Concord Alumni Association

06/01/2026

Mrs. Colangelo has been a blessing in the school and community as a whole. She started her teaching career in her mid-twenties and has taught for a total of 42 years, with 19 of those at Concord High School. Colangelo teaches many important classes, including Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Advanced Ch...

06/01/2026

Saenz sets school, MHSAA D-4 high jump record

By Jeff Steers
Jackson Area Sports

The Michigan High School Athletic Association official who was running the high jump competition at the Division 4 state championships joked about moving the height to 6 feet in the girls’ event.
Concord High School sophomore Annie Saenz had just won her second consecutive state title in the event with a leap of 5 feet, 3 inches.
Saenz smiled for a minute and then decided to move the height to 5-7. After clearing that height she moved the bar to 5-8.5.
She set the Concord school record and MHSAA Division 4 state record with a successful jump at 5-8.5.
But 6-0 was still in the back of her mind.
“I do have a goal of jumping 6-0 at some point in high school,” Saenz said. “One of my biggest goals is to win four state titles in the high jump.”
Not bad for someone who has been high jumping for only four seasons at Concord.
Saenz said she does a lot of work during the offseason with her vertical jumps. Playing volleyball helps the sophomore.
“It is hard to get jumps sometimes,” Saenz said. “I try to get my legs as strong as possible.
“I do have a pit at the track I can work on.”
By clearing 5-8.5 in the high jump, she broke a nearly 40-year-old record at Concord High School. The previous school record was 5 feet 8 inches held by Angela Salvatore who set that mark in 1987.
Saenz said she is looking to attend a Division 1 college to run track.
“I am looking somewhere in the south,” Saenz said. “Some colleges have talked to me about it (college track).”
Saenz won three all-state medals on the day participating in two other relay events for Concord.
“I just tried to concentrate on one event at a time,” she said.

Annie Saenz won the Division 4 state title in the high jump with a school and state record in the event at Hudsonville Saturday.

05/31/2026

Staff Member Recognition!

Today, we recognize Mr. Chris Simmons! Not only is he a teacher, but he's also our High School Robotics coach!

Mr Simmons was nominated by a parent AND a student at different times!

These were some nomination comments....

"He is very friendly and helpful. When the kids have questions he works with them to find the solution and doesn't rely on computers to teach them. He is very personable."

"Excellent form of teaching to engage students. Doesn't hide behind a screen!"

Thanks for all your hard work, Mr. Simmons! We are happy you are part of the family!

05/31/2026

Wise, hilarious, courageous: these are words most people fond of Michael Jurasek would use to describe him. Many students know Jur from him being our track coach and Global Studies teacher. He is only seen a little before lunch, in the afternoon, and during sports; he is still greatly valuable to th...

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Today, we want to recognize Ms. Kayla Taylor as our staff member recognition recipient! She teaches at the high school and is a valuable member of our Family!

A few of the nominations said this about Kayla,

"She goes above and beyond to help the students and truly cares from her heart about them!"

"She communicates with parents more than any other teacher our kids have had."

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication, Miss Taylor! 💜💛

05/31/2026

"Teresa Couling is truly the heartbeat of our building and a behind-the-scenes superhero for students, staff, and families. Her extensive knowledge, unwavering compassion, and remarkable ability to quickly identify, pick up, and solve problems make her an invaluable part of our school community.

Whether she is supporting students who need reassurance, assisting families with care and patience, or helping staff navigate challenges with calm efficiency, Teresa does it all with grace and professionalism. She anticipates needs before they are spoken and consistently finds solutions that keep our school running smoothly.

Teresa’s dedication often happens quietly, but her impact is felt by everyone. Her commitment to service, problem-solving, and putting people first truly makes her our everyday superhero and more than deserving of Staff Member of the Month recognition."

Nothing more needs to be said to recognize today's staff member! We are so thankful to have Tersa as a Yellowjacket! 💜💛

05/31/2026

SCHOOL RECORD! The previous record was held by Jenna Philson, Rachel Otmanowski, Samantha Saenz, & Lindsey Lehman from 2015.