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Hundreds of donations collected for pajama and book drive

Hundreds of donations collected for pajama and book drive

February 5, 2021 | Posted Under: Lower School, alumni-express, eweekly, Outreach, Pajama Program

On Wednesday, the annual grade 3 pajama and book drive came to a close, with 156 pairs of pajamas … [Read more...] about Hundreds of donations collected for pajama and book drive

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, alumni-express, eweekly, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Outreach

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

Student-organized benefit concert to honor CA firefighters

Student-organized benefit concert to honor CA firefighters

December 10, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, eweekly, Outreach

On Dec. 12, a special online charity concert will be held to raise funds for the families of … [Read more...] about Student-organized benefit concert to honor CA firefighters

Harker to conduct Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism

Harker to conduct Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism

December 4, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, DEI, NAIS, Outreach

Harker has partnered with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to conduct an … [Read more...] about Harker to conduct Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism

Senior Andrew Lu discusses student-founded nonprofit with CBS Bay Area

Senior Andrew Lu discusses student-founded nonprofit with CBS Bay Area

November 24, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, eweekly, In the News, Outreach

Last week, senior Andrew Lu was named a Jefferson Award winner by CBS SF Bay Area and featured in a … [Read more...] about Senior Andrew Lu discusses student-founded nonprofit with CBS Bay Area

Sixth grader creates Java course, raising funds for children in poverty

Sixth grader creates Java course, raising funds for children in poverty

September 16, 2020 | Posted Under: Middle School, alumni-express, eweekly, Outreach

In August, sixth grader Neel Kumar launched a series of free educational videos called “Effortless … [Read more...] about Sixth grader creates Java course, raising funds for children in poverty

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

Grade 3 raises more than $2,000 for Epilepsy Foundation

Grade 3 raises more than $2,000 for Epilepsy Foundation

August 4, 2020 | Posted Under: Lower School, eweekly, Outreach, summer 2020

Last week, third graders held a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation's Lemonade for Livy program, … [Read more...] about Grade 3 raises more than $2,000 for Epilepsy Foundation

Students and faculty contribute to Palo Alto Black Lives Matter mural

Students and faculty contribute to Palo Alto Black Lives Matter mural

July 1, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, Black Lives Matter, DEI, Outreach

Yesterday, students and faculty contributed to the Palo Alto Black Lives Matter street mural, … [Read more...] about Students and faculty contribute to Palo Alto Black Lives Matter mural

Students raising money for Black Girls Code and Second Harvest Food Bank

Students raising money for Black Girls Code and Second Harvest Food Bank

June 24, 2020 | Posted Under: Middle School, Upper School, Black Girls Code, DEI, Outreach, Second Harvest Food Bank

Rising freshman Kabir Ramzan and rising sixth grader Ameera Ramzan have been working to raise funds … [Read more...] about Students raising money for Black Girls Code and Second Harvest Food Bank

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