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Check back soon for incoming 6th grade information for Fall 2025
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Choose your 6th Grade Tutorial/Music Course by:
Friday, May 9th
2025 - 2026 School Registration
2025 - 2026 School Registration
Current Unit 5 student information - This information is for families that had a student registered with Unit 5 for the 2024- 2025 school year and some new high school students who may have already completed online registration and have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Log in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal, go to "More" on the left side of the page, and click "Online Registration." For a help sheet, please click here: Returning Student Online Registration Help
New students to the district can find registration information with this link - New Student Registration.
No fees are due at this time for any students. Fees will be available to pay after August 1, and additional information will be made available closer to that time.
If you have questions, please get in touch with the district using the following methods.
During the school year, please contact your student's school and leave a message on the main phone line if necessary. PJHS's phone number 309-557-4408.
During the summer, while schools are closed, please contact the Unit Office Registration Line at 309-557-4242.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of FAQ's for incoming Parkside Families, you may access those HERE! Still have questions? Fill out this form before May 30.
Monday, August 18, 6:00-7:30pm
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Locker Decoration Dates
Locker Decoration Guidelines
Students MUST be with adults
Tuesday, 8/12/25 - 9-11a; 1-3p
Thursday, 8/14/25 - 3-6p
6th Grade Orientation Information
April 30, 2025 @ 6pm
Math Placement Information - Expand Menu
Math Placement Information - Expand Menu
Please refer to this Middle School Math Placement FAQ for more information on how course placement is determined and the path your student will take.
Information from the Nurse - Expand Menu
Information from the Nurse - Expand Menu
Please see the attached document that outlines 6th grade requirements for physical exams and immunizations. They must be current and on file at school BEFORE your child can start school in August 2025.
Parkside Athletics - Expand Menu
Parkside Athletics - Expand Menu
Unit 5 JH Athletics
Parkside JH Fall Tryout Dates
Registration Directions: Click on the following link:
Your student must have a current physical on file, which is one that is 395 days from the date it was issued.
Your student must have a birth certificate on file.
Coaches will have electronic access to verify the student is eligible to try out/participate. Coaches will not be collecting physical forms or birth certificates. They must be turned in to the school office before tryouts/participation in any sport. Athletic fees are to be paid after the first team meeting after rosters are confirmed. Fees will not be accepted before the first team meeting.
Golf registration will open on May 1st.
Baseball, Softball, and Cross Country registration will open on July 1st.
Parkside Junior High School
CHEER TRYOUTS:
Parent Meeting: 4/24 from 6 -7 PM in PJHS Cafeteria
Open Gym: 4/28, 51, and 5/6 from 4:15- 6:15 PM
Tryouts: Monday - Wednesday, May 12th, May 13th, and May 14th
DANCE TRYOUTS: Monday, May 19, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS:
Monday, July 28th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday, July 29th, 30th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM- If needed due to weather or a large number of athletes
BASEBALL TRYOUTS:
Monday - Tuesday, August 4th, 5th
8th Grade is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
6th and 7th Grade is from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday, August 6th
8th Grade is from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6th and 7th Grade is from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 7th (if needed).
8th Grade is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
6th and 7th Grade is from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
CROSS COUNTRY:
The first official practice will be on Monday, August 4th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at PJHS XC start line. Daily attendance is expected. Out of town counts as an excused absence.
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