Jag News

Upcoming Events at CSHS:

• 11/24-28: Thanksgiving Break
• 12/5: Dance Recital
• 12/6: Saturday School
• 12/8: Lit Comp II EOC (Section 1)
• 12/9: Lit Comp II EOC (Section 2)
• 12/10: Biology EOC
• 12/10: Orchestra Concert
• 12/11: US History EOC
• 12/12: Cap and Gown Orders
• 12/12 Algebra EOC
• 12/15-16 EOC Make-ups
• 12/18-19: Early Release at 12:45

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

As this semester is starting to wrap up, we wanted to provide some information about the upcoming EOCs. If your student is enrolled in Literature and Composition II (10th Grade Language Arts), Biology, United States History, or Algebra, they are required to take an End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment for that subject. Please see the attached letter in English and Spanish for additional information, including review opportunities and more detailed guidance about the assessments.

Here is an overview of the dates for the EOC:

• December 8 Lit Comp II (Section 1) EOC
• December 9 Lit Comp II (Sections 2 & 3) EOC
• December 10 Biology EOC
• December 11 US History EOC
• December 12 Algebra EOC
• December 15-16 EOC Make-ups

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 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 )

• Cedar Shoals Pathways to Success Program (PSP) is free to all students each Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday is Language Arts/Social Studies tutoring and Thursday is Math/Science tutoring until 5:30 pm. Transportation can be provided upon request.
• Saturday School is free from 8-12 on select Saturdays for 9th grade students and students in EOC or credit recovery classes. Transportation can be provided upon request.
• Varsity Tutoring is free to all our students, and students can log on to the virtual tutoring via our Clever page.
• Equal Education for Athens is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free online tutoring for students in Athens-Clarke County. UGA students and recent alumni oversee the program. Learn more and find the registration form here.
• GA Tutor offers free online tutoring sessions through scheduled Zoom meetings with certified Georgia teachers. Tutoring is available in all high school core content areas. Sessions are scheduled through student's Campus Student Portal accounts. You can learn more and sign up by visiting the GA Tutor website here.

The boys and girls basketball team are kicking off the season with 2 fundraising opportunities. The Lady Jags are selling Double Good Popcorn. The fundraiser opens today at 3:00pm and closes Saturday at 3:00pm. Please see a member of the girls team so they can earn credit. I will share the link once the store opens. ​Popcorn Link The boys and girls program are selling Cedar gear. If you are interested, Click the LINK or scan the QR Code:

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!

Eleventh-grade students at Cedar Shoals will have the opportunity to take the ACT in April 2026 during the school day. If your student has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) and plans to take the ACT, you may be eligible to receive testing accommodations. In order for us to submit an accommodations request to the ACT, we must have your signed Consent Form for Accommodations on file. Please complete and return the Parent Consent Form for Accommodations by February 6, 2026. Click here to access the form. If you have any questions about the accommodations process or need assistance completing the form, feel free to contact Ms. Fambro at fambrom2@clarke.k12.ga.us or Mr. Price at priceja@clarke.k12.ga.us

It is time to begin preparing for graduation. On December 12th and January 26th, a representative from Herff Jones will be at Cedar Shoals during all four lunches to take cap and gown orders. Payment can be made by cash, check, card, or money order. The required cap and gown package is $86.40. Families may also place orders online at www.herffjones.com. All cap and gown orders will be delivered to the school in person in April.

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.

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

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

Cedar Shoals High School is proud to recognize our students nominated for the 2026 Governor’s Honors Program. These nominees exemplify academic excellence, creativity, and leadership in the content area they were nominated in. They will now move on to the state competition to compete for a spot at GHP this summer. Congratulations to each student selected for this prestigious honor and good luck as they move through the selection process!

Please join us in congratulating Ellis Garrett and Carson Druppel, who placed in the SkillsUSA regional competition last week at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville, GA! Ellis won 1st in the MLR Automotive Competition and Ellis will advance to compete at the state-level SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this February. Carson Druppel earned 3rd place in Advertising Design. We are proud of both of these outstanding Jaguars for representing Cedar Shoals with excellence. Go Jags

Last week, CSHS sophomores taking 10th grade literature classes attended the annual Experience UGA Field Trip hosted by the College of Environment and Design! Students rotated through three modules on campus to explore the use of history, science, and art that influenced various design structures. Students got practice with technical skills used in environmental and design work, such as sketching, where they practiced designing a space for Cedar Shoals! Students also got to tour and observe the design features of UGA’s North campus, and created their own design projects with materials!

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!

Congratulations to senior and Cedar Shoals Aqua Jags star Christopher Koch on signing his letter of intent to join Georgia Tech Swimming & Diving! Chris signed to join Georgia Tech following graduation and was celebrated by Cedar Shoals staff, coaches, teachers, and fellow classmates and teammates for this incredible achievement! A signature quality of Chris noted by his coaches was giving a fist bump to all fellow swimmers during each practice, congratulations to Chris and we hope to see a lot more fist bumps cheering him on at Tech!

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