Lifelong Learning

Park was founded by forward-thinking, public-spirited citizens, who understood their responsibility to provide the best possible education for their children. Generations later, we are proud to have sustained that vision and to continue that important legacy, embracing the challenges and joys of becoming learners for life.

“The activity of learning is an expression of positive energies, fulfills natural impulse, and enriches life.”

— Excerpt from The Park School Philosophy

Students

Beginning with our youngest learners in the Park Pre-K, our students participate in taking responsibility in their educational journeys: exploring, making choices, sharing, and following emergent pathways. This process continues throughout the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School — building upon experience, and affirming the core notion that we are all learners for life. In the culminating years of a Park School academic career, students express ownership of their education in increasingly evident ways: choosing electives, initiating co-curricular activities, developing independent studies, applying interdisciplinary knowledge, reaching out into the community — ready, willing, and able to pursue future academic and professional opportunities.

The adults in the Park community — teachers, administrators, parents, grandparents, alumni, visiting scholars, and our civic partners throughout Baltimore — model and demonstrate the enrichment that comes from being curious, engaged, and committed to growth.

Faculty

Our inspired and inspiring faculty members bring their full selves to our classrooms. Their life experiences, varied interests, and commitment to their profession support connections with our students, inform their curriculums, and model a passion for learning. Park teachers are playwrights, athletes, musicians, naturalists, readers, community volunteers, actors, poets, hikers, woodworkers, and more.

Faculty Directory and Bios

FACA: The endowed Faculty and Curricular Advancement Program (FACA), Park’s innovative program for professional development, provides teachers time and funding for intensive study that directly benefits Park students. Projects address a range of curricular and guidance issues identified as priorities for the school. Faculty work collaboratively, draw on the expertise of outside professionals, read, research, write, and discuss.

Community

A passion for learning runs throughout the Park community. Our parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends, colleagues, and civic partners, all contribute to a growth mindset. We create opportunities to learn together — reading great books, participating in workshops, engaging with guest speakers, sharing cultures, and pursuing new interests.


Community Programming for Lifelong Learners

The Park Community School

Over the course of the year, we are pleased to offer classes, events, and discussions that are free and open to all community members.

Watch our events calendar for current offerings: course descriptions, dates, times, and registration links.

Night School

Night School at Park School is a wonderful opportunity for adults in the Park community, including parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, prospective parents, and other friends, to experience Park School teaching and learning.

Watch our events calendar for current offerings: course descriptions, dates, times, registration links, and fee information.

Film Screenings, Discussions, and More

In addition to Community School and Night School programming, Park regularly features film screenings (including our Cultural Diversity Film and Discussion Series presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and more. Watch our events calendar for opportunities to participate!

BRAIN sPARK

BRAIN sPARK is a uniquely Park program showcasing the talents and diversity of our community. This triennial event features presentations, conversations, and hands-on experiences designed to engage you in mind, body, and spirit. Over 70 presenters — all from the Park community — host more than 50 sessions covering politics, science, law, art, cooking, business, literature, sports, and more.

We look forward to sharing more information about our next BRAIN sPARK!

Upcoming Events

March 20
SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
March 21
SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
March 23
A Conversation with Eric Holder
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
March 24
Senior Shows Reception
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
March 27
MS Author Booksigning
3:15 PM-4:30 PM
April 04
Parent Affinity Group (Black/AfrAm & LGBTQIA+)
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
April 07
SCHOOL CLOSED: Good Friday
April 10
SCHOOL CLOSED (Potential Snow Make-up Day)
April 13
Partners Breakfast Club
8:00 AM-8:30 AM
April 13
Senior Shows
April 13
Spring Production: An Enemy of the People
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
April 14
Spring Production: An Enemy of the People
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
April 15
Holi Color Run
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
April 15
Spring Production: An Enemy of the People
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
April 15
Spring Production: An Enemy of the People
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
April 18
Parents of Gender Diverse Students – In Person Affinity Group
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
April 18
Parent Affinity Group (Latinx, AAPI, Gender Diverse Students)
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
April 19
Parents’ Association Speaker: Jean Twenge, PhD
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
April 20
Seniors Last Day of Classes
April 20
Park Parent Happy Hour
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
April 21
Goldsoundz
7:00 PM
April 22
Holi Run (Rain Date)
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
April 22
Rise and Shine (ages 3-5) – Music, Music for Everyone, Rhythm and Cues!
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
April 24
Life in the Middle School – Parent Coffee
5:00 PM-6:30 PM
April 25
Twilight Concert
7:00 PM
April 26
8th Grade Park Connects Parent Discussion
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
April 27
Strings Concert
7:00 PM
April 28
Upper School Instrumental Ensembles Concert and International Jazz Day Celebration
7:00 PM
April 28
7th Grade Trip
May 01
Orientation to the Upper School, Part 1 for Rising and New 9th Grade
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
May 04
Parent Affinity Group (Black AfrAm & LGBTQIA+)
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
May 07
9/10 Prod (Puffs) Rehearsal
3:15 PM-5:30 PM
May 07
Instrumental Music Spring Recital
11:00 AM-5:00 PM
May 09
Rising 6th Grade and New Middle School Parent Meeting
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
May 11
Partners Breakfast Club
8:00 AM-8:30 AM
May 11
LS and MS Band and Jazz Ensembles Concert
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
May 12
May Day
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
May 12
Middle School Student Social
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
May 16
Take a First Look (All Grades)
8:45 AM-10:00 AM
May 16
Lower and Middle School Vocal Concert
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
May 17
Parent Affinity Group (Latinx, AAPI & Gender Diverse Students)
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
May 18
9th/10th Grade Production: Puffs, Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
7:00 PM
May 19
9th/10th Grade Production: Puffs, Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
7:00 PM
May 19
May Day Rain Date
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
May 20
9th/10th Grade Production: Puffs, Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
7:00 PM
May 20
9th/10th Grade Production: Puffs, Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
May 20
Rise and Shine (ages 3-5) – Boat Building and Launch
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
May 29
SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day
May 31
Middle School 8th Grade Advoc8 Documentation Day
10:45 AM-12:45 PM
June 01
Partners Pool Party
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
June 01
Acting Classes Scene Night
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
June 02
Parents’ Association Closing Meeting + Activity
8:15 AM-9:30 AM
June 02
8th Grade Trip
June 02
All School Show
June 02
Goldsoundz
6:30 PM
June 07
Senior Project Presentations
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
June 07
Senior Projects Luncheon
12:15 PM-1:30 PM
June 08
8th Grade Field Day
8:30 AM-1:00 PM
June 08
Senior Class BBQ and Pool Party
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
June 09
8th Grade Closing Ceremony
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
June 09
Last Day of School
June 12
Commencement
10:00 AM
August 28
US Orientation for 9th Grade
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
August 29
US Orientation for 9th and All New Students
8:30 AM-3:00 PM
September 07
Upper School Back to School Night
6:45 PM-9:00 PM
September 21
9th Grade Famly Evening (for parents/guardians and students)
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
PHILOSOPHER AND EDUCATOR JOHN DEWEY

“Education is not preparation for life; Education is life itself.”