Some of our crossing guards helping keep students safe at the end of the day.
At Concrete Elementary we challenge students to reach their full potential by focusing on increased student achievement and maintaining high standards in academics and citizenship.
Regular Office Hours
Sept. – June: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Phone: (360) 853-4110 | Fax: (360) 853-4149
7838 S Superior Ave | Concrete, WA 98237
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In observance of Memorial Day, all Concrete School District offices and schools will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
On Wednesday evening, the Strategic Planning Committee held its second meeting from 5:00–8:00 p.m. The evening focused on identifying district core values and the beliefs and principles committee members feel best represent the district and should guide our work moving forward.
Throughout the evening, committee members engaged in productive discussion and reflection around the district’s core values. Our facilitator, Mary Fertakis, who has decades of experience leading strategic planning work across Washington, shared that the process is moving forward as expected.
By the conclusion of the four committee meetings, the Strategic Planning Committee will have developed proposed district core values, mission and vision statements, and the broad strategic priority areas that will guide the district’s work over the coming years.
Over the summer, district administrators and staff will build upon that work by developing proposed goals, objectives, action steps, timelines, and measures of success aligned to each strategic priority area.
The resources available to the committee are also available to the public.
👉District Strategic Planning webpage (overview) Strategic Plannin 👉Resource Hub (materials)
Upcoming committee meetings: • May 20 • June 3
All meetings are held from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in the High School Commons. Staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members are welcome to attend as observers.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the listening sessions and to those serving on the committee. We appreciate the time, thought, and collaboration that continue to shape this work.
Concrete Elementary School has been recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for its performance during the 2024–2025 school year.
Concrete Elementary received recognition for Growth for: Students in one or more racial or ethnic groups.
The Washington School Recognition Program honors schools in the areas of closing gaps, growth, and achievement based on performance data from the Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF). Schools may be recognized in multiple categories each year.
Schools recognized for growth demonstrate some of the largest gains in the state among one or more student groups across multiple measures such as English Language Arts and Math performance, attendance, graduation rates, and other indicators between the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 school years.
According to the Washington State Board of Education, only 16% of schools statewide received recognition this year, making this an outstanding accomplishment for our students, staff, and families.
The Washington School Recognition Program is operated collaboratively by the State Board of Education, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee as required by state law (RCW 28A.657.110).
This recognition reflects the collective work of the CES team during the 2024–2025 school year. Thank you to Jaci Gallagher, who served as principal during her final year before retirement, Jennifer Henderson, our staff, students, and families who all contributed to student growth and success.
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The 3rd Annual Concrete High School Student Art Show Open House will be held tonight (5/1/2026) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Act One Gallery, located inside the Concrete Theater & Act One Ice Cream Parlor.
Community members are invited to stop by and view student artwork showcasing a variety of styles and mediums created throughout the year. Admission is free.
The exhibit will remain on display throughout the month of May.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent listening sessions and shared feedback. We are now moving into the next phase of our strategic planning process.
A Strategic Planning Committee of approximately 20 members—including students, staff, parents, and community representatives—will be meeting to guide this work. The committee will review both quantitative and qualitative data, including feedback from listening sessions, state-reported data, and district survey results. They will use this information to identify key priorities, develop a proposed mission, vision, and core values, and create a draft strategic plan for the district.
This work will be facilitated by Mary Fertakis from the Washington State School Directors' Association.
While the committee will be actively engaged in discussion and decision-making, community members are welcome to attend and observe the process.
Meeting Details: All meetings will be held in the High School Commons from 5:00–8:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Please note that observers will not participate in discussions, but are welcome to attend.
We appreciate your continued interest and involvement as we work together to shape the future direction of our district.
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Our final Community Forum of the year will be held on Monday, April 14 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the High School Commons. This session will cover two separate topics:
This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and share concerns.
We hope to see you there.
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Spring Break is next week, April 6–10. When we return, we will begin the 4th quarter, with approximately 50 days remaining in the school year.
Have a wonderful Spring Break, and we look forward to a strong finish to the school year.
Friday, April 3, is an early release day, with the elementary releasing at 11:50 a.m. and the high school at 12:15 p.m. This is the last early release of the year, except for the final day of school.
This also marks the end of the 3rd quarter.