The Walter S. Parker Middle School (commonly known as Parker Middle School) is a public middle school in Reading, Massachusetts, United States. The school enrolled 586 students during the 2008-2009 academic year in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels. The principal is Doug Lyons and the assistant principal is Beth Bealieau. In recent history the school has been recognized as a NELMS Spotlight Award Winning School,[1] and a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School.[2] Parker Middle School is also a member of the National Turning Points Network.[3]