Nine upper school musicians were recently named members of California all-state music groups and will perform in Sacramento in January at the California All-State Music Education Conference.
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Harker team reaches BMT top 10 for the first time since 2018
Harker sent a total of eight teams to compete at this year’s Berkeley Math Tournament, and team Harker Omega became the first Harker team since 2018 to place in the top 10.
MS conservatory to produce world-premiere play
This year’s grades 7-8 fall play will be a world premiere of a work by an established author.
Grade 3 pianist earns accolades and performs in Italy
At last month’s Autumn Music Competition, held by the Charleston International Music Competition, third grader Olivia Zhu won first prize in her age group and was named one of the top 15 Exceptional Performers.
Robotics wins second pre-season event as 2026 season approaches
Harker Robotics won 10 of 15 matches at the Capital City Classic at Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove to claim the championship.
Junior set to perform with SF Symphony Youth Orchestra this month
Junior Aaron Ma is set to perform on Nov. 23 with the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Ana Teresa Fernández begins Dickinson Endowment residency this month
San Francisco-based artist Ana Teresa Fernández, the 2025-26 Dickinson Endowment artist-in-residence, will begin her residency in late October.
Harker team named California’s Top Young Water Scientists
In June, senior Aditya Shivakumar and junior Trisha Shivakumar were named California’s Top Young Water Scientists for 2025 by the California Water Environment Association.
Senior selected to attend class with Broadway composer
Senior Simon Kirjner was selected by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) to participate in a special performance class with Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Adam Guettel.
Fifth grader becomes two-time winner in NPR Podcast Challenge
Harker fifth grader Ameya Desai received a school-day visit from NPR to notify her that she had won the a Grand Prize in National Public Radio’s Student Podcast Challenge for grades 5-8.
