LAST CHANCE AT THIS PRICE - SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 5-7 PM ONLY!
We're having a last-chance flash sale on All-Access Athletic Passes for the 2026-27 school year. Normally $85, you can get an All-Access Pass for just $30 from 5-7 PM on Sunday, August 23. This offer is open to everyone - not just CHS students.
Scan the QR code or visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/coldwater-high-school/Tickets to get started.
Mark your calendars… the countdown to Homecoming 2026 has begun!
Homecoming Week is scheduled for September 20-25, 2026.
HOMECOMING THEME: Board Games
Freshmen: Jumanji
Sophomores: Candy Land
Juniors: Clue
Seniors: Operation
🎉 Welcome Back, Cardinals! ❤️🤍
We’re excited to welcome our students and families Back to the Nest for the 2026–27 school year!
📋 Back to the Nest | Wednesday, August 19, 3–5 PM
This is your chance to complete all required school forms, update family information, and get your school picture taken for ID cards and the yearbook.
🏫 Open House | Wednesday, August 19, 5–6:30 PM
Come in to pick up your student schedule, meet teachers, and get ready for a great school year!
We can’t wait to see our Cardinals and kick off another great year at Coldwater High School! 🐦❤️
Welcome Back to the Nest! ❤️🤍
ONE DAY ONLY - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19!
In honor of "Back To The Nest" and the CHS Open House, we're having a sale on All-Access Athletic Passes for the 2026-27 school year. Normally $85, you can get an All-Access Pass for just $30 on Wednesday, August 19.
Scan the QR code or visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/coldwater-high-school/Tickets to get started.
CHS Student Council is pleased to announce our 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal:
Ms. Debra Warner!
Please join us downtown for the Homecoming Parade, Friday, September 25 at 5 PM.
Coldwater Community Schools is happy to provide a healthy breakfast to students for FREE during the 2026-27 school year!
Breakfast Service:
Coldwater High School: 7:20-7:35 AM Grab 'n' Go in the Cafeteria
Legg Middle School: 7:15-7:30 AM in the Cafeteria
Lakeland Elementary School: 8:15-8:35 AM in the Cafeteria
Jefferson Elementary School: 8:25 AM in the hallway and take to class
Max Larsen Elementary School: 8:25-8:45 in the Cafeteria
Breakfast includes a choice of entree with grain and/or protein, two (2) fruit or vegetable side dishes, and choice of 1% white or 1% chocolate milk.
See menus at coldwaterschools.nutrislice.com.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider & employer.
Coldwater Community Schools Open Houses are set for the following dates and times:
Elementary Transportation & Food Service: August 17, 10 AM-12 PM and 5-7 PM at Lakeland
LMS: August 19, 4-5:30 PM
CHS: August 19, 5-6:30 PM
Max Larsen Elementary: August 20, 4-5:30 PM
Jefferson Elementary: August 20, 5-6:30 PM
Lakeland Elementary: August 20, 6-7:30 PM
Classes for the 2026-27 school year begin on Monday, August 24!
Fall sports will begin tryouts and practice on Monday, August 10.
All high school students trying out need to have a current physical (after 4/15/2026) on file in the Athletic Office and be signed up in FinalForms.
