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Dear Parents,

Two weeks of school have now passed, and I want to thank you all for your incredible support. Change isn't easy, but our students are truly rising to meet every challenge. It's been so much fun to walk into classrooms and see them engaged in amazing learning—from watching chemical reactions to building tiny rooms and working on team-building projects. Be sure to check out our social media pages to see some of these moments! I hope you and your families have a wonderful extended weekend.

Important Reminders

• Work Permits: If your child needs a work permit, please have them contact their grade-level counselor after they have applied for and secured a job.

• Athletics: If your student plans on attending high school football games, please review the athletics announcement flyer for important information.

• Motorized Vehicles: Per the Missouri Highway Patrol, any vehicle without pedals is considered motorized. This means a driver must have a valid driver's license to operate it on the road or school property.

• PTO Volunteers: Our PTO is looking for a volunteer to be the 6th-grade committee chair. If you are interested, please contact our PTO president, Brittany Collier, at brittany@pcms-pto.com.

After School Activities will start up Wednesday, September 3rd. Here is the link to our website: https://sites.google.com/parkwayschools.net/pcmsasa/home

You will be able to find every club / intramural sport that we offer. You can also see when the club/sport will start, what days they are held, and who is the sponsor.

**Only students can sign up for a club or sport using their Parkway Gmail. If a parent tries to sign up for their child, they will not have access to the google form.

Please have your student review the ASA Handbook:

NO OUTSIDE FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES ARE ALLOWED to DELIVER FOOD!

Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates, and other food delivery services are strictly PROHIBITED. Deliveries will NOT be accepted, nor will students be called to receive deliveries.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO:

-Stand in the cafeteria line in an orderly manner.

-Eat all food and drink while seated at a table. No food or drink is to be taken outside the columns that surround the cafeteria.

-Clean your table and the surrounding floor before leaving the area.

-Behave appropriately in the atrium, no running, jumping, tripping, fighting, or horseplay.

Remain in the atrium area or the designated area outside during your lunchtime. Hallways and entrance areas to all wings are “off limits” during lunch.

Students may not leave the Central Middle campus during lunch (or at any other time during the school day!).

Behave safely while outside; avoid activities that could be potentially dangerous, such as tripping or horseplay.

Reminder:

Food items may NOT be shared.

• New Cell Phone Policy
• Bus Stop Information
• School Supplies
• Lunch Menus and Money
• School Calendars
• Family Profile to Update
• And more!

• September 1 - No School - Labor Day

• September 10 - Half Day - Dismissal will be at 12:20

• Assistant principals returned to grade level w/counselor

• Jason Brown: 8th (Rachel Clausius)

• Dr. Destiny Davis: 7th (Stacey Besand)

• Kimberly Ramirez: 6th (Jen Hoffmann)

• If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, please contact the grade level principal first, including if your child is in a personalized academy.

• Click here for the CMS Facebook page.

• Click here for the CMS Instagram page.

• Cell Phone Policy Update

If you need to send a message (change of transportation, etc. to your student), please contact the school at: 314-415-7865 and a Secretary will assist you.

The Parkway School District participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. This allows families the opportunity to apply for Free and Reduced Price Meal Benefits. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility.To apply, click on the picture to the left.

Click here for the PTO budget for the 25-26 SY.

Click here for the PCMS PTO Events Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year!

Check out all of the wonderful support that the PTO provided this past school year for PCMS students and staff!

PTO Finances as of June 30, 2025

Please welcome our 2025-2026 PCMS PTO Board! We are still in need of an assistant treasurer to shadow Michele Duvall as this coming year will be her last at PCMS. You do not need to be an accountant but having some background with spreadsheets would be great! Please consider joining us, and email info@pcms-pto.com if you are interested!

President - Brittany Collier

Co-Vice-Presidents: Karen Swindells and PJ Moore

Secretary: Carrie McElfresh

Treasurer: Michele Duvall

If you own a small business within our community, please fill out this form here so we can advertise your small business on our social media and also contact you about possible fundraising opportunities.

We still need a Committee Chair for the 6th Grade Social on September 18th. If you are interested in joining the committee, or especially chairing the committee, please contact Brittany Collier at brittany@pcms-pto.com

Do you have perennials in your yard that could be split and shared? The PTO and Beautification Committee are working to make the front of our school welcoming and beautiful for the new school year. We have a large space to fill and would love any perennial donations you may have. If you have extras in your backyard, we’d be happy to give them a new home at the school.

You can drop them off at school or email brittany@pcms-pto.com and we’ll gladly arrange for pick up.

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated perennials for the front of our school! Your generosity is helping us make our campus more welcoming and beautiful for our students, staff, and community. We will continue accepting perennial donations through Thanksgiving break, so please keep them coming. There is a gray bin by the hose in front of the school where you can drop them off. Together, we’re creating something lasting and special—thank you for helping our school shine!

The PCMS PTO is looking for volunteers to chair or co-chair the following committees:

• Fall Football Tailgate (Sept 26) – Plan a fun pre-game event with games, food, a band performance, and activities before the high school football game.

• Conference Food – Order, organize, and coordinate food for teacher conference days.

• 6th Grade Representative – Be the voice and support for our 6th grade families.

Want to help but not alone? You can co-chair with a friend!

If you’re interested or have questions, please email brittany@pcms-pto.com. Your time and energy make a big difference for our students, staff, and community!

September 1 - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY

September 2 - Odd Day (1,3,5,7)

September 3 - Even Day (2,4,6,8)

September 4 - Odd Day (1,3,5,7)

September 5 - Event Day (2,4,6,8)

This class combines learning social confidence, good manners, and social dance. It is a wonderful time to practice social skills in a structured environment. The Cotillion will meet from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for five lessons: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/27, & 11/3 . 3:30pm - 4:45pm in the PCMS Gym. The Grand Finale Dinner Party and Dance will be held at The Missouri Athletic Club­‐Downtown on Monday, November 10, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m

The cost to register is $145

Click below for the Registration Form to sign up for next school year.

• Kindness
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Accountability
• Acceptance

Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net
Location: 471 N. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 314-415-7865