In late July, 12 Harker upper and middle school students attended the National Junior Classical League Convention, held this year at Emory University in Atlanta.
Middle School
Rising eighth grader named winner in NY Times podcast contest
Rising eighth grader Rory Hu was chosen as one of the winners of the New York Times Podcast Contest,
MS Latin students place high in NJCL essay contest
Some middle school Latin students took top spots in the National Junior Classical League’s creative writing contest this year. Contestants submitted work based on…
Sixth grader places second in chemistry poetry and art contest
Sixth grader Raeanne Li placed second nationally in the grades 6-8 category of the 2023 Chemists Celebrate Earth (CCEW) Illustrated Poem Contest.
MS Latin students post high marks in national exams
Middle school Latin students posted stellar results throughout the school year, earning top marks in several national exams.
Eighth grader wins silver at squash tournament
Eighth grader Ivanya Sadana won silver in the GU15 division at the U.S. Squash Junior Gold tournament.
VEX Robotics competitors excel during season
Harker middle and upper school VEX Robotics teams earned many awards competing in VEX Robotics Competition (also known as VEX VRC) events, beginning in October.
Middle school mathletes perform well at state MathCounts competition
Harker students earned both team and individual recognition at the state MathCounts competition on March 25.
Middle school science teacher publishes newest entry in “Magical Periodic Table” series
The latest book from middle school science teacher Raji Swaminathan will be available as a free download for all for one day only on April 14.
22nd Diana Nichols Math Invitational attracts 380 students
The 22nd Annual Diana Nichols Harker Math Invitational for grades 6 to 8, held March 18 was a highly successful event with 18 schools and about 380 contestants taking part in the individual and team contests.
