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Classes and hangouts move online as school adapts to closure

Classes and hangouts move online as school adapts to closure

March 17, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, Distance Learning, eweekly, Remote Learning, Student Life

The ongoing school closure, which began last week as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has … [Read more...] about Classes and hangouts move online as school adapts to closure

Senior named finalist in Beach Blanket Babylon scholarship competition

Senior named finalist in Beach Blanket Babylon scholarship competition

May 10, 2019 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, Performing Arts, Student Life, Student Life Upper School, Top Achievements

Senior Ellie Lang-Ree was recently named a finalist in the Steve Silver Foundation and Beach Blanket … [Read more...] about Senior named finalist in Beach Blanket Babylon scholarship competition

Harker community packs the bleachers for Homecoming, makes NCS playoffs

Harker community packs the bleachers for Homecoming, makes NCS playoffs

November 5, 2016 | Posted Under: Upper School, Sports, Student Life

Throngs of Harker community members headed to the upper school campus on the clear autumn night of … [Read more...] about Harker community packs the bleachers for Homecoming, makes NCS playoffs

Harker Celebrates Birthday of Howard Nichols, Longtime President and Innovator

Harker Celebrates Birthday of Howard Nichols, Longtime President and Innovator

October 10, 2016 | Posted Under: Schoolwide, Student Life

On Oct. 10, all four Harker campuses celebrated the birthday of Howard Nichols, the longtime Harker … [Read more...] about Harker Celebrates Birthday of Howard Nichols, Longtime President and Innovator

Upper School Students Have a Blast at Spirit Kickoff Day

Upper School Students Have a Blast at Spirit Kickoff Day

September 8, 2016 | Posted Under: Upper School, Student Life

Upper school students had a blast at the Aug. 28 spirit kickoff, in which students from each class … [Read more...] about Upper School Students Have a Blast at Spirit Kickoff Day

Keva Plank Challenges Offer Fun Way for Students to De-Stress

Keva Plank Challenges Offer Fun Way for Students to De-Stress

April 29, 2016 | Posted Under: Upper School, Student Life

Earlier this semester, upper school students began building structures using Keva planks in an … [Read more...] about Keva Plank Challenges Offer Fun Way for Students to De-Stress

Lower School Students Explore Courage in Weeklong Program

Lower School Students Explore Courage in Weeklong Program

February 29, 2016 | Posted Under: Lower School, Student Life

Lower school BEST celebrated Courage Week last week. Students explored what courage means and looks … [Read more...] about Lower School Students Explore Courage in Weeklong Program

Lower School Students Usher in Halloween with Fun Costume Parade

Lower School Students Usher in Halloween with Fun Costume Parade

November 6, 2014 | Posted Under: Lower School, Student Life

There was plenty of Halloween spirit in the air at the lower school gym on Oct. 31, where even a … [Read more...] about Lower School Students Usher in Halloween with Fun Costume Parade

Noted Musician and Humanitarian Speaks to Harker Students

Noted Musician and Humanitarian Speaks to Harker Students

October 29, 2014 | Posted Under: Upper School, Student Life

Musician Nimesh “Nimo” Patel gave an inspiring talk to Harker students in early October about his … [Read more...] about Noted Musician and Humanitarian Speaks to Harker Students

Eagle Buddies Enjoy First Meet-Up of the Year

Eagle Buddies Enjoy First Meet-Up of the Year

October 23, 2014 | Posted Under: Lower School, Upper School, Student Life, Student Life Lower School

The first Eagle Buddies event of the year took place on Oct. 8, with the Class of 2015 and their … [Read more...] about Eagle Buddies Enjoy First Meet-Up of the Year

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