Principal's Message

 August 15, 2025

Welcome to Parkway School!

Nestled on eighteen picturesque acres in what locals fondly call “backcountry,” Parkway School is a warm and welcoming elementary school community in Greenwich, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and quiet country roads, Parkway is proud to be one of eleven elementary schools in the Greenwich Public Schools district.

Home to approximately 250 students, Parkway offers two classes per grade level from Kindergarten through Grade 4, and three sections in Grade 5. We are a close-knit school where students, staff, and families genuinely know and support one another. It’s not uncommon to hear names called out with a smile, or see friends lending a hand—this is the Parkway way.

Parkway is proud to be recognized as a Connecticut School of Distinction, and we uphold the high academic standards of the Greenwich Public Schools curriculum. Our students consistently exceed state and local benchmarks in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessment and curriculum-based measures. Behind these achievements is a dedicated team of skilled teachers and specialists who collaborate to support each child’s growth and success.

In addition to academic excellence, we are deeply committed to the social and emotional well-being of every student. Parkway actively fosters a culture of kindness, respect, and personal responsibility through our district norms: Be Here, Be Safe, Be Honest, Care for Self and Others, and Let Go and Move On. We implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and teach Mindfulness strategies that help students build friendships, resolve conflict peacefully, and make thoughtful decisions.

Technology plays a purposeful role in our classrooms. As part of the district’s digital learning initiative, students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 use iPads, while students in Grades 3–5 use Chromebooks to enhance their learning experiences. All students begin the year with a Digital Citizenship course to ensure they use technology safely, responsibly, and ethically.

We warmly invite you to visit our beautiful campus, where the natural beauty of the outdoors provides an inspiring setting for meaningful learning and joyful discovery. At Parkway, tradition and innovation come together to create a nurturing and empowering school experience for every child.

Warm regards,

Mary Grandville
Principal