Wildcat Pride

Concord's Roundup will be held on the morning of May 29, 2026. You can submit an electronic request for an appointment using this link: Submit Electronic Request or you can call 695-1201 or email avozzella@kingdomeast.org.

There won't be any preschool on the 29th because that will be the location of the Roundup.

The Booster Club is sponsoring a staff appreciation week from May 4th-May 8th. Because students have filled the CAT Coin jar again, they have earned a spirit week that will match the theme.

There are 2 options for each day of the week.

Monday: "Because of You, We Defy Gravity!"

Pajama Day: Students "defy gravity" by staying in their dream-state and wearing pajamas or loungewear to school.

"Munchkin" Day: A dress-up day for the younger students to celebrate being the "munchkins" of the school while older students dress as their favorite "Wizard of Oz" character.

Tuesday: "You’re So POPular"

Neon/Bright Colors: Students wear their brightest clothes to show how "popular" and standout their teachers are.

Celebrity/Icon Day: Dress as a "popular" figure or personal hero to celebrate the popularity of the school staff.

Wednesday: "Emerald City Celebration"
Green-Out: Everyone wears as much green as possible to turn the entire school into the Emerald City.
"Wicked" Sunglasses: Students wear sunglasses (like the ones needed to enter the Emerald City) to school.

Thursday: "Wicked Sweet Treats"

Pink vs. Green: Students choose a side by wearing pink (Glinda) or green (Elphaba).

Sweetest Accessory: Students wear their favorite "sweet" or colorful accessory, such as fun socks, a bright headband, or a colorful bowtie.

Friday: "Flying Monkeys! Banana Split Bar"

Monkey Business (Mismatch Day): Students wear mismatched clothes or shoes to show off their "wild" side like a flying monkey.

Favorite Hat Day: Since the flying monkeys often wear distinctive headgear, students can wear their favorite cap or a "monkey" inspired hat.

Camp is planned for June 29-July 31. You can register your child(ren) using these links.

• Elementary Registration (current K-3 students)
• Middle School Registration (current 4-8th Grade students)

Graduation will take place on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:00pm. The 8th graders will meet in the Baker Space between 5:30-5:45 so that they can get lined up and ready to go.

To prepare for their graduation, the students will need to choose school appropriate photos. They will also select roughly 1 minute of a school appropriate song that will play while their photos are shown. Students can bring photos in to be scanned or photos can be emailed to Ann Guilmette at aguilmette@kingdomeast.org.

Students have been asking about transportation to graduation. The Student and Families Handbook says the following about ATVs, UTVs, 4-Wheelers, and Dirt bikes:

ATV, UTV, 4-Wheeler, Snowmobile, and Dirt bike Use on School Property

Kingdom East School District does not permit its students to operate any of the vehicles listed above on school property, whether or not students, age 12-16, have passed a course to operate such vehicles.

Community members with a valid driver’s license may drive such vehicles to and from the school for student drop off and pick up as long as all Vermont motor vehicle and traffic laws are followed. For instance, vehicles must be registered and anyone on board must wear a helmet. If seat belts are available, seat belt laws apply as well. Typical traffic patterns must be obeyed by drivers of these vehicles. Driving on school grounds outside of designated traffic areas is not permitted.

Transportation: If your child is planning to attend the 8th grade overnight trip, please be sure to get us a completed transportation permission form ASAP. Students were given these prior to break. If you need another copy, you can request one by contacting Alicia Vozzella.

Events: The class would like to visit Spare Time in Portland. This is roughly a 30 minute drive from the house that they have booked. We've requested a reservation on the 27th from 12:00pm-3:00pm and are waiting to hear back.

The class is also interested in a beach visit. Old Orchard Beach is an option, but Palace Playland and the arcade are closed during the week. Students can walk the beach and explore shops. Please see expectations for shopping below in the Chaperone Guidelines.

Medical Needs: Mrs. Page has created a newsletter specifically for this trip. Please take a look at it. It includes permissions for things like sunscreen and bug spray. You should all consider filling out these permissions. If you want paper copies, please contact Alicia Vozzella. https://app.smore.com/n/qvh1d

Chaperone Meeting: All chaperones should plan on joining a meeting on 5/4/26 at 5:00pm. We'll review and solidify trip details, determine what need to ask the Booster Club for, and review the guidelines. All chaperones who are not school employees must be on the volunteer, chaperone, or sub lists. If you are not currently on one of these lists, you will not have time to complete the required background checks and will not be able to attend.

Guidelines for Chaperones on School-Sponsored Trips

Class trips are an extension of classroom learning. Students and chaperones are expected to act in a safe, kind, courteous, and reasonable manner at all times.

Chaperones are responsible for student behaviors for the duration of the trip. If a chaperone needs to leave their group for any reason, it is the chaperone’s responsibility to find coverage for their group of students.

Chaperones must be able to supervise the students they are assigned. Therefore, chaperones cannot bring children who are not part of the field trip group.