Here is additional information on practice times and locations:
CROSS COUNTRY
August 10, 9 AM, Cardinal Field (meet at the Victory Bell)
Questions: Contact Coach Derrick Bean, beand@ccscards.org
BOYS TENNIS
August 10, 12, and 14, 11 AM-1:30 PM, Heritage Park Tennis Courts
August 11 and 13, 12-2:30 PM, Heritage Park Tennis Courts
Questions: Contact Coach Nathan Waterbury, waterbun@ccscards.org
GIRLS GOLF
August 10 and 12, 1-4 PM, Coldwater Golf Course
August 11, 2-5 PM, Coldwater Golf Course
Questions: Contact Coach John Petzko, petzje@ccscards.org
FOOTBALL
August 10, 3-8:30 PM, Cardinal Field
Questions: Contact Coach Jeff Schorfhaar, schoja@ccscards.org
GIRLS SWIMMING
August 10, 3-5 PM, Browne Aquatic Center
August 11-14, 7:30-9 AM and 3-5 PM, Browne Aquatic Center
Questions: Contact Coach Aaron Ulrich, korysdad@yahoo.com
BOYS SOCCER
August 10, 4:30-8:30 PM, CHS Soccer Field
August 11, 4:30-6:30 PM, CHS Soccer Field
Questions: Contact Coach Ken Delaney, ken.delaney@mwcradio.com
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
August 10 and 11, 5-8:30 PM, Main (Eby) Gym
Questions: Contact Coach Kelsey Closson, clossonk@ccscards.org
SIDELINE CHEER
Team was selected at the end of the 2025-26 school year
Questions: Contact Coach Alexis Garcia, garciaa@ccscards.org
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who were named Interstate 8 All-Conference for Spring 2026:
BASEBALL: Dayton Ennis, Owen Tappenden
SOFTBALL: Addyson Bucklin, Vandria Bucklin, Coley Burkhardt, Mya Porter, Laynie VanAken, Rylie VanAken
BOYS TRACK & FIELD: Jackson Cilla, Evan Lewis, Travon Mitchell, Trevor Mitchell, Mason Sabaitis
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD: Samantha Bernard, Gwen Eby, Ella Grabowski, Miyah Moore, Marie Powers
GIRLS SOCCER: Samantha Bernard, Aivry Chavez
GIRLS TENNIS: Kinley Brown, Madelynn Grife
Official Class of 2026 graduation photos now available: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lfIxneHOUfto_5P2CtFUKsj9H-FhoR8I?usp=drive_link
Congratulations to the CHS Symphonic Band for receiving Division One ratings from every judge after their performance at MSBOA State Band Festival at Belding High School! (Photo from the 4/23 Showcase Concert, one of their final tune-ups before State Festival)
EVENT CANCELLATION UPDATE, 4/16/2026: Due to inclement field conditions, today's (4/16/2026) varsity softball and JV baseball home games against Three Rivers have been cancelled. The softball doubleheader has been rescheduled for Friday, April 17th. In addition, girls tennis at Lakeview has been cancelled.
Still on: varsity baseball at Three Rivers and girls soccer vs. Marshall.
Still on: varsity baseball at Three Rivers and girls soccer vs. Marshall.
Due to inclement field conditions, today's (4/16/2026) varsity softball and JV baseball home games against Three Rivers have been cancelled.
Still on: varsity baseball at Three Rivers, girls tennis at Lakeview, and girls soccer vs. Marshall.
📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!
Starting April 20th, you’ll be able to receive messages and updates from your child’s school right inside the Coldwater Community Schools app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
Enrollment for parents and guardians will begin on April 20th; full teacher usage will begin this summer.
There will be a blood drive at CHS Tuesday, April 21st in the library. This drive is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Please sign up using the link found below if you are at least 16 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 lbs., and are in good health. If you are 16, you must pick up a parental consent form in the main office to have signed before the day of the drive. Help us give the gift of life and sign up today!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=COLDWATERHS
Due to cold gametime temperatures, tonight's (4/7/2026) scheduled baseball and softball games against Gull Lake (varsity at Gull Lake, JV at Coldwater) have been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8th.
Due to a family emergency, tonight's (2/12/2026) Pre-Festival Choir Concert has been cancelled. A makeup date will be announced as soon as possible.
Due to illness running through the Harper Creek girls basketball teams, tonight's (2/6/2026) JV and varsity girls basketball games against Harper Creek have been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 18 (JV at 4:30 PM, Varsity at 6 PM).
The scheduled varsity boys basketball game against Harper Creek will start at 6 PM tonight, with Senior Night ceremonies preceding the game at 5:45 PM.
The NHS Cake Auction will take place in the cafeteria from 5-7 PM tonight, along with a Senior Class soup fundraiser.
Tonight's (1/27/2026) scheduled boys basketball games against Portage Central have been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict and the cancellation of classes at Portage Public Schools.