Lower School

Lower and middle school complete another successful fall season

November 6, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Middle School, Sports

The lower and middle school fall sports seasons recently came to a close. Check out how each team … [Read more...] about Lower and middle school complete another successful fall season

In the News: October 2019

November 1, 2019 | Posted Under: Alumni, Lower School, Middle School, Schoolwide

Check out this interesting article by former Harker student John Weiss MS '79, reflecting on his … [Read more...] about In the News: October 2019

Grade 4 students create lanterns for annual Diwali celebration

October 23, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Diwali

Grade 4 students enjoyed a special Diwali celebration today, making lanterns for the annual multiday … [Read more...] about Grade 4 students create lanterns for annual Diwali celebration

‘Front Desk’ author Kelly Yang speaks to grade 4 and 5 students

October 2, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, eweekly, guest speakers, Kelly Yang

On Monday, author Kelly Yang spoke to fourth and fifth graders about her book, "Front Desk," … [Read more...] about ‘Front Desk’ author Kelly Yang speaks to grade 4 and 5 students

Global Education program receives endorsement from Global Education Benchmark Group

September 30, 2019 | Posted Under: Global Education, Lower School, Middle School, Schoolwide, Upper School, eweekly, topgels, topgems

This past spring, Harker received an endorsement from the Global Education Benchmark Group, a … [Read more...] about Global Education program receives endorsement from Global Education Benchmark Group

Kudos: Students find success in chess and bowling over the summer

September 4, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Middle School, bowling, Chess, kudos

Over the summer, fourth grader Omya Vidyarthi traveled to two international chess tournaments, … [Read more...] about Kudos: Students find success in chess and bowling over the summer

Face Time: Walid Fahmy

July 25, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Face Time, Faculty, Harker Magazine

This story originally appeared in the spring/summer 2019 issue of Harker Magazine. Walid Fahmy is a … [Read more...] about Face Time: Walid Fahmy

Harker Ultimate Frisbee team wins second championship in as many years

June 10, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Middle School, kudos, ultimate frisbee

Last month, four Harker students took first place for the second straight year at the 2019 Middle … [Read more...] about Harker Ultimate Frisbee team wins second championship in as many years

Lower and middle school spring sports teams wrap up great seasons with many top finishes

May 21, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Middle School, Sports

VA (Grades 6-8) Gold Tennis: The varsity A gold tennis team, coached by John Fruttero and Mike … [Read more...] about Lower and middle school spring sports teams wrap up great seasons with many top finishes

Chess enthusiasts successful in back-to-back events, win national championships

May 13, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Middle School, Chess, kudos

Sibling chess enthusiasts Vyom and Omya Vidyarthi – grade 6 and grade 3, respectively – have done it … [Read more...] about Chess enthusiasts successful in back-to-back events, win national championships