Rumor Has It: Setting the Record Straight

Join Superintendent Scott Smith and new Cedar View Elementary Principal Courtney MacDonald for a conversation about her journey back to elementary education.

After serving as principal of Cedar Springs Middle School and previously leading the district's sixth-grade building, Courtney is returning to the elementary level, where her passion for supporting young learners began. In this episode, get to know Courtney, hear what inspired her return to Cedar View, and learn about her vision for building strong relationships with students, families and staff as she begins this new chapter.

Have a question or topic you'd like covered on a future episode? Email us at podcast@csredhawks.org.

Join Superintendent Scott Smith, Director of Food Services Holly Haywood, and student guest Junior, Blakelyn Friskey, as they take a closer look at school meals in Cedar Springs Public Schools.

In this episode, they discuss how the district provides free breakfast and lunch to students, how menu choices are made, and what goes into serving thousands of meals each week. They also share some of the most popular student favorites, answer common questions about cafeteria food, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the dedicated team that keeps Red Hawks fueled and ready to learn.

Have a question or topic you'd like covered on a future episode? Email us at podcast@csredhawks.org.

Join Superintendent Scott Smith, along with high school teacher, coach and community member Justin Harnden, as they discuss facility improvements across Cedar Springs Public Schools, how bond planning works, and the full story behind Hilltop.

In this episode, Cedar Springs High School junior John Williamson sits down with Superintendent Smith and Assistant Principal Eddie Johns to discuss S.O.A.R. time at the high school. Together, they talk about why S.O.A.R. was added to the schedule, how it supports student learning, and the impact it has had on students and staff throughout the school year.

Introducing Rumor Has It!—the official podcast of Cedar Springs Public Schools.

Hosted by Superintendent Scott Smith and produced by Cedar Springs High School juniors Caleb Koeppel and John Williamson, Rumor Has It! tackles the questions, topics, and yes—even the rumors—circulating throughout our district.

This special teaser episode offers a first look at what's to come, including the conversations, stories, and behind-the-scenes insights you can expect from future episodes.

From district decisions to community questions, Rumor Has It! is designed to inform, connect, and engage the entire Cedar Springs community.

Have a question, rumor, or topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at podcast@csredhawks.org