Wildcat Pride
March 13, 2026
Summer Camp
- Elementary Registration (current K-3 students)
- Middle School Registration (current 4-8th Grade students)
New Menu Site
Whitson's Culinary Group bought out the Abbey Group a while back and the menu site is changing. Please use the flyer below to access the menus and the newest features at www.FDMealPlanner.com. The organization will be Kingdom East Concord School, VT. You should have the option to view breakfast, lunch, and dinner (KEAP).
State Testing
In a previous newsletter, we shared a letter about state testing. Below you will find out testing schedule so that you know when students will take part in each one.
Thanks to the generosity of the Concord Booster Club, students can earn Test Tickets for demonstrating positive test taking strategies. Test Tickets are entered into a drawing at the end of the school year. Students will have the chance to win from a bunch of prizes. Here are the strategies we encourage:
- Use scrap paper to solve math problems and when you plan out writing
- Answer the questions that you know and don’t get stuck on the ones you don’t know
- Read directions all the way through and determine the number of steps required
- Jot down notes as you read large passages
- Read the questions before you read passages
- Use embedded tools, such as strikethrough or highlighter features
- Go back and check your work carefully
- Remain focused on your test
- Stay positive while taking the test
- Stay quiet so you don’t distract others
- Persevere
- Stay in your testing spot
- Take your time and do your best work
- Raise your hand if you have any questions
- Silent read or draw quietly when you have finished
Absenteeism
Student-Led Conferences
Concord Families,
Conferences will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 19th and the afternoon of Friday, March 20th. If you have selected a data and time, you should have received an invitation. If you did not receive an invitation you can reach out to your child's homeroom/advisory teacher or you can call the front office to you confirm your time. Please remember that students need to be present at their conference, so if your child plans to go off campus for KEAP on Friday afternoon, be sure to schedule their conference for an alternative day and time.
We will provide child care and will serve cookies and juice in the cafeteria during all conference slots. Please stop by and see us.
Current Job Postings
IIA
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.
LNA
Kingdom East School District has a need for a Nursing Assistant (LNA) to work at the Concord School. The candidate must be energetic and loves working with children. The LNAs position's purpose is to provide direct medical treatment, mobility assistance and self care to students with special needs as required by their individualized healthcare plan under the direct supervision of the school’s registered nurse (RN). The candidate must have a valid or eligible to receive an LNA certificate. The LNA will provide data and will target goal-directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. The pay range for this position is $21.45-$26.66/hr.
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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
School Meals
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 March below.
Booster Club and 8th Grade Updates
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.
April 6th
May 4th
June 1st
Corn Hole Tournament
The Booster Club will host a corn hole tournament. Teams should register prior to 3/31/26 by contacting concordboosterclub@gmail.com, or you can use the Google Form linked below to register. The rules are linked into the Google Form. Just click the blue words "Concord Booster Club Corn Hole Tournament".
The tournament will begin at 3:00pm and the doors will open at 2:30pm. The Concord School is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free facility at all times. This includes the use of vaping devices.
8th Grade Updates
The 8th grade class is currently hosting a penny war. The winning class will get a pizza party. See the flyer for details.
KEAP Early Release Days
Hello Concord Families,
If you would like to sign your student/s up for our February break programming, please use this link.
This programming will run Monday through Thursday from 9am until 3pm at the Lyndon Outing Club. Activities will include cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, cooking, and possibly rock climbing if there is a bad weather day.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Olivia Cate at ocate@kingdomeast.org.
Olivia Cate
KEAP Site Coordinator
Lunenburg and Concord
Nurse Notes
Here is the link:https://app.smore.com/n/yv1dm
Shared Resources
Upcoming Events
-3/19 (evening) and 3/20 (afternoon) - Student-Led Conferences
-3/20 Early Release Day
-3/23 Report Cards Emailed Home
-The weeks of 3/23 and 3/30 SSIS student assessments (3rd-8th) and NPC health assessments (6th-8th)
-3/24-4/17 VTCAP testing for students in 3rd-8th grade
-3/27/26 Middle School Dance @ BTS
-4/10/26 Middle School Dance @ MRS
-5/1/26 Middle School Dance @ Sutton School
-5/15/26 Middle School Dance @ Concord School
Contact our Administrative Team
Concord School
Website: kingdomeast.org
Location: 173 School Street, Concord, VT, USA
Phone: 802-695-2550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=concord%20school