Filled With Promise

"Every September is like Christmas,

so each and every student, 

is a surprise gift to open." 
~Mary Bicouvaris

We want good things for all children

so we proudly speak up!

Get on Board for Fun and Learning

 

Let's greet each day, ready for new adventures.

Make new friends every chance you get.

Brave, strong & capable kids make us feel proud.

Thanks in advance for being an important part of our school!

Welcome to "Four For Forty"

 

Parkside's open and ready for business.

Breakfast was ready for those on the go...

New teachers and friends are mighty fine.

Big smiles for the start of our brand new year!

Delightful Moments

 

Mrs. Hayes called all of us to gather in the gym.

News?  An announcement of some kind...we wondered.

Then a woman appeared, looking for Mrs. Gray.

(We think Principal Hayes was keeping a secret!)

Our Kristi Gray was named
a 2026 Golden Apple educator!

WTHI-TV News Director Susan Dinkel 

made the surprise announcement.

There was no keeping Mrs. Gray's class in their seats.

Being a part of this history is pretty exciting.

Congratulations!

Enjoy the moments on a special day:

https://www.wthitv.com/features/golden-apple/lawrenceville-teacher-wins-golden-apple-award-for-dedication-to-students/article_711c968f-fbcf-4464-8ed8-bcb85d89a1e1.html   

It's Our Way

The Artemis ll mission successfully accomplished the 1st
lunar flyby in over 50 years, returning to Earth on April 10th.

Mrs. Gray's 2nd graders have

been preparing for a rocket launch.

Gather materials, measuring, and
designing is all part of the process.

Partners check with each other,
if needed, as they assemble their crafts.

It's all systems "go" for them to finish
and be ready for blast-off on Friday, April 17th.

Good Luck!

Grand News from School

  

Eastern Illinois University recently named our

very own Mrs. Mendenhall as a Distinguished

Music Educator.

Congratulations on this special honor!    

  

Days of Honor and Celebration

We were thrilled to have Officer Nick Earnest
and his majestic K9 named Lucian, at Parkside during 

Red Ribbon Week 2025.

All hands on deck, as Officer Middlecoat answered

pupils' questions about how to safely avoid substance abuse.  

In a Veterans Day salute, fourth graders proudly
performed songs & readings honoring both the history
and service of  the men and women of the United State Military.  

Guests, many of whom are veterans, were invited 

 to view "The Wall of Honor," during their visit to Parkside.  

  

The project, originally started by Mrs. Amy Ryan, invites
pupils to interview and share information about a beloved veteran. 

A wonderful thing has happened!  The news about
 our "The Wall of Honor" has spread, along with the tributes.

Students, staff, relatives, and friends near & far are involved. 

#ParksideProud