June 2025 Newsletter

The Parkway Alumni Association proudly joins the Parkway community in welcoming Dr. Melissa Schneider as the district’s new superintendent!

For many of our alumni, Dr. Keith Marty has been an integral part of their Parkway experience — from calling those memorable snow days to cheering at athletic events and supporting student performances. His steady leadership over the past 14 years has helped shape a school experience that prepares students for success both in the classroom and beyond.

As Dr. Marty reflects on his remarkable tenure as Parkway’s 10th superintendent, we thank him for his dedication to students, families, and staff. We are excited to welcome Dr. Schneider as she steps into this leadership role, building on Parkway’s legacy of excellence and preparing the next generation of Parkway graduates.

Congratulations, Dr. Schneider — and welcome to the Parkway family!

The Parkway Alumni Association is proud to support the next generation of students as they pursue their dreams. Through the generosity of Parkway alumni, community members, and partners, the PAA provides scholarships each year to outstanding graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their school and community.

We are excited to announce this year's scholarship recipients — an impressive group of students who embody the values of Parkway and represent the bright future ahead. Congratulations to all!

Sharon Wilkes Holmire Scholarship - PWH

Josephina Grunzinger

Ted G. Matkin Scholarship - PNH

Everett Cox & Sophia Wong

Andrae Smith Memorial Scholarship - PNH

Jaidan Casely-Hayford & Symone Boyd

Cerutti Family Foundation Scholarship for Parkway Teachers

Shannon Cunningham, Lindsey Gittemeier, JoAnn Miller & Jaime Moore

The Purple Pride Scholarship - PNH

Kaylie Crulo & Landon Goulden

Mark D (Nolan) McLean Memorial Scholarship - Fern Ridge

Kembily Villanueva Rico

⛳ Save the Date! Parkway Golf Tournament ⛳

📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
📍 St. Peter's Golf Club *NEW LOCATION!*
⏰ 7:30 AM Shotgun Start

Join us for a day of golf, fun, and community! Enjoy a BBQ pork steak & burger bar lunch immediately after your round, followed by an awards presentation. Don't miss out—mark your calendar and register today.

Join us for a special reunion celebrating Coach Staub’s First Five Parkway North Football Teams! This is your chance to reconnect with teammates, share memories, and huddle up with Coach Staub during North High’s 2025 Homecoming Weekend.

📅 Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 12, 2025
🏟 Homecoming Game | 6:00 PM – Cheer on the Vikings!
🍻 After-Game Gathering – Enjoy food, drinks, and good company.

Saturday, September 13, 2025
🍔 Picnic & BBQ | Noon – 4:30 PM

More information and registration information will be on the Reunions page of the PAA website soon.

To receive future invitations and updates, email Kenny Fine at KennyDavinFine@proton.me.
Please include any contact info for teammates you’re in touch with—we want to reach as many players as possible!

Interested in our scholarship programs or want to create one to honor yourself or a loved one? Contact Sandy Riutcel, Executive Director of the Parkway Alumni Association, at 314-415-8074 (office) or sriutcel@parkwayschools.net for details. We're here to support your aspirations and ensure our alumni can continue their academic journey!

Dear Parkway Alumni and Friends,

Our annual Parkway Alumni Association Golf Tournament is just around the corner — and this year, we’re excited to bring the event to a new location! I know I’m personally looking forward to seeing many of you out on the course for what promises to be a fun, meaningful day in support of Parkway students, staff, and alumni programs.

We’ve just opened registration and sponsorship opportunities, and we’ve designed our sponsorship levels to be inclusive — making it easy for businesses of all sizes to get involved. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the PAA while promoting your business to our network of more than 80,000 Parkway alumni.

For full details on sponsorship levels and the benefits your business can enjoy through this event, please visit the PAA website. We’d love to have your partnership for this exciting day!

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and relaxing summer — I hope to see many of you at the tournament!

Warmly,

Kennedy Graf
Parkway South '15
President, Parkway Alumni Association

The generosity and outpouring of support for our students, families, and staff affected by the May 16 tornado is overwhelming!

Donations continue to pour into the Pantry, including ~200 Amazon packages in the past two days of shelf-stable food and essential relief items, along with six pallets of ready-meals and snacks from Convoy of Hope. So far, 70 Parkway families have received ‘disaster boxes,’ with another distribution on the way.

Thank you for being such a caring and supportive community! #ParkwayCares

We need help at your school! We have openings for bus drivers, and many others for custodians and grounds crew employees needed to support our families. If you know someone who is interested, please share this with them. Interested applicants can call 314-415-8401 for more information or visit this website.