Last week, fifth graders headed up to the Marin Headlands for the annual class trip, during which they took in the breathtaking views offered by the hilly destination, located just across the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Speech and debate having a great first semester
The speech and debate team is off to an amazing start this season! The team has competed at 15 tournaments across the country and has proven to be nationally competitive. Go S&D Eagles!
Grade 7 science students create fidget spinners as a lesson in physics
Last month, grade 7 science students made fidget spinners as a lesson in Newton’s laws of motion; teams of students designed and created their own versions of the toy.
[UPDATED] Harker team qualifies for Siemens Competition national finals
Harker had 10 semifinalists and has two finalists in the 2017 Siemens Competition! Read all about these amazing students!
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.
