JPS Middle School at Parkside

JPS Middle School at Parkside Middle School at Parkside serves over 800 students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. They work to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators and risk-takers.

The Middle School at Parkside strives for our students to be knowledgeable, principled, open-minded, caring, balanced and reflective. The main goal at Parkside is to build positive relationships with families and to foster students' academic and social abilities. Parkside's faculty and staff maintain an environment where teaching and learning are the primary focus giving students the essential aca

demic skills needed for success. Please note that all information, photos, and images are property of JPS. All Rights Reserved.

Good evening Parkside families!  This is it! The last weekly announcement for the 25/26 school year.  First I want to re...
05/31/2026

Good evening Parkside families! This is it! The last weekly announcement for the 25/26 school year. First I want to remind everyone that summer school transportation has set its routes. We are still taking registrations for summer school! If transportation is needed, a hub stop will be assigned. Also, 8th graders have a special opportunity to participate in the Summer Jackson High School Bridge Program for 3 dates in June. They are as follows:
Thursday June 11th 8am - Noon
Thursday June 18th 8am - Noon
Thursday June 25th 8am - Noon

This program will:
-Introduce future 9th Grade Students to the historic Jackson High School Building
-Connect with JHS Students through a Mentorship Program (Viking M&M)
-Support students in their academic and social goals at Jackson High School
-Connect students with their own academic brains and how to leverage that understanding for long term success
-Introduce students to the real benefits of positive social interactions, connections and networks
-Give the students access to resources around JHS
-Build on the hobbies and interests of students by connecting them to JHS Clubs and Sports

This is a fantastic opportunity for our 8th grade students to participate in and I encourage 8th graders to participate to help ease the transition to Jackson High School. Please let me know if you have any questions. Now for our happenings this week at Parkside.

Monday, June 1:
8:30 7th Grade - LAUNCH fieldtrip

Wednesday, June 3:
Last Full Day of School

Thursday, June 4:
10:40 Dismissal - Half Day Students

Friday, June 5:
LAST DAY - HALF DAY - RECORDS DAY

LOOKING AHEAD - June
6/8-25 Summer Schools Begin
6/8-26 Summer Band Begin

8th graders, please know that Fall High School Sports have began registering, please see Mr. Baldwin if you need to get registered for any fall sport and have not. For those interested in Swimming and Diving in 9th grade, please fill out the following link!

We will miss you Class of 2030! πŸ§‘πŸ–€
05/31/2026

We will miss you Class of 2030! πŸ§‘πŸ–€

05/31/2026

🎬 A Night in Hollywood – 8th Grade Formal 🎬

Our 8th grade students enjoyed a memorable evening at this year's "A Night in Hollywood" 8th Grade Formal! It was a wonderful celebration of their final middle school dance and a chance to create lasting memories with friends before moving on to the next chapter of their educational journey.

The night was filled with dancing, great music, delicious treats, laughter, and plenty of fun as students celebrated together in Hollywood style. It was truly a special evening and a perfect way to honor our amazing 8th graders.

We will miss this outstanding group of students and hope they had an unforgettable time. We wish each of them the very best as they begin their next journey at Jackson High School. We know they will continue to do great things!

A special thank you goes out to all of our chaperones and staff who volunteered their time to help make this event a success. Your support and dedication helped create a safe, fun, and memorable night for our students.

⭐ Best wishes, Class of 2030!

πŸ€πŸ–€πŸ§‘ ATTENTION VIKING FAMILIES! πŸ§‘πŸ–€πŸ€Calling all current and future Lady Vikings basketball players, parents, and supporter...
05/31/2026

πŸ€πŸ–€πŸ§‘ ATTENTION VIKING FAMILIES! πŸ§‘πŸ–€πŸ€

Calling all current and future Lady Vikings basketball players, parents, and supporters! Join us for an important Girls Basketball Meeting focused on building a stronger future for our program. Your voice, ideas, and energy matter as we work together to elevate Viking basketball! πŸ’ͺπŸ½πŸ€

πŸ“… Monday, June 1, 2026
πŸ“ Middle School at Parkside – Media Center
⏰ 6:00 PM

Meet with Superintendent Jeremy Patterson, A.D. Chris Hoover, and A.D. Eric Baldwin for skills, drills, and discussion about the upcoming season and the future of the program.

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πŸŽ₯ 🎞️ 8th Grade Formal β€œA Night In Hollywood” Red Carpet πŸŽ₯ 🎬Our students looked amazing as they walked the Red Carpet to ...
05/30/2026

πŸŽ₯ 🎞️ 8th Grade Formal β€œA Night In Hollywood” Red Carpet πŸŽ₯ 🎬

Our students looked amazing as they walked the Red Carpet to kick off the 8th Grade Formal! πŸͺ©

05/29/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ”₯ STATE BOUND! πŸ”₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Good luck to Terrasia Treadway as she heads to the State Finals in the 200-meter dash on May 30!

Your Viking family is proud of all your hard work, dedication, and determination. Go represent Jackson with pride! πŸ§‘πŸ–€

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🌟Our Parkside Track & Field qualifying athletes attended the 2026 MHSAA JH/MS Track & Field Regionals yesterday. These a...
05/28/2026

🌟Our Parkside Track & Field qualifying athletes attended the 2026 MHSAA JH/MS Track & Field Regionals yesterday. These athletes also qualified for the MegaStar Meet of Champions in June. We are so proud of their accomplishments! Thank you to their coaches, and everyone who supported them this season!🌟

Our last two Staff Viking Values Award recipients are Mrs. Perry and Ms. Roxy! Thank you for all of your hard work and d...
05/28/2026

Our last two Staff Viking Values Award recipients are Mrs. Perry and Ms. Roxy! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our students throughout the school year! We appreciate all you do! πŸ§‘πŸ†πŸ–€

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2400 4th Street
Jackson, MI
49203

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