Please read below for important information about upcoming basketball tryouts at Parkside.
Basketball tryouts are being held on Monday 11/9, Tuesday 11/10 and Thursday 11/12. Boys will tryout from 2:30 to 4:30 and girls will tryout from 5:00-7:00 in the Parkside gym.
5th graders are eligible to play for the Parkside basketball teams and should tryout if they are interested in playing this season. Only 5th graders who try out and are cut from middle school teams will be eligible to play in the elementary school basketball league this year.
Families must register their students on FamilyID before tryouts: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/parkside-middle-school
Students also need a physical (within the last two years) on file at the school.
All student-athletes are subject to the district's Expectations for Students in Athletics with Academic Expectations Procedures: https://www.mansd.org/page/interscholastic-athletic-policy/
For middle school, when progress reports and report cards are distributed: If a student has more than one F, the student is academically ineligible and may no longer participate in a current activity or begin a new one.
Basketball tryouts are being held on Monday 11/9, Tuesday 11/10 and Thursday 11/12. Boys will tryout from 2:30 to 4:30 and girls will tryout from 5:00-7:00 in the Parkside gym.
5th graders are eligible to play for the Parkside basketball teams and should tryout if they are interested in playing this season. Only 5th graders who try out and are cut from middle school teams will be eligible to play in the elementary school basketball league this year.
Families must register their students on FamilyID before tryouts: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/parkside-middle-school
Students also need a physical (within the last two years) on file at the school.
All student-athletes are subject to the district's Expectations for Students in Athletics with Academic Expectations Procedures: https://www.mansd.org/page/interscholastic-athletic-policy/
For middle school, when progress reports and report cards are distributed: If a student has more than one F, the student is academically ineligible and may no longer participate in a current activity or begin a new one.
Parkside is facing off against Southside in the City Championship for boys' soccer. Go Knights!
Girls' Basketball Tryouts!
Reminder for Parkside Families: Monday October 26 is picture retake day.
📚✨EXCITING NEWS PARKSIDE READERS! THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING NEXT WEEK!✨📚
Get ready, readers! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner and we can't wait to share the excitement of books with our students and families!
No cash? No problem! Scholastic's eWallet is a convenient, cash-free way for students to shop at the Book Fair. Family members and even friends can contribute to your child's eWallet to help grow their home library!
Set up your eWallet here https://www.scholastic.com/bf/parksidemiddleschool1
Students will have the opportunity to explore an amazing selection of books and build their love of reading. At the same time , every book purchased supports our school Let's make this Book Fair one to remember! 💙
Get ready, readers! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner and we can't wait to share the excitement of books with our students and families!
No cash? No problem! Scholastic's eWallet is a convenient, cash-free way for students to shop at the Book Fair. Family members and even friends can contribute to your child's eWallet to help grow their home library!
Set up your eWallet here https://www.scholastic.com/bf/parksidemiddleschool1
Students will have the opportunity to explore an amazing selection of books and build their love of reading. At the same time , every book purchased supports our school Let's make this Book Fair one to remember! 💙
🎉Show off your Parkside Pride! 💙🤍
Rock your Parkside spirit with the latest Parkside apparel 👕✨
🚨 Last call for the Parkside Store! Don't miss your chance to grab your gear and represent Parkside in style.
Store closes Monday, 9/14 at 10:00 am.
PROUD TO BE PARKSIDE! 💙🤍
Rock your Parkside spirit with the latest Parkside apparel 👕✨
🚨 Last call for the Parkside Store! Don't miss your chance to grab your gear and represent Parkside in style.
Store closes Monday, 9/14 at 10:00 am.
PROUD TO BE PARKSIDE! 💙🤍
👖💙 Our Mental Health Team wears their Parkside pride—literally!
Our amazing school counselors, therapists, and social worker brought creativity, color, and plenty of Knight spirit by painting their own Parkside-inspired pants! 🎨⚔️
Their creativity is just one reflection of the energy, care, and heart they bring to our students every day. Thank you for supporting our Knights, helping them feel seen, and reminding us that mental health matters.
We are so fortunate to have this fun, talented, and compassionate team at Parkside! 💙🤍
#ParksidePride #KnightPride #MentalHealthMatters #StudentSupport #OurKnightsShine
📣 A huge shout-out to the incredible educators and staff from Middle School at Parkside and Hillside Middle School!
Today, our two school communities partnered for a meaningful day of professional learning, collaboration, and connection. We are proud of the energy, thoughtful conversations, and hard work everyone brought to the table.
