Jag News

Upcoming Events at CSHS:

• 11/8: Saturday School
• 11/10-14: Apply to College Week
• 11/15: Saturday School
• 11/18: Cap & Gown Orders During Lunch
• 11/20: FAFSA Completion Workshop
• 11/24-28: Thanksgiving Break

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

In addition to our after-school tutoring through the PSP program, we host Saturday School, specifically for 9th graders, students in EOC subjects, and credit recovery sessions will also be available for students. This additional support aims to provide a focused environment where students can catch up on their work, receive extra help, and develop better study habits.

Saturday School Details:

• Dates: Saturday, November 8th, and 15th. Saturday, December 6th

• Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Subjects Available: Biology, 9th Grade Literature, 10th Grade Literature, US History, American Government, and Algebra 1

• Transportation: Provided (please sign up for the Bus Sign-up )

Students are not permitted to drive to school unless they hold a valid driver’s license and have purchased an official Cedar Shoals parking pass. This rule is in place to ensure the safety of all students and proper use of campus parking spaces. Please remind your student to follow these guidelines- vehicles parked on campus without a valid pass are subject to being towed.

Support the Cedar Shoals Dance Department! Your donation helps fund costumes and performance needs for our dancers this season. Give here: https://app.verticalraise.com/fundraiser/cedar-shoals-dance-fall-2025-fundraiser/2092626/

Experience the joy and rhythm of the holidays at The Magical Rhythms of the Season, presented by the Cedar Shoals High School Dance Department on Friday, December 5th at 7:30 PM — and if any students need volunteer hours, please contact midgettec@clarke.k12.ga.us for details!

Check out the monthly Parent Institute newsletter! This information is to:

• help families effectively support their children's education at home
• provide practical, proven information families can act on right away
• offer guidance on a comprehensive array of school success topics
• reinforce the importance of the school-home partnership.

Click the button below to access the high school parent newsletter!

Our Clothes Closet needs your help! We’re collecting new, unused items: jogging pants, t-shirts, underwear packs, jackets, and shorts- or you can donate funds to help us restock. Every donation makes a difference! You can bring donations to the CSHS Counseling Office. Please contact Ms. Reese at reesec@clarke.k12.ga.us for more information.

Clothing Basics (new and unused only)

• Jogging pants / sweatpants (neutral colors: black, gray, navy)

• T-shirts (solid colors or Cedar Shoals spirit shirts)

• Shorts (athletic or casual)

• Leggings (black, gray, navy)

• Hoodies and jackets (lightweight + warm options)

• Undergarments (packs of underwear- various sizes for boys/girls)

Seasonal Items

• Winter coats, gloves, scarves, beanies

• Rain jackets / ponchos

• Warm hats

Other Helpful Items

• Belts

• Slip-on shoes or sneakers

Families, stay informed and prepared for a successful school year! Please take a moment to review our 2025–2026 Student Handbook for important policies, expectations, and resources. It outlines important guidelines, expectations, and supports that help make Cedar Shoals a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Student Handbook: English / Spanish

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Flores from our Cedar family has been nominated in the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement "Hidden Heroes" online voting campaign!

Voting is NOW OPEN!

1. Go to this link https://hiddenheroes.glisi.org/2025/gallery

2. Search for the nominee

3. Vote once per day for this person through Nov. 21!

The top three vote-getters for GLISI's three regions will be given the title of 2025 Hidden Heroes and receive a cash prize. Let's make sure at least one of our own is a part of those awardees in December!

Jaguars, please see the attached letter from Dr. Scott with information about community food resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzvA4W9lTWnGm7peYQx75vFrSP-cDDRV/view?usp=sharing

-Opens: Sept 1, 2025 (register for Term 1 and/or Term 2)

-Deadlines: Term 1 — Nov 8, 2025 | Term 2 — Mar 6, 2026

-Important: Online/Virtual, full-year, and homeschooled students must order all exams by Nov 8, 2025.

-Two-step process (both steps required). Students and parents should complete together—don’t wait until the last minute.

-Students should save usernames/passwords for exam day access.

Please read the full instructions on how to register here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ee976dbowvJE6VbPYI4EyypzYkLa4CzE/view?usp=sharing

Thank you to everyone who attended our ACCA/Dual Enrollment/AP Information Night! Families received important updates about course options, eligibility requirements, and how students can earn college credit while in high school.

If you missed the event, you can view all the information that was shared by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ccb4r_pb0OLGRI2renbuNe2I1qYICN7jWJDvY--KKHY/edit?usp=sharing

Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have questions about course selections or next steps for enrollment.

Check out our October Jags of the Month! Congratulations to our outstanding students who exemplify Jaguar P.R.I.D.E. (Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Determined, and Engaged) Each month, five students per grade level are recognized for their positive contributions to our school community, along with Honorable Mentions for students showing exceptional growth. Way to go, Jags!

