Park Bulletins
The Park Bulletins email is sent every week highlighting news and events with a link to this Bulletins page. This web page is always here for you — bookmark it and check back often for all-school, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School information.
Black Student Union Family BBQ!
On Saturday, September 26, the Upper School Black Student Union will host a Back-to-School BBQ for Black and Black/Biracial students and their families from all three divisions! We will gather for food, fellowship, and games from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Kelly Field and in the Meadow. RSVP HERE, and click HERE to let us know what you can bring to share. See you there!
Sukkot Celebration
Sunday, September 27 • 5–7 p.m.
The Park Upper School Jewish Student Union invites you to a Sukkot Celebration at Park! Join us on campus to decorate a sukkah together, and enjoy crafts and activities as we give thanks for the autumn harvest. Click below to RSVP for the event so we know how many to plan for!
Please join us to celebrate the revitalization of the Harvey M. Meyerhoff Theater
Wednesday, September 23 • 7–8:30 p.m.
The evening will include performances by student ensembles and Park alumni, followed by a reception. Thank you to those who have already registered. If you’d like to join us, RSVP HERE.
This event is for adults and Upper School students. Childcare for younger children will be provided on campus.
CALLING ALL PARK GRANDPARENTS!
On behalf of the Park Grandparents’ Committee, we would like to send a warm welcome to all grandparents in our Park community. Grandparents are important members of the Park community, and the school has developed a wide range of events, programs, and volunteer opportunities with grandparents in mind. In order to invite grandparents to these events, we hope you will take a moment to fill out this brief Grandparent Contact Information Form. (*NOTE: If you have already been receiving our grandparent communications from previous school years, then no need to complete this unless your contact information has changed.) In the meantime, we hope you’ll also save the following dates for our upcoming fall grandparent programming:
- Wednesday, September 9, 11-11:30 a.m. – Grandparent Ambassador Program Informational Zoom
- Thursday, October 22, 9-10 a.m. – In-person tours for New Park Grandparents
- Tuesday, October 27, 12-1:30 p.m. – Grandparent Lunch & Learn
- Thursday, October 29, 12-1 p.m. – Virtual open house for New Park Grandparents
- Tuesday, November 3, 9-10:30 a.m. – Tours/Classroom Visits for Middle School Grandparents
- Tuesday, November 10, time TBD – Grandparent service opportunity with Weekend Backpacks
For any questions throughout the year about upcoming events, please visit our Grandparent page on our website for the most up-to-date information. We hope to see many of you at one/all of these events this fall!
PA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
September 1-30
All month long, purchase a dozen glazed Krispy Kreme donuts through THIS LINK, and 50% of each sale gets donated to the Park PA. The PA uses fundraising to cover costs of many events including Saturday in the Park, May Day, and more!
Admission for Siblings
The Admission team welcomes applications from Park School families for the 2027-2028 academic year. Early fall is the optimal time for us to get to know siblings of current students and to guide you through the application process. Click here to begin.
New Park Athletics Partnership with Under Armour
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Under Armour this school year. All Varsity teams will be outfitted in Under Armour uniforms within the next three years, and each team will have its own team store with additional Park-branded Under Armour apparel. These stores will continue to populate additional items as the season/year progresses. There are also general Park Athletics items available for everyone in the community.
We are thrilled to offer our community the opportunity to show off our Park pride with athletic apparel and gear. We can’t wait to see everyone decked out in Park athletic swag throughout the school year! Click here to enter the online store!
The Park School Store
Located just off the Lobby of the Athletic Center, and open every day (check current hours!), the School Store carries all of the latest Bruin swag, plus snacks, refreshments, and more!
School Store Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:15 a.m -4:15 p.m.
Parents, if you’d like to set limits for purchasing for your child at the School Store or the Cafeteria, click HERE.
Parents’ Association Swag!
Support the PA and show your Park School Spirit!
Park Magnets, Stickers & Swag
Just added: Bruins Shoe Charms! $5
Express school spirit on your electronic device, water bottle, lunch container, or notebook with custom Park stickers and magnets offered by the Parents’ Association!
And don’t miss out on a limited-edition Park umbrella!
Click HERE for more information!
Lower School Announcements
Back-to-School Night for Parents and Guardians in Grades Pre-K-5 • Thursday, September 17, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
- 6:30–7:15 p.m.: Kindergarten through Grade 2 parents meet with teachers in classrooms.
- 7:30–7:55 p.m.: All families meet in the Meyerhoff Theater for an address from Head of School Dan Paradis and Lower School Principal Matt Doyle.
- 8:05–8:45 p.m.: Grade 3–5 parents meet with teachers in classrooms.
Grade Level Back-to-School Supply List:
Click HERE to download the list.
