Middle School at Parkside Mission Statement: The mission of Middle School at Parkside is to provide all students with a quality education.

Our Vision is to:    ♦  Educate all students to higher levels of academic performance, the arts and athletics.    ♦  Foster positive growth and development in social and emotional behavior.    ♦  Strengthen partnerships with the students, staff, parents and community.

Principal for Instruction:	Mr.William Patterson received his Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Michigan University.  He majored in History and African American Studies.  He also earned a minor in Mathematics, along with a teaching certificate.  Mr. Patterson accepted the position of Principal for Instruction at the Middle School at Parkside beginning July 1, 2008.
History:	The Middle School at Parkside opened as a high school in the fall of 1963.   In 1982 it became a junior high, serving grades 7, 8 and 9 until 1994 when the transition to middle school was made. Parkside presently serves 1,100 students in grades 7 and 8.
Demographics:	The Middle School at Parkside is located at 2400 Fourth Street within walking distance to beautiful Ella Sharp Park and Museum and the Hurst Planetarium. The single story building, situated on 57 acres includes a domed field house, rather than a traditional gymnasium.   Justin Mehall Memorial soccer field was added in 1992, serving as home field for boys and girls teams at both the middle school and Jackson High School. The Black Box Theater hosts drama presentations throughout the year.
NASA Explorer School Program:	In June, 2006, The Middle School at Parkside became a NASA Explorer School.  The NASA ExplorereSchools Program is a unique three-year relationship with the opportunity for educators and students to become involved in the excitement of NASA research, discoveries, and missions.
Curriculum:	The students at the Middle School at Parkside are placed into teams, using the Middle School Concept. Core subjects adhere to the curriculum set forth by Jackson Public Schools in alignment with the State of Michigan Standards and Benchmarks. Parkside offers a vast selection of elective courses, or “Encore” classes, ranging from vocal and instrumental music, computers, art, life skills and three different languages. Click here for a list of Core Subject descriptions.
Pinnacle Gradebook Parent/Student Viewer:	This website is for the purpose of reviewing a students grades and assignments in each of their classes.  Select teacher / subject for each class you wish to review.  Attendance is not accurate on this website.
Of Special Interest:	The NEON after school program serves 300-400 students. Parkside’s jazz band has played at the Detroit Montrose Jazz Festival, and both the Symphonic and Varsity bands consistently receive “1’s” at state festivals. Parkside is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and uses their literacy program. Parkside has a MIDI lab for synthesized/electronic music. French, German and Spanish are offered in both grade levels.