Parkside Event Calendar

"Parkside is a place where everyone works, learns, and succeeds together!"

Important Dates:

February 20 - PTO Meeting
March 13 - Early Dismissal (School Improvement)
March 16-20 - No School (Spring Break)
March 23 - Spring Book Fair Begins
March 25 - Papa John's Fundraiser

Kids Heart Challenge

All donations make a difference, and are appreciated!
Collect at least $15 and get 2 tickets to the 2020 Gateway Grizzles - AHA Day at the Ballpark game!
Collect at least $100 and receive a pass to the REC Clip 'n Climb in Fairview Heights!
The Top Collectors for each grade will be PE Teacher for their class, for a day!

Raise at least $100 and get to give Mr. K, Mr. Page, or Mr. Huhsman a pie in the face!

Register and use the online fundraising tool! Parkside can earn $300 in bonus PE equipment if we get at least 50% of our enrollment to register online for our school.  
Classroom teachers who have at least 10 students participating online will be entered for a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card!

Register online at http://www2.heart.org/goto/parkside-bethalto or download the Kids Heart Challenge App which as loads of fun features!
School Improvement/Early Dismissal Days
Throughout the school year, there will be several early dismissal days.  Please mark these dates in your calendars now, to avoid confusion later.  On these days, Parkside will always dismiss at 11:25am.​
  • Friday, March 13, 2020
  • Thursday, May 21, 2020 (last day of school)

2019-2020 School Calendar

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Entrance Update:

Effective immediately, the rear entrance (via Williams St.) to Parkside has been designated as the main entrance.  All visitors must enter the building through the main entrance, and check in with a secretary.  Visitors will no longer be able to park in the front circles (via Central St.) and enter through the front of the building.  
We realize this is a change from what many have been accustomed to, and a slight inconvenience for some; but this will provide our students with an added layer of safety and security.  
We appreciate your cooperation.

Parent Newsletter:

Parent Information Presentation

School Schedule

7:40am - Students may enter building, breakfast is served
8:00am - Morning Meeting begins
8:15am - Students dismiss to classrooms
9:55am - 10:10am - 3rd Grade Recess
10:20am - 10:35am - 2nd Grade Recess
11:05am - 11:50am - 3rd Grade Lunch
12:00pm - 12:45pm - 2nd Grade Lunch
2:25pm - Student Dismissal

Main Office Hours: 7:40am - 3:30pm