Multimedia Gallery
Contact Us
-
Krista Jarvey, Principal for Instruction & 7th Grade Principal
517-841-2301
Krista.Jarvey@jpsk12.orgJudy Sheets, Administrative Secretary Andrea Parker, Switchboard
517-841-2302 517-841-2292
Judy.Sheets@jpsk12.org Andrea.Parker@jpsk12.orgDestiney Davis, 8th Grade Assistant Principal Kellie Ludwig, 8th Grade Secretary
517-841-2285 517-841-2304
Destiney.Davis@jpsk12.org Kellie.Ludwig@jpsk12.orgRobert Bertke, 6th Grade Associate Principal Kim Harrell-Nichols, 6th Grade Secretary
517-841-2279 517-841-2286
Robert.Bertke@jpsk12.org kimberly.nichols@jpsk12.org
-
Middle School at Parkside Office Hours Middle School at Parkside Attendance HotlineSchool Days 517-841-22927:00am - 3:30pmStart Time - 7:25am
Dismissal - 2:12pm
Half Day Dismissal - 10:50am
A Message From...
-
Krista Jarvey, Principal for Instruction & 7th Grade Principal
Click photo to read more.
Hello and welcome to The Middle School at Parkside.
My name is Mrs. Krista Jarvey and I am the Principal for Instruction as well as the seventh grade principal for the 2022-2023 school year. This will be my eighth year as an administrator at Parkside. Last school year, as the Associate Principal, I worked with our new incoming sixth graders and I am excited to continue building strong relationships with them and to see them continue to learn and grow through their middle school years.
I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child, so it is extremely important to me that I have open communication with ALL my parents. Please know that I have an open door policy and invite you to call me or stop on by with any concerns you may have or just even to get to know me better!
Parkside is the best place to be for your child! Why you ask? We offer many after school clubs such as Academic Games, French club, Science club, Student Council, 4H, BOSS club, After School Cafe, Superintendent Success Challenge, and National Junior Honor Society, just to name a few. We also have offerings in sports such as wrestling, swimming, basketball, football, cheerleading, track, cross country and volleyball.
There are many opportunities for students to excel in many different ways at Parkside. Socially and emotionally, we are invested in Social Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and offer extensive counseling groups tailored to your child’s needs. Academically, our curriculum is top notch where students are mentored and guided to be the best learner they can be. Initiatives such as Visible Learning, Restorative Justice, Reading Apprenticeship, and AVID are some of our outstanding programs we have implemented at Parkside to address all our students’ needs. Our curriculum is written by our teachers focusing on grade level benchmarks and standards from the State of Michigan Curriculum.We recognize all students learn differently and at different times. Our teachers deliver their curriculum in a variety of methods. We hold our students to high expectations academically and behaviorally, community involvement, and rigor. We expect our students to take ownership of their learning as well as how they themselves can have a positive impact in their own community.
We have over 60 staff members here at Parkside. Our staff work diligently to develop strong relationships with our middle schoolers. Our teachers go above and beyond the normal work day by offering tutoring during lunch and after school. Many teachers even run after school clubs as well. Student achievement is a high priority for our teachers. Our staff understand that being a middle schooler is a tough age. Our teachers are caring, great listeners and fantastic problem solvers. They also are huge advocates for every student.
Students at Parkside leave the middle school understanding they can impact our community in a positive way, are lifelong learners and seek out opportunities to learn and grow, and are prepared to be successful at Jackson High School and life thereafter.
I am looking forward to another great school year here at Parkside!
Jackson Public Schools - Where Community Comes Together!
-
Robert Bertke, 6th Grade Associate Principal
Click photo to read more.
Dear Middle School at Parkside Families:
Hello, and welcome back to the 2022-2023 school year! My name is Robert Bertke and I am the 6th grade Associate Principal for the Middle School at Parkside. This is my 8th year at Parkside and my 2nd year as an administrator. I was fortunate enough to start my career in education here at Parkside where I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science. I most recently was the 8th grade principal and I am excited to start the year with our incoming 6th graders and build relationships with those students and families throughout their time at Parkside! I am excited to start this year off strong and get back to focusing on the greatness the Middle School at Parkside has to offer.
