Jag News

Upcoming Events at CSHS:

• 8/12: Drop/Add Period Ends (Schedule Request Form)
• 8/12: First Day of Advisement
• 8/14: Football Scrimmage vs. Franklin County
• 8/18: CSHS Open House
• 8/21: 9th-11th School Picture Day

Clarke County School District Updates:

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

We had a wonderful first three days of school at Cedar Shoals High School. Thank you to all of our students, parents, staff members, alumni and community members who helped make the first days of school successful. We are excited to see what the year has in store for the Jaguars as we continue to move with PURPOSE, strive with Jaguar PRIDE, and achieve EXCELLENCE!

Cedar Shoals Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 18th 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 21st 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.

Students can use their Clarke County email to complete this form: bit.ly/26ceddropadd to request a consideration for a change for courses listed on their 2026-27 schedule (BOTH Fall and Spring semesters). Requests will be honored as space permits, and ONLY if they meet the requirements listed below. There are class size requirements that must be met and drop/add requests that would take a class above a maximum or below a minimum will be denied.

Counselors and scheduling administrator will work on drop/add requests as quickly as possible. The drop/add period will officially end on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4PM. Level changes will extend until the end of the first grading period for Fall 2026.

Concerns will not be addressed unless they are on the form. Please do not send additional follow-up emails. All correspondence about scheduling will be sent to the student's Clarke County email. Drop/add will be handled by the appropriate counselor as listed on the attached graphic.

Starting each day prepared helps set our Jaguars up for success! Please remember to bring your fully charged CCSD laptop and charger to school every day. Having your device ready for class ensures students can participate in lessons, complete assignments, access digital resources, and stay engaged throughout the school day. If you've lost your charger, you can purchase a replacement from the district for $25, or you can buy a compatible charger from retailers like Walmart - $6.99 or Amazon $9.99. Click here to read the full CSHS Chromebook Policy.

Nominate a Teacher of the Year for Cedar Shoals! The nomination process for our 2026-27 school-level Teacher of the Year awards has begun. The nomination form can be found at bit.ly/ccsdteachernomination.

Complete the form by entering the name of the school, the name of the teacher, and why you believe they are deserving of the award. If you wish to nominate multiple teachers, please complete one form per teacher. Please submit your nomination(s) by August 9th!

Student Parking:

Student parking permits will go on sale next week. All students who park on campus must register their vehicle and provide proper documentation to prevent the vehicle from being towed. More information about purchasing permits will be sent next week.

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. 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.

Congratulations to Cedar Shoals FFA members Ash Jones and Savannah Rawls. They went to nationals and won the Agriscience Fair in Animal Systems for Division 6. Wish them luck as they go to compete in nationals in October!

Congratulations to our 2026 Foundation for Excellence award recipients from Cedar Shoals High School! During preplanning, Foundation for Excellence Executive Director Catherine Neace surprised this year’s honorees with awards recognizing their outstanding dedication to students and education.

Congratulations to:

• Devin Driskell – Lamar Dodd Chair for Teachers of Fine Arts

• Hannah Doolittle – Walter Allen Sr. Inspiring Teacher Award

• Ryan Lopez – Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Award

Thank you to the Foundation for Excellence for your continued investment in our educators and for recognizing the incredible work happening at Cedar Shoals. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding Jaguars!

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 2027 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 2027, a student must be in 10th or 11th grade in the 2026-27 school year in the state of Georgia. Interested students 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.

Nominations are due Friday, August 14, and students who are nominated must apply by Friday, September 4.

Athens-Clarke County Government (ACCGov) is seeking applications by Sunday, August 16, from high school students in grades 10-12 who are interested in taking part in the Mayor's 2026 Youth Council. Eligible students can attend public or private schools or be homeschooled, but must be Athens-Clarke County residents. APPLY HERE: https://www.accgov.com/FormCenter/Mayor-53/Mayors-Youth-Council-Application-892

Council members attend bi-monthly meetings and participate in periodic service activities, adding up to a time commitment of around six hours/month from September through December. Selected applicants will be interviewed in late August, with the first meeting in early September.

High school students: 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 2026-27 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. APPLY HERE: https://gadoesa.jotform.com/261674176866875

Students must apply by Friday, September 4, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

Cedar Shoals High School uses 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 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!

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.

The Clarke County School District's Code of Student Conduct can be found online here. Parents/guardians are asked to complete this acknowledgement form after having received and reviewed the Code of Student Conduct.

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

Email: reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us
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Location: 1300 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-546-5375
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Twitter: @CedarShoalsHS