Concord Community School District

Our school is taking part in the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Survey supported by the Michigan Department of Education. Students will be asked to complete an online survey at a private computer terminal. Participation in the survey will cause little or no risk to any student. The only potential risk is that some students might find certain questions to be sensitive. The survey has been designed to protect each student’s privacy. Students will not be asked to provide their name or any other identifying information. Also, no school or student will ever be mentioned by name in any reported results. The results of this survey will help students in the future. We would like all selected students to take part in the survey, but the survey is voluntary. No action will be taken against the school, you, or the student if the student does not participate. Students can skip any question that they do not wish to answer. In addition, students may stop participating in the survey at any point without penalty. The research survey will ask about the health behaviors of 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students. The survey will ask about behavior and attitude related to nutrition, physical activity, injuries, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. It will also ask about sexual behaviors that cause AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy. The surveys are available at the school’s main office for your review from January 8th-19th. If you have any questions please contact our office staff or principal. The survey will take place on January 22nd, 2024. If you object to your child’s participation in the survey, please complete the form sent home with your student today. You only need to return this form if you do not give your child permission to take the survey. Please turn into the MAIN OFFICE by 1/19/2024. Please see the other side of this form for more facts about the survey. Thank you.

Good afternoon, Tomorrow , Thursday December 21, 2023 we will be combining routes like we have previously due to a driver shortage. Bus #4 will not be running on either the AM routes or PM routes. Teachers and drivers will have the lists of what buses everyone needs to be on. Below is a general description of the bus changes. If you usually ride bus #4 to Amberton Village, Erie Rd. ,Finley rd, or the Fraternal Order Of The Eagles you will ride bus #2. If you ride bus #4 to tractor supply you will either ride bus #7 or bus #5. K-6 grade students will ride bus #7. 7-12 grade students will ride bus #5. Unless told otherwise. Pickup times for Amberton Village will be @ approximately 6:55-7:00 AM Pickup times for Fraternal Order of Eagles will be @ approximately 7:00-7:05 AM There will be multiple substitute drivers tomorrow driving for us so please have patience as we get through pick up and drop off. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the transportation department. Thank you for your understanding and patience, Transportation Director Dale Wagner 517-867-6006 dale.wagner@concordschools.net

Winter Break!

What a wonderful day! The sun is shining, we are sending a middle school robotics team to the State Competition, and we are almost to the winter break!! K-12 dress-up days begin Monday, and we are hosting a blood drive. Check THE BUZZ for more information! https://www.smore.com/zcur7

Good evening, Tomorrow , Thursday, December 14, 2023 we will be combining routes like we have previously due to a driver shortage. Bus #4 will not be running on either the AM routes or PM routes. Teachers and drivers will have the lists of what buses everyone needs to be on. Below is a general description of the bus changes. If you usually ride bus #4 to Amberton Village, Erie Rd. ,Finley rd, or the Fraternal Order Of The Eagles you will ride bus #2. If you ride bus #4 to tractor supply you will either ride bus #7 or bus #5. K-6 grade students will ride bus #7. 7-12 grade students will ride bus #5. Unless other arrangements have been made. Pickup times for Amberton Village will be @ approximately 6:55-7:00 AM Pickup times for Fraternal Order of Eagles will be @ approximately 7:00-7:05 AM There will be multiple substitute drivers tomorrow driving for us so please have patience as we get through pick up and drop off. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the transportation department. We are looking for Substitute bus drivers so if you are interested in joining our stellar team please contact the transportation director. Thank you for your understanding and patience, Transportation Director Dale Wagner 517-867-6006 dale.wagner@concordschools.net

Good afternoon, due to a driver shortage today we will need to combine routes. If your student rides bus 2 they may be running behind so please give them patience as we work through this. Any students that get off the bus at Tractor Supply Co. Will be riding either bus 5 or bus 7. I will be sending out an update for bussing tomorrow by the end of the day today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you Dale Wagner Transportation Director

CHS Winter Spirit Week Dress-up days! Spirit Week is organized by our Leadership Class supervised by Ms. Osterhout