Students have a right to receive an appropriate education in an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free environment. No chaperone is allowed to partake in alcoholic beverages, use tobacco products or illegal drugs at any time for the duration of the class trip.

Hazing, harassment, or bullying behaviors among students or chaperones will not be tolerated at any time. Any concerning behaviors should be reported to a school staff member at once and this person will report to the building administration.

Student cell phones are allowed; however, they may not post pictures of others without permission from the individual(s). Students are minors and their parents should give permission for their photos to be taken and posted. Adults should not be on their cell phones a lot. This sets a poor example for the students.

No student or chaperone is allowed to purchase any type of weapon or firearm as a gift or souvenir during the duration of the trip. Students and chaperones are also not permitted to purchase any clothing that violates the school dress code.

Students have the right to privacy. Information gained about students on this trip should not be shared with others.

Concord/Lunenburg Site Coordinator for KEAP

The Site Coordinator supervises staff and students and designs and manages academic and enrichment programs during KEAP (Kingdom East Afterschool Programs), Monday-Thursday 3-5pm, and on early release days, and is responsible for all aspects of the KEAP site administration on a daily basis. KEAP operates according to Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grant requirements and school policies and procedures. The pay for this position is $25/hr.

Opportunities to join enrichment programs with students (athletics, skiing, biking, hiking, fishing) are available as arranged with supervisor. This position also includes leading outdoor and high-interest enrichments during the KESD Summer Camp, and providing athletic administrative support up to two evenings per week and on school breaks as arranged with supervisor.

Attendance Requirements: 35 hours/week during school year, 35-40 hours/week during Summer Camp, full benefits, 260 days per year, flexible schedules are negotiable with the Program Director.

IIA (2 positions available)

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking an Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA), assigned to the Concord School, who is energetic and loves working, playing and interacting with students whose ages range from age 5 up to age 14. The IIA candidate will have experience and/or the desire to provide care and support to children for growth and learning academic, social, emotional and behavioral skills. Ideal candidates will have experience serving children with special learning needs and/or who need support acquiring independent educational skills. This candidate requires strong teaming skills, flexibility and a willingness to assist in developing a classroom environment that makes strong connections and relationships with children. The candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and/or special education case managers and are under the direction of the school administrator and the Director of Student Services. The individual in this position supports specialized instruction and other supports for students as assigned. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment, associate degree or higher. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. The pay range for this position is currently $19.95/hr.-$25.80/hr.

IIA Long-Term Sub

The Kingdom East School District, Student Services, is seeking a long-term sub for an Intensive Instructional Assistant (IIA) to work at the Concord School in Concord, VT. This position is anticipated to begin on April 1, 2026 and is anticipated to end after about eight weeks. Under the direction of the school administration and the Student Services Director, the individual in this position will support students in grades K-8th grade. The pay range for this position is currently $19.95-25.80 per hour.

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Kingdom East School District is located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Boston, Montreal and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F

The Kingdom East School District provides several opportunities for students to access healthy and nutritional food before, during, and after school. Dependent on federal grant funding, pre K-8th grade students receive fresh fruit and veggie snacks during the week, and students up to age 18 who stay after school receive a free after school expanded snack. Breakfasts and lunches are free this year for all students. The Whitson's Culinary Group currently provides delicious, nutritious, and high quality meals to students and staff.

Adult breakfast and lunch prices are listed below. Please still fill out the Free and Reduced lunch application as it is used to determine eligibility to participate in a variety of child nutrition programs. Menus are sent home and are available online at www.FDFoodPlanner.com at the beginning of each month to help you plan in advance. Menus are subject to change.

Adult Breakfast $3.05

Adult Lunch $5.25

Menus will also be shared in our newsletters. You will find the menus for May below.

Meeting Dates

Please join us at upcoming meetings. New membership is always appreciated. We gather in the staff room of the Concord School at 6:00pm.

May 4th

June 1st

Linked below is this week's edition of the KESD Athletics Community Connection.

KESD Athletics Community Connection 4/18/2026

Kingdom East School District

PO Box 129, Hilton Dormitory

64 Campus Lane

Lyndon Center, Vermont 05850

Phone: 802-626-6100 Email: info@kingdomeast.org Fax: 802-626-3423

Burke Concord Lyndon Lunenburg Miller’s Run Newark Sutton

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4/24/26

Dear Concord 3rd-8th Grade Families,

The Kingdom East School District is continuing its collaboration and partnership with 20+ local community educators/businesses/resources to build a robust Wellness Fair, “Discovery of Wellness and Visions of Success,” that focuses on educating and celebrating the Whole Child. KESD students in grades 3rd-8th will attend workshops that incorporate various aspects of Wellness and Health including but not limited to: Physical Health, Nutrition, Personal Health, Mental Health Promotion, Social and Emotional Health and Career Exploration. These workshops will elevate the instructional efforts that are currently happening within each of the KESD schools. This Wellness Fair is an interactive way for students to participate and be educated in their own personal 'Whole Health', paving the way for a healthy and successful future!

