Address
207 3rd St NE
Buffalo, MN 55313
United States
Principal
Jake Hockinson
Attendance Line
Main Phone
Fax
School Hours
7:45 am
2:25 pm
At Parkside, we foster a safe, inclusive, and caring environment where every student feels valued, supported, and part of a strong school community. We intentionally build positive relationships among students, staff, and families, promoting trust, respect, and a sense of belonging.
Our Vision: Care • Connect • Inspire • Grow
Our Mission Statement:
- We build community by reflecting and growing, being compassionate, and moving forward.
- We will build meaningful relationships to connect students, staff, families, and the community.
- Parkside students will feel a positive connection, experience success, and leave with a strong foundation to build their future.
- We will provide children with a supportive, caring environment that fosters the development of perseverance, positive self-esteem, intrinsic motivation, and a sense of responsibility.
- We provide a challenging, academically rich curriculum that empowers students to be critical thinkers and future leaders.
Our Core Values:
- We work together to ensure everyone is seen, heard, and validated.
- We engage in purposeful and authentic connections.
- We inspire the joy of learning.
- We celebrate growth.
Parkside News & Information
Classroom Placement Parent Input
Parents wishing to provide input or concerns to assist with classroom placement for 2026-2027
If your child is 5 years old by September 1, 2026, they are eligible for Kindergarten this fall!
2025-26 Early Release Dates: Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 10, May 1
School is dismissed at 12:25 on these dates
Parkside Spirit Wear - Find it Here!
(Our year-round spirit wear shop through J & J Athletics)
School Supply Lists & Elementary Parent Handbook
School Registration
Follow the link for information and to register online (or print registration forms). Please contact the Parkside office at 763.682.8500 or sbartz@bhmschools.org with questions.