The children and the families of Acorn Cottage celebrated the Lunar New Year with a party last week!
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Guests delighted by gala, first in three years, celebrating 125th anniversary
The upper school campus was the scene of lights, music and fun Saturday night, as Harker held the 125th Anniversary Gala, its first gala since 2016.
Alumna ’15 earns both Stanford’s Sterling Award and Alice T. Schafer math honor
Nitya Mani ‘15 will be awarded the J.E. Wallace Sterling Award for Scholastic Achievement from Stanford University and received an honorable mention for the 2019 Alice T. Schafer Prize for Excellence in Mathematics by an undergraduate woman.
DoE Science Bowl teams make top eight, rookie team takes second
Harker took second in the annual Department of Energy regional science bowl held in mid-February.
Upper school speech and debate enjoys great winter results!
The Harker speech and debate team has continued their winning streak this winter with successes at a host of tournaments across the nation. Students traveled to tournaments across California as well as in Illinois, Georgia, Arizona and Florida. Harker is having an especially strong season and we are proud of the success of all of the students.
Shanghai World Foreign Language Academy students experience Harker during annual visit
Last month, the middle school hosted some special guests during the Shanghai World Foreign Language Academy’s annual visit to Harker!
Japanese language students recognized in New Year’s card contest
Late last month, the Japan Information and Cultural Center at the office of the Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco recognized three Harker students in its annual New Year’s greeting card contest.
Students participate in “Shark Tank” activity to benefit charities
Last week, students in Rebecca Williams’ grade 7 English classes participated in an activity modeled after the popular TV show “Shark Tank.” Students created…
Podcasts inform students about courses to allow for better choices
The Harker Podcast Network has produced a new series to help Harker students make informed decisions about the courses they take, and more than 150 students already have checked it out.
[UPDATED] Three seniors named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists
Seven Harker seniors – the most of any school in California – were named Top 300 Scholars in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search.
