One of Harker’s oldest end-of-year traditions, the Kiddie Carnival, celebrated its 45th year on June 4.
Lower School
Third grader becomes semifinalist in math and science bees
Third grader Neev Banerjee-Majumder finished as a semifinalist in third grade category at both the National Science Bee and National Mathematics Bee.
2026 Kids Heart Challenge raises nearly $37,000
Earlier this month, lower school students helped raise nearly $37,000 for the American Heart Association at this year’s Kids Heart Challenge.
Grade 5 podcaster highlighted in media coverage
Fifth grader Ameya Desai was featured in The Week Junior and will appear in a popular UK children’s broadcast.
Grade 3 pianist earns accolades and performs in Italy
At last month’s Autumn Music Competition, held by the Charleston International Music Competition, third grader Olivia Zhu won first prize in her age group and was named one of the top 15 Exceptional Performers.
Fifth grader becomes two-time winner in NPR Podcast Challenge
Harker fifth grader Ameya Desai received a school-day visit from NPR to notify her that she had won the a Grand Prize in National Public Radio’s Student Podcast Challenge for grades 5-8.
First grader finishes as top six-year-old in duathlon
First grader Anson He-Maynard was the highest-placing six-year-old in the ages 6-8 duathlon at the Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon.
First grader wins slew of top piano prizes
Over the last several months, first grader Evelyn Hua has been recognized as a top performer at a series of piano competitions.
Siblings take first place at taekwondo competitions
Siblings Jonah Choi, grade 5, and Jolene Choi, grade 2, both took first place in their respective divisions at two USA Taekwondo championships.
Second grader wins gold at Taekwondo competition
On July 2, rising second grader Ellie Ha won the gold medal her division of the open traditional forms competition at the 2025 AAU…
