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Krista Jarvey, Principal for Instruction & 8th Grade Principal
517-841-2301
Krista.Jarvey@jpsk12.orgJudy Sheets, Administrative Secretary/8th Grade Andrea Parker, Switchboard
517-841-2302 517-841-2292
Judy.Sheets@jpsk12.org Andrea.Parker@jpsk12.orgDestiney Davis, 6th Grade Assistant Principal Kim Edwards, 6th Grade Secretary
517-841-2285 517-841-2304
Destiney.Davis@jpsk12.org kimberley.edwards@jpsk12.orgRobert Bertke, 7th Grade Associate Principal Kim Harrell-Nichols, 7th Grade Secretary
517-841-2279 517-841-2286
Robert.Bertke@jpsk12.org kimberley.nichols@jpsk12.org
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Middle School at Parkside Office Hours Middle School at Parkside Attendance HotlineSchool Days 517-841-22927:00am - 3:30pmStart Time - 7:25am
Dismissal - 2:15pm
Half Day Dismissal - 10:50amEarly Release - 1:00pm (Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 29, Jan 24, Feb 28, Apr 24)
A Message From...
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Krista Jarvey, Principal for Instruction & 8th Grade Principal
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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 eighth grade principal for the 2023-2024 school year. This will be my ninth year as an administrator at Parkside. Last school year, I continued to worked with our seventh graders and I am excited to continue building strong relationships with them and to see them continue to learn and grow as eighth graders. I will admit, I get emotional thinking about my students leaving Parkside and going to JHS next year.
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,Most Teens Don’t, 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, Navigate 360, 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!
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Robert Bertke, 7th Grade Associate Principal
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Dear Middle School at Parkside Families:
Hello, and welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year! My name is Robert Bertke and I am the 7th grade Associate Principal for the Middle School at Parkside. This is my 9th year at Parkside and my 3nd 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 6th grade principal and I am excited to start the year with our 7th graders and continue to 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. I also encourage all students and families to check out our extra curricular activities. Our offerings are second to none and I look forward to seeing your students involved in something they love.
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 .
I am excited to start the 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. 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!
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Destiney Davis, 6th Grade Assistant Principal
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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
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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.
Parkside Upcoming Events
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Today
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Tomorrow
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Tuesday
2:20 PM - 5:00 PM Afterschool Cafe
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 4-H Club/Hoover Rm 517
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April 4, 2024
2:20 PM - 5:00 PM Afterschool Cafe