LOGISTICAL DETAILS:

WHO: All KESD students in grades 3rd through 8th

WHEN: 05/12/26 and 05/13/26 from 9 am - 2pm

WHERE: Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center, East Burke

BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Students will eat breakfast prior to loading the buses. Students will either bring their own bag lunch from home or will be provided with a bag lunch from school.

TRANSPORTATION: All students are expected to ride the school bus to and from the Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference center unless an educational plan has been arranged by administration. Your child will be bussed to the Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center and participating in two to four workshops during the day.

If you have questions about the wellness fair, please reach out to Heidi Lyons or Angelique Brown.

Sincerely,

Heidi Lyons

Angelique Brown

Annual 2026 KESD Wellness Fair

“Discovery of Wellness and Visions of Success”

Workshop Details:

• Burke Mountain Bike/Ski Patrol - learn the safety essentials of Bike/Ski Patrol from the Burke Mountain Bike/Ski Patrol Professionals and engage in their interactive drills

• Healthy Living / Eating - Nutrition information for healthy eating to promote a healthy lifestyle, make a healthy snack with Bonnie, Health Advocate/Enthusiast from Lyndon Freighthouse and Café

• Outdoor Physically Active/Team Building Activities - outdoor physical activities promoting team building skills with KESD PE Teachers

• Wellness Bingo - grades 3-5, with KESD School Clinicians

• Wellness Jeopardy - grades 6-8, with KESD School Clinicians

• Alcohol/Tobacco/Other Drugs Misuse Prevention Education - interactive games, Wheel of Misfortune and others with NVRH - Substance Misuse Prevention Team

• Mindfulness in Nature - take a nature walk on the Burke trails while engaging in a mindfulness scavenger hunt with avid outdoor lover and mindfulness leader from Umbrella

• Nutrition Education for Healthy Lifestyle - with NVRH Director of Nutrition and Food Service and Dietician, learn the importance of a healthy diet and food choices, how they fuel your body

• Burke Mountain Hikes - hike with outdoor enthusiasts from KESD, while being mindful of nature and learn about fueling your body to do what you love

• Mountain Biking - actively participate in a guided mountain bike ride on and around Burke Mnt, professionally led by KC&E Adventures, Northwoods and KESD KEAP staff

• Mindfulness and Journals of Gratitude - explore dreams, visions and infinite possibilities for the future with Life Coach, Karri Willy highlighting wants/desires/dreams and gratitude in a journal. Discover the power of mindfulness, what it is, feels like and various forms of mindfulness.

• Gardening at the Club - get your hands dirty with Jessica Simpson, owner of Wilder Farms, Robyn Jacobs & Christine Emmons (BMC Trustees) while planting at the historical Burke Mountain Club and Library, tour the Historical BMC with Club Trustees

Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center - tour all the departments of the Burke Mountain Hotel with their professional staff and gain insight on Hotel/Resort Management

This newsletter is focused on the upcoming 8th grade overnight trip and how medications can be administered. https://app.smore.com/n/qvh1d

Here is the link for the April newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/04uk6

• 4/28/26 Budget Vote
• 4/29/26 5th Grade Trip
• 5/6/26, 5/20/26, 5/27/26, 6/3/26, and 6/10/26 Middle School Experiential Learning Dates
• 5/12/26 Wellness Fair 6th-8th Grade
• 5/13/26 Wellness Fair 3rd-5th Grade
• 5/15/26 7th Grade CTE Trip (8:30-10:30) & 11:45-2:30 7th & 8th Grade St. Johnsbury Academy JGM Celebration of Fine Arts
• 5/15/26 Concord Dance 5/20/26 K-2 Lunenburg & Concord Trip to the Montshire Musueum
• 5/20/26 VREC Motors Trip to St. Johnsbury
• 5/26-5/28 8th Grade Trip
• 5/29/26 Round-Up Morning (no preschool)
• 6/2/26 7th Grade Trip
• 6/3/26 3rd & 4th Grade Lunenburg and Concord Trip to the Echo Center (this will be an extended day trip)
• 6/4/26 Spring Music Tour
• 6/5/26 Field Day
• 6/9/26 Graduation @6:00
• 6/15/26 Last Student Day (Early Release)
• 6/17/26 Last Teacher Day

Communication is our goal! In this age of instant communication, sometimes the best way to reach out is still using a telephone. Please call 695-2550 if you want to reach us during school hours via phone. You can also email Principal, Angelique Brown at angeliquebrown@kingdomeast.org, Assistant Principal, Kandi Greaves at kgreaves@kingdomeast.org, or Administrative Assistant, Alicia Vozzella at avozzella@kingdomeast.org.

Concord School is committed to developing young people with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. In partnership with parents and the community, we will provide an environment which supports the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of students, while fostering an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship.

Website: kingdomeast.org
Location: 173 School Street, Concord, VT, USA
Phone: 802-695-2550
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