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.
Rivalry in the Park!
On Saturday, October 10, we welcome Friends School to campus for our 10th Annual Rivalry Day competition! Let’s Go, Bruins! Let’s Beat Friends!
| Saturday, October 10 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m |
We are also hosting Saturday in the Park! This longtime tradition is fun for the whole family! Food • Games • Activities • Community
| Saturday, October 10 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m |
Count Down to Rivalry Day with a
School-Wide Spirit Week!
Park Connects/Health Team Coffee
Kick off the school year with us at the Welcome Back Coffee on Thursday, October 8 from 8-9 a.m. in the Middle School Commons! Join the Park Connects Health Team — our divisional counseling team members and human sexuality educators — for a cozy morning of coffee, conversation, and connection. We’ll share exciting plans for the year ahead, and you’ll have the chance to meet fellow parents, ask questions, and feel part of the community. We can’t wait to see you there!
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:
- 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!
Parents’ Association Family Community Service Activity
Friday, October 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
With school closed for students on October 16, please join us for a community service event for the whole family! Art with a Heart has designed an event for Lower School families that incorporates a take-home project and a service component. This event is limited to 50 people. Please note: You may not drop off your child(ren) for this event; parents/guardians must attend with their child(ren).
Location: 3000 Falls Road, Mill No. 1, Baltimore, MD 21211
Sign up HERE!
The Park School Tuition Assistance Application is Now Open!
Tuition Assistance Webinar Saturday, October 3, 2026
Ravenna Financial Aid, formerly, School and Student Services (SSS), has opened the portal for tuition assistance applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Park School families who currently participate in the Tuition Assistance program should begin their 2026-2027 application now! The deadline for filing your application is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
We will be holding a live Tuition Assistance Webinar on Saturday, October 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of Park’s tuition assistance policies, deadlines, and funding priorities. We will also share how the information you provide to Ravenna Financial Aid is used by Park to determine grant awards and what a family might expect in future years as participants in the Tuition Assistance program. Please register here. The webinar link will be sent on Friday, October 2.
Admission for 2027-28
The Admission team welcomes applications for the 2027-2028 academic year. 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
Lower School Picture Day — Monday, October 5!
Lower School Picture Day is Monday, October 5. There will be a make-up day on October 28. Teachers will take their classes to their designated location. School pictures are a beautiful and memorable way to commemorate the school year — as well as a great way to benefit the Parents’ Association. We appreciate your support! Even if you choose not to purchase copies of the pictures, all students will have their pictures taken. These pictures are used by Park School for archival and yearbook purposes.
Park Connects Sexuality Workshop for 4th-6th Grade Parents/Guardians
Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Middle School Commons.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get together with other Park parents and Human Sexuality Educator Debbie Roffman to learn important skills for communicating with 9- 12 year olds about this vital topic. Dinner and Childcare provided.
RSVP HERE by October 12.
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, 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
Tuesday, November 17 – I ❤️ Park Raise-a-thon
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
The Ski Bus is Coming to Park!⛷️
We are thrilled to announce that the TRC Ski Club is coming to Park this winter!
Having the ski bus pick up right here on campus makes joining the club easier and more convenient than ever for our 6th–12th Graders. Students can finish up their school day, grab their gear, and head straight out for an afternoon on the slopes with their friends and classmates.
Program Dates & Details
- Who: Park students in Grades 6-12
- Dates: January 8, 22, 29 + February 5, 19
- Times: The bus departs from Park after school and returns to campus at 10:30 p.m.
- Destination: Liberty Mountain Ski Resort
How to Register
You can find full details about the program and register on the TRC website. Please note that Epic Pass Rates increase on October 7, and we encourage families to register before then to take advantage of the discounted rate.
Park Connects Sexuality Workshop for 4th-6th Grade Parents/Guardians
Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Middle School Commons.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get together with other Park parents and Human Sexuality Educator Debbie Roffman to learn important skills for communicating with 9- 12 year olds about this vital topic. Dinner and Childcare provided.
RSVP HERE by October 12.
6th Grade Trip
Please sign and return the permission slip AND overnight waiver which you received via email. BOTH should be filled out and returned to Jimmy Bonner ([email protected]) by Friday, October 2. In the meantime, if you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to our trip coordinator, Jeremy Smith. He can be reached by email at [email protected].
Reminder:
Arriving Late, Missing School, or Leaving Early
Please call Jimmy Bonner 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 him an email [email protected]. Similarly, communicate with Jimmy 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
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
Tuesday, November 17 – I ❤️ Park Raise-a-thon
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
The Ski Bus is Coming to Park!⛷️
We are thrilled to announce that the TRC Ski Club is coming to Park this winter!
Having the ski bus pick up right here on campus makes joining the club easier and more convenient than ever for our 6th–12th Graders. Students can finish up their school day, grab their gear, and head straight out for an afternoon on the slopes with their friends and classmates.
Program Dates & Details
- Who: Park students in Grades 6-12
- Dates: January 8, 22, 29 + February 5, 19
- Times: The bus departs from Park after school and returns to campus at 10:30 p.m.
- Destination: Liberty Mountain Ski Resort
How to Register
You can find full details about the program and register on the TRC website. Please note that Epic Pass Rates increase on October 7, and we encourage families to register before then to take advantage of the discounted rate.
Modern Language Night for Upper School Students and Parents/Guardians
Wednesday, October 7 • 7 p.m.
Blaustein Lecture Hall
Learn more about the global opportunities for Upper School students!
Join us for an evening of information and opportunity as we share details about our upcoming global programs available this year!
Light refreshments will be provided, and you’ll have the chance to learn about the application process for our trips, ask questions about hosting, meet the adult leaders, and hear from students who have participated in past trips.
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
Saturday, October 10 – Saturday in the Park/Rivalry Day
Friday, October 16 – SCHOOL CLOSED: Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 17 – I ❤️ Park Raise-a-thon
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)
