Concord Middle School

Hello Yellow Jacket Families, Come join the Concord PTO for the annual Mother/Son Bowling event on Saturday April 12th from 2:30pm-4:30pm at L&J Lanes 8200 Homer Road Jonesville, MI 49250. Please turn in the bowling form by Friday April 11th 2025 Thank you for supporting the Concord PTO

Dear Middle School Families, I hope this message finds you well! I’m writing to share an important update regarding student cell phone policy for all middle school students and Chromebook use for just 6th and 7th grade students for the remainder of the school year. As you know, we are a 1:1 Chromebook school, and students are allowed to take their devices home. However, we’ve seen a growing number of issues this year related to Chromebooks being broken, lost, or misused. We’ve also seen an increase in the number of loaner devices being needed—we have a limited amount of loaners available to give to students while their original devices are being repaired. In addition, we’ve noticed that technology, especially cell phones, has become a significant distraction for some students, negatively impacting their engagement and learning in the classroom. We’ve taken a more formal and firm approach to enforcing our cell phone policy and are now applying similar accountability measures to Chromebook usage. Our approaches are consistent with board policy and the middle school handbook. To support a more focused and responsible use of technology, we have collected all 6th and 7th grade Chromebooks. These devices will now remain at school for the remainder of the year. Students will still be able to access their assigned Chromebook during the school day, and if a student needs to take their device home for a specific reason (such as working on a project), they will be able to check it out through the office or their teacher. We believe this decision will help promote better care of school-issued devices, reduce distractions, and support a more productive learning environment. A letter outlining these changes was sent home with students via our school newsletter, but we understand that not all parents may have received it. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We will progress monitor this system and reevaluate at the end of quarter 4. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

The lawns are being treated this coming Sunday 4/06/2025. Please see the label below for more information.

Swim Camp at Albion College

Hello Yellow Jacket Families, Tomorrow Wednesday April 2nd is early release. Dismissal is at 2:05. Have a great day!

Dear Parents and Guardians, We hope you and your families have a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! We are eagerly anticipating the return of our students on Monday, March 31st, as we begin the final quarter of the school year. The fourth quarter is always a time of excitement and celebration, filled with opportunities for students to showcase their hard work and enjoy some well-deserved fun. We have many engaging activities planned, including our annual "Day at the Park," which students always look forward to. To ensure a positive and rewarding end to the school year for all, we want to remind you of the criteria for participation in these special end-of-year events. Students who maintain good academic standing and behavior will be eligible to participate. Specifically, students will be ineligible for end-of-year activities if they receive any of the following during the fourth quarter: - Failing grade in any class. - Three or more lunch detentions. - Any in-school or out-of-school suspension. We believe that by working together, we can help our students finish the year strong. We encourage you to partner with us in reinforcing the importance of academic effort and positive behavior. Please take this opportunity to talk with your child about setting goals for the fourth quarter and maintaining their best behavior. We are confident that with your support, our students will thrive and enjoy a memorable conclusion to the school year. We are looking forward to a successful fourth quarter!

Hello Yellow Jacket Families, There will be no school March 21st-28th as it is Spring Break. School resumes on Monday March 31st. Enjoy your Spring Break!!

Hello Yellow Jacket Families, Scholastic Book Fair presented by the Concord PTO will be open Tuesday March 18th until 8pm. Hope to see you there! Thank you, Concord PTO

Good Afternoon Concord Community! We wanted to make sure our families and neighbors were aware that we have had a police presence on and off today. Everyone is safe at school. We are cooperating in a police investigation of a non school related event. Thank you for your understanding!

Good morning, bus #1 will be running about 5-7 minutes late this morning. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause, have a great day.

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Hello Yellow Jacket Families, Tomorrow Wednesday March 12th is early release. Dismissal is at 2:05. Have a great day!

Hello Yellow Jacket Families, Just a reminder the Neon Night All Skate Fundraiser put on by the Concord PTO , will be tonight Wednesday March 5th 6pm-8pm. at Jackson All Skate.. Admission is $8.00 and includes skate rental. Payment will be taken at the door . Thank you, Concord PTO

Hello Yellow Jacket Families, The Neon Night All Skate Fundraiser put on by the Concord PTO , will be held Wednesday March 5th 6pm-8pm. at Jackson All Skate.. Admission is $8.00 and includes skate rental. Payment will be taken at the door . Thank you, Concord PTO

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to announce we have opened another feedback gathering session on our team-based teaching model. Your input, along with that of your child, is invaluable to us as we strive to continuously improve the learning experience for all students. After the first round of feedback, we reviewed the data and made some adjustments so this round of feedback is equally important. At Concord Community Schools, we believe that feedback is a powerful tool for growth and improvement. By listening to the voices of our students, parents, and staff, we can identify areas of strength and areas where we can make improvements. Your feedback will help us to: Enhance student engagement: We will use your insights to develop more engaging and interactive learning experiences. Optimize learning outcomes: We will analyze your feedback to identify effective teaching strategies and adjust our curriculum as needed. Strengthen the parent-teacher partnership: Your feedback will help us to build stronger relationships with you and keep you informed about your child's progress. In addition to this parent survey, we will also be administering a student survey to gather their perspectives on the team-based teaching model. To help us better understand your perspective, we kindly request that you take a few minutes to complete the following survey. The survey can be accessed either through the link below or the QR code. Parent Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQnTSHu8cHP1sCkFiHxxI9tvsUDRSj0nX1ZesW0KPte9YWlg/viewform?usp=sharing This survey will ask about your child's experience with the team-based teaching model, including their engagement, academic progress, and overall satisfaction. Your honest feedback will help us identify areas of strength and areas where we can make improvements. We ask that the feedback be specific to the learning experience within the model. If you have other concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. The survey will be confidential. We will close the survey on Friday, March 14, 2025. Thank you for your time and support. We value your partnership in providing the best possible education for your child. Sincerely, #ONEHIVE Dr. Becky Hutchinson, Superintendent Concord Community Schools Office 517-524-8850

Hello Yellow Jacket Families, Spring Conferences are on Tuesday March 4th from 4pm-6pm. They are by invitation only. If you have any questions of concerns about your student please don't hesitate to contact their teacher. Thank you,

Please join us for our Community Advisory Council meeting this Thursday, February 27th @ 5:30 PM. See flyer for details.

Please join us for our Community Advisory Council meeting this Thursday, February 27th @ 5:30 PM. See flyer for details.

Good morning, Tomorrow, February 21st, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM, our Middle School students will be having our annual Glow Dance Party. Please encourage your students to come. Entry Fee will be $5 and concessions will be available. Additionally, we are in need of more parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our front office or Mrs. Smith.

Just a reminder that today is an early release day. Please make sure that there is a parent or guardian present at your child's stop for drop off this afternoon. Thank you! Dale Wagner Transportation Director