Upcoming Dates – For the complete school calendar, 

visit www.csredhawks.org

October 12 Student Early Release Day (2 hrs) 

October 26 Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

February 

16 Early Release Day (Students and Staff)

19-20 Mid-Winter Break (No School)

23 Basketball Game vs. WM Aviation 5:30/7:00 p.m.

24 Enchanted Snow Ball (Daddy Daughter Dance)

March 

8 MS/HS Choir Concert – 7 p.m.

9 Early Release Day (Students and Staff)

19 Town Hall Meeting

19-22 Student-Led Conferences

23 Early Release Day

29 Early Release Day (Students and Staff)

30-April 6 Spring Break

* Early Release Dismissal Schedule

• K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

• 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

December

21 PA Meeting 6 p.m.

21 Basketball Game vs. Hornets Homeschool

22 Early Release Day (Students and Staff)

22 Popcorn Day

25 Winter Break Begins

January

4 Girls Basketball Game vs. Calhoun Christian @DeltaPlex – 2:00 p.m.

5 Girls Basketball Game vs. West Michigan Lutheran – 6:00 p.m.

8 School Resumes

9 Girls Basketball Game @Wellspring Prep

9 Boys Basketball Game @Pineview – 6:00 p.m.

12 Early Release Day

12 Basketball Game vs. West Michigan Lutheran @ CS Middle School – 5:30 p.m.

16 Boys Basketball Game vs. Flat River Academy – 5:30 p.m.

17 Basketball Game vs. Black River Public School – 5:30 p.m.

19 End of 1st Semester

19 Basketball Game vs. Algoma Christian School – 5:30 p.m.

26 Early Release Day

* Early Release Dismissal Schedule

•K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

•6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

September 5 – 1st Day for Students

September 15 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

September 29 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

October 13 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

October 27 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

November 3 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

November 3 – End of Quarter 1

November 17 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

November  21 – End of Trimester 1

November 22 – No School for Students and Staff

November 23-24 – Thanksgiving Break

November 27 – No School for Students

December 15 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

Dec 25 – Jan 5 – Winter Break

January 12 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

January 19 – End of Quarter 2; End of Semester 1

January 26 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

February 2 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

February 16 – No School for Students

February 19-20 – Mid-Winter Break

March 9 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

March 9 – End of Trimester 2

March 23 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

March 23 – End of Quarter 3

March 30 – No School for Students and Staff

April 2 – April 6 – Spring Break

April 13 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

April 27 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

May 11 – Student Early Release Day (2 hrs)

May 25 – No School for Students and Staff

May 28 – Memorial Day Break

June 6 – Last Day for Students

June 6 – End of Semester 2; Trimester 3

June 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 – Snow Day Make Up if needed

SCHOOL HOURS

Grades K-5: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Grades 6-12: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

FlexTrac Grades 9-12: (7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. including 2 self-scheduled hours)

August

22 Open House (K-12) – 5:30 – 8:00 PM

28 First Day of School

31 Early Release Day (12:45 and 1:00 pm)

September

1-4 No School – Labor Day Break

6 XC #1 Conference Meet @Riverside Park

9 Hill & Bale XC Invitational @Fremont Middle School

12 School Picture Day

13 Mobile Dentist

15 Early Release Day

15 XC MSU Spartan Invitational @Forest Akers Golf Course

29 Early Release Day

*Early Release Dismissal Schedule

● K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

● 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

2017 – 2018 School Year 

District Calendar available 

www.csredhawks.org

APRIL 17 4th & 5th Grade Health Curriculum

Parent Meeting

20PA Meeting

24 Town Hall Meeting 6-7:00 p.m. – CTA

Auditorium

24-27K-8 Student-Led Conferences

Book Sale

28 Early Release

Prom

Popcorn Day

MAY 1-5 Teacher Appreciation Week

2 Elementary Spring Concert

8 Coffee Time with the School Leader/

Superintendent

12 Early Release

18&20CTA Drama Club Spring Production

19 Wall of Honor Induction

CTA PA-hosted Carnival

19 Wall of Honor Induction

PA Spring Carnival

22-24 Student-Led Conferences (HS Only)

22 Girls Charging Ahead 5K

24 Last Day of School for Seniors

*Early Release Dismissal Schedule

● K-2 Dismissal at 12:50 p.m.

