Concord Middle Confronts Challenges with New Leadership, Community Support

After years of leadership turnover and enrollment decline, Concord Middle is placing its faith in strong staff, high expectations, and a fresh new vision.

Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki speaks to the public during the community engagement meeting Monday at Concord Middle School. Photo credit: Chris Miller

Concord Middle School continues to face long-standing challenges.

It was the only school in Cabarrus County to receive an ‘F’ grade for the 2023–24 academic year, after failing to meet expected academic growth benchmarks.

These struggles are well known to teachers, students, families, and district leaders — many of whom gathered Monday evening for a community engagement meeting aimed at confronting the issues head-on.