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Ross Families - Despite my previous text, many students are still waiting outside the front doors well before school doors open at 8:50. If your child arrives by car, please keep them with you in your vehicle until doors open. If your child walks or rides their bike to school, please ensure that they are not leaving too early. Unattended students outside present a significant safety issue and a liability for the school. Starting Monday, any student waiting outside unsupervised prior to the start of the school day will be sent back to their parent's car. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our Ross leaders safe.

Sep. 29th: Picture Day

Sep. 30th: Running Club

Oct. 2nd: Custodian Appreciation Day

Oct. 7th: Early Release - Dismiss at 1pm.

Oct. 7th: Running Club

Oct. 7th: Community Prop P Webinar

Oct. 14th: Running Club

Oct. 15th: Field Day

Oct. 16th: Half Day - Dismiss @ 1pm

Oct. 21st: Running Club

Oct. 23rd: Fam Jam @ 5:30 pm

Oct. 28th: Running Club

Picture Day is right around the corner. To help prepare for this wonderful day, please read the information below:

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com

Pre-Order Password: 2D7Y8U9R

Direct link to embed: https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=2D7Y8U9R

The cost of operating schools is rising faster than funding, creating a projected $75 million shortfall over the next 10 years. Prop P on the November 3 ballot would provide stable funding for Parkway teachers, classrooms, safety, and student support.

Join Superintendent Dr. Melissa Schneider and Chief Financial Officer Carrie Nunn for a Parkway Community Webinar to learn about Proposition P: why it’s on the ballot, and what passage or failure would mean for Parkway schools and our community.

When: Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m.

Livestream the webinar at https://pkwy.info/community-livestream. Can’t make it live? A recording of the presentation will be available.

Get the facts about Prop P at www.parkwayschools.net/Prop-P

What would Proposition P support in Parkway schools?

• Attracting and retaining teachers and staff

• Safety and security

• Classroom resources

• Student programs and services

• Long-term financial stability

Did you know that before placing Proposition P on the November ballot, Parkway reduced spending by $15.4 million?

The reductions impacted every school and department budget, professional development expenses, and other operating costs. Further reductions would increasingly impact students, teachers, programs, and services. and classrooms.

Learn more about Prop P on the November 3 ballot: www.parkwayschools.net/Prop-P