Parkway Alumni Association

Programs: Granting dreams-extremely successful, this program provides students with educational opportunities that are above and beyond the scope of the classroom. We have awarded over $225,000 in monetary grants and filled 100+ community resource grants. This program was started with the idea that if a student meets success in one area of their life it will likely carry over into other areas. By having the students fill out a grant application they have to think through the steps they need to go through to attain their dream/goal.

al burr make-a-difference fund - this is a new program started by a group from the inaugural class of the hall of fame in honor of al burr and the excellence in education that he represents. Currently, the committee is gathering stories about staff members that made a significant difference in students' lives and developing programs that motivate and inspire great teachers. This also funds the albert awards and the teacher of the year awards.

alumni news - published twice a year and has received rave reviews from alumni and teachers alike. The "class notes" section is the most popular, with everyone sending in their latest and greatest accomplishments. Please mail your updates to: classnotes@parkwayalumni. Orgalumni hall of fame - this is our newest program, the third banquet was held in november 2010. This program was developed to recognize the personal and professional successes of parkway graduates. Alumni teacher recognition award-this program was developed to recognize that special teacher, administrator or coach who made a significant impact in the lives of his/her students. As part of the program, alumni write letters about their most memorable teacher for publication in the alumni news. The teacher of the year award-teachers receive this award from their peers. The alumni association contributes the funds to purchase the crystal apples and presents them along with the superintendent and the board of education president at the annual appreciation night. Speaker's bureau - the parkway alumni association maintains a list of alumni who are willing to speak about their careers and/or hobbies to students in parkway's classrooms. The bureau is fun for the speakers and motivational for the students. Alumni database - a comprehensive secure online database of parkway graduates. Contact and career information are included in this list. Currently, there are over 70,000 graduates.