CSHS Parent Newsletter
Week of October 27-30
Mr. Ellis
Upcoming Events at CSHS
CSHS Theatre Fall Production of Zombie Prom
October 23, 28, 30 and November 1
7:00pm at the CSISD Performing Arts Center
Tickets are $10 - Pay online or at the door
Fall Benchmark Testing happening this upcoming week for students in the following subjects:
English 1
English 2
Algebra 1
Biology
US History
CSHS Course Requests for 2026-2027 School Year
Incoming Seniors - Nov. 10-14
Incoming Juniors - Nov. 17-20
Incoming Sophomores - Dec. 1-4
Moonlight Madness - Boys and Girls Basketball Tip-Off Event
October 29th in the Competition Gym
6:30pm
Admission is FREE
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
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.,28,30 and Nov.1 - Zombie Prom Theatre Performances 7:00pm at the PAC
10.29.25 - Moonlight Madness Basketball Tip-Off Event
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.
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.