Parker Academic Center

🚌 Intent to Ride is now open for next school year!

Will your student ride the bus next school year? Make sure they are ready for day one.

Complete the Intent to Ride form by June 5 to help us:
✔ Build efficient routes
✔ Reduce delays
✔ Provide reliable transportation

Visit https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/transportation-services/about-transportation to get started!

As we approach End-of-Grade (EOG) testing, we invite you to take a moment to uplift and inspire your child! A few kind words from you can make a big difference in helping them feel confident, focused, and ready to do their best.
Please consider submitting a short message of encouragement using the form below. These messages will be shared with students as a reminder that they have a strong support system cheering them on every step of the way.
Strong Bees finish strong! 🐝💪
Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!

Strong Bees Finish Strong! Please complete this form to send a message of encouragement to your student as they prepare for EOG testing. Your words of support can help them feel confident, focused, and ready to do their best. Strong Bees finish strong!

Today is a special day in the Hive.

We are honored to welcome back a group of incredible young people, our former Parker Bees, who, when they attended this school, which was named Barringer, are now graduating seniors. Students, as you walk these halls today, I want you to know that this is more than a memory walk… this is a full-circle moment.

Years ago, you walked these same hallways with little backpacks, big dreams, and maybe just a little bit of nervousness. You learned how to read, how to solve problems, how to make friends, and how to believe in yourselves right here within these walls. And now, you return as leaders, as role models, and as proof that hard work, perseverance, and determination truly pay off.

We are so proud of you.

Class of 2026, you represent what is possible. You are a living example for every single student watching you today. Your journey has not always been easy, but you stayed the course. And today, you stand on the edge of your next chapter, ready to soar even higher.

Now, to our current Parker Bees…

I want you to take a good look at these seniors. This will be you one day sooner than you think.

The days you’re in right now, learning your letters, solving your math problems, building friendships, listening to your teachers, these moments matter. Every choice you make, every effort you give, every time you try your best… it all adds up to the person you are becoming.

One day, you will walk back through these halls just like our seniors are doing today. And when that moment comes, we want you to walk with pride knowing that you gave your best, that you grew, that you overcame challenges, and that you made your time here in the Hive count.

Seniors, before you leave us today, I leave you with this:

Never forget where you started. Carry the lessons, the relationships, and the values you built here at Parker with you wherever life takes you. The world needs your passion, your leadership, and your voice.

And as you take your next steps, whether it’s college, career, or service, remember that you will always have a home here in the Hive.

Once a Bee… always a Bee.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. We are so proud of you—and we can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish.

A special delivery for our future Parker Bees! 🐝💛📚

Students who attended Beginners Day recently received a special book and welcome letter in the mail to help kick off their journey at Charles H. Parker Academic Center! We are so excited to welcome our newest Parker Bees for the upcoming school year and can’t wait to see all the learning, growth, and fun ahead.

The hive is getting sweeter, and we are ready for another amazing year! 💛🐝

TAG US WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR BOOK IN THE MAIL! 📫

Senior Walk 2026 – Let’s Celebrate Our Future Graduates!

We are excited to welcome our former students back home for a special Senior Walk at Charles H. Parker Academic Center (formerly Barringer Academic Center)!

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
⏰ Walk begins at 3:30 PM
🕒 Please arrive by 3:15 PM in the front office

Wear your caps and gowns—we’d love to see you walk the halls one more time as we celebrate how far you’ve come!

Come inspire our current students and let them see what it means to finish strong and chase their dreams.

Wishing our very own, Ms. Broome luck at the GEM awards tonight!!!

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Saturday Academy was a SUCCESS! 🎉🐝

Our scholars showed up ready to learn and have FUN while doing it! From creating fraction pizzas 🍕, exploring math with NASA 🚀, diving into hands-on science experiments with physical and chemical changes 🧪, to enjoying a high-energy dance party 💃🏽🕺🏽, participating in Reading Surgery 📚, and so much more—every moment was filled with engagement and excitement!

We love seeing our students learning in creative ways, building skills, and smiling while doing it. That’s what Saturday Academy is all about! 💛✨

Huge congratulations to our amazing Girls on the Run team for crossing the finish line at their 5K this past Saturday! 🎉🏃🏽‍♀️💜

These young ladies showed determination, confidence, teamwork, and perseverance every step of the way. From practice days to race day, they worked hard, encouraged one another, and proved that they are truly stronger together!

A very special thank you to Ms. Glaze for her dedication, leadership, and support in guiding our team throughout the season. Your time, encouragement, and commitment helped make this experience so meaningful for our girls. We are so grateful for the positive impact you continue to make!

We are so proud of each and every runner for finishing strong and representing Parker with excellence! 🐝💛🖤