Parkside High

This is important information about a revision to the approved 2025-2026 school year calendar to make up a day lost to winter weather last month.

During the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 10, the school system announced a revision to the approved calendar to use one of the designated make-up days. Students of Wicomico County Public Schools will now have school on Monday, March 16th, with 3-hour early dismissal. March 16th is no longer a staff professional day.

The revised calendar is posted in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole on the Calendar page of the school system’s website. Please make sure to use this updated calendar -- with a date of Feb, 10, 2026 in the bottom right corner and March 16th shown as a school day with early dismissal -- as the school year continues.

Congratulations Reagan Streng on being Parkside February LEO of the month!

Gentle Reminder: FAFSA Deadline Approaching, March 1st! All students planning to attend college should complete and submit the FAFSA; Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The deadline to submit will be here before you know it! The earlier you submit, the better.  Follow this link to get started or login to your existing account: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch Don't forget! The next and final FAFSA Help Night: February 12, 2026, 4-6pm REGISTER HERE: https://app.schoolinks.com/events/VgQboQ/k12-user/redirect/ Staff from SU's Financial Aid Department will give a general overview if needed. The majority of the evening will be used to help students/parents fill out and/or get help with the application.

FIRST MEETING...THIS WEDNESDAY...SEE YOU THERE!!!

Congratulations to all the students who competed this past weekend at the 2026 CTE Skills USA Wicomico Local Competition! We are so proud of you all! We can't wait to see you progress to regional, states, and global competitions!

Students from Fruitland Intermediate and Pemberton have recently been able to come to Mrs. Oertel’s Junior Cosmetology class for a day of Glam! We love sharing our Cosmetology skills with Wicomico County Public Schools!

Current and alumni RAMFAM musical scholars with Dennis Senkbeil, SU band director, at Salisbury University Concert Band practice last evening. The SU Concert Band Concert with guess conductor Frank Tichelli will take place May 12th at Holloway Hall. We love seeing so many of our RAMFAM musical scholars involved in the musical happenings here in our community. Thank you Mr. Adams for sending in the picture!

Parkside Wrestling will host Queen Anne's on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 for the 2A East Duals.  The ticket link is below: (all spectators above 7ears of age will need a ticket, only MPSSAA passes will be accepted). https://gofan.co/event/6091654?schoolId=MD22646 Weigh in's begin at 4p and matches at 5p.

Congratulations to the following Parkside students who were selected for the 2026 All Shore Senior Chorus! Sopranos Charley Howard Rochelle Louis-Jacques Maggie Heatwole Abigail Martin Altos Rayne Farlow Sophia Bailey Rickelle Simpson-Henry Emma Ferretti Mariah Byrd Ryleigh Cunningham-Hewitt Phuong Huynh Tenors Finneas Kitchens Mai Jackson Jaxson Blake Basses John Cook Joshua Strickland Harjot Gill Trisitian Tull Waters Johua Bailey Lucas Swenson We are so proud of you all! 💚🤍🐏🎼🐏🤍💚

This week's Parkside Sports schedule. Let’s go, RAMS!

A great conclusion to the end of the regular season! Parkside claims the Salisbury City and Wicomico County title for the 9th consecutive year! Final regular season record is 11-1 💪 Boys varsity results: Parkside 59 WiHi 14 Parkside 70 JMB 5 Girls varsity result: Parkside 40 WiHi 36 JV result: Parkside 40 WiHi 18 Up next…first round of Regional duals at HOME on Tuesday. Opponent TBD.

It is a PRINCESS PARTY at the Parkside High Class of 2027 Glitter and Glam Fundraiser! The princesses are able to get their nails and hair done, makeup, make bracelets, decorate and eat cookies, make bath bombs, professional glamour photos by Jennifer Seay Photography, meet some Disney princesses, and lots of other fun things! A great time was had by all!

AP African Studies students are creating posters and masks of an African Kingdom they've researched. We are thrilled to be able to offer this course at Parkside High School and Mr. Soisson does a phenomenal job teaching this class!

Some of our absolute best Parkside teachers were recently on a panel at the Salisbury University Teaching and Learning Conference. There were 38 SU faculty there in attendance for this session with our PHS teachers. Parkside is thrilled to have a great working relationship with Salisbury University! Thank you for doing this Chris Grande, Kristi Grande, Carol Gutberlet, and Jessica James! You all are RAMtastic!

Congratulations to Reagan White and Toryn Adams, who have passed their practical portion of State Board of Cosmetology! We are proud and happy for them! They both finished their required hours early and are now both on OJT (On the Job Training). Keep up the great work Reagan and Toryn!

The Parkside Counseling Department, Community Schools, and RAMFAM student volunteers deserve thanks for their efforts in making the Parkside CTE Food Distribution a success, with 60 food baskets distributed. We appreciate being a community school dedicated to improving the community for our children's sake.

The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. All are invited to attend to give input for next year's school system budget.

Visit the Parkside College & Career Center on February 11th during 2nd period for a workshop on understanding how the college planning process is a critical step toward long-term career pathway success. This session helps students explore how academic performance, course selection, and career readiness directly influence college opportunities including participation in college athletics. Students will learn how eligibility requirements for first-time college athletes are reviewed and why meeting these standards is essential when aligning postsecondary academic goals with future career plans. Colleges with athletic programs rely heavily on eligibility decisions when determining student participation, early planning is key. Whether college athletics is part of your goal or one component of a broader career pathway, this session provides practical guidance to help you stay on track, make informed decisions, and build a strong foundation for academic, athletic, and career success. Students must bring their laptops. RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW IN SCHOOLINKS This session will also cover: • Creating your college NCAA eligibility profile • Collegiate eligibility requirements and standards for athletics • Structuring a strong resume that stands out to counselors and recruiters • Common pitfalls to avoid so your eligibility remains intact • Maximizing Schoolinks to guide your decision making

REMINDER: Students Learner’s Permit testing will resume on February 24th, 2026. Permission slips are in Guidance now for pick up and are due no later than February 13th. Slips must be turned in to Guidance by then or you will not be permitted to test. Must be at least 15 years and 9 months old at the time of testing(No exceptions). If under age 18, your parent or legal guardian must co-sign the application. Permission slips are running out but we still have a few currently available for pickup in the Counseling Office and must be submitted no later than THIS FRIDAY or until all slots have been filled. Please note space is limited to only 45 students per test and that any permission slips turned in after the deadline will not be accepted. Student names will be provided to the Maryland Department of Transportation for registration. The permit test will take place during 2nd period in the Media Center and will be facilitated by the Maryland Department of Transportation. A learner’s permit allows new drivers to begin the process of learning to operate a motor vehicle. Applicants are required to obtain a valid learner’s permit before participating in any behind-the-wheel driver education or driving on Maryland roadways. More dates to be determined.