Friday was a great way to close out the week! With sunshine and positive energy across campus, students had a fantastic time. Highlights included the recess 5-on-5 basketball tournament, which showcased great sportsmanship and excitement, and the Ultimate Pacer, which ended the week on a high note. Students were engaged, having fun, and pushing themselves. Moments like these make me especially proud to be part of Parkway. Let’s carry this momentum into our final full month of school!

In this week’s newsletter, you’ll find important upcoming events to help you plan ahead.

This is the final week of our Hands-Off Challenge. Please help us encourage students to follow school expectations by staying engaged in learning and continuing to make Parkway a safe and fun place for everyone.

Let's have a fantastic week. GO TIGERS!

I strongly encourage every Parkway family to attend this important Town Hall meeting. The information shared will focus on real issues impacting students in our community—especially those at the Parkway age level. It’s critical that we understand what to look for and how to respond together as a community.

This event brings together several community partners with a shared goal: to inform and empower families to better support and protect their children.

In March, I had the opportunity to attend a training hosted by NCESD and led by the FBI. The information was eye-opening. I believed I had a solid understanding of online safety and how to protect kids on their devices—but I quickly realized there is much more to know. Even though my own children are now young adults, I left that training feeling both concerned and motivated to share this information with families who are still navigating these challenges with school-age children.

At this Town Hall, Hunter McLeod from NCESD will share key insights from that training. In addition, Tina Mullings (EMS Principal) and I will provide perspective on what we are seeing at Parkway and Ephrata Middle School.

This event can make a real difference—but only if families attend. Please mark your calendar and consider inviting a friend or another family to join you.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact in keeping our kids safe.