Welcome to Parkside Elementary

3rd - 5th grade M-Step Testing

M-STEP testing will begin when we return from break.  Students in the 3rd - 5th will take this test online. We are scheduling the test in smaller chunks (max 45 min.) to give students a better testing experience.  As we get closer to the testing dates, your child’s teacher will communicate more information regarding M-STEP.  

Please help us by making sure your child is in school on the testing days. We ask that appointments and days off be scheduled to avoid the dates below.  Please encourage your children to do their best, as the outcome of these tests helps guide our instruction in the future. Please contact the office or your child’s teacher with questions regarding the M-STEP. Thank you for all you do to ensure student success here at Parkside!  

The 2025 M-STEP testing schedule for Rockford Public Schools outlines the assessment dates for third, fourth, and fifth-grade students at Parkside Elementary. Testing begins the week of April 14 and continues through mid-May, with subjects including English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science (5th grade only), and Social Studies (5th grade only). Each test session is limited to a maximum of 45 minutes to enhance the student experience. Make-up days are scheduled throughout the testing period to accommodate absences. Parents are encouraged to ensure their children attend school on testing days and avoid scheduling appointments that may interfere. For additional details, parents can contact their child’s teacher or the school office.

Walkers!

We love seeing our students walk home—especially as the weather gets nicer! As students get older and more independent, some families choose to allow them to walk home on their own whenever they'd like. If this is the case for your child, please be sure to notify the office so we can update our records and ensure their safety.

If we haven’t received permission from you, our para staff will have your child follow their regular dismissal plan and ride the bus as usual. Your communication helps us keep all students safe and accounted for. 

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Upcoming Events

  • 3 Apr 2025
  • 14 Apr 2025
  • 15 Apr 2025
    • 3-5th grade M-Step Testing 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
      3-5th grade M-Step Testing
      Date: Apr 15
      Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
      Calendar: Parkside Elementary Calendar
  • 17 Apr 2025
    • Mobile Zoo- 1st Grade 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Mobile Zoo- 1st Grade
      Date: Apr 17
      Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Calendar: Parkside Elementary Calendar
  • 23 Apr 2025

Parkside Elementary

156 Lewis Street
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: 616-863-6360
Attendance: 616-863-6360 Option 1

Report an Absence

  • To report an absence, please call: 616-863-6360, and select option 1.
  • All absences must be reported by 9:30 am. 
  • Automated attendance reminder calls begin at 10:00 am.

Administration

Mindy McGinn
Principal
Julie Palmieri
Principal's Administrative Assistant
Amber Neumann
Building Administrative Assistant

School Hours

  • 7:45 am Office opens
  • 8:35 am Bell rings for school day to begin
  • 3:35 pm K-5 dismissal
  • 4:15 pm Office closes