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Parents,

We've been so happy to see all the great things happening in our classrooms! From team-building games to exciting science experiments and engaging projects, our students are truly thriving and enjoying their learning. Speaking of cool opportunities, Parkway has a study abroad trip for this summer. You can find a link with more information below.

We're also working hard to build a stronger community with all of you, so please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to see what's happening around the school.

A huge thank you to our incredible parent volunteers and PTO! Your time and effort make a massive difference, and we couldn't do it without you.

As students have settled into the school year, we've noticed an increase in physical contact, like rough horseplay. To keep all students safe and create a respectful environment, we need everyone to remember our school-wide expectation: keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Please reinforce this rule at home by talking with your student about the importance of personal space and appropriate contact.

Thank you again for your support in keeping our school a safe and positive place for everyone.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Study abroad Trip to Japan (Robotics, Engineering, and the Future of Cities in Japan)

After School Activities began on 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:

Math Contests Club will be meeting on Mondays this year starting on September 8th. The club will meet in Ms. Johnson's room (607). This year we will be participating in SIGMA, AMC8, MOML, and MATHCOUNTS competitions. Students, please click on this link to sign up. Email Ms. Johnson (ejohnson1@parkwayschools.net) if you have any questions.

Click here to sign your student up for the 6th Grade Social September 18 from 3:30 - 4:30.

Click here if you wish to donate any snacks or drinks to the event.

Click here if you wish to volunteer for the event. If you are not an approved volunteer with Parkway, you can only help with Set up or Tear down and stay ONLY in the atrium.

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

Click here for Parkway's Volunteer Procedures. This applies to field trips during the day as well as activities occurring after school.

• Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Parkway School District. The district has a long history of active school volunteers.
  
  View our current volunteer guidelines here.
  
  1. To begin the volunteer process, click this link which will direct you to information on how to get signed up with Raptor .Raptor is our volunteer tracking system. Once you submit your application in Raptor, you will receive an email from donotreply@raptortech.com with links to the MACHS fingerprinting instructions and the Vector online required training sessions. If you do not have a response within 48 hours of submitting your online application, please be sure to check your spam folder.
  
  As a regular volunteer, your primary location will be where you are wanting to spend the majority of your time. The following volunteer categories are by invitation only and you will need to select your primary location according to the list below (you can mark actual building locations under "other preferred volunteer locations"):
  
  Athletics/Extra Duty - Unpaid Volunteers - Select "Athletics"extra Duty" as your primary location.
  Fine Arts - Select "Fine Arts" as your primary location
  OASIS - Select "OASIS" as your primary location
  Vendors/Consultants - Select "Vendors/Consultants" as your primary location.
  
  2. Please be aware that the appropriate background checks are required based on current legislation. Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) FBI fingerprint background checks are mandated by Missouri Statute 168.133. The cost to you, the volunteer, for the MACHS fingerprint background check is currently $43.50, all of which goes to MACHS and not Parkway. This price is subject to change. Please contact Karen Crews (kcrews1@parkwayschools.net) if you have any questions. If prints were done through another entity, you will still need to get them done using the Parkway code in order for us to view your background results and get notifications when things change on your background report.
  
  3. As part of the volunteer approval process, you will be required to complete two online training sessions through Vector Solutions. When you review the Volunteer Guidelines (link shown above) more information is provided. Once you submit your volunteer application, you will receive an email with more information and a link to the training site.
  
  4. Once you have been approved to volunteer, please reach out to the volunteer coordinator at your building. You must be approved before you can volunteer. You will receive an email notification from Raptor donotreply@raptortech.com when you are approved.

Please check back here for program changes or updates and/or look for updates from your child's principal throughout the school year. Again, thank you for your interest in volunteering.

If you would like to view step by step instructions for the above volunteer application process, please view this guide

• 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

he PCMS Tailgate is scheduled on Friday September 26 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Registration fee is $10. The event will feature performances by the marching band and dance team. Please fill out this Google form if you will be attending.

Event Details:

• Hacienda Food Truck - A portion of the food Proceeds will go back to the PTO

• Walking Tacos

• Nachos

• Chips & Queso

• Kona Ice for purchase

• Colts Car Magnet to Every Family that Registers

• A prize for the family with the most team spirit (Wear your favorite colts gear, decorate your car, go ALL out)—a $25 Rally House gift card to the winner

• "Guess How Many" contest - $25 Rally House gift card to the winner

• Bottled Water & Candy for purchase

• For entertainment, there will be various tailgate games, including corn hole, ladder golf, washers, and a football for a game of catch. We will also have some spirit face painting, touchdown toss game, DJ & Photo booth

• This is a family event. Students must be supervised by an adult 25 or older.

• PCH Football Game @7pm

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: 314-415-7800