JPS Middle School at Parkside

🧡 Jackson High School Class of 1986 — 40th Reunion! 🖤

It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate 40 years!

Join your classmates on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for a special day that includes:

📍 Tour of Jackson High
Time: TBD

📍 Gene Davis & Sons Banquet Center
3575 Francis St., Jackson
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🍽 Buffet Dinner at 6:00 PM
🍸 Cash Bar

💲 Cost: $25 per person
📅 Payment due by September 21, 2026

For more info visit: https://www.jpsk12.org/jps-alumni-friends-association/class-reunions.

We hope to see the Class of 1986 there for a great evening of memories and celebration!
Once a Viking, Always a Viking!

📵 OFF AND AWAY: Focused Today. Prepared for Tomorrow.🧡🖤

Jackson Public Schools is committed to creating focused learning environments where students can be fully engaged throughout the school day.

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Michigan law requires public school districts to implement a wireless communications device policy that prohibits student use of wireless communication devices during instructional time. Districts may also adopt additional restrictions.

In response to this requirement, JPS will implement our districtwide Off and Away expectations across elementary, middle, and high schools. Cell phones, earbuds, and headphones should be turned off and stored away from the first bell until dismissal, including during instructional time, hallways, and lunch.

Please review the flyer for school-specific information, contact numbers, exceptions, and additional details.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping us reduce distractions and keep the focus on learning.

🧡🖤 ALL IN FOR JPS! 🧡🖤

🧡🖤⏰🎒 Back-to-School Reminder: Know Your School Times! 🎒⏰🧡🖤

As we get ready to welcome students back for the 2026–27 school year, families are encouraged to review their school’s bus arrival, start, half-day dismissal, and regular dismissal times.

📚 The first day of school is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and it will be a HALF DAY for students.

Please take a moment to check the schedule for your child’s building so you know when school begins and what time students will be dismissed on that first day.

We’re excited to see our students back in classrooms and kick off another great year at Jackson Public Schools! 🧡🖤

Today, we welcomed back the Parkside High School Class of 1971, as they celebrated their 55th Class Reunion this weekend. They gathered first at their memorial plaque and trees that were donated in memory of their classmates that have passed on.

Thank you for coming back and sharing your stories and memories. It was a pleasure to walk down memory lane with all of you! 🦅

📢Attention 7th & 8th Grade Girls!📢

🏐Parkside Volleyball Tryouts are coming up soon! Please see flyer below for all the information!🏐

Don’t forget that you will need to have a physical on file in order to tryout. A physical must be completed on or after April 15, 2026 to be considered a valid physical for 2026-27. You can upload your physical to Final Forms here:

https://jackson-mi.finalforms.com/

If you have any questions, please contact:
Coach Ariana Truman at: [email protected]

🧡🖤 JPS Open Houses Are Coming Soon! 🧡🖤

Join us as we get ready to welcome students and families back for the 2026–27 school year!

Monday, August 24, 2026

Cascades — 5:30–7:00 PM
Hunt — 5:30–7:00 PM
John R. Lewis — 5:00–6:30 PM
Sharp Park — 5:00–6:30 PM
Middle School at Parkside — 5:00–7:00 PM
JHS & Pathways — 6:00–7:30 PM

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Dibble — 5:30–7:00 PM
JPS Montessori — 5:00–6:30 PM
Northeast — 5:30–7:00 PM

📚 The first half day of school is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

We look forward to seeing our students and families and starting another great year together! 🧡🖤

📵 OFF AND AWAY is HERE and LOCKERS ARE BACK! 🧡🖤
Middle School at Parkside is committed to creating classrooms where students can stay focused, engaged, and prepared for success.
Beginning this school year, our Off and Away policy aligns with Michigan's new wireless communications device law and Jackson Public Schools' expectations. Cell phones and earbuds/headphones must be powered off and stored in student lockers during the school day, including classrooms, hallways, and lunch. All students will be assigned a locker. Attached you will find instructions on how to open a combination lock and our Off and Away announcment flyer. We encourage those with locks at home to have students practice their skills at home and to review the "Off and Away" expectations outlined.
We appreciate our families' partnership in reinforcing these expectations. Together, we can minimize distractions and maximize learning

🍔Build Your Own Burger or Hotdog🌭

Our next Meet Up & Eat Up Special Pop-Up is on:

🗓️ Thursday, August 6th
⏰ 12:45 pm-1:15 pm
📍 Worker’s Memorial Park - 701 S. MLK Dr.

Children 18 & younger free! Adult cost is $4.00 (cash only). We hope to see you there!

🍔Build Your Own Burger or Hotdog🌭

Our next Meet Up & Eat Up Special Pop-Up is on:

🗓️ Wednesday, August 5th
⏰ 11:30 am-12:30 pm
📍 Exchange Park - 300 E. Mansion St.

Children 18 & younger free! Adult cost is $4.00 (cash only). We hope to see you there!

Last call on sponsoring a Pink Viking Jersey! Please contact Coach Parker or Kristy Dillon by tomorrow morning (Tuesday, August 4th) if you would like to purchase one in honor of someone.

Antonio Parker: [email protected]
Kristy Dillon: [email protected]

Thank You! 💗