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Welcome to the Middle School at Parkside
Welcome to the Middle School at Parkside, newly renovated with safe and secure entryways. Principal Robert Bertke and the rest of the Parkside staff welcome families to visit the school and to become involved. Their priority is to provide each child with the best education possible. Parkside faculty and staff work with students individually, as well as family members, to ensure that each child meets and exceeds his or her potential.
Contact Us
Steve Chapman, Associate Principal, 6th & 8th Grade
517-841-2300
Kim Nichols, Administrative Assistant/7th & 8th Grade
517-841-2302
Kim Edwards, Administrative Assistant/6th & 8th Grade
517-841-2304
Kiesha Pearson, Administrative Assistant
517-841-2286
Parkside Attendance Hotline
517-841-2292
Start Times
Start Time - 7:24 AM
Dismissal - 2:13 PM
Half Day Dismissal - 10:40 AM
Dismissal - 2:13 PM
Half Day Dismissal - 10:40 AM
Parkside Office Hours on School Days - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Parkside Bus Routes
Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Parkside Weekly Announcements
Week of November 23, 2025
NOVEMBER 24 - NOVEMBER 30 WEEK 15
Monday, November 24:
7:00 Media Center - Hearing & Vision Testing
2:15 Study Hall & Swim Practice
3:15 JROTC - MSG Nichols - Career Center
4:15 Boys BB Black vs Ypsilanti - FH
4:15 Boys BB White @ Tecumseh
Tuesday, November 25:
7:00 Media Center - Hearing & Vision Testing
12:00 Attendance Reward - Rm 420
2:15 Study Hall & Swim Practice
3:15 JROTC - MSG Nichols - Career Center
4:15 Boys BB Black @ Dexter
4:15 Boys BB White vs Dexter
No School Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday in observance of our Thanksgiving Recess!
Have a great evening. Go Vikings.
News & Events
![Parkside High School - Class of 1966 Reunion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759330729/jpsk12org/uwhacsq6eytdbz6uuhjh/Park66news800x582px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759330729/jpsk12org/uwhacsq6eytdbz6uuhjh/Park66news800x582px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759330729/jpsk12org/uwhacsq6eytdbz6uuhjh/Park66news800x582px.jpg","width":800}])
60th Class Reunion
Friday - Saturday, July 17-18, 2026
For more information:
Parkside Class of 1966 - 60th Anniversary Reunion Celebration
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