When educators learn together, share ideas, and support one another, our students benefit. Here’s to two strong schools—paired together and growing together! 💙⚔️💚🦅
#LearningTogether #GrowingTogether #ParksideKnights #HillsideHawks #ManchesterNHSchools #ProfessionalDevelopment
Today, our two school communities partnered for a meaningful day of professional learning, collaboration, and connection. We are proud of the energy, thoughtful conversations, and hard work everyone brought to the table.
When educators learn together, share ideas, and support one another, our students benefit. Here’s to two strong schools—paired together and growing together! 💙⚔️💚🦅
#LearningTogether #GrowingTogether #ParksideKnights #HillsideHawks #ManchesterNHSchools #ProfessionalDevelopment
Attention all Parkside Girls Soccer, Girls Soccer Tryouts have been cancelled due to weather. Tryouts will resume on Tuesday September 1st from 4PM-6PM for the first practice. There is still room in the team for additional players.
Good Afternoon Parkside,
Just a reminder that Fall Sport Tryouts start this week. We hope to see you on the field.
Just a reminder that Fall Sport Tryouts start this week. We hope to see you on the field.
🎉 WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY, MR. B! 🛡️💙
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Kendall Blanchette — better known to students as Mr. B — to Middle School at Parkside! Mr. B will be teaching Technology & Woodshop, helping our students turn creativity, ideas, and imagination into real-world skills.
A graduate of Lesley University with a BFA in Digital Media Creation, Mr. B is passionate about preparing students for a rapidly changing world and showing them just how much they can create when they’re willing to dream big and build boldly. 🔨💻✨
Outside the classroom, Mr. B plays bass guitar, does photography for radio station WZID, loves movies and video games, and is always up for something spicy — especially chicken! 🌶️🎸📸
We can’t wait to see all the incredible things our Knights create this year.
Welcome to Parkside, Mr. B! The Future Is Yours! ⚔️💙
#ParksideKnights #KnightFamily #MeetOurNewTeacher #TheFutureIsYours #TechnologyEducation #Woodshop #WelcomeToParkside
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Kendall Blanchette — better known to students as Mr. B — to Middle School at Parkside! Mr. B will be teaching Technology & Woodshop, helping our students turn creativity, ideas, and imagination into real-world skills.
A graduate of Lesley University with a BFA in Digital Media Creation, Mr. B is passionate about preparing students for a rapidly changing world and showing them just how much they can create when they’re willing to dream big and build boldly. 🔨💻✨
Outside the classroom, Mr. B plays bass guitar, does photography for radio station WZID, loves movies and video games, and is always up for something spicy — especially chicken! 🌶️🎸📸
We can’t wait to see all the incredible things our Knights create this year.
Welcome to Parkside, Mr. B! The Future Is Yours! ⚔️💙
#ParksideKnights #KnightFamily #MeetOurNewTeacher #TheFutureIsYours #TechnologyEducation #Woodshop #WelcomeToParkside
Parkside Families,
Get ready to lace up those running shoes and hit the trail! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Middle School at Parkside is excited to announce our 2026 Cross Country Tryouts! Whether your student is an experienced runner or simply wants to challenge themselves, get active, and be part of a team, we encourage them to come out and Join the Knights!
📅 Tryout Dates: September 3rd & 4th
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Parkside Gymnasium
Cross Country is a great opportunity for students to build endurance, confidence, teamwork, and school spirit while representing Parkside.
No matter your pace, there’s a place for you on the course!
We can’t wait to see our Knights running strong this fall! 💙🤍
Go Knights! ⚔️
Get ready to lace up those running shoes and hit the trail! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Middle School at Parkside is excited to announce our 2026 Cross Country Tryouts! Whether your student is an experienced runner or simply wants to challenge themselves, get active, and be part of a team, we encourage them to come out and Join the Knights!
📅 Tryout Dates: September 3rd & 4th
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Parkside Gymnasium
Cross Country is a great opportunity for students to build endurance, confidence, teamwork, and school spirit while representing Parkside.
No matter your pace, there’s a place for you on the course!
We can’t wait to see our Knights running strong this fall! 💙🤍
Go Knights! ⚔️
⚽️ BOYS SOCCER IS BACK AT PARKSIDE! ⚔️💙
Calling all Parkside Knights ready to hit the pitch! Whether you’re returning to soccer or thinking about giving it a try, come out, meet the team, and show us what you’ve got!
🔥 OPEN PRACTICES
📅 Wednesday, August 26
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
⚽️ BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS
📅 Monday, August 31 – Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
👋 PARENT & PLAYER MEET-AND-GREET
📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
Parents and players are invited to meet Coach Kadic, hear about the upcoming season, and learn what it means to be part of Parkside Boys Soccer!