Attn: Graduating Senior Girls: Happy Monday! There are just five more days for graduating HS senior females to apply to the Michigan Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program at www.distinguishedyw.org/michigan. Here’s what is expected of each applicant who needs to be a Michigan resident graduating in 2024: • Apply online at distinguishedyw.org before December 15, 2023 • Attend virtual orientation January 7th, 2024 at 6:00 pm - REQUIRED • Prepare a 90-second talent presentation to be performed on stage Feb 3rd • Watch your email for information in preparation for the state finals weekend • Plan to arrive in Westland, MI, on Friday, Feb. 2nd at 10:00 am for rehearsals • Rehearsals, fun, and new friends await your arrival • Participate in an in-person judges interview on Saturday, Feb. 3rd morning • Participate on stage in the final showcase for Michigan DYW on Saturday, February 3rd, at 6:00 pm at John Glenn High School in Westland • Gain experience, new friendships, confidence, and scholarships for college Please forward this note to any graduating senior girl who wishes to pursue college. This scholastic program is a nationwide non-profit operating since 1958! Join the ranks of Diane Sawyer, Debra Messing, and Detroit’s own Ashlee Baracy and be distinguished! Please feel free to contact Mrs. Otto for any additional questions at the High School.

Tomorrow is the day! Join the CACC for a Winter Wonderland FAFSA/Scholarship Event on Saturday, Dec. 9th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the CACC Jackson Crossing Mall location.

🚌 Good afternoon , this is a reminder that today is an early release day. If you have a younger child or pick them up at a group stop, please make sure that you are at the stop and visible to the driver for drop off every day. Thank you! 🚌 Have a great day. Transportation Director Dale Wagner 517 867 6006

Good morning, Bus #1 will be running approximately 5-10 minutes late this morning. Concord Transportation Department 517-867-6006

Winter Break

Reminder to join the CACC for a Winter Wonderland FAFSA/Scholarship Event on Saturday, Dec. 9th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the CACC Jackson Crossing Mall location.

Check out the registration and discount codes for Camp Invention!!! This is an outstanding opportunity for our students!

Happy Friday!! Boys basketball kicks off tonight and all of our K-8 robotics teams are in action this weekend! GO JACKETS!! #ONEHIVE Enjoy this edition of The BUZZ!! https://www.smore.com/8uf1t

Please take the time to review the flyer from the Concord-Pulaski Christmas Committee. If you can support the group or know someone in need, please get in touch with the committee.

Concord Community Schools Transportation Department: One of our students being recognized by transportation this month is Alyssa Lebron. Alyssa is currently a junior at Concord High School. She is very kind, helpful, patient, and sweet. She has been helping with the students on Miss Cristi's bus for three years. Her assistance on the bus seems natural as she is pursuing a career in Child Education at Jackson Area Career Center. Alyssa helps, redirects, comforts, and laughs with the many personalities on the bus. Her willingness to share her gadgets and toys to keep them quiet and engaged on their ride to and from school is much appreciated. Her calmness and skill shines as the students request her assistance on a multitude of issues that can and do arise daily. This highlights her professional attitude. Thank you, Alyssa, for being reliable, wonderful, and awesome! - Miss Cristi, Bus 7, and Concord Transportation Department

Hey CHS fans! We've got some exciting news to share with you all! Our very own Maddox Hutchinson and Riley Adams are gearing up to compete in the AAU National Cross Country Championship this Saturday at Florida State University. How amazing is that? As they prepare to represent our school at such a high-level competition, let's show them our support and cheer them every step of the way. It's not every day that our students get the chance to participate in events like this, so let's make sure they feel our encouragement and enthusiasm. Let's come together as a community and rally behind Maddox and Riley as they take on this incredible opportunity. We're so proud of them and can't wait to see them shine on the big stage. Go Maddox! Go Riley! You've got this! #CHSPride #AAUNationals

Due to icy back roads, Concord Community Schools will be running a two-hour delay on Monday, November 27, 2023.  Buses will be picking up students two hours later than their regularly scheduled time. School doors will open at 9:40 and classes will begin at 9:50. Please travel safely this morning! Thank you!

Thanksgiving break reminder.