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Check back soon for incoming 6th grade information for Fall 2026
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Choose your 6th Grade Music/Learning Lab Course by:
Friday, May 15th
Current Unit 5 student information - This information is for families that had a student registered with Unit 5 for the 2025- 2026 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.
We have compiled a list of FAQ's for incoming Parkside Families, you may access those HERE! Still have questions?
Contact Mr. Hadden (haddene@unit5.org)
6th Grade Open House/Supply Drop-Off
Monday, August 17, 6:00-7:30pm
(Sensory Friendly on August 18, 5:00-6:00pm)
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Locker Decoration Dates
Locker Decoration Guidelines
Students MUST be with adults
Tuesday, 8/11/26 - 9-11a; 1-3p
Thursday, 8/13/26 - 3-6p
6th Grade Orientation, April 22, 2026 @ 6pm
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 2026.
1st Day Exclusion Notice to Parents - English
1st Day Exclusion Notice to Parents - Spanish
Child Health Exam (6th Grade Physical) - Must be completed before start of school AND works for sports
Dental Exam Form - Must be completed by April, 2027
Medication Authorization Form - Must have on file for any medication AND that medication MUST be kept in the Nurse's Office
Asthma Action Plan - If your child has asthma
Seizure Action Plan - If your child experiences seizures
Food Allergy Action Plan - If your child has food allergies
Diabetes Medical Management Plan - If your child has diabetes
Illinois Rules and Regulations - Where all of our rules come from.
Unit 5 Middle School Athletics Information
This document talks about ALL Unit 5 Middle Schools. Please pay close attention to the information for Parkside Junior High. This information will change throughout the coming months as more information becomes available.
Unit 5 Middle School Athletics Information
This document talks about ALL Unit 5 Middle Schools. Please pay close attention to the information for Parkside Junior High. This information will change throughout the coming months as more information becomes available.