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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 Krista Jarvey 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 - 7:25am
Dismissal - 2:13pm
Half Day Dismissal - 10:50am
Dismissal - 2:13pm
Half Day Dismissal - 10:50am
Parkside Office Hours on School Days - 7:00am - 3:30pm
Parkside Bus Routes
Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Parkside Weekly Announcements
Jackson Summer Band Program 2025
The 66th annual Jackson Summer Band Program will take place at the Middle School at Parkside, beginning Monday, June 9th, and concluding Friday June 27th. Courses will consist of one 55-minute session per day, Monday through Friday. Instruments will be furnished if needed and classes will be open to all area students, grades 4 through 12, including those from surrounding districts. Tuition is $100 per class. (Summer Band may be canceled if there is a lack of enrollment). Students are welcome to the free lunch typically offered during the lunch hour in the café.
Download or print the Jackson Summer Band Program 2025 Registration Form
News & Events
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50th Class Reunion
Friday - Sunday, July 18-20, 2025
For more information:
![JHS Class of 1985 - 40th Reunion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751467370/jpsk12org/d92ehhkbjqadpbpvrpe0/2JHSclassof1985800x582px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751467370/jpsk12org/d92ehhkbjqadpbpvrpe0/2JHSclassof1985800x582px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751467370/jpsk12org/d92ehhkbjqadpbpvrpe0/2JHSclassof1985800x582px.jpg","width":800}])
40th Class Reunion
July 25-27, 2025
To RSVP : Jackson High School Class of 1985 - RSVP Form
or More Information: Jackson High School Class of 1985 - 40th Class Reunion
![Parkside High School - Class of 1970 Reunion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747770410/jpsk12org/niv9ytgqbnvkrtzrnbtk/webPHSclass70.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747770410/jpsk12org/niv9ytgqbnvkrtzrnbtk/webPHSclass70.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747770410/jpsk12org/niv9ytgqbnvkrtzrnbtk/webPHSclass70.jpg","width":800}])
55th Class Reunion
Friday & Saturday, September 19-20, 2025
For more information email: jenaguy@gmail.com
![Class of 2005 Reunion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747772639/jpsk12org/car2ltz26jdjhlxoalna/webPHSclass20052.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747772639/jpsk12org/car2ltz26jdjhlxoalna/webPHSclass20052.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747772639/jpsk12org/car2ltz26jdjhlxoalna/webPHSclass20052.jpg","width":800}])
Saturday, July 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grass Lake Park
400 N. Lake St.
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Bring a Passing Dish!
Friends & Family Welcome!
![Meet Up & Eat Up! Schedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752150175/jpsk12org/ikmkeooucdsc1doqzb8l/webMeetup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752150175/jpsk12org/ikmkeooucdsc1doqzb8l/webMeetup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752150175/jpsk12org/ikmkeooucdsc1doqzb8l/webMeetup.jpg","width":800}])
Meet Up and Eat Up – Summer 2025
Free meals for all children 18 and under!
Multiple sites offering breakfast and lunch throughout the summer.
Find a location near you and see the full schedule on our website: Meet Up & Eat Up Summer 2025!
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