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Grandparents’ Day, held annually in May, is always a highlight of the school year. During the event, students on the lower school campus welcome grandparents, special adult friends or “adoptive” grandparents-for-the-day for a memorable afternoon in their honor. This year, grandparents...

On May 8 the lower school instrumental and choral programs held their 2012 Bucknall Spring Concert, directed by Louis Hoffman and Jennifer Cowgill. The performance featured dozens of young students and showcased Bucknall’s instrumental program, open to all students K-5. The instrumental program includes...

Harker showed its appreciation for the many parent volunteers who offer their time at school events and other functions by treating them to a special lunch at the lower school campus on May 16. Jennifer Cowgill led the Bucknall Choir in a much-applauded performance before the parents enjoyed food and...

In mid April, grade 3 students left campus early for an all-day trip to Mission San Juan Bautista. The students gathered with faculty and chaperones to tour the mission grounds and get a hands-on feel for daily life back when the Spanish missions were at the height of their power in California. This...

Harker’s newest families had an opportunity to get their questions answered at the kindergarten Answer Quest, the school’s annual orientation for parents of incoming students. The informal event, held during the evening of April 17, began with check-in and light refreshments, giving parents the opportunity...

Things were really hopping at this year’s Kiddie Carnival, Harker’s end-of-the-year celebration for K-3. Called “Harker Sock Hop,” the 1950s-themed event was held the morning of June 6. Students and faculty came dressed for the 32nd annual Kiddie Carnival in creative ’50s attire. A good...

This article was originally published in the summer 2012 Harker Quarterly. Students Enjoy Spring Pool Party An excited group of 13 middle school students enjoyed a pool party in mid-April at the Bucknall campus pool. The party was an auction prize won at the Harker Family & Alumni Picnic in October...

This article was originally published in the summer 2012 Harker Quarterly. Now in its second year, the Harker Eagle Buddies program continues to be a success, fostering friendships between upper and lower school students that Eagle Buddies coordinators hope will last beyond the Class of 2013’s graduation....

This article was originally published in the summer 2012 Harker Quarterly. With family members flashing cameras like paparazzi, a group of excited fifth graders experienced their first Harker promotion ceremony, held June 5 at the Bucknall gymnasium. The day began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by...

Harker grade 3 families enjoyed a special movie night in late January at Nichols Hall. Students enjoyed the movie and munched on food while parents socialized and enjoyed a night out with their children. Luckily, Harker events coordinator Tiffany Hurst was there to capture the evening in photos as it...