The Panther Post
Summer 2025 Edition
In this month's newsletter:
- Principal's Message
- Popsicles with the Principal
- Kindergarten Testing
- Welcome to Parkside/Employment Opportunities
- Back to School Night
- Parkside PTA
- Calendar
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
We hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Clinton City Heritage Days parade! We will be working on updating our webpage and social media accounts, so please check back often to see what is happening at Parkside. Please see below for more information about available positions, PTA, and Back to School Information. This will be the only Panther Post for June and July. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or visit the school office on Tuesdays from 9-1. If you need additional days/times, please email Principal Vincent.
Mrs. Vincent, Principal
Dr. Moses, Administrative Intern
KINDERGARTEN TESTING
For incoming kindergarten students, Ms. Kori will be calling families to schedule a day/time to bring your student(s) in for kindergarten testing. The testing will take place the week of August 11th. These will be individual appointments. If you have any questions, please reach out to the main office.
Kindergarten first day of school: Wednesday, August 20.
WELCOME TO PARKSIDE
We are excited to welcome some new Parkside Panthers! Please watch for staff highlights on our website throughout the year to get to know our amazing staff.
- Mrs. Patterson, 5th grade teacher
- Mrs. Kirkman, librarian
- Mrs. Spencer, EE teacher assistant
- Dr. Moses, administrative intern
COME JOIN THE BEST TEAM EVER!
Work while your kids are at school, with the very best co-workers, and most amazing kids at the best school!
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Principal Vincent.
- Recess Coaches
- Teacher Assistants
- Substitute Teachers
PARKSIDE PTA
- We are in need of a PTA president for the upcoming school year. Rest assured you will not do this alone! We have an amazing group of parent volunteers and school staff who are ready and willing to help. Please reach out if you or someone you know may be interested. Thank you to all those who volunteer to help make Parkside the very best school!
SUMMER AT A GLANCE
Tuesdays June-July
- Office Open from 9-1
- New to Parkside student registration ongoing. Please let any new neighbors know to contact the school as soon as possible to register new students.
Friday, July 11
- 12:30-2:30 Popsicles with the Principal! Come to the back of the school and enjoy a cold treat!
Friday, August 1
- Finalized teacher assignments for grades 1-6 will be available in guardian myDSD accounts
Monday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 13
- Kindergarten individual testing (by appointment)
Thursday, August 14
- Back to School Night 4-6 pm
- Kindergarten teacher assignments will be finalized prior to Back to School Night
Monday, August 18
- First Day of School (grades 1-6)
- Early out 1:30
Wednesday, August 20
- Kindergarten first day of school (early out K only 1:30)