Parkside Elementary

The 2nd Grade Music Program is coming down the tracks...

about 2 hours ago, Parkside Proud

about 19 hours ago, Parkside Proud

Thank You LINCOLN CREEK LUMBER and Jeremy for your donation of prizes for our kids. It's people, businesses and groups like you that make our school and community a wonderful place to be growing up in as a kid! THANK YOU!

3 days ago, Parkside Proud

Parkside is incredibly proud of this young lady! This morning at the Book Fair, she found $20 on the floor and immediately turned it into the office instead of keeping it for herself.
She is a perfect example of our Word of the Month: TRUSTWORTHINESS—which means telling the truth, keeping promises, and always doing the right thing. Thank you for setting such a wonderful example for your fellow Penguins. We are so Parkside Proud of you!

6 days ago, Parkside Proud

October is #NationalPrincipalAppreciationMonth, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible leaders guiding our schools! 🍎✨

In our district, we are incredibly fortunate to have 6 extraordinary administrators who bring a combined 166 years of educational experience to our community. That’s 166 years of supporting teachers, inspiring students, solving complex challenges, and building safe, thriving learning environments every single day. 📚💙

Mr. Williams, Mrs. Van De Wege, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Hyder, Mrs. Schiferl, and Mrs. Houk -- Thank you for your wisdom, tireless dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students' success. We appreciate all that you do!

Drop a comment below to send a quick "Thank You!" to your favorite principal! 👇

7 days ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that Fall Conferences are next week, Tuesday - Friday (10/27-10/30). We will follow our early dismissal schedule on those days! *Also, there will be NO Parkside Preschool, Tuesday - Friday.

Dismissal Times are as follows:

Parkside Elementary: Dismiss at 11:30am
Tenino Elementary: Dismiss at 11:40am
Tenino Middle School: Dismiss at 11:45am
Tenino High School: Dismiss at 11:50am

12 days ago, Crystal Hedden

COME JOIN THE FUN! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD

12 days ago, Parkside Proud

16 days ago, Parkside Proud

Our Penguins did a great job during the GREAT SHAKE-OUT Earthquake Drill at school today! Talk with your kids tonight about how you want them to react if we have an earthquake while at home. Also, this is a great time to prepare your family for an earthquake. Do you have food/water for all in your household to last for a week on your own? If not please start preparing now.

18 days ago, Parkside Proud

Who: For the Parents or Guardians of children who will start kindergarten in fall of 2027 or 2028, who live in the Tenino School District boundaries.

What: FREE Workshops to give strategies for playing with a purpose with age appropriate readiness in mind

When: 3 nights a year, with each session building on the previous. Dinner and childcare provided at no cost. Dates and Times vary depending on the age of your child.

🗓 3-4 Years (starting kinder fall of 2028) 4:30-6:00 on Wed. 10/21, Thurs. 1/21, & Wed. 4/21
🗓 4-5 Years (starting kinder fall of 2027) 6:30-8:00 on Wed. 10/21, Thurs. 1/21, & Wed. 4/21

***Dinner will be served 6:00-6:30 each night

Where: Parkside Elementary Gym

Why: Because you will walk away with developmental tools that you can use with your child immediately for FREE *$70 value each season

Space is limited! To reserve your spot go to www.readyforkindergarten.org/tenino

20 days ago, Crystal Hedden

The general election is November 3, 2026. Register or update your voter registration by October 26th.

Learn more on the Thurston County website!

https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/auditor/elections/voting-information/voter-registration

20 days ago, Crystal Hedden

This is a friendly reminder that there will be No School this Friday, October 16th for our Teacher In-Service Day.

21 days ago, Crystal Hedden

Attendance Challenge is starting today!

21 days ago, Parkside Proud

Sparky and his friends visited our Penguins this morning and they taught us some great safety lessons. Parent's have you talked with your children about how to get out of your house and where to meet up if you had a fire?

23 days ago, Parkside Proud

Thank you South Thurston Fire and Rescue for visiting Parkside Elementary School this morning. The important safety lessons you taught our kids were awesome. Stop, Drop and Roll. Calling 9-1-1 and also Get Low and Get Out. Thank you!

24 days ago, Parkside Proud

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, October 7th is an ACT Early Dismissal Day!

Dismissal Times are as follows:

Parkside Elementary: Dismiss at 11:30am
Tenino Elementary: Dismiss at 11:40am
Tenino Middle School: Dismiss at 11:45am
Tenino High School: Dismiss at 11:50am

28 days ago, Crystal Hedden

See the attached October newsletter from our Food Service team! A new dish, national taco day, and more!

Did you know you can view the daily menu online?

🔗 https://teninosd.nutrislice.com/menu

Also, if you qualified for free/reduced meals last year but haven't yet this year, please make sure you get your applications submitted before 10/13/26 to avoid your student(s) returning to a "paid" status.

For questions regarding meal eligibility, please call 360-264-3420 or
email TSD-FoodServices@tenino.k12.wa.us

28 days ago, Crystal Hedden