The relationship fostered between the school and parents goes a long way in helping to
Enhance the student experience
Build a vibrant and supportive community at Concordia
Connect parent talent with classroom and other school needs
Encourage school spirit among students and parents
Raise funds to support yearly activities and the PSO Program Grant
Concordia looks to partner with parents in their parenting journey, building a strong, supportive community. Through our parenting workshops, regular Parent Connect sessions, and PSO community meetings, parents form meaningful connections with the school and fellow families.
In the 2025-2026 school year, we will be using Teams for parent meetings.
Click here to know the instructions for Joining the Teams Sessions.
The school and the parents have partnered together through the PSO since Concordia first opened its doors in 1998; this collaboration is essential to the success of the whole community. Every parent is invited to share their talents in some way to make the community a better place, and the PSO makes this possible by providing a broad network of activities, events and connections to actively engage the parent community.
The best thing is that you don’t have to join—you are automatically a member when your child attends Concordia!
Opportunities for involvement include, but are not limited to, the following:
Holding a position on the PSO Board
Planning PSO events like Back-to-School Bash, International Festival, or Christmas Bazaar
Getting involved with committees like Used Books Sales, Treat Sales, Used Uniform Sales, and more
Joining parent clubs and meet-ups
On a walk around the Jinqiao neighborhood, where Concordia International School Shanghai is located, you will discover a wardrobe of Concordia gear informally on display. From umbrellas to T-shirts and hooded-sweatshirts, Concordia’s spirit-wear delights students and parents alike.
Organized in 2006 by five Concordia parents to promote Concordia’s Phoenix mascot, the volunteer-run Phoenix Shop promotes school spirit through its products. The Phoenix Shop involves parent volunteers in staffing the shop during lunch time each day and after school three days a week. All parents are a great help and parents who speak Chinese, Korean or other languages are an important component in our diverse community. In addition to the regular Phoenix Shop hours, spirit ware can sometimes be found for sale on-site at sports games at the portable cart.
You can contact Phoenix Shop for any questions.
Location
Concordia’s spirit store is located on the first floor of the Phoenix Center, adjacent to the Phoenix Commons Dining Room.
Shop Hour
Monday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Students, Faculty, and Staff)
1:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Students, Faculty, and Staff)
1:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Friday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Students, Faculty, and Staff)
*Additional hours during special school events