November 6, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

The adolescent years are marked by a roller coaster of emotions--difficult for students and their parents. It is easy to misread depression as normal adolescent turmoil; however, depression (among the most common of mental illnesses) appears to be occurring at a much earlier age. Depression, which is treatable, is a leading risk factor for suicide. In addition, self-injury has become a growing problem among our youth. 

To proactively address these issues, the Concordia School District is offering depression awareness and suicide prevention training as required by Section 170.048, RSMo which requires all students to participate in a youth suicide awareness and prevention program. 

Our goals are straightforward: 

❖ To help our students understand that depression is a treatable illness.

❖ The importance of dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression in a healthy way

❖ To impress upon youth that they can help themselves or a friend by taking the simple step of talking to a responsible adult about their concerns 

❖ To help students know whom in the school they can turn to for help, if they need it 

The goal is to educate your child and to give them guidance on how to get help for themselves or a friend. Several skits that illustrate real life situations that middle or high school students may experience will be discussed. You know your child best and if your child is sensitive to this topic, please contact your child's counselor. 

Sincerely, 

Deanna Jurkowski, Principal 

Concordia JR/ SR High School 

If you do NOT wish for your child to participate, please email the school counselor, Brianne Bredehoeft at bbredehoeft@concordia.k12.mo.us by Monday, November 11. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in this program.

Parent/Fan’s  FORM –CHS Baseball Cap Order Form

Cost $27– Order by Nov.8– must pay at the time of order

Make Checks Payable to Concordia R-2 Schools or cash

(one form per hat please)

Circle Size:

XS/S (6 3/8 – 6 ¾)

S/M (6 ¾-7 1/8)

M/L (7-7 3/8)

L/XL (7 ¼ - 7 5/8)

XL/XXL (7 ½-8)

Player number or Initials on Back of hat:

(optional for fans or parents)  ______________

Customer Name:  __________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________

CONCORDIA R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT

204 SW 11th STREET • P.O. Box 879 • CONCORDIA, MISSOURI 64020-0879

Theresa Christian, Superintendent, 660-463-7235, Fax: 660-463-1326

TIM THOMPSON, Elementary Principal, 660-463-2261, Fax 660-463-2413

DEANNA JURKOWSKI, Jr.-Sr. High Principal, 660-463-2246, Fax 660-463-4081 

KASHA OETINGER, Special Services Coordinator, 660-463-2246, Fax 660-463-4081

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian:

Concordia High school is pleased to be able to offer the BackSnack program to our students again this year. The BackSnack program sends food home with students over the weekend. The food is typically enough for one person for about two days. The amount of food could vary depending on our availability. It will come in a plastic bag that will be sent home with the student. Each child in your family who attends school in the Concordia R-2 school district is eligible to receive a BackSnack at the end of the day on Fridays. Please instruct your child to only open the food package at home, never at school, on the bus or walking home.

If you feel this program can benefit your family in any way, please participate. Registration will be confidential and we will fill the backpacks as discreetly as possible. If you would like to participate in the “BackSnack for Kids” program, please complete the information below (one form per family). If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email Mrs. Bredehoeft at the high school at 463-2246 or bbredeheoft@concordia.k12.mo.us. We are planning to start distribution on Friday, October 11.

Sincerely, Deanna Jurkowski, Principal

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Adult Contact: Name: ___________________________________

Phone # _________________

Email: _____________________________

Home Address: _______________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian _________________________________________________________

CHS beautifully completed the football courtyard in the summer of 2013. As an extra feature, an outlined C is inlaid with red bricks in the cemented courtyard between the concession stand and the football field bleachers.

Specially engraved bricks may be designed and purchased to place in this outlined C. This is a unique way to "leave a lasting impression" or to honor people who have been associated with the Concordia R-2 School District. This is a chance for students, alumni, teachers, and patrons of the district to show their school spirit.

Over 60 bricks have already been ordered and installed in the courtyard. Take time to check out the courtyard!

