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 Elementary, we are proud to offer a warm and welcoming environment for our students, staff, parents and visitors. Parkside Elementary serves approximately 350 students in grades K- 5, and also houses two district level programs servicing children in the Quest Gifted/Talented Program as well as in special education. In addition to the core curriculum, our specialist teachers provide instruction for K-5 in music and physical education, and STEAM for Grades 3-5. Qualifying students are further supported with Title I instruction. All of our teachers are highly qualified and fully licensed in the areas in which they teach.
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

School Registration
Follow the link for more information and to print registration forms. Please contact the Parkside office at 763.682.8500 with questions.

Peachjar Flyers

School Supply Lists & Elementary Parent Handbook


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
