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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
Krista Jarvey, Principal for Instruction & 6th Grade Principal
Steve Chapman, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
517-841-2300
Robert Bertke, 8th Grade Associate Principal
517-841-2300
Kim Nichols, Administrative Assistant/6th Grade
517-841-2302
Kim Edwards, 7th Grade Administrative Assistant
517-841-2304
Kiesha Pearson, 8th Grade Administrative Assistant
517-841-2286
Andrea Parker, Administrative Assistant
517-841-2292
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
Week of April 13, 2025
APRIL 14 - APRIL 20 WEEK 35
Monday, April 14:
7:00 PSAT Make-up - Rm 419
9:00 Hunt School 5th grade Tour
2:15 After School Detention - Rm 724
2:15 Lily Missions After School Program
2:15 MSP Tennis Practice
2:15 MSP Newspaper Club - Rm 725
2:30 MSP Track & Field Practice - FH
3:15 JROTC/MSG Nichols @ CC
5:00 MSP Baseball Club Practice
6:00-7:00 Scout Troop 424 Mtg - Rm 419 & 420
Tuesday, April 15:
8th Grade MSTEP SS/Science Testing
2:15 Lily Missions After School Program
2:15 MSP Tennis Practice
2:30 MSP Track & Field Practice
3:15 JROTC/MSG Nichols @ CC
5:00 MSP Baseball Practice
Wednesday, April 16:
8th Grade MSTEP SS/Science Testing
2:15 After School Detention - Rm 724
2:15 Lily Missions After School Program
2:15 MSP Tennis Practice
2:15 MSP Newspaper Club - Rm 725
2:15 Media Center - Staff Meeting
2:30 MSP Track & Field Practice
3:15 JROTC/MSG Nichols @ CC
Thursday, April 17:
9:00 Student Bond Survey - Rm 419
2:15 MSP Tennis Practice
2:15 Lily Missions After School Program
2:15 MSP Tennis Practice
2:30 MSP Track & Field Practice
3:15 JROTC/MSG Nichols @ CC
4:00 Track & Field Meet vs Dexter (H) @JHIGH
5:00 MSP Baseball Practice
Friday, April 18:
Half Day Students/ Staff
BEHAVIORAL REWARD
1st & 2nd hour - 6th grade - open gym
3rd & 4th hour - 7th grade - open gym
5th & 6th hour - 8th grade - open gym
NO After School Detention - Rm 724
NO Track & Field Practice
Saturday, April 19:
Sunday, April 20:
6:00 MSP Travel Basketball
LOOKING AHEAD - APRIL
4/22 7th Grade MSTEP Reading/Math Testing
4/26 Thornapple Jazz Fest - Hasting, MI
4/29 6th Grade MSTEP Reading/Math Testing
LOOKING AHEAD - MAY
5/5 No School - Staff Full Day PD
5/7 School Improvement
5/8-12 Smiles of Wheels
5/17 8th Grade Formal
News & Events
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Kindergarten and Young Fives Round-up is just around the corner!!
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