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Parkside Elementary Goal Getters!
Proud to be an "A" Rated School!
Welcome Parkside Bullfrogs!
School Announcements
Curriculum Night will be held on August 26 at 5:00pm for PreK-Grade 2 and at 6:00pm for Grade 3 - Grade 5.
Parkside Elementary students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2025-2026 school year.
District Announcements
Collier County Public Schools will present the proposed 27-28 academic calendar at the January 20, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting.
This year, Religious Freedom Day shall be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, in conformity with School Board Policy 9700.
Each year, Collier County Public Schools receives federal funds to support eligible schools in our district. Feedback is valuable to schools as we plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
Report cards are now available on the FOCUS Portal.
Message from the Principal
Mrs. Sara Johnessee
At Parkside Elementary, we are proud to continue the tradition of providing an environment that focuses on learning, respecting ourselves and others, and encouraging everyone to be responsible for making our school a great place to learn and grow! We value you, our Parkside families, and your commitment to our school community. A strong partnership between home and school contributes to student success, and I look forward to working together to support our students as learners and as leaders. Remember, you can stay informed and see what’s hoppin’ at Parkside by following us on Facebook and on Twitter @ParksideProud.
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Points of Pride
2023 & 2024 Gold Level Everglades Champion School
Points of Pride
PSE Student Lighthouse Team
The team raised $500 for California Fire Foundation
Points of Pride
Parkside Student Garden
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PSE Kindness Club
Points of Pride
Parkside Flag Crew
PSE students trained by Lely High School JROTC to raise and lower flags.