Parkway Today
October 6, 2021
Parkway = Top 1%
Parkway Schools has earned an A+ ranking and ranks in the top 1% of districts in Missouri according to Niche.com.
The 2022 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more.
Early release, fall break
Early release dismissal times listed below:
- Tier 1 - 12:30 p.m.
- Tier 2 - 1:15 p.m.
- Tier 3 - 2:00 p.m.
- Virtual Campus Elementary - 1:30 p.m.
To view your school's tier, click here.
Craig Elementary recognized as one of the best in the region
Craig Elementary School has been named one of the top 12 elementary schools in the region, according to SchoolSparrow.
Schoolsparrow.com publishes public K-12 school rankings that normalize for parent income, elevating diverse schools to the forefront and shifting focus away from family income.
Daily health check reminder
- COVID-19 symptoms closely resemble other respiratory illnesses. Symptoms include cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat, and tiredness. Less commonly, people have reported aches and pains or diarrhea.
- If your student tests positive for COVID-19, notify the school nurse immediately so that contact tracing can begin.
International travel scholarship
Students in grades 6-12 can apply towards an international travel scholarship!
Gold star girl scout
Fareeha Siddique, a senior at Parkway Central High, was recently awarded a national scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA thanks to sponsorship from Arconic Foundation and Kappa Delta Foundation, for her community outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parkway Golf Tournament
Sign-up to play "Haunted Golf" at the Parkway Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. The Parkway Alumni Association (PAA) will host this annual event again at Forest Park Golf Course, one of the most popular public golf courses in the Midwest.
Featured video
Tyrelle Henley, Junior at North High, is now a published author! His book Color Vision is a collection of short stories and poems that illustrate his life experiences. The stories are full of authentic emotion. His goal is to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and inspire others to not give up on themselves.
Rene Knott with KSDK interview Tyrelle about his experience. Watch the story.
Upcoming dates
October 13 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting (watch live)
October 14 Early Release
October 15-18 Fall Break
October 23 Parkway Golf Tournament
Parkway Schools
Email: connect@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net
Location: 455 North Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO
Facebook: Facebook.com/parkwayschooldistrict
Twitter: @parkwayschools