Coldwater Families:
We have been very fortunate this year with weather and the ability to keep schools open for our students. As conditions could change, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the considerations that go into the decision to close schools for a day.
When considering a closure, we monitor weather forecasts, road conditions, and special alerts/updates from the National Weather Service. We also collaborate with other districts in the county and talk with area superintendents, maintenance, and transportation teams to assess the safety of travel and the condition of our facilities.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. To determine if a closure is necessary, we closely monitor:
Weather Conditions: Heavy snow, ice, or freezing rain that may create hazardous travel conditions.
Road Conditions: Reports from transportation officials and local authorities regarding road safety for buses and personal vehicles.
Wind Chill: Extreme cold, particularly wind chill temperatures below -20°F, which may pose a danger to students waiting at bus stops or walking to school.
We strive to make decisions as early as possible and will communicate closures through local media, emails, social media, and our district app. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in our system.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure everyone’s safety.
Due to inclement weather and icy roads, all athletic events have been cancelled for today, January 14. The varsity girls and boys basketball games against Parma Western have been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 15 - girls at 5:30 PM, boys at 7 PM. No makeup date has been set yet for the underclassman games against Western or the bowling match against Western at JAX 60.
Tickets for the 2025 CHS Musical, "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical," are now available! https://tibbitsoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SPP000006BcEb2AK
12/12/2024: Due to inclement weather and road conditions in the Portage/Kalamazoo area, tonight's swim meet against Portage Northern has been postponed - makeup date to be determined.
12/5/2024: Due to inclement weather in Hastings, today's freshman and JV boys basketball games vs. Hastings and JV girls basketball game at Hastings have been cancelled, with no make-up date set yet.
We’re excited to introduce a brand new way to celebrate YOU for being on time - every day and every hour! Here is how it works. If you have 1 or fewer tardies during the entire week your name will be entered in to a weekly drawing for an awesome prize. The more you are on time, the better your chances. EVERY DAY AND EVERY HOUR COUNTS toward building great habit. We will draw every Monday morning so you can begin your week with a win. Let’s make every hour count. Be on time, every time every day, every hour and YOU could be the next winner. The winners for last week are Rym Ahmed, Paisley Harvey, Jennifer RIvera, and Kaiya Sechler.
Thanks to the support, money and collaboration of our students, staff, and community, we would like to welcome Archie the service dog to his first day of training at CHS today! 🐾 🐶🐾 He is excited to get to work supporting our building! ❤️
It's school bus safety week! Keep these tips in mind to ensure a safe ride for our students:
Arrive Early: Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives.
Stand Back: Stay at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb while waiting.
Board Safely: Wait until the bus stops completely before approaching the door. Use the handrail.
Stay Seated: Keep aisles clear and remain seated while the bus is moving.
Be Visible: Always cross in front of the bus, never behind, and make sure the driver sees you.
Treat a school bus's flashing lights like a traffic signal; red means STOP!
The afterschool program will NOT be open on Tuesday this week due to parent teacher conferences. It will be available on both Monday and Thursday. Please come to Mrs. Simonds's room after school to work on getting your grades up, get homework help, or just have a quiet place to study.
Auditions are coming up for CHS’s 2025 musical! This year’s musical will be "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical." The show will be performed at Tibbits Opera House January 30, 31, and February 1. Auditions will be held in the CHS choir room (door X near the bus garage) on Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5 from 6-8 PM. You only need to attend one night. Prepare about 30 seconds of a song from a musical to sing at the audition. Find more information on our audition posters around the school. If you have any questions please ask Charlene Rucker, Dr. Simmons, Mrs. Jewell, or Mr. Wood.
McDonald's Owner/Operators throughout Michigan will be raising funds for 341 local high school athletic programs, including Coldwater and Quincy High, on October 3. During the High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day, 20 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app will be donated to local sports programs.
Each locally owned McDonald’s restaurant has chosen a high school in their community to donate 20 percent of all mobile app sales on October 3. Each identified high school will receive a minimum of $250.
This year marks the first time Michigan operators are hosting a High School Sports Digital Fundraiser.
We are looking forward to a fun-filled Homecoming Week! ❤️
OK2SAY is a resource for reporting threats of violence, self harm, etc. Parents please speak with your children about the importance of speaking out.
We encourage all Cardinals to participate in this Friday's Purple Out! 💜
Here is a letter explaining tonight's events
CHS senior Evan Poradzisz has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Evan is one of only 16,000 students across the country that have been named as semifinalists. Evan will be competing for over 6,000 National Merit Scholarships worth over $25 million. Evan certainly personifies the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's goals of recognizing scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
Tickets are on sale now at the Browne Aquatic Center for the annual Purple Week basket raffle hosted by CHS Swim & Dive. All funds raised during Purple Week stay in our local community. We currently have 25+ items available to win. Need not be present to win.
$1 per 1 ticket, $5 for arm length & $15 for body length. Tickets available at the Aquatic Center till 7 PM Thursday (9/19), 7 AM-3 PM Friday (9/20), and during the Coldwater Invitational swim meet Saturday (9/21) starting at 9 AM.
SENIORS! You'll want to check out this information on the Michigan Achievement Scholarship! ❤️
This week we welcome Jill Hardway to Coldwater Community Schools as our new principal at Max Larsen Elementary School. Jill has extensive experience in the elementary classroom as well as administration. She will be in the building starting Thursday (Sept 19th).
Events Calendar for CHS Homecoming 2024:
