CSHS Parent Newsletter
Week of Aug. 11-15
Principal
Mr. Ellis
david.ellis@chinaspringisd.net
IMPORTANT STUDENT DATES AND PARENT DATES
–On Tuesday, 8.12.25, Herff Jones will meet with all Junior Class students in the cafeteria for a class ring presentation. This presentation will take place during 2nd period (8:50-9:41).
–On Friday, 8.15.25, All Dual Credit students must submit payment for their dual credit class to MCC. Please check with your student’s counselor if you have questions regarding Dual Credit payment.
–On Monday, 8.18.25, Herff Jones will hold a Junior Class Parent meeting in the Commons of China Spring High School (Front office entrance) from 4:00-6:00pm. This is a come-and-go meeting designed to provide more information to parents regarding Herff Jones orders.
–On Tuesday, 8.19.25, Herff Jones will be at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria to take class ring orders. Students will turn in their class ring orders during their assigned lunch period in the cafeteria.
–On Monday, 8.25.25, All Dual Credit classes begin. Dual Credit students must be on time and present. Please reach out to your student’s counselor for any questions pertaining to Dual Credit.
A-G - jbihl@chinaspringisd.net
H-Q - vhopkins@chinaspringisd.net
R-Z - mharvey@chinaspringisd.net
CELL PHONES
Starting this school year, a new Texas state law (HB 1481) takes effect prohibiting the use of personal communication devices at any time during the school day (7:50-3:56). A personal communication device is:
Cell Phone
Smartwatch
Personal Tablet of any kind
AirPods
Pager or other electronic communication device
Phones must be stored away in the student’s backpack during the school day and MAY NOT be brought out at any time, including lunch and passing periods. Disciplinary consequences will be applied and are outlined in the handbook. A brief summary of the discipline is as follows:
1st offense - phone is taken up and student issued a warning. Parent may pick up the student’s phone
2nd offense - phone is taken up and student is issued 1 day of ISS (In-school suspension). Parent may pick up the student’s phone. Intervention plan developed to limit further offenses.
3rd offense - phone is taken up and student is issued 3 days of ISS. Parent/administrator conference is scheduled. Further Intervention methods discussed to avoid further discipline.
Parent may pick up the student’s phone.
4th offense - phone is taken up and student issued 5 days of ISS. Parent conference to discuss further disciplinary action.
EXCEPTIONS
A student has an IEP or 504 Plan that requires device access
A physician’s order is on file for a medical need
A school administrator grants permission for safety or legal reasons.
TRACKING TARDIES
As we begin another productive school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of students being on time to class each day. At CSHS, we are closely monitoring student attendance and punctuality, and we ask for your support in reinforcing this expectation at home.
Promptness is more than just a habit—it’s a skill that directly impacts a student’s academic success and overall discipline. Research consistently shows that students who are consistently on time to class perform better academically, develop stronger relationships with their peers and teachers, and experience lower levels of stress. Each minute missed is a missed opportunity for learning, connection, and engagement.
Being on time to each class sets the tone for that class period and sends a clear message: “I am ready to learn.” In contrast, tardiness often leads to a rushed, distracted start, making it harder for students to fully engage with the lesson and keep pace with their peers.
As we track attendance and promptness across all grade levels and in every period, our goal is not just to hold students accountable but to support them in developing lifelong habits of responsibility and professionalism. These skills are critical not only in high school but in college, the workplace, and beyond.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us cultivate a culture of excellence, responsibility, and respect.
FOOD DELIVERY
China Spring High School DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY FOOD DELIVERY SERVES SUCH AS GRUB-HUB, DOOR DASH, UBER EATS, etc. Any food delivered MUST be brought to the school by the parent or guardian.
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Odajima & Mr. Conley
NO CELL PHONES - Phones must be stored away in the student’s backpack for the entire school day (7:50-3:56). Violation of this state law will result in disciplinary action.
Attendance
We take attendance every period at CSHS. If you are going to be absent, please let the office know.
