Back to School Checklist

Follow us on Facebook @HawkRidgeElementaryPTA and Instagram @hawkridgepta, and bookmark the PTA website. These are the best sources for up-to-date information for school events, fundraisers, and activities.

CMS will be using Infinite Campus in place of PowerSchool for the 2025-26 school year. Visit the link to see how CMS will use Infinite Campus and to register today. 

Set up your ParentSquare account and download the ParentSquare app! This is the platform for all school communications from teachers, staff, and CMS. For detailed instructions, click here.

Register as an approved volunteer/visitor with CMS - this allows easier sign-in when visiting the school and is required prior to volunteering with the PTA or the school. This is a background check performed by CMS and the info is not shared with the PTA.

Take a look at our volunteer opportunities and complete our Volunteer Interest Form. You do not need to be a PTA member to volunteer. All specific event volunteer sign-ups will be posted on social media and the PTA website throughout the year.

Add money to your child's lunch account on PayPams. 

Sign up for an OSP account (Online School Payments). This is where you will pay all school-related fees.

If your child rides the bus, download the Here Comes the Bus app to track your child's bus.

Join the PTA, visit hawkridge.memberhub.com to join! The cost is $10. PTA members are not required to volunteer. Your support is appreciated.

Show your school spirit and purchase spirit wear!

Reserve and paint the Spirit Rock for your child's birthday!

Review the Notes from the Nest, Back-to-School Edition, 2025 - 2026 from Principal McCauley.