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Project SEE delivers classroom and field trip programming to complement the district's elementary science curriculum.

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ADS welcomes the Class of 2025

ADS alumni came back for a visit during senior week

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Veterans Day Assembly 2025

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Congratulations Superintendent Herbert!

The Concord Board of Education selects Dr. Timothy Herbert as Superintendent of Schools. Pictured left to right: Board members Cara Meeker, Madeleine Mineau, Liz Boucher, Pam Walsh, Tim Herbert, Barb Higgins, Alex Dubois, Brenda Hastings, Jess Campbell, Sarah Sadowski

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ADS Celebrates Veteran's Day

On Monday, November 10, Abbot-Downing School proudly celebrated our amazing veterans. We welcomed veterans connected to our staff, students, and community. Ken Georgevits, who served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, gave a special presentation to our students and staff, followed by an honorary parade through the school halls.

Veteran's Day Slideshow Link

Concord Monitor Article

After the parade, we hosted a Veterans Day Brunch to thank our guests for their service, made possible by the generous support of the local businesses listed below.

The Works Cafe

Williams & Sons Coffee

Hannaford Supermarket

February 4, 2026

Name the New Middle School

The Concord School District is excited to invite students, staff, families and community members to help name our new middle school—an important milestone as we look ahead to the future of education

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The Concord School District educates students for lifelong successes.