💙 Bring your cleats. Bring your energy. Bring your Knight pride.
⚔️ THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
⚽️ YOUR SEASON STARTS HERE.
#ParksideKnights #ParksideSoccer #BoysSoccer #KnightPride #TheFutureIsYours #MiddleSchoolAtParkside
Calling all Parkside Knights ready to hit the pitch! Whether you’re returning to soccer or thinking about giving it a try, come out, meet the team, and show us what you’ve got!
🔥 OPEN PRACTICES
📅 Wednesday, August 26
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
⚽️ BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS
📅 Monday, August 31 – Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
👋 PARENT & PLAYER MEET-AND-GREET
📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
Parents and players are invited to meet Coach Kadic, hear about the upcoming season, and learn what it means to be part of Parkside Boys Soccer!
💙 Bring your cleats. Bring your energy. Bring your Knight pride.
⚔️ THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
⚽️ YOUR SEASON STARTS HERE.
#ParksideKnights #ParksideSoccer #BoysSoccer #KnightPride #TheFutureIsYours #MiddleSchoolAtParkside
🌎💙 ¡BIENVENIDA, MS. BUTLER! 💙🌎
The Knight Family is growing, and we’re excited to introduce another amazing new member of our Parkside team — Ms. Butler, our new Spanish teacher! 📚
Ms. Butler brings 9 years of experience in education and is a graduate of Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. One of her favorite things about teaching is seeing just how much Spanish her students can learn in only one year! 🗣️✨
And she certainly brings some adventure to Parkside! Ms. Butler lived in Chile for 1½ years 🇨🇱 and enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing cribbage. Her favorite food? Taco salad! 🌮
What is she most excited about? Joining a school that she describes as “vibrant, growing, and fun!” We think she found the right place! ⚔️💙
Please help us give Ms. Butler a HUGE Parkside welcome!
⚔️ WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY, MS. BUTLER!
💙 THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
#ParksideKnights #KnightFamily #WelcomeMsButler #MeetOurTeachers #ParksidePride #MiddleSchoolAtParkside #SpanishTeacher #TheFutureIsYours #BackToSchool2026
The Knight Family is growing, and we’re excited to introduce another amazing new member of our Parkside team — Ms. Butler, our new Spanish teacher! 📚
Ms. Butler brings 9 years of experience in education and is a graduate of Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. One of her favorite things about teaching is seeing just how much Spanish her students can learn in only one year! 🗣️✨
And she certainly brings some adventure to Parkside! Ms. Butler lived in Chile for 1½ years 🇨🇱 and enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing cribbage. Her favorite food? Taco salad! 🌮
What is she most excited about? Joining a school that she describes as “vibrant, growing, and fun!” We think she found the right place! ⚔️💙
Please help us give Ms. Butler a HUGE Parkside welcome!
⚔️ WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY, MS. BUTLER!
💙 THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
#ParksideKnights #KnightFamily #WelcomeMsButler #MeetOurTeachers #ParksidePride #MiddleSchoolAtParkside #SpanishTeacher #TheFutureIsYours #BackToSchool2026
⚔️💙 MEET ANOTHER AMAZING NEW PARKSIDE TEACHER! 💙⚔️
The Knight Family keeps growing, and we’re excited to welcome Ms. Knoess to Middle School at Parkside! 🎉
Ms. Knoess joins our ASD Program and brings an incredible 22 years of experience in education to our students. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, her favorite part of teaching is simple: working with awesome students! 📚✨
🌴 She’s originally from California
🌮 Her favorite food is tacos
🎵 She loves sports and music
💙 And she’s most excited about joining the amazing Parkside community!
With more than two decades of experience and a passion for students, we are thrilled to have Ms. Knoess joining our team.
⚔️ WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY, MS. KNOESS! ⚔️
Drop a 💙 in the comments and help us give her a big Parkside welcome!
THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
#ParksideKnights #KnightFamily #MeetOurTeachers #WelcomeToParkside #ParksidePride #MiddleSchoolAtParkside #TheFutureIsYours #BackToSchool2026
The Knight Family keeps growing, and we’re excited to welcome Ms. Knoess to Middle School at Parkside! 🎉
Ms. Knoess joins our ASD Program and brings an incredible 22 years of experience in education to our students. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, her favorite part of teaching is simple: working with awesome students! 📚✨
🌴 She’s originally from California
🌮 Her favorite food is tacos
🎵 She loves sports and music
💙 And she’s most excited about joining the amazing Parkside community!
