CSHS Parent Newsletter
Week of October 20-24
Mr. Ellis
Senior Parents:
–Shannon Hinshaw needs your seniors, baby/child and a senior picture
You can also send group pictures of all ages, of the senior class!
The email she has set up for the senior class is
Any questions please reach out to her at the above email address or 254-652-5657
–Senior Picture Retakes are October 20th!
There is a sign-up sheet outside the yearbook classroom, (Room 95) for any student needing a retake. You MUST sign up in order to get your picture re-taken
–Graduation Save-the-date: Saturday, May 30th, at 2:00pm,
CSHS will celebrate the class of 2026 at the Ferrell Center on the campus of Baylor University. More information to follow in the coming months!
All Parents:
–9th-11th Grade Picture retakes are October 21st.
Sign ups are outside the yearbook classroom (Room 95). Please have your student sign the sheet outside Mr. Riedell’s yearbook room if they are needing picture retakes.
–PSAT Opportunity
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to take the PSAT on campus during the school day. The test will be held on October 22nd, and the cost is $20.
Here are a few reasons why taking the PSAT is beneficial:
Get a Preview: Understand how you might perform on the SAT.
Identify Areas for Improvement: Target specific areas to focus on for SAT preparation.
National Merit Recognition: Juniors, high scores on the PSAT can lead to National Merit recognition, including Semifinalist and Finalist status, and potentially National Merit scholarships.
Please sign up through the following link(only students will be able to use the link with their school email address):
https://forms.gle/tmxiV7WnyrQaPvD46
VATRE Information Meetings
China Spring ISD VATRE Measure:
Early voting for the China Spring ISD VATRE measure begins Monday, October 20, and runs through Friday, October 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. The proposed total tax rate is $0.98192, which is 3.7 cents lower than last year's rate. If voters approve the VATRE, it will provide about $2.16 million in additional annual funding for our schools, while still keeping the overall school tax rate lower than last year.
Visit the CSISD VATRE website to find a complete list of early voting locations and hours, and review a copy of the ballot for McLennan and Bosque counties: https://www.chinaspringisd.net/o/csisd/page/voting.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10.20.25 - Senior Picture Re-takes. Sign up outside room 95
10.21.25 - Junior, Sophomore, Freshman Picture re-takes. Sign up outside room 95
10.22.25 - SAT and PSAT Test
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Odajima & Mr. Conley
Attendance
We take attendance every period at CSHS. If you are going to be absent, please let the office know.
Counselors
Jami Bihl (A-G) - jbihl@chinaspringisd.net
Vanessa Hopkins (H-Q) - vhopkins@chinaspringisd.net
Meghan Harvey (R-Z) - mharvey@chinaspringisd.net
AP
If your student is enrolled in an AP course, please check out this one-pager to ensure you are aware of the format of an AP course and the testing requirements:
FALL 2025-2026 AP testing information
The payment window will begin September 8th and close September 18th. Please pay cash or check made payable to China Spring High School in the counseling center.
SAT
The senior class will be taking the SAT on Oct. 22, 2025.
PSAT Opportunity
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to take the PSAT on campus during the school day. The test will be held on October 22nd, and the cost is $20.
Here are a few reasons why taking the PSAT is beneficial:
Get a Preview: Understand how you might perform on the SAT.
Identify Areas for Improvement: Target specific areas to focus on for SAT preparation.
National Merit Recognition: Juniors, high scores on the PSAT can lead to National Merit recognition, including Semifinalist and Finalist status, and potentially National Merit scholarships.
Please sign up through the following link(only students will be able to use the link with their school email address):
https://forms.gle/tmxiV7WnyrQaPvD46
Nurse
Ashley Ellis
If you have not completed the SB 12 health and counseling form it will be an opt out of all health and counseling services. If you are unsure if you have completed this form please reach out to Nurse Ellis. https://high.chinaspringisd.net/o/cshs/forms/20114
Officer Rocha
Parking passes must be purchased if you’re driving a car to the CSHS campus. The driver must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance for the car they will be driving to campus.
Parking passes are $10 and can be bought in Officer Rocha’s office or purchased at myschoolbucks.