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Assembly celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy through calls to service

Assembly celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy through calls to service

January 18, 2021 | Posted Under: Middle School, Schoolwide, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Outreach

On Friday, a special middle school assembly celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by having a … [Read more...] about Assembly celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy through calls to service

Laila Biali discusses career and creative process in live chat

Laila Biali discusses career and creative process in live chat

December 14, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, Harker Concert Series, Laila Biali, Virtual Concert Series

On Friday night, Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali was the second guest of Harker’s … [Read more...] about Laila Biali discusses career and creative process in live chat

MS LID director Abigail Joseph named to CSTA Board of Directors

MS LID director Abigail Joseph named to CSTA Board of Directors

November 4, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, Computer Science, eweekly, Science

Last week, Dr. Abigail Joseph, middle school learning, innovation and design (LID) director, was … [Read more...] about MS LID director Abigail Joseph named to CSTA Board of Directors

Efforts to help Harker faculty and staff affected by California fires

Efforts to help Harker faculty and staff affected by California fires

September 15, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, 2020 California fires, eweekly, Faculty, Outreach

Along with thousands of families throughout California, some of Harker’s faculty and staff also have … [Read more...] about Efforts to help Harker faculty and staff affected by California fires

Watch: Latest construction update details more concrete work

Watch: Latest construction update details more concrete work

September 9, 2020 | Posted Under: Middle School, Schoolwide, Construction, eweekly

The latest middle school campus construction update is now live! Join facility manager Mike Bassoni … [Read more...] about Watch: Latest construction update details more concrete work

Student Excursions: The power of interactive learning in education

Student Excursions: The power of interactive learning in education

August 18, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, Harker Magazine

By Lori L. Ferguson While some may see field trips as simply a day off from school, this is far … [Read more...] about Student Excursions: The power of interactive learning in education

Face Time: Debra Nott

Face Time: Debra Nott

August 18, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, Harker Magazine

This story originally appeared in the spring/summer 2020 issue of Harker Magazine. A constant … [Read more...] about Face Time: Debra Nott

Face Time: Paul Vallerga

Face Time: Paul Vallerga

August 18, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, Harker Magazine, Performing Arts

San Francisco native Paul Vallerga is the man behind the exquisite set designs for all middle and … [Read more...] about Face Time: Paul Vallerga

English Language Institute goes virtual for students in Japan

English Language Institute goes virtual for students in Japan

August 14, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, English Language Institute, eweekly, summer 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic complicating schedules and making travel infeasible for many around the … [Read more...] about English Language Institute goes virtual for students in Japan

Harker wins big at virtual National JCL Convention

Harker wins big at virtual National JCL Convention

August 6, 2020 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, eweekly, Junior Classical League, Latin

Had 2020 gone as planned, a contingent of upper and middle school Latin students would have headed … [Read more...] about Harker wins big at virtual National JCL Convention

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