Students Are Passionate About Volunteer Outreach Efforts – from Humane Society to Free The Children
This spring saw an amazing number of important outreach efforts at both Harker’s lower and upper schools. At the lower school, grade 1 students…
Volunteer Stories
Fifth Grader Honored for Community Service Work
This story originally appeared in the fall 2013 Harker Quarterly. Over the summer Nilisha Baid, grade 5, got an award from the Kohl’s Cares…
Harker Student and Teacher Investigate Marine Debris During GYRE Expedition
This story originally appeared in the fall 2013 Harker Quarterly. Harker student Dolan Dworak, grade 8, and upper school biology teacher Kate Schafer set…
Hundreds of Volunteer Sign-Ups Gathered at Recent Back-to-School Events
When asked to give the special gift of time during a series of recent back-to-school events, Harker parents across all school campuses generously responded…
Welcome Back Barbecues Give Families a Great Start to a New School Year
As the long lazy days of summer drew to a close, Harker sponsored several separately held welcome-back-to-school barbecues at the lower, middle and upper…
New Playdate in the Park Event Unites and Reunites Lower School Families
About 120 new and returning Harker families gathered for the lower school’s inaugural Playdate in the Park in early August at the John D. Morgan…
Activities at NASA-Themed Grandparents’ Day Offered Fun that was Out of this World!
Grandparents and “grand-friends” visited the lower school in mid-May for a charming NASA-themed day where guests toured the Blackford campus, met with teachers and…
Students from all Campuses Work for the Greater Good in a Multitude of Activities
This article was originally published in the summer 2013 Harker Quarterly. More than $8,000 Raised by Annual Cancer Walk; Harker Community Goes the Extra Mile During Walk…
Lower and Middle School Teachers Honored During Appreciation Events
Toward the end of the school year, Harker’s lower and middle school faculty were treated to two delicious meals expertly prepared and served by…
Career Panels Provide Students with Insight from Professionals in the Field
Choosing the right career path is often foremost on the minds of students in the upper grades of high school. With college just around…