Harker had 10 semifinalists and has two finalists in the 2017 Siemens Competition! Read all about these amazing students!
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Girls golf has best finish ever; cross country, football and girls tennis charge into the playoffs
The girls golf team made history last week as it finished fourth in CCS, the best finish ever for a Harker girls golf team. Cross country, girls tennis and football are all in playoff mode!
Journalism publications named CSPA Crown Finalists, seven Gold Circle Awards won
Harker’s upper school newspaper, “The Winged Post,” was chosen as a Crown Finalist for News Publications for its work during the 2016-17 school year.
Eighth graders delve into history during Washington, D.C., excursion
Grade 8 students embarked on the yearly class trip to the Washington, D. C. area, starting with a visit to the first permanent English colony on the American continent, Jamestown and going on to visit many of its historic cities and sites.
Seventh graders awed by America’s national parks
Last week, grade 7 students went on their yearly trek through America’s national parks starting in Phoenix and moving on to Sedona and Flagstaff.
Grade 6 students see California’s natural wonders on annual trip
Grade 6 students went on their yearly coastal exploration trip, making trips to Elkhorn Slough at Monterey Bay and Redwood Glen in Scotts Valley.
Packed with care and sent with love: Canceled picnic prompts community fire relief effort
The Harker community pulled together last week to help those affected by the fires in the North Bay, and had the surprise help of an alumna working in disaster relief.
Experts advocate ‘risky play’ for children
Harker Preschool students have the opportunity to engage in outdoor experiences like digging in the dirt, hauling logs in wheelbarrows, feeding live animals, tasting plants and hopping on tree stumps.
STEM Buddies meet, preschoolers learn about bubbles and cohesion
Harker’s WiSTEM Club made one of its STEM Buddies visits to Harker Preschool last week and both preschoolers and high schoolers had a great time!
Chamber ensemble Frequency 49 visits middle school music class
Woodwind ensemble Frequency 49 visited the middle school classroom on Thursday to show students how chamber music is performed by professional musicians.
