Parkmont’s Class of 2025
Parkmont’s graduating class of 2025 began high school amid the continuing restrictions and disruptions of the Covid pandemic. Despite the challenges, this cohort of students was an exceptionally sweet, social group of kids, says Nijole, Parkmont’s Assistant Head of School. “They had great camaraderie amongst themselves, and they also did a really good job of […]
Name That Graduate
One of Parkmont’s hallmarks is that our students and teachers work with each other across grade levels and get to know each other well. At graduation, each student is celebrated in a speech by one of their teachers, sometimes the same teacher who spoke at their 8th-grade Moving Up ceremony. Here are excerpts from the […]
Alaska: The Big One
Parkmont has had its fair share of adventures over the years. Since I started organizing trips in 2018, we have taken students to Puerto Rico, the Grand Canyon, and the Outer Banks, to name a few destinations. But this year was different. This was the big one. Alaska. Alaska has long been on the roster […]
What We’re Learning: Main Lessons
Held from 10-12 every day, Parkmont’s Main Lessons combine traditional academic disciplines with student interests and are the foundation of our schedule. Check out some of the options from Sessions 2 and 3. Middle School Crime Lab. Become a super science sleuth while performing crime-solving, case-breaking, and crook-catching activities. From dusting for fingerprints to analyzing handwriting and […]
Program Highlights
If you’re a student or alum, you’re familiar with the elements that combine to make Parkmont such a warm, interesting, and energetic school. We thought we’d try describing some of those elements to help fill in the picture for those who’ve never ridden in the Parkmont Van. Adventure Trips They aren’t optional. They’re almost always […]
Immigration Main Lesson Heads to Boston, New York, and Philadelphia
While most of us spent spring vacation taking a break from school, Ethan’s Immigration Main Lesson immersed themselves in the history, legacies, and dynamics of immigration in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, three cities that have been shaped by immigration from colonial times to the present day. Students approached the Statue of Liberty by boat, […]
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
On June 14, seniors and their families, teachers, staff, and friends gathered to celebrate the graduation of the Parkmont School Class of 2026. Per Parkmont tradition, faculty gave a speech for each graduate. They shared sweet and funny memories and the many ways they’ve seen the students grow. Everyone present got a taste of the […]