Back to School Checklist

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

CMS uses Infinite Campus to display grades and attendance info for your student. Visit the link to see how CMS uses Infinite Campus and download the app today. 

Set up your ParentSquare account and download the ParentSquare app! This is the platform for all school communications from teachers, staff, and CMS. You will also need this to report attendance notes when your study is absent. For detailed instructions, click here.

Register as an approved volunteer/visitor with CMS - this allows for faster check-in when visiting the school and is required prior to volunteering with any CMS students. This is a background check performed by CMS and the info is not shared with the PTA. Must be renewed each school year. This is not the same as signing up to volunteer with the PTA or for any school events.

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. 

Download the Nutrislice app. This app will allow you to see the daily school menu. 

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 after 7/1/2026! The cost is $10. PTA members are not required to volunteer. Your support is appreciated. Must be renewed each school year.

Show your school spirit and purchase spirit wear!

Reserve and paint the Spirit Rock for your child's birthday! 2026-27 sign up link coming in August 2026.

Sign up for Peach Jar. This is where you can access information regarding afterschool clubs/activities as well as community events. 

Review the Kindergarten Beginner's Night Presentation. 

Review the CMS Back to School 2026-2027 Checklist