With more than two decades of experience and a passion for students, we are thrilled to have Ms. Knoess joining our team.
⚔️ WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY, MS. KNOESS! ⚔️
Drop a 💙 in the comments and help us give her a big Parkside welcome!
THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
#ParksideKnights #KnightFamily #MeetOurTeachers #WelcomeToParkside #ParksidePride #MiddleSchoolAtParkside #TheFutureIsYours #BackToSchool2026
⚽️💙 CALLING ALL PARKSIDE GIRLS! 💙⚽️
Think you’ve got what it takes to become a Parkside Knight? 🏰⚔️
Whether you’ve been playing soccer for years or you’re ready to challenge yourself and try something new, we want to see YOU on the field!
🔥 PARKSIDE GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS 🔥
📅 August 25–27
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
Come ready to work hard, have fun, make new friends, and represent Parkside! No matter your experience level, bring your effort, your energy, and your Knight Pride. 💪⚽️
👟 Lace up your cleats.
💧 Grab your water bottle.
💙 Bring your PARKSIDE PRIDE.
Your team is waiting. Your season starts here.
⚔️ WORK HARD. PLAY TOGETHER. BE A KNIGHT! ⚔️
#ParksideKnights #ParksideGirlsSoccer #KnightPride #GirlsSoccer #BeAKnight #ParksideAthletics #TheFutureIsYours ⚽️💙🤍
Think you’ve got what it takes to become a Parkside Knight? 🏰⚔️
Whether you’ve been playing soccer for years or you’re ready to challenge yourself and try something new, we want to see YOU on the field!
🔥 PARKSIDE GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS 🔥
📅 August 25–27
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Piscataquog Field
Come ready to work hard, have fun, make new friends, and represent Parkside! No matter your experience level, bring your effort, your energy, and your Knight Pride. 💪⚽️
👟 Lace up your cleats.
💧 Grab your water bottle.
💙 Bring your PARKSIDE PRIDE.
Your team is waiting. Your season starts here.
⚔️ WORK HARD. PLAY TOGETHER. BE A KNIGHT! ⚔️
#ParksideKnights #ParksideGirlsSoccer #KnightPride #GirlsSoccer #BeAKnight #ParksideAthletics #TheFutureIsYours ⚽️💙🤍
🏐⚔️ PARKSIDE KNIGHTS VOLLEYBALL IS BACK! ⚔️🏐
READY TO SERVE. READY TO COMPETE. READY TO BE A KNIGHT.
Think you’ve got what it takes to hit the court? Come sharpen your skills at Open Gym, then bring your energy and compete for a spot on the Middle School at Parkside Volleyball Team!
🔥 VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM
📅 August 19 & 20
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 West High School Gymnasium
⚔️ VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
📅 August 24, 25 & 26
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 West High School Gym
💙🏐 NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!
Bring your hustle. Bring your heart. Bring your KNIGHT PRIDE!
THE COURT IS CALLING. WILL YOU ANSWER?
⚔️ MIDDLE SCHOOL AT PARKSIDE
THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
#ParksideKnights #KnightPride #ParksideVolleyball #VolleyballTryouts #TheFutureIsYours #GoKnights
READY TO SERVE. READY TO COMPETE. READY TO BE A KNIGHT.
Think you’ve got what it takes to hit the court? Come sharpen your skills at Open Gym, then bring your energy and compete for a spot on the Middle School at Parkside Volleyball Team!
🔥 VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM
📅 August 19 & 20
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 West High School Gymnasium
⚔️ VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
📅 August 24, 25 & 26
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 West High School Gym
💙🏐 NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!
Bring your hustle. Bring your heart. Bring your KNIGHT PRIDE!
THE COURT IS CALLING. WILL YOU ANSWER?
⚔️ MIDDLE SCHOOL AT PARKSIDE
THE FUTURE IS YOURS.
#ParksideKnights #KnightPride #ParksideVolleyball #VolleyballTryouts #TheFutureIsYours #GoKnights
⚔️ MEET OUR NEW TEACHER! 💙🤍
The Knight Family is growing! 🎉 Please help us give a HUGE Parkside welcome to Ms. Prindle, who will be joining us as a 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher! 📚🧪➗
Ms. Prindle brings 10 years of experience to Parkside and says her favorite part of teaching is watching students learn, grow, and gain confidence in themselves. She’s especially excited to join a school filled with pride, kindness, and support for one another—and we think she’s going to fit right in! 💙
👏 WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY, MS. PRINDLE!
