Step-Up Day Gives Grade 5 Students a Taste of Middle School Life
Grade 5 students got a preview of life as a middle schooler during Step-Up Day on Nov.19. That day, the eager fifth graders were…
Middle School
Middle School’s Second Annual Speech and Debate Tournament a Success
The first weekend of December, the middle school forensics program hosted its Second Annual Speech and Debate Tournament at the upper school campus, where…
From the West Coast to the East Coast: Middle School Trips Provide Perfect Balance of Learning and Fun
This fall, many middle school students departed for several exciting age-appropriate, weeklong class trips, providing hands-on learning outside the classroom. In late October, grade…
Fall Season Signals “Tamagawa Time” at Harker’s Middle School
It’s that Tamagawa time of year again over at the middle school – when excited grade 6 students first meet their buddies from Harker’s…
President of India Welcomes Harker Siblings into Home for Personal Visit
This past summer, Shivani (grade 9) and Mohan (grade 6) Awasthi had the opportunity to visit with India’s president, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at his…
Grade 8 Student Organizes Meaningful Middle School Celebration in Honor of Day of the Girl
Middle school students joined communities worldwide in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child Oct. 11 – a day which raises awareness about…
Backpacking Trip to Point Reyes Teachers Students Principles of Outdoor Independence
This story originally appeared in the fall 2013 Harker Quarterly. Middle school science teachers Ben Morgensen and Daniel Sommer accompanied 18 students from grades 6-8 on…
Middle School Students Embark on Language Immersion Trip to Costa Rica
This story originally appeared in the fall 2013 Harker Quarterly. Middle school students embarked on an exciting language immersion trip to Costa Rica in…
Middle School Students Get Picnic Field Games Preview at Harker Harvest Hootenanny
The middle school’s recent Harker Harvest Hootenanny was the first spirit event of the school year for students in grades 6-8. Held out on…
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…
