As part of our broader efforts to modernize systems and improve communication, Concrete School District is adopting ParentSquare as our primary communication tool for the 2025–2026 school year.

ParentSquare provides a secure, centralized platform for two-way communication between the district, schools, and families. It allows messages to be sent via email, text, app notification, or phone, and automatically translates messages into each user's preferred language. This ensures all families receive timely, clear, and accessible communication—whether it’s a school announcement, attendance notice, or classroom update.

We will be using all features of ParentSquare except the website. Families can access everything they need through the ParentSquare mobile app or email notifications.

ParentSquare is already in use in many districts across the state and has been shown to improve parent engagement, reduce missed messages, and strengthen school-home partnerships. More information and how-to videos will be shared in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your flexibility and support as we prepare for these exciting upgrades. Together, these changes will help us build a more efficient, responsive, and connected school district.

Concrete School District is transitioning from Skyward SMS 2.0 to Skyward Qmlativ in July 2025. This upgrade will enhance our student information, payroll, finance, and HR systems with a more modern, user-friendly platform.

Why This Change Is Happening

This change is necessary because the current Skyward SMS system is outdated and no longer supported for future upgrades. Qmlativ offers:

• Improved navigation
• Faster processing
• Better reporting tools
• A more intuitive experience for staff, students, and families
• A platform designed to meet the evolving needs of schools

This system will help us better manage and support day-to-day operations.

Training and Support

To support the transition:

• Training video modules will be made available to staff, students, and families
• Staff will receive role-specific training through a Training Learning Account (TLA), with hands-on experience tailored to their job responsibilities

“Dark Days” – Limited Access to Skyward

During final migration, both Skyward and Qmlativ will be offline:

• July 17, 2025 – Skyward Family Access disabled
• July 29, 2025 – All Skyward access and mobile app disabled
• July 30 – August 7 – No access to Skyward or Qmlativ
• August 7, 2025 – Qmlativ launches (finance only, limited staff access)
• August 7–15 – Data validation and post-migration setup
• August 20, 2025 – Qmlativ fully available for all users

Historical Access

After migration, Skyward will remain available in read-only mode for historical records.

Please join us for the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony!

Saturday, June 14th 2:00 PM CHS Gymnasium

We’re sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to these amazing individuals who have dedicated so many years to our school community. Your hard work, care, and commitment have made a lasting impact, and you will be deeply missed!

• Jaci Gallagher – 36 years at Concrete Elementary (27 as a teacher, 9 as Principal)
• Lynda Stout – Administrative Assistant, 34 years
• Jim Newby – Teacher, 32 years
• Debbie Meins – Paraprofessional, 30 years
• Renata Mapes – Teacher, 28 years
• Ray Davis – Custodian, 9½ years
• Randy Sweeney – Athletic Director, 8 years

Thank you for everything you've done to support, inspire, and uplift those around you. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

Check out more photos and tributes in our newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/6xqes