Lower School Chaperone Training Finishes for the Year
Each year, the lower school provides training for parents interested in chaperoning field trips, and in the last two years, Harker has had about 600…
Lower School
Door Posters Promise Picnic Excitement
Lower school classes have been getting themselves excited for the Oct. 9 Family & Alumni Picnic, titled “Hats Off Harker,” by decorating their doors…
Friendship Party Produces a Cheery Donation
Imelda Kusuma and Rita Stone, both grade 1 teachers, got their classes together for their annual Friendship Party in mid-September. The parties started five years…
Lower School Families Kick Back at Welcome Back BBQs
In late August and early September, lower school families gathered at the Bucknall campus for a pair of special Welcome Back barbecues. Families enjoyed…
Eagle Buddies Program Has Awesome First Year
This article originally appeared in the summer 2011 Harker Quarterly. In its first year, the Harker Eagle Buddies program has thus far proven to…
Lower and Middle School Science: Laying Foundations for Future Success
This article originally appeared in the summer 2011 Harker Quarterly. Harker has a strong reputation for producing students who excel in math and science.…
Grade 5 Math Students Exercise Architectural Talents
In February, lower school math teacher Pat Walsh’s grade 5 students submitted building designs to Aaron Bean ’85, who now works as a general…
Harker Town Carnival Teaches Real-World Skills
The lower school celebrated the 100th day of school at the Harker Town Carnival in February. This carnival featured an academic twist that delighted…
Grade 3 Students Win Math League Regional Award
Third grade students earned a Regional Award in the recent Continental Mathematics League (CML) contest. This yearly contest, which consists of three separate meets,…
Lower and Middle School Athletes Perform: Girls’ Volleyball Teams All Champs!
The grade 6-8 tennis team, although still competing in playoffs, went a combined 10-4 this season in two separate leagues. The team went 5-2…
