The Florio String Quartet Named ‘Champions for Children’ by Prestigious Hospital
A January blog published by the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, titled “Five Champions for Children who Inspired Us in 2015,” named The…
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Middle School Student Uses Writing Skills to Advance Social Justice Issues
Having her letter to the editor on the importance of making higher education accessible for all published in the San Jose Mercury News gave…
Annual Middle School Canned Food Drive is Fun and Helps a Good Cause
Each year around Thanksgiving, the middle school kicks off the holiday season with its canned food drive. With the “season of giving” now behind…
Parents and Students Participate in Lower School Dress Drive for Kids in Need
Thanks to a recent lower school dress drive, the holiday season was made a little brighter for at-risk and underprivileged youth at the Starbird…
Middle School Wildlife Club Raises Funds for Wildlife SOS
The middle school Wildlife SOS club, made up of students in grades 6 and 7, painted watercolor cards and made origami toys during club…
Upper School Student Dedicates Spare Time to Volunteering at Food Bank
Whenever Logan Bhamidipaty, grade 9, has some spare time, he puts it to good use by volunteering at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, the…
Grade 4 Toy Drive Brings Holiday Cheer to Those in Need
The holidays will be a little brighter for a many underprivileged local families, thanks to the lower school’s annual toy drive. A grade 4…
Students Teach Science and Programming to Local Youths
Several Harker students have been spending their free time teaching children at various locations in the San Jose area. Seniors Arun Shriram and Natalie…
Grade 2 Students Deliver Decorated Pumpkins to Neighbors
Grade 2 students recently had a great time painting and hand delivering some 100 colorful pumpkins to residents living near the lower school campus. They…
Showstoppers Performs at Red Cross Fundraising Event
Showstoppers, the grades 7-8 girls dance team, was asked to perform at the 2015 Red Cross Innovation Celebration, which took place on Oct. 24.…
