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.
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
Student Transportation Forms are due August 5, 2025
Alternate Destination forms received after August 5, 2025 will be processed and implemented starting the second week of school.

PES Open House - Tuesday, August 26
5:00 - 7:00 PM

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

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


Parkside Spirit Wear
