In The News

Parkside Hosts SMFCSD Middle School Students

October 30, 2025

Principal Tahai and Parkside Montessori adolescent students welcomed SMFCSD staff and 40 visiting students from Abbott, Bayside, Borel, Bowditch, and North Shoreview for a special opportunity to experience Montessori education in action.

After a shared lunch in the amphitheater, Principal Tahai facilitated a lively discussion where visiting students asked thoughtful questions to student panelists Caleb, Brisen, Charlotte, Nathan, Paige, and Amelia.

During the Community Vision Activity, guests toured the adolescent classroom in small groups, gaining a closer look at the collaborative and self-directed learning that defines the Montessori approach.

This visit was part of the district’s broader visioning process, which aims to include student voices in shaping SMFCSD’s next strategic direction. Welcoming students from across the district to explore our Montessori model marks an exciting milestone for Parkside, one that reflects our school's commitment to innovation and sharing the Montessori philosophy beyond our campus.

We’re incredibly proud of our adolescent students for representing Parkside with confidence and heart. And we are especially thankful to the San Mateo Foster City School District leadership for the opportunity to share what makes Parkside special. 

To learn more about SMFCSD, visit smfcsd.net.

Parkside Receives Music at Kohl Mansion Award

May 27, 2025

Music at Kohl Mansion Education & Outreach Committee Co-Chairs Katie Riggs and Ling-yee Gibney attended the PTA meeting and presented Parkside with the 2025 Anneke Gaenslen Platinum Partner Award.

Learn more about the program at musicatkohl.org/kohl-for-kids.

Parkside 6th Grade Boys' Basketball League Champions

March 18, 2025

Parkside's 6th grade boys' basketball team is the season champion in its first season, after winning 10 out of 10 season games in the Art David Athletic Field Boys 6B Division. Congratulations to our Tigers!

Visit the ADAL site at teamsideline.com/sites/adal/home.

Parkside is #1 in the 2025 Readathon Standings

February 7, 2025

This is the 9th annual Readathon! All SMFCSD preschool to 8th-grade students are encouraged to participate from Friday, January 24th to Friday, February 7th.

Funds from the Readathon will support essential staff and programs like LEGO Education Labs and middle school clubs. Visit the SMFCEF website for more information. 

Parkside comes in first place in average reading minutes and fundraising participation in this year's Readathon.

See the results on smfcedfund.org/copy-of-readathon-schoolrankings.