Lower School

‘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

Lower school library hosts annual Book Fair

May 13, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, community events, library

Last week, the lower school library hosted its annual Book Fair, where attendees partook of a wide … [Read more...] about Lower school library hosts annual Book Fair

Lower and middle school winter teams and athletes: results and honors

May 2, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, Middle School, Sports

EARLY WINTER VA (Grades 7-8) Boys Basketball: The Varsity A team, coached by Richard Amarillas, … [Read more...] about Lower and middle school winter teams and athletes: results and honors

Lower school teams shine at Tech Challenge

April 25, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, eweekly, Student Life Lower School, Tech Challenge

Five teams of Harker fourth and fifth graders were winners at The Tech Challenge, held March 30-31 … [Read more...] about Lower school teams shine at Tech Challenge