring Georgia industries and businesses, and visiting various colleges, universities, and technical schools around the state.

To be eligible for Youth LEAD Georgia 2026, a student must be in 10th or 11th grade in the 2025-26 school year in the state of Georgia. Interested youth must be nominated by an adult and complete an application to be considered for the program. A limited number of students will be chosen by a selection committee based on review of the applications.

Click here to nominate a student! Nominations are due Friday, Sept. 5.

Make your voice heard and be a voice for your peers! State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods four times throughout the school year to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues.

Click here for the 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council application. Students must apply by Friday, September 5, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

Congressman Mike Collins, who represents Athens-Clarke County, will host his 2025 Service Academy Day from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Prince Avenue Christian School, 2201 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart. Designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for the nation’s five military service academies, the event will feature representatives from the United States Military, Naval, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and Air Force academies.

Students and their families may register by emailing their name, phone number, school, and grade to GA10Noms@mail.house.gov. Please provide names (note relationship) for each person attending with you.

Students who are admitted to our nation’s military service academies must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state's Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States. Students seeking Congressman Collins’ nomination should submit a completed application to his office by Friday, October 10, 2025.

Click here to learn more about the nomination process and access the application.

The CCSD Family Advisory Board (FAB) is made up of representatives from every elementary, middle, and high school in CCSD. Its purpose is to advise the administration on issues related to the overall success of the district. The board invites families to share their feedback and concerns by completing this form. You can learn more about the FAB at www.clarke.k12.ga.us/fab.

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