From the Principal's Office:
January 19, 2026 - SCHOOL CLOSED in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
January 23, 2026 - Early Dismissal at 11:45 - also end of 2nd Marking Period
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***The Parkland Community Advisory Council will hold its January meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Administration Building, located at 1210 Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104. These monthly meetings are open to the public. The topic of this meeting is the 2026/2027 Parkland School District Budget led by Mrs. Leslie Frisbie. For more information on the Parkland CAC, please visit https://www.parklandsd.
New! Sound Shell Campaign
In November 2025, the Parkland Education Foundation committed to help bring a long-time dream to life: portable stage sound shells for the Parkland High School auditorium! These specialized panels enhance stage acoustics so every note, line, and song reaches the audience with crystal-clear power.
With your support, our K-12 band, choir, orchestra, and theater students can have their talent and hard work truly shine. This has been a goal of the Arts Department for years, and we’re thrilled to make it a reality—join us in making the sound unforgettable! If you are interested, please go to the donate link below. Your support helps enhance future performances and arts experiences for our students. Thank you for being part of our school community.
Information about Sound Shells at Parkland High School
<<<DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!>>>
The Parkland Dance Team "Coolest Moves on the Court" dance clinic will be held January 24, from 8:30-noon, in the PHS Auxiliary Gym for all Parkland elementary-aged aspiring dancers or fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters. $40 Registration includes a t-shirt, snack, and performance at halftime of the boys varsity basketball game on January 27 at 7 p.m. Register here by Wednesday, Jan. 7
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ATTENTION PARENTS: FEB 13, 2026 - Inclement make up day. February 13th is now an in-person learning day. We will be making up last week's inclement weather day that occurred on December 2, 2025 on February 13, 2026 for a regular in-person instructional school day.
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FROM THE PTO
January 19, 2026 -“Save the date for a FAMILY SKATE NIGHT at the Skateaway on Jan 19 from 6-8pm! More details to come from the PTO after break.”
January 23 (4-8pm)- Urban Air Spirit Night
***PTO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!***
We are in need of School Store Volunteers.....Please sign up below
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
Please see the PTO Newsletter for more updates https://sites.google.com/view/jaindl-pto/calendar-newsletter