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 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 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 MoreThe Parkside School is excited to welcome back alumni parent and celebrated television personality Al Roker for an evening of engaging conversation, personal stories, and a celebration of his latest cookbook, "Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By." The event will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Parkside.
Read MoreOn June 20, 2024, The Parkside School held its Graduation and Achievement Ceremony for Classes 5-2 and 5-4 at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater on the Upper West Side. During the ceremony, we had the honor of hearing from Austin Lambert, a distinguished Parkside alumnus who graduated in 2017.
Read MoreOur community of alumni continues to excel and make a difference across diverse fields. From dedicated educators and researchers to professionals in museums and healthcare, our graduates are thriving and achieving remarkable milestones.
Read MoreSustaining relationships with our past students and their families holds great significance for all of us at Parkside. Observing the personal and professional development of our alumni and celebrating their achievements serves as a constant wellspring of inspiration, motivating us to continue our endeavors for the betterment of our present students.
Read MoreProject Dorot's "Pearls of Wisdom" are elderly individuals who go into schools to share a story from their lives. In our second year of partnership with Dorot, on Friday morning our children had a chance to meet Vivian Warfield, a vibrant woman with a passion for percussive instruments.
Read MoreCongratulations to Adriana Bass, former Parkside Social Work Intern, who has just accepted a position in the inaugural cohort of The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services Social Work Residency as one of six Behavioral Health Clinicians in the Early Childhood Mental Health track.
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