Some ideas of information to have engraved on the bricks are names of students, names of families, years attended school, year graduated, sports and activities involved in, special memories, etc.

This project is a combination of site beautification, recognition, and community building which has become a main purpose of the Oriole Strong program at Concordia R-2. The attractiveness and permanence of the installed engraved brick courtyard will be enjoyed for years to come.

Please click here for the order form and additional information. You may also pick up order forms from Concordia High School, Concordia Elementary School, Concordia Bank, State Bank, and Concordia City Hall. For additional information, contact Theresa Christian, Superintendent, Concordia R-2 School District, 660-463-7235 or Debra Johnson, Concordia High School Secretary, 660-463-2246.

**Now Available**

You can watch your favorite Concordia Orioles at their home games through Live Streamed on our HUDL TV link. (https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/concordia/organization/29805/concordia-high-school)

If you have having difficulty you may use the following link for assist: 

https://www.hudl.com/support/hudltv/fan-experience/video-player-app-viewing/watch-team1sports-on-ott

Start the school year off right with your school supplies.  (MO Back to School Sales Tax Holiday: Aug. 2-4)

2024-25 CHS School Supply List

**ALL STUDENTS NEED WIRED HEADPHONES

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New School Meal Standards to Strengthen Child Nutrition. These standards will be implemented in the coming years. If you have questions, please contact the director of food service or your child's school nutrition team.

• #DYK Research shows that school meals are the most nutritious food source for American children—thanks in large part to the work of school nutrition professionals, parents, school meal partners, the food industry, and USDA to make school meals healthier over the past decade.
• New updates to school meals focus on giving kids the right balance of nutrients, while reducing the amounts of added sugars in menu items, especially at breakfast. Learn more about the gradual changes.
• #DYK: For the first time, added sugars will be limited in school meals nationwide. USDA heard concerns from parents and teachers about excessive amounts of added sugars in some foods, and research shows that these added sugars are common in typical school breakfast items. Learn more.
• The updates to school nutrition standards will provide children with less sugars and sodium, which are too high in the American diet, and continue to provide nutritious foods including fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Learn more.
• Current nutrition standards for whole grains are not changing! Schools will continue to offer students a variety of nutrient-rich whole grains and have the option to offer some enriched grains to meet students’ cultural and taste preferences. Learn more.
• We will continue to do everything we can to provide support that improves the nutritional quality of school meals across America. Learn about the financial support that USDA is providing to schools. #schoolmeals
• We are committed to promoting #NutritionSecurity for all kids, ensuring they have consistent access to nutritious foods and beverages that support their health and well-being. Learn more about the updated school nutrition standards. #schoolmeals 

The newest upgrade to TeacherEase...Pay your lunch account using your phone:

Parent Mobile Payments

Parents can now make online payments through the TeacherEase iOS and Android mobile apps. To access this feature iOS users must update the app, no update is required for Android. 

Once in the app, parents can navigate to More > Fees / Lunch Balance to view a summary of their account balances. 

Clicking into an account shows transaction and fee information. 

Parents can use the “Make Online Payment” button to pay fees or deposit money in a student’s lunch account. 

Similar to the browser version, parents with multiple students see a unified family view. 

The following positions are open for the 2024-25 school year.

Certified Staff Positions: (All certified staff vacancies are listed at www.moteachingjobs.com)

All candidates must complete an online application at https://concordia.tedk12.com/hire/. 

Pay Scales: 24-25 Certified Salary or 24-25 Support Staff Salary

To apply for a Support Staff Position (Paraprofessional, Secretary, Nurse, Food Service, Maintenance/Custodian):

Paraprofessional

Support Staff Application

To apply for an Extra Duty Position (Coaching, Sponsors, etc).

Certified Staff Application

Support Staff Application

To apply as a Substitute Teacher:

If you are a certified educator, please complete the certified application, background check form, IRS form

If you do NOT have full certification, please fill out the substitute application, the Background/Fingerprint Check form, the IRS form and the I9 form.

To Obtain Substitute Certification

Concordia Substitute Application