June 2022 Newsletter
Where Two Worlds Meet: Deanna Shoss
When grandchildren are young, a sweet treat or new toy is enough to inspire their unconditional adoration. And then they become teenagers. Suddenly it’s not so easy anymore, for you or them. Where Two Worlds Meet: A Guide to Connecting with Your Teenage Grandchildren is a new book that gives grandparents a roadmap to stay connected and even deepen your relationship with your grandchildren as you both age written by our very own Parkway Alumni! It is an action-focused guide by Social Worker and community leader Jerry Witkovsky and marketer and interculturalist Deanna Shoss - North '81. The book provides insight and guidance on how grandparents can better understand life through their teenage grandchild’s eyes.
Alumni Night at the Ballpark!
Take yourself and your family and friends out to the ballgame this summer at Busch Stadium! Tickets purchased for Parkway Family Day include these fantastic perks...
◊ FREE JUMBO hotdog and regular soda (Sunday game only)
◊ Adult Mystery Nickname Jersey or Player World Championship Rings
Upcoming games are July 16 and August 14th. Purchase tickets here online.
Golf Tournament
Save the date to play golf at the Parkway Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at 10 a.m.! The PAA will host this annual event again at Forest Park Golf Course, one of the most popular public golf courses in the Midwest.
Fees this year are $120 per golfer - the fee includes snacks and lunch on the course and appetizers during the awards presentation following the tournament. Register early online today!
Networking Night
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for an all-alumni networking event. The group meets in person at the Parkway Administration Center. Hear from alums about their current work and meet other Parkway alumni in our community. To attend, email parkwayalumni@parkwayschools.net to be added to the meeting invite list. Include your name, school, class year, profession, business name and contact info.
Plan Your Reunion!
The PAA is happy to assist reunion planners by providing contact information and general guidance on having a successful event. We would also be available to provide volunteers to man the registration table at your event. Please call the PAA at (314) 415-8074 or -8073, or email ParkwayAlumni@ParkwaySchools.net, to learn more.
Changing of the Guards
There will be a changing of the guard at two Parkway schools in the next school year as two longtime athletic directors are stepping down.
Parkway West's Brian Kessler and Parkway Central's John Theobald announced they are retiring as the athletic directors at their respective schools. Along with Kessler, Joyce Debenport will retire. Debenport is the administrative assistant in the athletic department at Parkway West. Read More >>
A Different Kind of School Year
One down, seven to go. Science teacher Allison Privitt takes a year off from teaching to travel the world. READ MORE >>
On the Road Again!
Parkway 5th graders weigh in on the district’s bus driver shortage to help tackle the hiring shortage for a class project. Tune in!
Calling All Alumni - Parkway is Hiring!
We need help at your school! We have nearly 50 openings for bus drivers, custodians, grounds crew employees and other staff 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.
Digital Communications Opening
Parkway has an opening for a Digital Communications Specialist.
This is a great opportunity to join a digital communications team to support video, social media, graphic design, and writing for a premier school district. Most importantly, they get to tell the amazing success stories of students in the Parkway community.
Give Today
Be part of something bigger than yourself! There are many ways to give to the Parkway Alumni Association. Whether you make a general donation or direct your contribution to one of our funds like the Light of Parkway or Albert Awards, your support will be used for programs that benefit alumni, students, staff and the Parkway community as defined in our mission statement. Give today by making an online donation.
Class Reunions
Many grads are putting together class reunions for this fall and next spring. Don't miss your opportunity to share in the memories and build the future. Find your class reunion information or start planning one!
Class Memoriam
Parkway Alumni Association extends condolences to family and friends of the following Parkway alumni and staff. CLICK HERE to read more.
Class Notes
Find out where Parkway grads are making their mark in the world. See our latest class notes here.
Med School Bound!
You won't want to miss this! ...An inspiring story about how one Parkway South grad is med school bound! Catch up with what Aman Chishti is doing post graduation. READ MORE >>
Central Grad Featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Julie Peden has worked as a registered nurse for 25 years in multiple settings, including the emergency room, intensive care unit, cardiac rehab and dialysis. But her current role serving foster children through Home State Health is one of the most rewarding yet. Read full article in St. Louis Post-Dispatch