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.

🌽On Thursday, September 3rd, all JPS schools will be serving fresh corn on the cob during lunch, from Gee Farms. We can’...
09/03/2026

🌽On Thursday, September 3rd, all JPS schools will be serving fresh corn on the cob during lunch, from Gee Farms. We can’t wait for them to try this delicious sweet corn! 🌽

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

🚨💻Student Technology Contracts🚨💻

Parkside 7th & 8th grade students are going to be getting technology next Wednesday, September 9th!

Parent or guardians, in order for your student to receive their device, please make sure that you sign and return the technology contract. Students will not receive a device without this form completed. If you have any questions, please contact the office or grade level principal.

Thank You!

09/02/2026

📢🚨Attention Parkside Athletes! 📢🚨

Please see below for information on Athletics for today, September 2, 2026:

🏈 7th & 8th Grade Football practice is canceled

🏐 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Tryouts are still on after school in the Parkside Fieldhouse, today is the last day

🏃‍♂️ Cross Country Practice is still on for after school and will be held in the Parkside Fieldhouse

🏈 Fall 2026 Youth Football Registration is Open! 🏈The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation wi...
09/02/2026

🏈 Fall 2026 Youth Football Registration is Open! 🏈

The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Jackson Public Schools, is offering youth football opportunities for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade this fall!

Divisions include K–2nd Grade Flag Football, 3rd/4th Grade Instructional Tackle Football, and 5th/6th Grade Tackle Football.

📍 Games: Jackson High School Withington Stadium
📍 Practices: Ella Sharp Park, across from Ella Sharp Mini Golf
💲 League fees are covered by the Shaun C. Kelley Scholarship Fund!

Registration deadlines vary by division, and space is limited, so families are encouraged to register soon.

📞 Questions? Call or text 517-945-6381
📧 [email protected]

🏈 Volunteer coaches are also needed! Contact Antonio Parker if you are interested in helping.

🏓 NEW PROGRAM — Youth Instructional Pickleball! 🏓Jackson Public Schools is excited to partner with the City of Jackson P...
09/01/2026

🏓 NEW PROGRAM — Youth Instructional Pickleball! 🏓

Jackson Public Schools is excited to partner with the City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department, Crossroads Pickleball, and the Spring Arbor University Pickleball Team to offer a new instructional pickleball program for students in 5th–8th grade!

📅 Sundays, September 13–October 4
📍 Crossroads Pickleball Courts at Keeley Park
💲 $20 for JPS students | $25 for students outside JPS

Division Times:
• 5th & 6th Grade: 3:00–4:30 PM
• 7th & 8th Grade: 4:30–6:00 PM

📌 Registration deadline: September 11 or until divisions are full.

No experience? No problem! This is a great opportunity for students to learn the game, build skills, stay active, and have fun.

⚽ Fall 2026 Youth Soccer Registration is Open! ⚽The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with...
08/31/2026

⚽ Fall 2026 Youth Soccer Registration is Open! ⚽

The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Jackson Public Schools, is offering Fall Soccer for children from age 4 through middle school!

Divisions include:

4-Year-Old COED NEW!
Kindergarten COED
1st & 2nd Grade Girls and Boys
3rd & 4th Grade Girls and Boys
5th & 6th Grade Girls and Boys
Middle School COED

📅 Games: Saturdays, September 19–October 24
⏰ Games scheduled between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
📍 Ella Sharp Park Soccer Fields
💲 $20 for JPS students | $25 for students outside JPS
👕 Fee includes a jersey

📌 Registration deadline: Friday, September 4, or until divisions are full.

📞 Questions? Call or text 517-416-0365
📧 [email protected]

⚽ Volunteer coaches are also needed! Contact Alexa Markham if you are interested.

📏Today, in Ms.Berry's class, students practiced team building by literally building! Each team was given the task to bui...
08/31/2026

📏Today, in Ms.Berry's class, students practiced team building by literally building!
Each team was given the task to build the tallest tower possible, and given only four pieces of paper and four pieces of tape.

Pictured is the tallest tower of the day standing at 40.5 inches! Great job students! 📏

📣 Calling all future cheerleaders! 📣The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Jackson Pub...
08/31/2026

📣 Calling all future cheerleaders! 📣

The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Jackson Public Schools, is offering a Youth Cheer League for students in 1st–6th grade!

Cheerleaders will practice at Ella Sharp Park and cheer at games held at Jackson High School’s Withington Stadium. Divisions are available for 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, and 5th/6th grade.

📅 Kickoff dates begin in September
💲 $20 for JPS students | $25 for students outside JPS
👕 Fee includes a shirt
📍 Games at Withington Stadium
📲 Registration is open until each division’s deadline or until divisions are full

For questions, call/text 517-945-6381 or email [email protected].

Check out the flyer for division-specific dates, deadlines, and registration information. We’d love to see our JPS students out there cheering this fall! 🧡🖤📣

🇪🇸First Friday back to school was a success in Mrs. Doctor’s Spanish 1B class! Giovannii and Barrett picked right back u...
08/30/2026

🇪🇸First Friday back to school was a success in Mrs. Doctor’s Spanish 1B class! Giovannii and Barrett picked right back up speaking in Spanish during the first week’s episode of Estrella Del Día. Mrs. Doctor asks questions in Spanish and the students respond in Spanish. ¡Bravo!🇪🇸

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