Our final two days in NYC were nothing short of magical. We explored the Ellis Island Museum and stood in awe at the Statue of Liberty. The 9/11 Museum moved us deeply, and seeing The Lion King on Broadway was an unforgettable experience. We marveled at the incredible collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, enjoyed a scenic tram ride to Roosevelt Island, glided across the ice at Rockefeller Center, and were lucky enough to witness a stunning snowfall! Even with a slight airport delay, it was all worth it to wrap up our trip in a true winter wonderland. Thank you to our administration for supporting student experiences such as these that broaden our horizons and allow our students to see the much bigger world out there waiting for them! 💜💛
Stuck at the airport in NYC, but what an incredible time we’ve had exploring this amazing city! The past two days have been so full of adventures that I haven’t even had a chance to post. Stay tuned—more photos coming soon! Please keep us in your thoughts for safe travels home.
January 2025 has been designated as School Board Member Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedicated individuals who serve on school boards across Arkansas and contribute to the success of students and schools in our community.
School board members are vital to the strength of our public education system, volunteering their time and talents to ensure every student has access to a high-quality education. These individuals are locally elected leaders who represent the voices of students, families, and community members, working to shape the future of education in their communities.
“School board members are the foundation of our public schools,” said Travis Fletcher, Superintendent of Concord Schools. “Their leadership and commitment ensure that our schools are well-equipped to meet the challenges of today and provide students with the opportunities they need to succeed in the future. This month is our chance to thank them for their hard work and dedication.”
Concord School District's board of education is made up of Jeffrey Wells (President), Lisa Davis (Vice President), Jody Cannon (Secretary), Janet Creasy, Kara Greene, Willie Baker, and Dawn Jeffrey. Thank you members for all that you do for our students, staff, and community!
Day 2 in NYC was nothing short of spectacular! The day began with breathtaking views from the Empire State Building, followed by a visit to the stunning St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We marveled at Rockefeller Center, admired Macy’s dazzling Christmas displays, and were captivated by the world-famous Rockettes’ Christmas performance. The day wrapped up with free time to explore the magic of the city. What an unforgettable experience!
Concord students kicked off an incredible Day 1 in New York City! They explored the beauty of Central Park, the energy of Times Square, and enjoyed an engaging walking tour through the city’s vibrant streets. And this is just the beginning—so much more adventure awaits!
Concord Peewee Basketball will take on the Thunderbirds of Guy tomorrow (Saturday January 7th) starting at 8:30 a.m. Our Little Dribblers will also perform. The following is a tentative schedule:
3rd Girls: 830
3rd Boys: 915
4th Girls : 10
4th Boys: 1045
Little Dribblers: 1130 (please arrive by 11)
5th Girls: 1145
5th Boys: 1230
6th Girls: 115
Go Pirates!!
Concord Schools has implemented a new bus discipline system to help ensure consistency and improve behavior expectations on our school buses. This new system will provide clearer expectations and guidelines for students while riding the bus, creating a safer and more respectful environment for everyone.
Check out the attached image that outlines the process and expectations. We believe this will help maintain a positive atmosphere on our buses and keep students, drivers, and staff safe!
#WeAreConcord
Congratulations Sr.Boys and Sr.Girls for going 3 for 3 in the North Arkansas College Pioneer Classic in Harrison. Also, congratulations to our Players of the Game for Day 1 and Day 2 (Reece Bracey, Laiken Cornett, and Darrell Reed). The Pirates will finish playing in the classic on Monday (boys at 3:20 and girls at 6:00). Go Pirates!!💜💛
It was a great week in FCA as Malachi Cannon brought us a wonderful message about our responsibilities. We also demonstrated love by Angel Tree shopping together this week.
Life Skills class (8th grade) cooked up a Thanksgiving meal today with a huge thanks to Mrs. Baker for her expertise and use of her FACS kitchen. The students prepped and prepared homemade bacon green beans, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie, and chocolate ganache cookies.
Concord Elementary Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday December 7th. There are notes going home with students regarding the schedule, pictures for queens and kings (basketball pictures will be taken on a later date), and the fundraiser that will be set up in the lobby. Here is the schedule for Saturday:
Concord Peewee Homecoming Schedule
Saturday December 7, 2024
8:15 Homecoming Pictures Begin in the Lobby
8:45 Parade of Athletes Line Up, All Kings and Queens line up
9:00 Homecoming Festivities
9:30 3rd Boys
10:15 4th Girls
11:00 Little Dribblers (arrive by 10:30)
11:15 4th Boys
12:00 5th Girls
12:45 5th Boys
1:30 6th Girls
2:15 6th Boys
Come on out and support our students!! Go Pirates!!
Students in grades 4 through 6 are currently engaged in a service project aimed at giving back to the communities that support many of our students. They will be collecting new blanket and sock donations through Friday, December 6th. Donations can be dropped off at the Elementary office.
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!
It's a great day to be a Pirate💜💛
Second grade had a great week learning about the meaning of Thanksgiving and participating in Thanksgiving activities. 💜💛
Today Concord students learned about the careers First Electric and Connect to First have to offer. Thank you First Electric for this wonderful opportunity!
SWAG students attended a "Stop Overdose Summit" in Hot Springs recently.
Concord PTO will have a meeting Tuesday November 19th at 6 p.m. in the elementary library. If you would like to join a fun group with the goal of helping with activities, supporting our children's classrooms, and participating in school-wide events, please join us!!! We hope to see you there!!
Concord Peewee Basketball plays at home tomorrow, Saturday November 16th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. against the West Side Eagles. The order of the games is slightly changed and is as follows: 6th Girls, 4th Boys, 3rd Girls, 3rd Boys, 4th Girls, 5th Girls, 5th Boys, 6th Boys. Come out and support our Pirates!!
First graders thanking our Veterans for all they do! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
On this Veterans Day, Concord students honored servicemen and women and remembered their duty, time, and sacrifice today. Speakers included (from left to right) Carson Stephenson, Matt Anderson, Dwain Griffis, Wayne Pugh, Josh Webb, and Mike Garner who shared their service experience with classrooms of students. Students also participated in other activities, like answering Veterans Day trivia and practicing proper handling of the flag.
A special additional thanks also go out to Concord's own staff members Lacey Hart and Chad Mansfield for their military service.
#freedomisntfree #thankyouveterans
