Welcome Parkway Families

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!

We are so excited to kick off the new school year! Parkway Academy is an amazing school! We have incredible classes and programs that are fun, engaging, and designed to help you prepare for high school. The teachers at Parkway Academy are fantastic – and we work as a team to make Parkway the most welcoming place it can be every day. We know there may be some anxiety for new students, but we are ready to support you, and we know you will have a great middle school career at Parkway.

If you have any questions, please call the school office at (619) 668-5810 or email us at PKMS@lmsvschools.org. We are more than happy to help!

School Announcements:

The last day of school is Tuesday, June 17, 2025. School hours will be 7:00-11:30am. Promotion will start at 7:45am and last about an hour. 8th graders will be dismissed to their family after promotion. 6th and 7th graders are dismissed at 11:30.

Seating will be limited, so please limit your guests to your immediate family (4-5 guests per promoting student). It is suggested that you take your seats when bringing your student to school. Seats may not be saved in advance.

Promotion-FAQ-Parkway-2025-Updated-6.9.25.pdf

Elective Course Descriptions - click the links below to learn more about the elective courses we offer at Parkway.

7th gr.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1__qnHijDaIziupZ4ak91eHZUE43k76YJE_OjIARJeg8/edit?usp=sharing

8th gr.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TmmmExNSNWpdzA--wU5BBHGSRem0XZFMpNVKTdbX3Og/edit?usp=sharing

Elective Request Form - Go to: https://bit.ly/parkwayelectives to submit an elective request form, make sure to read over carefully the information regarding wheel trimester electives and year long electives.

Students have until May 4th to edit their responses.

ASB/Media/Yearbook & TA Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Center.

Students are responsible for turning in the completed application form to their counselor as well as asking one of their teachers to complete a Teacher Recommendation Form.

Hip Hop is an 8th gr. only course for this upcoming school year and also requires a Teacher Recommendation Form to be submitted. It is the responsibility of the student to ask a teacher to complete a recommendation.

All applications are due by Friday, May 16th.

Hello Future Patriots!

Counselors are currently visiting 5th grade feeder schools to show students all the amazing things Parkway has to offer. Here a few important points:

Students have until May 4th to edit their responses in the Elective Preference Form linked here: https://forms.gle/vePRbNGXG2RZBnLt7
Incoming 6th graders applying to ASB must submit a separate leadership application by May 16th. ASB applicants must also have a teacher submit a Teacher Recommendation Form: TEACHER LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM HERE https://forms.gle/KjNsPRAvBvx9QrUc9
ASB Applications can be turned in the following ways:
- Turn it into your 5th grade teacher and teachers will send it through district mail - or -
- Scan and email all 3 pages to Parkway Counselors - Ms. Tabor: katrina.tabor@lmsvschools.org Mrs. Peraza-Garcia: adriana.perazagarcia@lmsvschools.org - or -
- Drop off at Parkway Main Office (open M-F 8am - 4pm; Tue closes at 2:45pm)

TECH TIP! If you are using Safari for your browser and unable to complete your purchase, please try using Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer. Also, please disable any pop up blockers for our webstore.

After purchasing online, please send your student with the receipt; they will pick up their clothing and lock during PE.

Please note that 7th and 8th grade students are required to have a school-issued lock for PE. Parents can purchase Parkway's gray shirt and navy blue basketball shorts by clicking the link below. If you aren’t able to purchase your child’s PE uniform please reach out to your PE teacher.

6th graders do not dress out for PE or use lockers.

PE Clothing Store

Information about our Washington DC 8th Grade Trip in 2025 is now available! Watch this space for more details about how to sign up for next year!

