Jag News
Upcoming Events at CSHS:
- 12/7: Saturday School
- 12/9-19: EOCs and Final Exams
- 12/10: FAFSA Night
- 12/14: Saturday School
- 12/18: Early Release at 12:45
- 12/19: Early Release at 12:45/Last Day of the Semester
- 12/20: Classic City Championship (Purchase tickets here)
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
End of Course Tests Next Week!
End of Course Tests (EOCs) will be held next week. Students in these courses should study and get a good night's rest in order to do their best. As with all finals, EOCs count 20% of students' final course grades.
Monday, December 9th - American Literature & Composition: Part 1
Tuesday, December 10th - American Literature & Composition: Parts 2 & 3
Wednesday, December 11th - Biology
Thursday, December 12th - US History
Friday, December 13th - Algebra
EOC make-ups will be held on December 16th and 17th. Final exams will be taken on December 12th and 13th for seniors. Final exams for students grades 9-11 will be on December 18th and 19th.
Thank you, Jaguar Families!
Thanks to all the Jaguar families who attended last month's parent conferences! Be sure to contact your student's adviser if you did not hold a conference in order to confirm next year's course requests, review grades and attendance, discuss progress towards graduation, and receive our school's School-Family Compact and Family Engagement Plan. If you attended a conference and haven't already completed a sign in, please complete this form to let us know you were in attendance and had a conference: Conference Sign- In Link
If you have any questions about fall conferences, please reach out to your student's adviser or Ms. Reese at reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Saturday Game Times Changed
The game times for the basketball games this Saturday have been adjusted. Please see the game times below.
- 9:00 am- 9th Grade Boys vs. Rockdale
- 10:30 am- JV Girls vs. Rockdale
- 12:00 pm- JV Boys vs. Rockdale
- 1:30 pm- Varsity Girls vs. Loganville
- 3:00 pm- Varsity Boys vs. Loganville
Tickets can be purchased on GoFan here: https://gofan.co/event/2494101?schoolId=GA4880
CCSD FAFSA Night: Tuesday, December 10th
Class of 2025 Seniors and Families! Join us for FAFSA Night on Tuesday, December 10th from 6:00–8:00 PM at Vernon Payne Hall (CCSD District Office). Get help completing your FAFSA and take the next step toward your college dreams! Please bring your laptop, tax documents, financial info, and your FSA ID. Email our College Adviser, Ms. Rodriguez, for more information at rodriguezlopeza@clarke.k12.ga.us
Classic City Championship at Akins Ford Arena: Friday, December 20th
Join us to cheer on Cedar Shoals basketball teams as we face our long-time local rival. We will face off in a head-to-head battle at the inaugural Classic City Championship at Akins Ford Arena. Mark your calendars and join us for an action-packed day of games between both schools' Junior Varsity and Varsity teams! Clear bags are required for this event.
Schedule:
- CC vs. Cedar Shoals Junior Varsity Women’s Teams | 1:00 p.m.
- CC vs. Cedar Shoals Junior Varsity Men’s Teams | 3:00 p.m.
- CC vs. Cedar Shoals Varsity Women’s Teams | 5:00 p.m.
- CC vs. Cedar Shoals Varsity Men’s Teams | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets include all games and range from $10 - $20, plus applicable fees. Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals students receive free entry with the purchase of an adult ticket. GHSA pass holders receive free entry. Buy Tickets Here
Cedar Shoals FFA Candle Fundraiser
Cedar Shoals FFA is selling 100% soy wax, long-burning candles, wax melts, and fidget sniffers. These can be ordered through an FFA member or this website. If ordering from an FFA member payment will be accepted at the time of order, cash or check. Orders through FFA members will be accepted until Dec 12th. The website will be available until Dec 20th and accepts card payments. When ordering online please select Cedar Shoals FFA as the organization and type in the student’s name that you would like to support. All proceeds will be used to defray costs associated with after-school activities and State Convention travel for 30 students who are competing in the Agriscience Fair and receiving their State FFA Degree. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Throne, at thronej@clarke.k12.ga.us.