It is no secret that the past couple of school years were unlike anything we have ever experienced. I first want to say thank you to all of you for persevering and continuing to make each day better for our students. Staff will continue to come to work every day to meet your students’ needs while making sure they are in a safe and secure environment. I am switching gears from the negatives the past couple of years have brought and looking forward to the exciting things we have going on here at the Middle School at Parkside.
We have recently completed new renovations through the JPS bond. Not one room has gone untouched during this exciting time. Our classrooms have new furniture, our science wing has been revamped, new collaboration spaces are completed, safety and security improvements have been made, and much more. I encourage you to take time to see all of the new and exciting improvements being made to meet our students' needs in a 21st century classroom.
We are excited to continue this school year as a 1-to-1 technology school and will be providing each student with a Chromebook for their education. These Chromebooks should be charged and brought to school daily for use with Google Classroom. Students are on a 5-day school schedule and we look forward to continuing student success in a way that meets all styles of learning.
I am excited to start the 2022-2023 school year and look forward to working with you. I want to encourage everyone to reach out with any questions, concerns, or feedback. I value the input of our community and look forward to having discussions that put our students first. I have an “open door” policy and welcome and look forward to dialogue with all of you. Staff will also continue to reach out to you to communicate about your students' progress and needs. Please continue to use PowerSchool as a way to monitor student grades and if you need that information please reach out so we can continue to provide you with what you need. Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 517-841-2285 or Robert.Bertke@jpsk12.org. It is a great day to be a Viking!
Go Vikings!
-
Destiney Davis, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Click photo to read more.
Dear Middle School at Parkside Families,My name is Destiney Davis and I am the 8th Grade Assistant Principal at Middle School at Parkside. This is my 8th year at Parkside and my first year as an administrator. Previously for seven years, I was the French Language Teacher. I look forward to the new role I am taking on as I will be able to continue the relationships I've built with your students and help them make the transition to high school.The 2022-2023 school year is going to be a great one as we continue to utilize our Chromebooks, technology in the classrooms, and our new spaces now that construction is winding down. As the 8th Grade class, it is my goal that your students be leaders and mentors to our other grades by modeling excellent behavior and communication with one another and their teachers.As we get closer to the year starting, I would encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I want to create a partnership with my students' families as we are all valued members of their education. I love to hear input from others and the community as we have discussions about our students and their growth. Staff will continue to reach out to you about your student's progress and needs but please continue to use PowerSchool to monitor your student's attendance and grades. I also encourage students to monitor their PowerSchool to help them become more independent as they progress through their education. If you need help setting up the Parent Portal with PowerSchool please let me know and I can help facilitate that for you.I am looking forward to starting the 2022-2023 school year and grateful it is with you and your students. Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 517-841-2279 or email me at destiney.davis@jpsk12.org.Thank you & Go Vikings!
Parkside Announcements
-
Good Evening Parkside Families, here are your announcements for the week of March 20-26th
Monday, March 20:
9:00-10:30 Hunt 5th Grade Tour
11:30-1:30 8th Leadership Team, Jackson College
2:20-3:30 Disc Golf Practice/Korican, FH
2:30-4:307th/8th Boys/Girls-Track Practice, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
5:00-8:00 Parkside Travel BB Practice, FH
6:00-8:00 Academic Games/Holland, Collab Rm 419
Tuesday, March 21:
9:00-10:30 Dibble 5th Grade Tour
2:20-3:15 Chess Club/Beal, Rm 715
2:20-3:20 Afterschool Detention, Media Ctr
2:30-5:00 Afterschool Cafe
2:30-4:30 7th/8th Girls/Boys Track Practice, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
Wednesday, March 22:
2:20-3:20 Afterschool Detention, Media Ctr
2:20-3:30 Disc Golf Practice/Korican, FH
2:30-3:30 BOSS Mtg/Brandon, Collab Rm 419
2:30-4:30 7th/8th Girls/Boys Track Practice, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
4:00 JAZZ Festival, JHS
5:00-8:00 Parkside Travel BB Practice, FH
6:00-8:00 Academic Games/Holland, Collab Rm 419
Thursday, March 23:
7:25-2:12 Career Fair/Wood/Trombley, Media Ctr
2:20-3:20 Afterschool Detention, Media Ctr
2:30-5:00 Afterschool Cafe, FH
2:30-4:30 7th/8th Girls/Boys Track Practice, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
Friday, March 24:
No School - Students/Teachers Spring Break Begins!
