June Newsletter

Throughout 2023 our alumni association is celebrating three decades of dedicated service to our students and the Parkway community. Anticipating an incredible year ahead, we're thrilled to announce an array of events designed for our esteemed alumni and the community. Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming gatherings and stay tuned for additional details.

Alumni from Parkway North, South, West and Central donned their colors to play a friendly game of flag football on June 8. Twenty-five players took the field for an afternoon of camaraderie and reliving the good ole days. Plans are already in progress for next year's event.

Save the date for an evening of celebration and honor on November 9, 2024, as we induct the latest esteemed members into the Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame. Join us at the Danforth Plant Sciences Center for a memorable event that recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of our distinguished alumni. Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired by the stories and successes of our newest inductees. We look forward to celebrating with you!

If your reunion details aren't on the website, email them to us!

The PAA is here to help you plan a successful reunion! We can provide contact info and guidance for your event. Plus, our volunteers can man the registration table. Reach out to us at (314) 415-8074 or ParkwayAlumni@ParkwaySchools.net for more info.

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!

Although Mike McKenna didn't graduate from PSH, he's still a Parkway alum at heart! He attended Sorrento Springs Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Parkway South before pursuing his hockey dreams.

After a 14-year career as a professional hockey goaltender (NHL, AHL, ECHL), Mike is now bringing the first Macadoodles to Dardenne Prairie this fall. Excited for this new venture in the retail wine and spirits business and looking forward to future locations! READ MORE >>

Asha Thanki (South '13) debut book, A Thousand Times Before, was listed as one of PEOPLE’s Most Anticipated Summer Books. The book is scheduled to release on July 9, which means it’s available to pre-order — through Bookshop, through your local bookstore via phone or their direct website, and all the other book-buying mediums.

The University City Public Library will host Linda Fine Hunt (Central '69) for a conversation about her recently published book, Particular Place and People. The event will take place September 13, Friday at 6701 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130. The presentation begins at 11:00 am and ends at noon. 1 314 727 3150.

The book, which is historical fiction details growing up in University City, MO during the 1950s and 60s. It describes the cultural changes of a place beloved by many over a Century. The book is available at local bookstores and online. Dr. Hunt will have a few copies available for sale at the event.

Six Parkway students scored a 36 -- the highest possible score -- on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. The students are:

Central High
Jemuel Lee
Grace Li
Zeidan Reza

South High
Jayden Keean Choe

West High
Will Gonsior
Gavin Hughes

About one-quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2023, only 2,542 out of 1.39 million students who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36.

Dr. Keith Marty, superintendent of Parkway Schools, announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year, after 14 years as superintendent.

Dr. Marty’s last day will be June 30, 2025. The timing of this announcement will allow the Board of Education to conduct a thorough search for the next superintendent and provide for a seamless transition.

This summer, a select group of students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Explore Teaching program during summer school. They delved into the intricacies of lesson planning, gained insights into the education field, and even had the chance to practice mock-teaching. Thanks to the generosity of many, these students received scholarships from the Alumni Association, making this enriching experience possible.

Four Parkway students were awarded college-sponsored National Merit scholarships.

College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners are a part of the distinguished group of about 6,870 high school seniors who will receive National Merit Scholarships for college undergraduate study worth over $26 million. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship... READ MORE >>

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.