In Memoriam: Longtime Volunteer Greg Martin Succumbs to Cancer
This article was originally published in the fall 2012 Harker Quarterly. Greg Martin, longtime parent at The Harker School (Araby ’11; Delaney, grade 10;…
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In Memoriam: Former Global Education Director Bill Bost Makes Final Journey
This article was originally published in the fall 2012 Harker Quarterly. Harker’s former director of global education, Bill Bost, passed away in June and his…
Speaker Mike Lanza Says Transforming Neighborhoods Into Places for Play Helps Long Term
Author and neighborhood organizer Mike Lanza spoke at the first Harker Speaker Series event of the year on Sept. 14 to share his insights…
New Shuttle Service from Peninsula Draws More Than Two Dozen Riders Daily
Harker has introduced its first school-run shuttle, which will serve those on the Peninsula; 25 students are riding it so far. There has been…
New Parents Given Warm Welcome at Silver Creek Country Club Reception
The weather was as warm as the atmosphere as nearly 200 guests turned out for a summer evening reception for new parents held at…
South Korean Teachers Visit Lower School and ELI Program
By Merry Tomasello On July 23 19 teachers and one administrator from the Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education in Daegu, South Korea, observed summer…
Union Avenue Campus Update
The Harker School is purchasing an eight-acre site on Union Avenue in San Jose, near Highway 85, as part of its long-range strategic plan.…
Updated Harker.org Website Launched – Fresh Look and Easier to Use
Harker published an updated website design today, www.harker.org, to better address visitor needs and give it a fresh look. The updated site has more information,…
School Founder’s Grandson Visits Campus
Harker’s library director and resident history buff Sue Smith had a very pleasant surprise over the summer: a visit from the grandson of Frank…
Harker Summer Camps are in Full Swing; Programs Galore for Kindergartners to Rising Seniors Educate and Amuse
Harker’s campuses are a hubub of sumertime activity as the school opens its doors to the public, extending its huge variety of programs to local students, Harker…