Parkside families,
We are in the home stretch of another school year! We have worked with students to reset expectations and encourage everyone to END STRONG! There are several exciting opportunities for students over the next few weeks and we want everyone to have all the supports they need to succeed. Please continue to partner with us to END STRONG!
With Python Pride,
Karrah Jensen
Principal
jensenk@unit5.org
CONGRATULATIONS! We have three staff members who are retiring this school year! Debbie Brown has been an intregral part of the Parkside Junior High School for years. She is an outstanding guidance counselor who cares deeply for the students and staff here. We wish her well in her retirement! Lori Fry, day custodian works to ensure the building is looking its best. She has made connections with our students beyond just her job. Thank you for your service at Parkside! Lenora Tuggle has been a constant in this building for over 30 years. She has impacted every facet of Parkside and will be greatly missed not only for her expertise but her general warmth and caring for others! Parkside will not be the same without these staff members! You will be missed!
SPIRIT WEEKS Join in the fun!
The last two weeks of school will be filled with fun and spirit! Start planning now!
LAPTOP RETURN: Student chromebooks will be collected on May 25th. Students who will not be at school that day should turn them in prior to leaving for summer break to the front office. Students who do not turn in a chromebook by the end of the day on 5/25 will be issued a fee of $275. If they turn in a chromebook but no charger they will be issued a fee of $45. If the student is enrolled in summer school it will be delivered to them on their first day of summer school session.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be in soon! Students who have ordered books will be given those by the last day of school. There are around 20 extra copies to be sold on a first come first serve basis for $30.
Scholastic Book Fair
The PJHS BOGO Scholastic Book Fair runs Monday May 15-Thursday May18 next week. Not only is everything Buy One Get One Free, but it's a great way to kick off summer reading for your kids! Setting up an eWallet is a great way to allow students to pay without sending in cash. Just visit our book fair homepage for more information!
Click here for the Unit 5 2023-2024 School Calendar
To stay connected this summer, please follow PJHS on Facebook! You can also visit our school website at https://www.unit5.org/PJHS for additional information. Please be patient as changes are being made to the website to ensure the most updated information is provided. At any time you can also reach out by email to jensenk@unit5.org.
PTO PRIDE
PJHS PTO is looking for officers and a hospitality chair for next school year. If you have a couple of extra hours a month or would like more information please send us an email parksidejrhighpto@gmail.com
TEAM ACTIVITIES - Please keep in communication with your student's team as many events are happening at the end of the school year! Busy time of year for outdoor activities, field trips and special events!
Student Registration
Online Registration for 23/24 is Open
Current Unit 5 student information can be found at this link - Established Student Registration.
This link is for families that had a student registered with Unit 5 for the 2022-2023 school year
and have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Log in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal, go to "More" on the left-hand side of the page, and click on "Online Registration."
New students to the district registration information can be found with this link - New Student
Registration There are no fees due at this time for any students. Fees will be available to pay in
July, and additional information will be made available closer to that time. If you have
questions, please contact Parkside.
Official Last Day of School - May 25th - This will be a half day @ PJHS!
Fall Dates to Note
Schedules for 23-24 emailed out in early August
Decorate Lockers and Walk Schedules - August 9th, 10th and 11th
Back to School Night 6th Grade - August 14th
First Day of School - August 16th
Open House 7th and 8th Grade - August 24th
Athletics Update
Please visit the following link for Athletic Updates to learn more about summer camps and fall tryouts!