Park Bulletins
The Park Bulletins email is sent every Thursday 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.
On this page: All-School, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School news and information.
All School Announcements
Fall Production: Into The Woods
November 19-22
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. The story follows a slew of storybook characters – a Baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack, etc. – who venture into the unknown to achieve their wishes. However, the real-world consequences of their actions return to haunt them in a dramatic tonal twist. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
Purchase tickets HERE!
Good Trouble! A Civil Rights Trip Fundraiser.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • 6-10 p.m. Zen West Café (5916 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212)
Join us for an evening of music, food, and fun! All proceeds support student participation in The Civil Rights Trip.
Buy your tickets HERE!
Park Pulse Survey
In the Admission Office, we are always excited to share Park’s mission of promoting intellectual inquiry, collaborative learning, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives. When meeting prospective families, we also wish to represent the real experiences of our community in authentic ways. To this end, we invite you to respond to this quick, anonymous survey to share how your family is experiencing this school year and how we can continue to ensure that Park is the premier choice for progressive education in the greater Baltimore region. Thank you for sharing your feedback by Friday, November 14!
Click HERE to take the survey, and thank you!
Gingerbread House Decorating
Sunday, December 7
1-3 p.m. (or 4 for rock climbing)
The Parents’ Association is hosting a family “gingerbread” house decorating event at Park! Cardboard gingerbread houses, icing, and candy will be provided for decorating. Families can also sign up for an hour of rock climbing on our Challenge Course — parents are welcome to climb, too! (Note that students must be in 1st Grade or older to climb.) Come for just gingerbread house decorating, just rock climbing, or both! Celebrate the season!
Click HERE to register
Support the Park Fund
Today is the I ❤️ Park Raise-a-thon! Every gift, of any size, truly makes a difference for our students and gets us closer to our goal of 500 parent gifts in 2025-2026. Don’t forget: The grades with the highest participation and most gifts will enjoy a hot chocolate party before winter break! All gifts received through the end of November will count toward your grade’s goal.
Read more about the Park Fund, or make a donation HERE. Thank you!
Robotics Volunteers Needed!
The Park School of Baltimore will host two FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) qualifying tournaments this season: Baltimore I on Saturday, December 13th, and Baltimore II on Sunday, December 14th.
Our robotics program has three teams of Middle and Upper School students participating in these major events right here on campus!
To make both tournaments a success, we are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles—many of which require no prior robotics experience. Whether you can offer a few hours or a full day, your support is invaluable.
Please click here to sign up to volunteer!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Tara Northcott or Drew Schoff.
LET US DO THAT! Civil Rights Trip Helpers
Upper School students from Park School, City College High and City Neighbors School are earning money for their upcoming Civil Rights Trips. If you need help with anything — leaf raking, cleaning your shed, garage or attic, walking your pet, visiting an elderly relative, providing tech help (scanning pictures, backing up documents), decorating for the holidays, serving at a party, playing music for an event or master classes for your kids- Let us do that!
Click HERE to request help!
The Park School 2026-2027 Tuition Assistance Application is Now Open!
Park School families who currently participate in the Tuition Assistance program should begin their 2026-2027 application now!
Log into your School and Student Services (SSS) account to begin as soon as possible. For families considering the Tuition Assistance program for the first time, please contact [email protected] before November 1 to schedule an appointment to discuss next steps for submitting an application.
We encourage all applicants to take advantage of the new Easy Apply form by enrolling in IRS integration service.
The NEW Park School Store
Park is excited to announce that our new in-person store is open and ready for you! Located just off the Lobby of the Athletic Center, and open every day (check current hours!), the new 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
Lost & Found
Please take a look at the lost and found items on the coat rack between the 1st and 2nd Grade pods. The racks will be in the Lower School Multipurpose Room on conference days. All items will be donated at the end of November, before Thanksgiving Break.
Early Dismissal/Late Arrivals
For any early dismissal or late arrival updates, please email [email protected]. Please plan to come to the Lower School Bus Circle, park, and come in to sign your child in or out at the Lower School Office.
Important Dates
Monday, November 24 – Partners Thanksgiving
November 26-28- SCHOOL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 4 – All School Band Concert
Tuesday, December 9 – Virtual Lunch & Learn with Matt Doyle: Reports and Assessment
Middle School Announcements
Park Connects Parent Discussion for Grades 6-8
Monday, November 17 • 7-8:15 p.m • Middle School Commons
Join the Middle School Park Connects team, Health Educator Ashley Edwards and School Counselors Kara Ker, Tucker Snow, and Edwin Gordon, for a concise and engaging parent conversation about helping your Middle Schooler navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. Together, we’ll explore how to recognize signs of stress, support emotional growth, and encourage healthy coping skills that build resilience and connection. This short session will offer practical tools and thoughtful insights to help you guide your child through this pivotal stage with confidence and care.
A trained parent Park Connects facilitator will guide the remainder of the discussion, where parents will have the opportunity to bring up new topics and share insights and ideas.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Park parents!
Suggested resources from the Health Team:
Book: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson: A practical guide to understanding how children’s brains develop and how parents can respond effectively to emotional moments.
Podcast: Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting: Dr. Lisa Damour discusses real-world parenting challenges and healthy strategies for adolescents.
TED Talk: Lisa Damour’s “The emotional lives of teenagers.” A thoughtful look at what’s really happening inside teens’ emotional worlds and how adults can help them cope.
RSVP HERE!
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.
Important Dates
Friday, November 14 – Middle School Fall Social
Monday, November 17 – Park Connects 6th-8th Grade
November 26-28- SCHOOL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 4 – All School Band Concert
Friday, December 5 – Middle School SCHOOL CLOSED for Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, December 9 – Middle and Upper School Choral Concert
Upper School Announcements
Is Your Challenge Waiver Filled Out? Please Read:
There are a number of parents who have not filled out their waivers for Park’s Challenge Course. If your child’s class uses the course and your child’s waiver has not been signed, they won’t be able to participate! Please fill out the Activity Agreement and Release Form for Student Participation in Challenge Course so that your child is ready and able to participate in challenge course activities throughout the school year.
Lunch
The cafeteria is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Here is a link to the menu. You can pay with cash, credit, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or use your student ID number.
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
November 20-22 – Fall Production Into The Woods
November 26-28- SCHOOL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday December 2 – 10th-12th Grade Parent/Guardian Advisor Conferences
Thursday, December 4 – All School Band Concert
Tuesday, December 9 – Middle and Upper School Choral Concert
