Japanese Students Raise Money for Tohoku Relief
Upper school members of the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) recently held a fundraiser, at which they sold takoyaki (a Japanese snack), candies and shaved ice,…
Outreach
GSA Club Shows Support for LGBT Community
In early March, the upper school’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club hosted a week of fun activities in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual…
Lower School’s Annual Jump Rope for Heart Raises Money for American Heart Association
On Friday, March 6, students and staff at the lower school had a blast jumping rope and shooting hoops during Jump Rope for Heart, an…
Advisory Makes Valentines for Meals on Wheels Recipients
Margaret Huntley’s middle school advisory is spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to seniors in the community! The 10 grade 7 students made about 50 cards that will…
Wet/Dry Program Results Draw City Commendation
This article was first printed in the Summer 2014 Harker Quarterly The San José City Council honored The Harker School at the Dec. 9,…
Grade 10 Students Attend Lower School Pajama Assembly as Part of Eagle Buddies Program
The much-anticipated Jan. 16 arrival of grade 10 students to the lower school campus signaled the start of two beloved annual Harker happenings: the…
Upper School Performing Arts and Journalism Students Attend YWCA Luncheon
A group of Harker’s upper school performing arts and journalism students attended a local YWCA luncheon, where academy award-winning actress Geena Davis gave the…
Grade 3 Veterans Day Project Honors Military Personnel, Past and Present
In November, students in Elise Robichaud’s grade 3 morning and afternoon language arts classes collected candy and created cards for Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit,…
Senior Creates Apps, Website to Raise Money for African Orphans
Kudos to inspiring young social entrepreneur Suraya Shivji, grade 12, who created an altruistic app to raise money to help African orphans become self-sufficient. Shivji taught herself…
Grade 4 Toy Drive Brings Joy to Those in Need
In mid-December, lower school students completed a service project culminating in presents under the trees of many families who were otherwise unable to afford…
