Jag News

• Upcoming Events at CSHS:

  • 8/16: Classic City Championship
  • 8/19: CSHS Open House
  • 8/19: Letter Jacket Orders
  • 8/22: 9th-11th School Picture Day
  • 8/23: Senior Family Day
  • 8/26: Greece & Japan Travel Meeting

  
  

  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

School hours are from 8:45 am - 3:35 pm. Students will have advisement each Wednesday between first and second block starting on Wednesday, August 13th. Students can enter the school building starting at 8:00 a.m. Car riders are to be dropped off at the main entrance. Please see the bell schedule here: CSHS Bell Schedule

All students and families of the Class of 2026 should join us for the 12th Grade Family Meeting on Saturday, August 23 at 10 am in the Cedar Shoals Cafeteria. We will discuss 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. This meeting is a great opportunity to get all the details you need for a smooth and successful final year of high school. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Classic City Championship football game between Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School will kick off at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Waters-Wilkins Stadium on the Cedar Shoals campus!

Gates will open at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets must be purchased through GoFan at bit.ly/classicchamp25 or on the GoFan app and are $12 apiece with an additional $1.60 GoFan service fee. CCSD employees will receive free admission by showing their district employee badge. The free admission is for employees only.

A clear-bag policy will be in effect for Saturday’s game, and all attendees will go through a security checkpoint before entering the stadium. Concession stands at the stadium will accept cash or card payments. Children younger than ninth grade must be accompanied by an adult. High school students who are dropped off must be picked up at the main stadium entrance. Please see our Athletic Event Guidelines below:

Cedar Shoals Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. All students (9th, 10th, 11th & 12th) and their families are invited! The campus will be open for guests to tour, meet faculty, and learn about opportunities at Cedar Shoals High School.

Picture day is Friday, August 22 for all 9th-11th grade students. All students should plan to take school pictures for a new student ID card. Students will take pictures throughout the day according to their last name alphabetically and should miss no more than 5-10 minutes of class time.

Shaun Hemly with AMG Brands will be in the main gym at Cedar Shoals on Tuesday, August 19th from 4:00-6:00 pm to take letter jacket orders.

• You must have the full payment ready at the time of your order.
• Please see the order form attached for pricing: Letter Jacket Prices.
• This is the only company that we use to make official Cedar Shoals letter jackets.

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

We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Rome & Athens Summer '26 and Japan in Summer '27, and we’d love for your student to join us! Each of these trips is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. We'll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.

Meeting details:
Date: August 26
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Library - Cedar Shoals High School
RSVP here to join us: Click Here to RSVP

We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.

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.

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 FFA member Omnia Mansour, who has been named a finalist in the National FFA Agriscience Fair competition! She was selected as one of the top 10 competitors in her division and will present to a panel of judges to determine her placement in the top 10, which will be announced during the National FFA Convention at the end of October.

Omnia's research — conducted in the Cedar Shoals Agriscience Lab — involved evaluating the effectiveness of livestock mosquito sprays over time after they had been applied. Live mosquitoes were used to test the mortality rate of each of the treatments. Her research involved more than 130 sample cups and hundreds of mosquitoes. This research can identify the effectiveness of the treatments assessed, how often livestock producers would need to apply the sprays, and help livestock producers make informed pest control decisions to protect their animals.

Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County 2025 Teaching and Staff Awards! Susan Lane was awarded the Martha Comer Chair for Teachers of Languages Award. Karen Richburg was awarded the Ken Sherman Double Century Teacher of Excellence Award. Astrid Tarleton was awarded the Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Award. Way to go!

Every graduating senior in CCSD this school year will receive $1,000 investment portfolios and financial education through a brand-new initiative and partnership between the district and nonprofit organizations Gifted Savings and TED-Ed. The initiative will make CCSD the first public school district in the nation where every senior graduates as an investor.

Click here to see more photos from this week's big announcement and schools assemblies!

And read more here about how this initiative serves to help fulfill CCSD’s mission of creating educational journeys that empower all students to fulfill their potential.

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!

Congrats to our Lady Jags who have been working hard this week! Softball took down Central Gwinnett 11-8, and Volleyball swept Rockdale & Coretta Scott King! Way to make Cedar proud. Go Jags!

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.

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz is looking for students in grades 10-12 who are passionate about community and want to serve on the 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Council! The program is designed to encourage effective youth engagement in Athens and is a great opportunity to learn more about the workings of local government.

Eligible students can attend public or private schools or be homeschooled, but must be Athens-Clarke County residents. Members attend monthly meetings and periodic service activities, adding up to about four hours per months.

Apply online at www.accgov.com/youthcouncil by Sunday, Aug. 17.

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.

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

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