We can’t wait for our students and families to meet you!
⚔️ Middle School at Parkside
💙 The Future Is Yours.
#WelcomeToParkside #KnightFamily #ParksideKnights #MeetOurTeachers #NewTeacher #FutureIsYours #ParksidePride #MiddleSchoolAtParkside #BackToSchool2026
The Knight Family is growing! 🎉 Please help us give a HUGE Parkside welcome to Ms. Prindle, who will be joining us as a 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher! 📚🧪➗
Ms. Prindle brings 10 years of experience to Parkside and says her favorite part of teaching is watching students learn, grow, and gain confidence in themselves. She’s especially excited to join a school filled with pride, kindness, and support for one another—and we think she’s going to fit right in! 💙
👏 WELCOME TO THE KNIGHT FAMILY, MS. PRINDLE!
We can’t wait for our students and families to meet you!
⚔️ Middle School at Parkside
💙 The Future Is Yours.
#WelcomeToParkside #KnightFamily #ParksideKnights #MeetOurTeachers #NewTeacher #FutureIsYours #ParksidePride #MiddleSchoolAtParkside #BackToSchool2026
CelebratEd: Fresh Starts, Bright Futures
When: August 20, 2026
SAVE THE DATE
Where: Victory Park, Manchester, NH
We’re excited to share that CelebratED is back for its 6th year. Last year we took a bold new step by focusing directly on supporting students as they head back to school. We provided 0ver 110 haircuts, distributed 500 plus backpacks and provided books to nearly 700 children!
📍 Victory Park and French Hall
📅 Thursday, August 20th
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This year’s Back-to-School event will offer:
🎒 Backpack & School Supply Distribution
✂️ Haircuts & Clothing Support
💡 Family Resource Fair
📝 School Registration Assistance
We’re bringing together community partners to streamline resources, reduce barriers, and celebrate students as they return to school ready and confident.
We look forward to seeing you on August 20, 2026 for CelebratED!
https://manchesterproud.org/celebrated/
When: August 20, 2026
SAVE THE DATE
Where: Victory Park, Manchester, NH
We’re excited to share that CelebratED is back for its 6th year. Last year we took a bold new step by focusing directly on supporting students as they head back to school. We provided 0ver 110 haircuts, distributed 500 plus backpacks and provided books to nearly 700 children!
📍 Victory Park and French Hall
📅 Thursday, August 20th
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This year’s Back-to-School event will offer:
🎒 Backpack & School Supply Distribution
✂️ Haircuts & Clothing Support
💡 Family Resource Fair
📝 School Registration Assistance
We’re bringing together community partners to streamline resources, reduce barriers, and celebrate students as they return to school ready and confident.
We look forward to seeing you on August 20, 2026 for CelebratED!
https://manchesterproud.org/celebrated/
Apply Today for Free & Reduced School Meals!
Online applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open.
A completed application could help your household receive free or reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year.
If you think your household may qualify—or you’re simply not sure—we encourage you to apply.
The only way to determine eligibility is to submit an application.
Why Apply?
✔ Help ensure every eligible student who qualifies receives the benefits they are entitled to.
✔ Applying does not reduce or take benefits away from another student.
✔ All student eligibility information is kept strictly confidential.
Apply Online Today: www.MySchoolApps.com
Why Apply Online?
✅ Faster processing
✅ Fewer errors than paper applications
✅ Secure and confidential
✅ Email confirmation that your application was successfully submitted
Paper applications will be available soon, but we encourage families to apply online whenever possible.
Only one application per household is required.
If you have questions or need assistance, please email Becky Mcfarland at rmcfarland@mansd.org
Food & Nutrition Services Web Page- https://www.mansd.org/page/food-nutrition-services
Online applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open.
A completed application could help your household receive free or reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year.
If you think your household may qualify—or you’re simply not sure—we encourage you to apply.
The only way to determine eligibility is to submit an application.
Why Apply?
✔ Help ensure every eligible student who qualifies receives the benefits they are entitled to.
✔ Applying does not reduce or take benefits away from another student.
✔ All student eligibility information is kept strictly confidential.
Apply Online Today: www.MySchoolApps.com
Why Apply Online?
✅ Faster processing
✅ Fewer errors than paper applications
✅ Secure and confidential
✅ Email confirmation that your application was successfully submitted
Paper applications will be available soon, but we encourage families to apply online whenever possible.
Only one application per household is required.
If you have questions or need assistance, please email Becky Mcfarland at rmcfarland@mansd.org
Food & Nutrition Services Web Page- https://www.mansd.org/page/food-nutrition-services
