Dorothy J Vaughan Academy of Technology at Parkside

Dorothy J Vaughan Academy of Technology at Parkside Parkside Elementary School merged with Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology in July of 2025. Now named Dorothy J.

Vaughan Academy of Technology at Parkside is a partial CMS K-5 magnet school. Our magnet theme is Computer Science Immersion.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week!Our school community is proudly celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor...
09/14/2026

It’s Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week!

Our school community is proudly celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Students and staff are invited to show their school pride and cultural appreciation through daily themed dress-up days and classroom activities. Check out the schedule below, and let’s come together to appreciate the vibrant diversity that makes our school so special!
Monday, Sept. 14 – Flag Day: Wear the colors of a Latin American flag! (Sports apparel and jerseys are welcome).
Tuesday, Sept. 15 – Inspiration: Dress up as your favorite Latin American actor, singer, author, or influencer.
Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Como La Flor: Wear flowers in your hair, flower headbands, or floral clothing and accessories.
Thursday, Sept. 17 – Honoring Hispanic Vaqueros: Wear cowboy or cowgirl attire to honor the traditions of the very first cowboys.
Friday, Sept. 18 – Heritage Day: Dress in traditional Hispanic culture attire!

From CMS: ⚾ Bases Loaded: Back-to-School Celebration is BACK!Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at Truist Field, home of...
07/25/2026

From CMS: ⚾ Bases Loaded: Back-to-School Celebration is BACK!
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, on Saturday, August 1 for our Back-to-School Celebration 2026!
Connect with CMS departments, explore community resources, enjoy special activity areas, and get ready for a successful school year—all for FREE!
🎒 Supplies | ✂️ Haircuts | 🍽 Lunch | 🎉 Fun
✅ Registration opens June 1: bit.ly/CMS2026BTS

We hope you are enjoying your summer! We can’t wait to see you at Open House on August 20th! Last Names A-M from 4-5pm a...
07/23/2026

We hope you are enjoying your summer! We can’t wait to see you at Open House on August 20th! Last Names A-M from 4-5pm and N-Z from 5-6 pm. Also check out the grade level school supply lists so you can start getting ready.

Some of our former students came back to walk with our current 5th graders for their clap out. It is always great to see...
06/06/2026

Some of our former students came back to walk with our current 5th graders for their clap out. It is always great to see your impact ♥️

📚✨ EOG season is here, and our students are READY to shine!Check out the flyer for important testing dates, reminders, a...
05/26/2026

📚✨ EOG season is here, and our students are READY to shine!
Check out the flyer for important testing dates, reminders, and encouragement as we head into End of Grade Testing season. 💡📝

Remember:
🍎 Eat a good breakfast
😴 Get plenty of sleep
⏰ Arrive on time
⭐ Do your best!

We believe in every single one of our students. Let’s finish strong, DJV at Parkside! 🚀💙
TestingReady

📚✨ EOG season is here, and our students are READY to shine!Check out the flyer for important testing dates, reminders, a...
05/26/2026

📚✨ EOG season is here, and our students are READY to shine!
Check out the flyer for important testing dates, reminders, and encouragement as we head into End of Grade Testing season. 💡📝

Remember:
🍎 Eat a good breakfast
😴 Get plenty of sleep
⏰ Arrive on time
⭐ Do your best!

We believe in every single one of our students. Let’s finish strong, DJV at Parkside! 🚀💙
WeBelieveInYou TestingReady

🚀 DJV at Parkside Spirit Days are here!Tuesday-Comfy vibes ☺️✔️ Wednesday-Thinking caps 🎩✔️ Everyday-Positive energy 😙✔️...
05/25/2026

🚀 DJV at Parkside Spirit Days are here!Tuesday-Comfy vibes ☺️✔️ Wednesday-Thinking caps 🎩✔️ Everyday-Positive energy 😙✔️

Let’s power through the first EOG week together because WE believe in YOU! 🌟📚🧠
DoYourBest

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow at our Computer Science Showcase! The kids have been working really hard on their proj...
05/07/2026

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow at our Computer Science Showcase! The kids have been working really hard on their projects and they are ready to share.

Former Parkside & DJV graduating Seniors, Class of 2026, are invited for our annual Clap Out! We can’t wait to see you o...
05/04/2026

Former Parkside & DJV graduating Seniors, Class of 2026, are invited for our annual Clap Out! We can’t wait to see you on Thursday, June 4th at 3:15pm. Hope you can make it!

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! PTA came up with some ways you can bless our teachers. 🎉☺️
04/30/2026

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! PTA came up with some ways you can bless our teachers. 🎉☺️

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2945 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC
28269

Telephone

+19803439915

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