Itinerary

Why You'll Love Parkway

Reading and Writing Emphasized Across All Subject Areas
Rigorous Math and Language Arts Classes Provided to Allow for Students’ Varied Academic Needs
One-to-one Chromebooks and/or iPads in All Language Arts and Math Classes
Varied Electives Offered such as Forensics, Journalism, Programming/Gaming, Media, Music Exploration, Band, Spanish 1 and 2, ASB and Yearbook
Character Education Emphasized through Discussions in Classes and the Morning Broadcast Using the Six Pillars of Character
Parkway Builders Club and California Junior Scholarship Foundation that Offers Many Opportunities for Students to Participate in Community Service Activities
A School-Wide Focus on Anti-Bullying
Exceptional Physical Education Program that has Exclusive Use of the Junior Seau Sports Complex During School Hours
Additional Flex and Foundation Period Throughout the School year to Support Students who are Struggling and Offer Enrichment Opportunities for More Advanced Students
Free Morning Homework Club Offered Tuesday Through Friday in the Library

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Important Information:

Looking for some new Parkway Sports & Health Science Academy spirit wear? Check out our spirit wear webstore for great shirts, hoodies and more!

Parkway Academy Spirit Wear Webstore

If you need help with the Aeries Parent Portal, please visit link and follow the instructions posted below. Please make sure you are logging in with the email you provided when you registered your student. You may also email our Parent Portal Help Desk at lmsvtechsupport@lmsvschools.org

Aeries Parent Portal

Aeries Parent Portal Instructions

We are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for Tuesdays when we close at 2:45 pm for staff meetings.

All 7th grade students are required to also have a 2nd dose of Varicella (chicken pox) in addition to the T-Dap booster. You can download flyers that outline the requirements in English or Spanish.

Please bring in your up-to-date shot record to your current elementary school; your students' records will roll over to Parkway when they start 7th grade. Your student will not be able to start school without proof of required immunizations. You can fax records to (619) 668-5779; please include your contact information if you fax. You may also email records to PKMS@lmsvschools.org; please call 619-668-5810 to confirm receipt.

Students without the required immunizations will not be allowed to attend school.

If your child needs the T-Dap booster or 2nd Varicella dose, shots are available from your local doctor, local pharmacies, and for those without health coverage - El Cajon Public Health Center ($10) at 367 N. Magnolia Ave, Ste 101, (619) 441-6500.

To log in to Jupiter Ed, please visit the following URL: https://login.jupitered.com

Enter Student’s registered first name and last name (no nicknames) or ID #
Enter the 4-digit password your student was given within the first few weeks of school.
- If you did not get a password, please contact the school office at (619) 668-5810 for a password, or email PKMS@lmsvschools.org.
Please type in the following below the password:
- Parkway Academy
- La Mesa
- United States
- California
- Click on Login
On the homepage to Jupiter, make sure Parkway Middle is the school name next to your child’s name at the top and the current school year.
Click on Grades and then the drop down boxes for the Quarter and Subject.

Does your child live in two households and you need communication to both households?

Please call the office, (619) 668-5810, to arrange for automatic calls and emails to both households.

Look on Jupiter and/or email the teachers.

Schedule

Mon 9:00 - 3:35
Tue 9:00 - 2:30
Wed 9:00 - 3:35
Thu 9:00 - 3:35
Fri 9:00 - 3:35

School Quick Links

Peachjar Flyers

Contact Us

9009 Park Plaza Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942

Monday – Friday, 8:00 - 3:00

(619) 668-5810
(619) 668-5779
PKMS@lmsvschools.org

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Welcome Parkway Families

School Announcements:

Last day of school & 8th grade promotion

Incoming 7th and 8th Gr. Elective Information

Incoming 6th Graders

2024-2025: 7th and 8th graders – purchase PE clothes and locks here!

After purchasing online, please send your student with the receipt; they will pick up their clothing and lock during PE.

Washington DC 8th Grade Trip 2025

Why You'll Love Parkway

Important Information:

Spirit Wear Store

Aeries Parent Portal

Office Hours

Shot requirements for 7th graders: no shots, no school!

Jupiter Ed Instructions

Two Household Communication

Downloadable Information

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