Rock Lobster Hockey School Fundraiser
Jaguar fans, Join us on December 12th at 7:05 PM at Akins Ford Arena for the Athens Rock Lobsters hockey game! It’s a showdown between Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central to see which school can bring the biggest crowd! The school with the most attendees will WIN a portion of all ticket sales to support their programs. Let’s pack the stands, and show our JAGUAR spirit. Families, students, and fans: Grab your discounted tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Cedarshoals2
Student Parking
Cedar Shoals High School will be strictly enforcing the parking permits. 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 24-25 school year can be found here or in the main office.
Pathways to Success Tutoring
The end of the semester is coming soon and grades will be finalized in December. Pathways to Success After-School Program (PSP) provides academic tutoring for any student with an academic need after school each week.
Tutoring Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Zero Period for E2020 students: Monday–Friday from 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM (Room D104)
Students are encouraged to attend PSP to receive additional academic support. Transportation is provided for students who attend PSP. Please complete this form for transportation.
Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony
We are excited to announce that Cedar Shoals High School's Graduation for the Class of 2025 will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The ceremony will be held at the Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, located at 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601.
Please note the following important details:
Graduation Rehearsal:
Date: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Akins Ford Arena at The Classic CenterGraduation Ceremony:
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center
Admission is free and open to all, and there is no limit on the number of guests for each graduate. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you all! Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Reese at reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jaguars Named QuestBridge Scholars
Congratulations to Cedar Shoals seniors Delia McElhannon and Genesis Rodriguez who will be attending Duke University as QuestBridge Scholars! These Jaguars are 2 of only 113 students nationally who matched with Duke University, earning a full-ride 4-year scholarship that covers books, tuition, housing, and food.
They were among 2,627 finalists across the country selected for the QuestBridge scholarship, and their hard work has paid off in an amazing way! We are incredibly proud of Delia and Genesis. Go Jags!!!
17 Jaguars Named GHP Nominees
We are excited to announce 17 Jaguars are nominees for the 2025 Governor's Honors Program! GHP is a monthlong residential summer program for high school sophomores and juniors held on the campus of Georgia Southern University where students attend classes in the mornings and afternoons in specific areas of study and participate in a wide variety of social and instructional opportunities every evening.
These nominees will now go through an extensive online application process. Semifinalists will be announced in February, and finalists (those selected for the program) and alternates will be announced in March. Congratulations to these Jags!
Fine Arts Seal for Seniors
Seniors can receive a seal on your diploma and a black & white honor cord if you:
Complete a Fine Arts Pathway
(3 Fine Arts Credit in a Content Sequence (for example, Band I, Band II, Band III)
Complete a 4th Fine Arts Credit
(same area as pathway or different)
Complete 2 Extracurricular Fine Arts activities in 2024-25
20 hours of Arts-related Community Service in 2024-25
Complete a capstone presentation of Fine Arts experience in CCSD (Here is the Fine Arts Seal Capstone Template)
If you are approved, you will receive a seal to be applied to your diploma and black and white honor cord to wear at graduation. This distinction will honor and recognize your dedication and achievement in the CCSD Fine Arts. Please see the following presentation and attached flyer for more information. Please submit all required information to Dan Smith, Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator no later than April 12, 2024, at 3 p.m.
Join our Parent Teacher Organization!
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
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please consider volunteering in support of any of the 24-25 events:
November: Conference Week — providing dinners for teachers during student conferences
December: Providing teachers with Holiday Gifts
February : Counselor Appreciation Week
March: Conference Week — providing dinners for teachers during student conferences
May: Teacher Appreciation Week
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
Order Jag Gear Today!
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/shop/mens/tops-t-shirts
Join Parent Portal
All-Sport Passes
Support the Jaguars! Students can purchase an all-sport pass here for $45 and adults can purchase an all-sport pass here for $60. This pass will admit one person to every regular season home athletic event - Freshman/Junior Varsity/Varsity.
Clear Bag Policy at All Sporting Events
Please be reminded that CSHS has a clear bag policy at all sporting events. This policy will be similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums. There will be no entrance into sporting events without a clear bag (this includes bookbags). The following types of bags are permitted inside of CSHS sporting events: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12”x6”x12”, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5”x6.5” Please see the graphic attached for examples of approved and prohibited bags.
Connect with Cedar Shoals
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