We greatly appreciate our County Judge being present to meet and great all of our students and staff at Concord Schools!!
So thankful to all our adults, those pictured and those not, that make sure our students have a pleasant ride to and from school each and everyday!! You start ours days off on a positive and end them with a positive. Thank you all!!
Four-square at its finest!
We are excited to announce our New Parent Newsletters and Pointers Page on our website. Parents please visit our page and find great information and daily activities specific to your child's age! Follow this link or look under our Parent Center for Newsletters.
http://www.concordschools.org/newsletters--264
Our preschoolers at morning group time.
The kids loving their Library books!
Students in Ms. Sarah's FCS-Parenting and Child Development Class excited for their "Baby Simulation" project that starts today through Tuesday.
We had another great week this week. Several great activities taking place in the classroom and out. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you next Tuesday relaxed and refreshed!
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Concord Elementary enjoying a beautiful day after lunch!!!
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From: Ivy Pfeffer (ADE)
Date: Sun, Aug 25, 2019 at 8:50 PM
Subject: FW: STATE POLICE STATEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS RELATED TO SCHOOL THREAT
To:
Superintendents,
I know that you have been dealing with questions related to this matter. Please see the statement below from the Arkansas State Police.
-- Ivy
Ivy Pfeffer, Ed. D.
Deputy Commissioner
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Four Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Office: 501-682-4205
Cell: 501-516-9100
________________________________
[News Release - Arkansas State Police Public Affairs Office | Contact Information: (501) 618 - 8232| asp.pio@asp.arkansas.gov]
STATE POLICE STATEMENT
ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS
RELATED TO SCHOOL THREAT
AUGUST 25, 2019
The Arkansas State Police has been in close contact in recent days with the Federal Bureau of Investigation attemping to identify the source of an alleged threat of gun violence at an undisclosed Arkansas school reportedly planned for later this week.
At this time no corroborating evidence or useful details have been uncovered in regard to the information provided to the FBI.
In the event more specific or credible information is received; it will be shared with local law enforcement offices, state and local school officials, as well as Arkansas citizens.
The Arkansas State Police asks that if anyone has information about a threat of violence whether the site of the threat may be a school or other public place, please contact your nearest Arkansas State Police Office or local law enforcement agency. A complete listing of state police offices can be found at https://asp.arkansas.gov/divisions/highway-patrol/
Dear Parents,
Concord Public Schools would like address information currently circulating on social media.
If you are not currently aware of what is circulating here is a post from the Cleburne County Sherif Chris Brown and our surrounding Chiefs of Police.
Attention Cleburne County residents and parents:
This post is to address information that has currently been circulating on social media.
On August 20, the Little Rock FBI office issued a general awareness statement about information they received relating to possible school shootings in Arkansas and Kentucky.
Although the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office, Heber Springs Police Department, Quitman Police Department, Conccord Police Department, and Greers Ferry Police Departments are not aware of any specific threats to any school in Cleburne County, please rest assured that we are taking this information seriously.
We will be working with the schools through this next week and will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the students and staff members.
-Sheriff Chris Brown
-Chief Brian Haile
-Chief Todd Henry
-Chief Willie Baker
-Chief Teagus Majors
Concord Public Schools is not aware of any specific threat involving our school district!
We assure you that we take your child’s safety seriously. We have been and will continue to be in contact with our cities Chief of Police Willie Baker, as well as state agencies, on this matter. Chief Baker, as well as our own security team, will stay on top of this situation. We will take all necessary steps to protect your child.
Sincerely,
Concord Public Schools
Kollin on #15
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Eli on #7
Zach crushes one off the tee