Also I am exited to announce that Parkside has hired a French teacher! Ms. Evangeline Prosper has joined our staff and we will be offering a full schedule of French classes next school year. For the remainder of this year- if your 6th or 7th grader is not in a world language class or would like to switch from an Intro to German or Intro to Spanish into Intro to French please email me at destiney.davis@jpsk12.org or call the school. We will be opening up a couple sections of Intro to French for the rest of this school year.
As always if you have any questions about anything in these announcements please give the school a call at 517-841-2300
-
Mar 13th, 2023–Mar 19th, 2023 WEEK 27
Monday, March 13:
NO SCHOOL - STUDENTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - TEACHERS
6:30pm Max Stossel Assembly/BOSS Club, Aud
Tuesday, March 14:
9:00-10:30 NE 5th Grade Tour
10:00-11:30 Spring Picture Day, Media Ctr
2:20-3:15 Chess Club/Beal, Rm 715
2:20-3:30 Disc Golf Practice/Korican, FH
2:30-5:00 Afterschool Cafe
2:30-4:30 7th/8th Girls/Boys Track Practice, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
Wednesday, March 15:
9:00-10:30 Cascades 5th Grade Tour
2:30-4:30 7th/8th Girls/Boys Track Practice, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
6:00-8:00 Academic Games/Holland, Collab Rm 419
7:00 JPS JAZZ Night, JHS Auditorium
Thursday, March 16:
2:30-5:00 Afterschool Cafe
2:30-4:30 7th/8th Girls/Boys Track Practice, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
Friday, March 17:
9:00-10:30 John R Lewis/Montessori 5th Grade Tour
9:35-1:30 Choir Festival/Golembiewski,
2:30-4:30 7th/8th Girls/Boys Track Practice, FH
6:00-8:00 Black History Academic Excellence Celebration, Potter Ctr
-
Good evening Parkside families! Here are your weekly announcements for the week of Feb 27th–Mar 5th, 2023
Monday, February 27:
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
4:15 7th/8th Girls BB Game vs Lincoln, (H)
6:00-8:00 Academic Games/Holland, Collab Rm 419
Tuesday, February 28:
2:20-3:15 Chess Club/Beal, Rm 717
2:20-3:20 Afterschool Detention, Media Ctr
2:30-5:00 Afterschool Cafe
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
4:15 7th/8th Girls BB Game vs Pinckney, (A)
Wednesday, March 1:
8:00-4:30 Parkside Ski Club Trip, Timber Ridge
2:30-5:00 Parkside Disc Golf Club, FH
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
6:00-8:00 Academic Games/Holland, Collab Rm 419
Thursday, March 2:
2:20-3:20 Afterschool Detention, Media Ctr
2:30-5:00 Afterschool Cafe
3:15-4:30 JROTC/Nichols, JACC
Friday, March 3:
END OF 2ND TRIMESTER- Please speak to your student about turning in any missing work or any assignments they need to redo because once the trimester ends work for that period cannot be turned in.
7:25-10:50 Half Day - Students
PM - Records Day Teachers
-
Power School Assistance Offered
Dear Middle School at Parkside Parents,
If you have any questions regarding PowerSchool, please call our Parent Liaison, Kristy Dillon, at 517-841-2278, or email her at kristy.dillon@jpsk12.org.
Parent Corner
-
A Family Involvement Message from Mr. Patterson - (view)Parent Volunteer SurveyAre you looking for ways to stay involved with your student's education? Take the Parent Survey!Click here to start the survey...Current Parkside Newsletter
Parkside Upcoming Events
-
Today
-
Tomorrow
-
Friday
-
April 7, 2023
-
April 11, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM JPS Literacy Night