As we reflect on a milestone year at The Parkside School, our alumni continue to remind us that the work of these forty years lives on far beyond our classrooms. The updates in this issue—spanning early career milestones, college acceptances, graduations, performances, published poetry, public art, athletic achievements, and creative pursuits—reflect the breadth of paths our graduates take and the lasting impact of their Parkside education.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, April 22, nearly 360 members of the Parkside community gathered at Capitale in New York City to celebrate one of the most significant milestones in the school's history: 40 years of The Parkside School. It was an evening forty years in the making — and it lived up to every expectation.
Read MoreOn Sunday, November 16, Parkside proudly hosted its first-ever All Alumni Reunion—a landmark moment in our 40-year history. Nearly 160 alumni, alumni parents, and former and current staff gathered at SLATE to celebrate the school’s enduring mission and the relationships that have carried forward across generations.
Read MoreThis year at Parkside, we’re building something new in yoga—something that goes far beyond mastering poses or achieving physical balance. Our new Yogie Land program takes a fundamentally different approach, grounded in the principles of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Read MoreOur alumni continue to make us proud with their diverse paths, achievements, and contributions to their communities. From pursuing new careers and degrees, to volunteering, teaching, and even appearing on television, Parkside graduates are carrying forward the lessons and values they gained here in inspiring ways. We’re delighted to share these updates as part of our 40th anniversary year, celebrating the many ways Parkside continues to shape lives long after graduation.
Read MoreAt The Parkside School’s Graduation and Achievement Ceremony on June 17, 2025, we were honored to welcome back Rebecca Sidi, a proud member of the Class of 2017, as this year’s alumni speaker. Now a chemistry major at Barnard College of Columbia University, Rebecca delivered a powerful and heartfelt speech that reflected on her Parkside journey and reminded our graduating students of the incredible possibilities ahead.
Read MoreUnderstanding the past helps shape a more just and inclusive future. At Parkside, we believe even our youngest students can begin to make those connections. In the days leading up to the end of the school year and Juneteenth, classes have been engaging in meaningful, developmentally appropriate lessons about the history and significance of this important holiday.
Read MoreThis month, classrooms have been exploring age-appropriate lessons that celebrate identity, family diversity, and the importance of treating all people with kindness and respect. From our youngest students to our oldest, classroom discussions are thoughtfully designed to highlight the core message that it is okay to be different—and that everyone deserves to feel safe, accepted, and proud of who they are.
Read MoreOnce a month, parents gather in The Parkside School’s gym-turned-performance space for a student assembly. Sunlight filters through the original stained-glass windows of the Upper West Side brownstone. The red velvet curtain is adorned with paintings created in art class. As families mingle and take their seats, there’s a sense of ease and connection—it’s a small, supportive school where everyone feels part of the community.
Read MoreIn recent years, our Occupational Therapy (OT) department has piloted the Interoception Curriculum, developed by Kelly Mahler, OTR/L, in several classrooms. This framework explores one of the lesser-known—but critically important—senses: interoception.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 12, more than 130 members of The Parkside School community gathered at Han Dynasty for The Benefit of Laughter, an evening dedicated to comedy, camaraderie, and philanthropy. Parents, teachers, therapists, staff, and friends came together to celebrate and support Parkside’s vibrant Arts and Movement Programs.
Read MoreAs February comes to a close, we are proud to highlight the many ways Black History Month was celebrated at Parkside. While our commitment to recognizing and respecting all cultures is woven into our curriculum year-round, Black History Month provides a dedicated opportunity to honor the achievements and contributions of Black Americans—many of whom made a lasting impact despite systemic racism and oppression.
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