The Weekly Update #4
July 1st, 2026
Freshmen Information
Tuesday, 8/11: Freshman & New Family Orientation Night
CCHS invites families of incoming freshmen and new students to attend our annual Orientation Night starting at 6PM. Families will get the opportunity to hear from Cedar Cliff administrators and counselors; as well as, begin to familiarize themselves with the building and their students’ schedules.
Tuesday, 8/11: PowerSchool Schedules Go Live
PowerSchool schedules will officially open for high school families at 9AM. Note that counselors will not honor schedule change requests unless an academic need is demonstrated.
Wednesday, 8/12: Colt Challenge (Grade 9 & New Students)
This student-only event focuses on team-building, forming new relationships and connections, and orienting students to Cedar Cliff. All incoming freshmen and new students are welcome to join the fun!
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Times: 9:30-11:30AM
Location: CCHS
Sign Up Link: Students who register will receive a CCHS Tshirt during the event. Freshmen and new students who cannot attend the Colt Challenge will receive their CCHS tshirt once school starts.
Freshmen iPad Rollout
Wednesday, August 12th
After the Colt Challenge, we will also be distributing iPads to freshmen from 11:30 to 12:30 in the library. If students are not able to attend, they will receive their iPads the first week of school.
Student Parking Pass Applications
Applications for student parking passes are available online. Parking spaces will be assigned with seniors receiving priority. If you plan to drive to school, please complete the online application using the link below. Students must be logged into their @wssd.bz accounts to access the parking application.
Apply for a Student Parking Pass: https://forms.gle/jG54cnAVsYgaLFhHA
School Start Time
First period begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. Students should arrive to school no later than 7:25 a.m. to ensure they are in class on time. Breakfast is served from 7:00–7:25 a.m.
Student Drop Off/Pick Up Areas
Please remember that student drop-off and pick-up areas are located at the rear of the building, where three entrances are available, or on the stadium side of the building. The front of the building is reserved exclusively for buses.
However, only the stadium and cafeteria entrances open at 7:00 am. The rest of the doors unlock at 7:15 am.
A Message from our New Assistant Principal
Dear Cedar Cliff High School Students, Staff, and Families,
I am excited to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal at Cedar Cliff High School.
My name is Ken Gehosky, and I am honored to return to the Cedar Cliff community. I spent over 20 years as a social studies teacher at Cedar Cliff before joining the admin team at New Cumberland Middle School. While this is a new role for me at the high school level, I am fortunate to already be familiar with many of our students and families through my previous work as an assistant Having had the opportunity to support students during those important middle school years, it is especially meaningful to now continue that journey with them as they transition into high school.
One of the things I value most about West Shore is the strong sense of connection between schools, staff, and families. I am committed to continuing that work at Cedar Cliff by supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally, and by helping ensure that every Colt feels seen, supported, and challenged to grow.
I am also very excited to continue working alongside my colleague Jennifer Post, who I had the privilege of serving under during my time as assistant principal at New Cumberland Middle School while she was principal there. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for her leadership and for the strong, student-centered approach she brings to every school community. I look forward to continuing that positive working relationship in this new setting.
As I transition into Cedar Cliff High School, I am eager to build new relationships with students, staff, and families while also reconnecting with those I already know. High school is such a critical and exciting time in a student’s journey, and I am looking forward to being part of a team that supports students as they prepare for their futures.
Thank you for the warm welcome. I am truly excited to be joining the Cedar Cliff community and to begin this next chapter together.
Senior Information Hub
Class of 2027: Be sure to visit the Senior 2027 webpage regularly for important announcements, deadlines, and information throughout the school year.
