Parents/Guardians:

It is time to update our data system and we need your help.  If your emergency contact information, including phone numbers or contact persons has changed, we ask that you provide the new, accurate information to your child’s school.

*Note you may choose two contact numbers for School Reach calls. 

For contact information changes, please notify your child’s school office so that we may make corrections in the data system.  It is important that our student information data is accurate, so that in the event of an emergency or crisis situation, we are able to contact parents and guardians without delay.

School Hours are from 8:10-2:25

Students may arrive at 7:40

Upcoming Events Calendar:

To view the Parkside calendar of upcoming events you may click on the attachment below: 

Second Grade Teacher, Denise Ehlers

Earns Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Congratulations goes out to Mrs. Denise Ehlers, as she was recently awarded the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.  Mrs. Ehlers is well overdue for accolades and commendations to recognize her many talents and professional contributions.  It is with great pride and respect that we say, "Congratulations, Mrs. Ehlers, on a job well done!" 

District Food Allergy Plan 

Bethalto Unit #8 now has a Board approved food allergy plan on file in accordance with state law, which states:    

Under Public Act 96-0349, school boards in Illinois are required to adopt policies, which promote both prevention and management of life-threatening allergic reactions, also known as anaphylaxis. This document is a guideline for schools to follow for creating school policies and best practices. 

BCUSD #8 created a plan as recommended by the state, which is similar to procedures that our district nurses were already following.  This plan puts into writing the procedures if a food allergy is present and also provides different forms to use to document specific guidelines used for individual students.  It also details specific duties that district employees will have to ensure that student’s needs are taken care of. 

The complete board approved plan can be viewed on the BCUSD #8 district’s website.  Go to www.bethalto.org and click on the News and Information tab at the left.  When on that page you will see the Food Allergy Guidelines tab.    

No Phone in School/Work Zones 

The Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. 

It provides that a person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone in a school speed zone or a construction maintenance speed zone, except for a person engaged in a highway construction project for which a construction or maintenance speed zone has been established when the person is using a wireless telephone in futherance of that project.  Effective Date: 01/01/10

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1ST, 2011

Driver's License Photo ID or State Issued Photo ID

Is Required When Signing Out Students

DURING The School Day. 

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