Click HERE to access the Back-to-School welcome page for Lower School with all of the information you’ll need to begin the new school year
Lunch & School Store Purchase Limits
Click here to set monthly purchase limits on your child’s cafeteria account and the School Store account — if you do not want to set a limit, you do not need to fill out this form. Note: prior limits set will remain in effect unless you resubmit this form. We recommend that if you do place a limit on your child’s account, please discuss this with your child ahead of time so there is no confusion or misunderstanding at checkout time.
More information about dining services including updated menus can be found HERE.
Important Dates:
Monday, September 7 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Labor Day
Thursday, September 17 – Lower School Back-to-School Night
Monday, September 21 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 23 – Harvey M. Meyerhoff Theater Celebration
Monday, October 5 – Lower School Picture Day
Saturday, October 10 – Saturday in the Park/Rivalry Day
Friday, October 16 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Professional Development Day
Thursday, October 29 – Fall Conferences
Friday, November 6 – Fall Conferences
Thursday, November 12 – STEAM Night for Lower School Families
Academic Calendar (all-school information with divisional details including dates of school closures and more)
Park School Events (a listing of school and community events that can be sorted by division or by month)
Middle School Announcements
Click HERE to access the Back-to-School welcome page for Middle School with all of the information you’ll need to begin the new school year.
Reminder:
Arriving Late, Missing School, or Leaving Early
Please call Natalia Johnson in the Middle School Office as soon as you know that your child will be absent from school (410-339-4185). You may also send her an email at [email protected]. Similarly, communicate with Natalia if your child will be picked up early from school, arriving late, or deviating from the normal school day in any way.
Lunch & School Store Purchase Limits
Click here to set monthly purchase limits on your child’s cafeteria account and the School Store account — if you do not want to set a limit, you do not need to fill out this form. Note: prior limits set will remain in effect unless you resubmit this form. We recommend that if you do place a limit on your child’s account, please discuss this with your child ahead of time so there is no confusion or misunderstanding at checkout time.
More information about dining services including updated menus can be found HERE.
Important Dates
Monday, September 7 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Labor Day
Tuesday September 15 – 8th Grade Parent Coffee with Priscilla Morales
Friday, September 18 – 8th Grade Retreat
Monday, September 21 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 23 – Harvey M. Meyerhoff Theater Celebration
10/8-10/9 – 6th Grade Trip
Saturday, October 10 – Saturday in the Park/Rivalry Day
Thursday, October 15 – 8th Grade Advoc8 Immersion Day
Friday, October 16 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Professional Development Day
Monday, October 26 – 6Th Grade Parent Coffee with Priscilla Morales
Academic Calendar (all-school information with divisional details including dates of school closures and more)
Park School Events (a listing of school and community events that can be sorted by division or by month)
Upper School Announcements
Upper School Back-to-School Night
We look forward to seeing you at our in-person Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 10 from 6:45 to 9 p.m. (Parents of 9th Graders and those with new advisors are invited to arrive at 6:15 for a brief meet-and-greet.) This evening is an opportunity for you to hear about the first few days of school, meet your child’s teachers, and learn about the curriculum. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important event. More information is forthcoming.
Click HERE to access the Back-to-School welcome page for Upper School with all of the information you’ll need to begin the new school year
Lunch & School Store Purchase Limits
Click here to set monthly purchase limits on your child’s cafeteria account and the School Store account — if you do not want to set a limit, you do not need to fill out this form. Note: prior limits set will remain in effect unless you resubmit this form. We recommend that if you do place a limit on your child’s account, please discuss this with your child ahead of time so there is no confusion or misunderstanding at checkout time.
More information about dining services including updated menus can be found HERE.
Reminders
*If you arrive after 8:30 a.m., please sign in at the US desk before going to class. If you need to leave during the day for an appointment, please have a parent email [email protected] and sign out at the US desk before you leave.
ATTENDANCE: If you are sick or late to school or must leave for an appointment, please have your parents contact the school at [email protected] or 410-339-4175. Any time you come or go from campus between 8:30 and 3:00, be sure to sign in/sign out at the Upper School front desk.
EARLY DISMISSAL: Students are not to dismiss themselves. Please have a parent email [email protected] or call 410-339-4175 if you need to leave early.
Important Dates
Monday, September 7 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Labor Day
Thursday, September 10 – Upper School Back-to-School Night
Monday, September 21 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 23 – Harvey M. Meyerhoff Theater Celebration
Saturday, October 10 – Saturday in the Park/Rivalry Day
Friday, October 16 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Professional Development Day
Academic Calendar (all-school information with divisional details including dates of school closures and more)
Park School Events (a listing of school and community events that can be sorted by division or by month)