● 3-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

● 6-12 Dismissal at 12:40 p.m.

FEBRUARY

17 Student Early Release–(2 hours early)*

Basketball Game vs. Wellspring Prep @ Grace Bible College

18 MS/HS Karaoke Night

20 No School – Mid-Winter Break

21-23 Student-Led Conferences (HS Only)

24 Student Early Release–(2 hours early)*

Popcorn Day

MARCH

2 MS Choir Concert

3 End of Trimester 2

10 Student Early Release–(2 hours early)*

13 Coffee Time with the School Leader/Superintendent

24 Student Early Release–(2 hours early)*

28 Daddy Daughter Dance

*Early Release Dismissal Schedule

• K-2 Dismissal at 12:50 p.m.

• 3-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

• 6-12 Dismissal at 12:40 p.m.

• January 2, 2017 – Vacation Day

• Students return from Winter Break on Tuesday, January 3, 2017

• May 26, 2017 – Instructional Day

• Students required to report for instruction

• Snow day make ups begin on June 8, 2017 through June 16, 2017 (should they be necessary)

November 14 Coffee Time with School Leader/Superintendent

14-16 HS Student-Led Conferences

17 Girl Talk

PA Meeting

18 Student Early Release – (2 hours early)

K-2 Dismissal at 12:50 p.m.

3-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

6-12 Dismissal at 12:40 p.m.

Popcorn Day

21-23 HS Exams

Spirit Week and Toys for Tots Coin Drive

23 End of First Trimester

Student Early Release – (2 hours early)

K-2 Dismissal at 12:50 p.m.

3-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

6-12 Dismissal at 12:40 p.m.

24-25 Thanksgiving Break – No School

December 1 Girl Talk

Girl Scouts

2 Student Early Release – (2 hours early)

K-2 Dismissal at 12:50 p.m.

3-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

6-12 Dismissal at 12:40 p.m.

12 Coffee Time with the School Leader/Superintendent

14 Santa Shop

16 Student Early Release – (2 hours early)

K-2 Dismissal at 12:50 p.m.

3-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

6-12 Dismissal at 12:40 p.m.

2016 – 2017 School Calendar Change

January 2, 2017 – Vacation Day

Students return from Winter Break on Tuesday, January 3, 2017

May 26, 2017 – Instructional Day

Students required to report for instruction

Snow day make ups begin on June 8, 2017 through June 16, 2017 (should they be necessary)

Indoor Walking Beginning November 7

Mondays through Thursdays  4:00 pm – 8:00pm

Red Hawk Elementary will open their doors to all community members who would like to walk the halls.

The cold air is settling in, but you don’t have to give up your workout. If Cedar Springs Public Schools is closed due to inclement weather, holiday or no school scheduled, walking is canceled that day. Stay tuned to your local TV Station listings.

School Closing Alerts

If you wish to receive text or email alerts for school closings and delays, here are a couple of options to consider:

WOOD TV: http://woodtv.com/text-alerts/

WZZM TV: www.wzzm13.dom/about/text-alerts/

WXMI TV: http://fox17online.com/weather/west-michiganclosings-and-cancellations/

September

22 National Character Day

23 Student Early Release – (2 hours early)

K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

Popcorn Day

30 School Walk-A-Thon 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Students vs. Staff Football Game @Skinner Field 4:00 p.m.

October

7 Student Early Release – (2 hours early)

K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

14 Elementary Library Day

Middle School Fun Night

17-20 Student-Led Parent Teacher Conferences (K-8 Only)

Scholastic Book Fair

21 Student Early Release – (2 hours early)

K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

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