Rachel’s First Do you feel it is okay to use racial slang around your friends

International Night! If you are interested in showing off your culture or heritage, plan on participating in the Fashion Show for International Night on May 28th, from 6:30—8:30 p.m. Students wanting to participate, sign up sheets will be outside Ms. Kubler's room, Ms. Jones' room, and outside Ms Vanjani's room. Any questions should be directed to Ms. Vanjani. Please sign up by this Friday, May 15th.

NJHS All 7th and 8th grade students applying for NJHS. All materials must be turned in to Ms. Mattia by Friday, May 22. Read your packet carefully! The NJHS meeting originally scheduled for May 28 will be on Tuesday May 26 due to International Night. All must attend! If you are in a sport or other activity, plan on attending for the first 15 minutes to receive important information regarding induction night.

Choir Students Congratulations to the Men's, Women's and Concert/Show Choirs and the band and orchestra on their wonderful performances at the Busch Gardens competition on Saturday. They all received either excellent or superior ratings from the judges. Drew Cubbage received the outstanding male soloist award for the entire choral competition. The Women's Choir received the choral Grand Champions Award. You all make us Parkside proud!

Kings Dominion Trip ATTENTION 8th grade students!!!! Your paperwork and online form can still be submitted for end of the year activities! If you need an additional copy, they are available in Mrs. Kidwell’s office or the Main office. All money is due by May 19th! Don’t miss out on all of the fun end of year activities!

Music Trip All Orchestra students going on the trip need to bring instruments to school on Friday.