General Supplies:

• ☐ Pencils
• ☐ Colored Pencils
• ☐ Pens (blue and black)
• ☐ Highlighters
• ☐ Colored markers
• ☐ 1 two-inch, 3-ring binder
• ☐ College ruled paper
• ☐ 3 Composition Notebooks
• ☐ Water bottle
• ☐ Wired earbuds for use with Chromebook (USB-C adapter)

PE Supplies:

• ☐ Tennis Shoes
• ☐ Shorts
• ☐ Sweats
• ☐ T-shirt

Let’s get ready for a great school year!

☐ 2 dozen pencils ☐ 1 package of colored pencils ☐ 1 set of highlighters (pink, green, yellow, blue) ☐ 2 1.5”-2” three-ring binders ☐ 4 packs of college-ruled notebook paper ☐ 1 package of 5 tab dividers ☐ 1 composition or spiral notebook ☐ 1 folder ☐ Inexpensive wired earbuds for Chromebook ☐ 1 box of Kleenex ☐ 1 container of disinfectant wipes

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Join us for our Back-to-School Event at Concrete Elementary and Concrete High School on Thursday, August 28, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM!

• Secondary families (Grades 6–12) will enter through the east side gym entry doors. Tables will be set up down the main high school hallway for forms and schedules, and seating will be available in the commons for those who would like a place to sit and complete paperwork.
• Elementary families (TK–5) will go to the elementary building to drop off supplies, meet teachers, and complete welcome forms.
• After check-in, families are invited to visit booths in the field between the schools featuring our school and community partners: Elementary PTO, Concrete Booster Club, Concrete Youth Sports Association (CYSA), Boys & Girls Club, Youth Dynamics, Farm to School, the Concrete Resource Coalition, and more.

The Elementary PTO will be serving free hotdogs, so be sure to grab a bite while you connect with others and learn more about what’s available this year.

New for the 2025–2026 School Year:

• Qmlativ will replace Skyward as our student information system.
• ParentSquare will become the district’s all-in-one communication tool, replacing Remind, Class Dojo, and any other apps previously used by schools or coaches—including for athletics.

Staff will be on hand to help families get signed up and ready to stay connected.

We can’t wait to welcome you back!

A special 3-day filing period is open for individuals interested in running for the Concrete School District Board of Directors in the following positions:

• Director District 1 (see below)
• Director District 4, At-Large (Anyone who lives within the Concrete School District boundary can run for this position.)

These two open positions are in addition to the open Director District 3 position, for which two candidates have already filed during the regular filing period.

Filing Information:

• Dates: August 13–15, 2025
• Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily
• How to File:
  • Online or in person at the Skagit County Auditor’s Office
  • Visit the Skagit County Elections website for full Candidate Submission Guidelines.

Questions? Please contact the Concrete School District Office at 360-853-4000 for assistance.

Who Can File for District 1? 

Director District 1 Boundaries:

Starting at the intersection of Concrete Sauk Valley Rd and Cedar St. 

East on Cedar St to Superior Ave. 

North on Superior Ave to Limestone St. 

East on Limestone St to Seidel Pl. 

North on Seidel Pl and extension to 2010 Concrete city limits. 

Clockwise along city limits to Lake Shannon. 

Northerly through Lake Shannon to School District boundary. 

Counterclockwise following School District boundary to the western crossing of Skagit River. 

Easterly along Skagit River to Concrete Sauk Valley Rd. 

Northeast on Concrete Sauk Valley Rd to the point of the beginning.

Boundary Maps

If you're unsure whether you reside within Director District 1, please call the district office for assistance.

Make a Difference

Serving on the school board is a meaningful way to support Concrete students, staff, and families. We encourage community members to consider this opportunity to lead and serve.

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