DRESS CODE - Students must adhere to CSISD dress code beginning August 4th, 2025. Some points of emphasis
Hair must be natural color
NO Facial Hair
Shorts/skirts must be mid-thigh length (7” inseam)
Piercings are limited to ears and ONE STUD in the nose.
Tattoos must be covered
Rips in jeans must be below mid-thigh and no midriff is allowed to show
Leggings may be worn, but the shirt must be long enough to cover the middle area.
Students will be given a chance to rectify their dress if they are out of code. Students who do not rectify will be sent to ISS until their dress is back in code. The COMPLETE DRESS CODE is Below:
Clothing should be worn for the purpose for which it was designed.
· Sleepwear, pajamas, and costumes are not permitted.
· Articles of clothing with suggestive writing or pictures, or inappropriate advertising, slogans, or symbols are prohibited.
· Students will not wear or have in their possession items that are inappropriate for school.
· Any clothing which may relate to gang symbols is prohibited.
· Shoes must be worn at all times. House shoes, cleated shoes, or any shoes that mark or damage floor coverings, are not allowed.
· Caps, hats, visors, hoodie sweaters with hoodies worn covering the head, other articles of clothing that cover the head, and sunglasses are not to be worn inside school buildings.
· Hemlines on all dresses, skirts, and shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh length.
· Pants may not have holes above mid-thigh length. No sagging pants are allowed.
· Tights, leggings, or spandex may only be worn with a shirt, skirt, dress, or shorts that cover both the front and the back (no sheer panels; no skin may show through).
· Jackets or coats must not be longer than mid-thigh length.
· Tank tops (less than two inches wide on the shoulder strap), halters, midriff tops, tube tops are not allowed.
· Open knit or unlined fishnet jerseys are not allowed unless they are worn over a T-shirt or blouse, or completely covered with a jacket.
· Shirts with sleeves cut out are not allowed.
· Excessively tight or baggy clothing is not allowed.
· All undergarments must be covered.
· Students’ hair must be clean, neat, and well-groomed. Hairstyles must not obstruct the student’s vision or a view of the student’s face. Unnatural colors are not allowed.
· Piercing for the ear(s) and a single stud in the nose are allowed. Any other visible body piercings, including gauges, are not allowed.
· Visible tattoos or fake tattoos are not allowed. Tattoos or fake tattoos must be covered while attending school.
· No blankets may be brought to school and worn around the student’s body.
· No facial hair allowed, and sideburns cannot grow past the bottom of the earlobe.
Counselors
Jami Bihl (A-G) - jbihl@chinaspringisd.net
Vanessa Hopkins (H-Q) - vhopkins@chinaspringisd.net
Meghan Harvey (R-Z) - mharvey@chinaspringisd.net
Students have the first 10 school days to make schedule change requests
Dual Credit students do not have a 1st period class until Monday, August 25th. On the first day of school, all dual credit students can pick up their schedules in the cafeteria beginning at 8:30.
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 not begin until September 8th.
Nurse
Ashley Ellis
Please remember that students are not allowed to carry medications. All medications must be left in the nurse office with parental permission and medication must be provided by the guardian.
If your student has a severe medical condition and/or emergency medication and you have not spoken with the nurse please contact Nurse Ellis.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
8.12.25 - Herff Jones meets w/ Juniors about Class Rings (Cafeteria)
8.12.25 - Volleyball @ Chaparral
8.15.25 - Dual Credit payment due
8.15.25 - Football Scrimmage
8.18.25 - Herff Jones meets w/ Parents of Juniors and Seniors about Class Rings. 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Commons of China Spring High School
8.19.25 - Herff Jones will be at ALL lunches to answer questions.
CSHS BELL SCHEDULE
1st Period: 7:55-8:46
2nd Period: 8:50-9:41
3rd Period: 9:45-10:36
4th Period: 10:40-11:31
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A Lunch: 11:31-12:01
5th Period: 12:05-1:11
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5th Period: 11:35-12:10
B Lunch: 12:10-12:40
5th Period: 12:44-1:11
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5th Period: 11:35-12:41
C Lunch: 12:41-1:11
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6th Period: 1:15-2:06
7th Period: 2:10-3:01
8th Period: 3:05-3:56