We are excited to share that the School Social Workers Association of Georgia (SSWAG) has named Angela Gay, school social worker at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School and Cedar Shoals High School, as the District 9 School Social Worker of the Year! This prestigious recognition honors Ms. Gay for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and impact on students and families across the district.

As the District 9 honoree, Ms. Gay will advance to compete for the SSWAG School Social Worker of the Year, a statewide award recognizing excellence and innovation in school social work across Georgia.

With 31 years of service to children and families, Ms. Gay has spent the past 24 years as a CCSD school social worker. She has consistently gone above and beyond to advocate for students’ academic, social, and emotional stability and success. She has played a key role in developing, facilitating, and implementing programs that promote mental health awareness and physical safety, family engagement, and equitable access to resources. Her compassionate approach and commitment to collaboration have made her a trusted leader among colleagues and a powerful voice for all students.

Ms. Gay is pictured with, from left, Chrystal Gillis, CCSD's Director of School Social Work; Nicholas Hartley, SSWAG District 9 President; and Dr. Angela Pope, CCSD Lead Social Worker.

CONGRATULATIONS, Ms. Gay, and good luck in the state competition!

We are pleased to announce the winners of our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing & Art Contest! This year's contest theme was "My Dream: Our Future." The winners will be recognized at a future meeting of the Clarke County Board of Education and will be featured in a video that will debut at the University of Georgia annual MLK Freedom Breakfast in January!

-2nd place - Katie Kulik, 11th grade, High School Writing

-1st place - SK Hodges, 10th grade, High School Art

Last week, Mrs. Throne and members of the Cedar Shoals FFA chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the FFA National Convention. They had an amazing time and can’t wait to be back next year. Go Jags!!!

Thanks to our College Advisor, Ms. Medina, who held a great kick off to Apply to College Month today! Shoutout to all of our Senior Jags who came to our Match or Treat event today! We loved celebrating you and your GA Match Letters! We are so proud of YOU! Stay tuned for more fun events coming up during Apply To College Month!!! Gooo Jags!

A big congratulations to Cedar senior Omnia Mansour, who finished sixth place in her division in the entire country in the National FFA Agriscience Fair competition this week in Indianapolis! Omnia's project focused on the effectiveness of different insecticides on mosquitoes' ability to develop resistance to the treatments. Way to go, Omnia!

Congratulations to Cedar Shoals’ Teacher of the Year and Support Professional of the Year, Mrs. Stephanie Lewis and Mr. Arnulfo Flores, who were honored at last week’s awards banquet! We are so proud of you and grateful for your continued dedication to our students and community.

Congratulations to our October Athletes of the Month- Ella Conway (Varsity Volleyball) and McKenzie McArthur (JV Cheer)!

Coach Paige says Ella is a creative, mindful, and hardworking teammate who brings positivity and determination to every match. Her joyful energy and thoughtful leadership make her a standout on the court.

Coach Reese says McKenzie demonstrates outstanding dedication and leadership in cheer. She leads by example- never missing practice, encouraging her teammates, and taking initiative to teach and call cheers during games.

We’re proud of both athletes for representing Jag PRIDE on and off the court. Special thanks to Kendra Scott and Cedar PTO for donating gifts for these amazing young women.

We love our future Jaguars!! The Cedar Boys Soccer team had a great time volunteering at the Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School Fall Festival last week!

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!

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.

Teen students and families: CCSD is pleased to partner with First American Bank & Trust on an amazing opportunity for students ages 13-18! Students are encouraged to enter the local portion of the American Bankers Association's national "Lights! Camera! Save!" contest. FABT will sponsor the local winner, give them a $500 checking account in their name, and submit their entry to the national contest for a chance to win $10,000!

To enter the local contest, go to bit.ly/SavingVideoSubmission, complete the entry form, and submit a video (30 seconds or shorter) on a topic related to personal finance! Find all contest details and information at bit.ly/SavingVideo.

The deadline to enter is Nov. 30! Questions? Email communications@clarke.k12.ga.us.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Medina as our new College and Career Adviser at Cedar Shoals! She is here to support students with their post-graduation plans—whether that’s college, trade school, the military, or entering the workforce. Seniors are required to meet with her at least once this year to ensure they are on track for success after high school.

Ms. Medina can help with:

• College applications & financial aid

• Scholarships & SAT/ACT registration

• Career advising & more!

Schedule an appointment: calendly.com/cedarshoalsadvising/30min

CCSD families: Many children look up to YouTubers, TikTok stars, and other social media influencers and may want to build up their own online presence. However, they may not fully understand the privacy implications of sharing their information on the internet.

CCSD encourages all families to sign up for a *FREE* Parent ProTech account and get tips on how to talk with your child about fame, privacy, peer and societal pressure, and setting healthy boundaries to ensure they maintain a safe online profile.

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!

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