On Oct. 15, lower and middle school students viewed special presentations about the importance of acknowledging Indigenous land and the history of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, the direct ancestors of the Thámien Ohlone-speaking people, the original stewards of the land on which Harker’s campuses now rest.
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Grade 3 students raising money for Epilepsy Foundation
In late June, grade 3 students kicked off their Lemonade for Livy fundraiser to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation. The program is named for Olivia…
Fourth grader’s squash success continues (updated)
July 13, 2021: Squash enthusiast Sarah Thiru, a rising fifth grader, posted impressive results on both coasts over the last month, taking second place…
Grade 5 takes final steps as lower school students
On Tuesday, fifth graders celebrated their final day as lower school students at the grade 5 promotion ceremony.
Middle and lower schoolers collect accolades at Tech Challenge
Several teams of Harker students received recognition at this year’s Tech Challenge, held by The Tech Interactive in San Jose. Each year, the Tech…
Hundreds of donations collected for pajama and book drive
The annual grade 3 pajama and book drive collected 156 pairs of pajamas and 406 books.
Lower school celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with activities and learning
The lower school recognized the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a wide variety of activities and class sessions that discussed his life and the lessons to be learned in his battle for civil rights.
Fifth grader wins world youth chess championship
Over the winter break, chess enthusiast Omya Vidyarthi, grade 5, took first place in the U10 girls division in the FIDE Online World Cadets & Youth Rapid Championships.
Grade 3 raises more than $2,000 for Epilepsy Foundation
Third graders held a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation’s Lemonade for Livy program, raising more than $2,000.
Judge John Owens MS ’85 drops by lower and upper school classes
During the spring semester, John Owens MS ‘85, circuit judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, made special appearances at…
