🏫 The Harker School – Latest News & Updates
📚 Academic Achievements
🏆 Journalism Excellence
For the fourth consecutive year, Harker's journalism program has been honored with the First Amendment Press Freedom Award, highlighting the school's commitment to journalistic integrity and freedom of expression.
🔗 Read more🎨 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Harker students achieved a record 286 regional awards in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Contest, organized by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. This includes 112 awards for art and 174 for writing, showcasing the diverse talents of the student body.
🔗 Read more🔬 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Three Harker seniors were named among the top 300 scholars in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the nation's most prestigious science competitions.
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🎭 Performing Arts
💃 Dance Accolades
Harker's dance groups secured top positions at the Festival of Champions, reflecting the dedication and skill of the performers.
🔗 Read more🎼 Concert Series Finale
The Poulenc Trio concluded the Harker Concert Series season with a diverse repertoire, offering students and attendees a rich musical experience.
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👩🎓 Student Highlights
🌎 Diversity Leadership Summit
Harker hosted the Diversity Leadership Summit and Gathering, inviting students from around the Bay Area to engage in meaningful discussions and activities promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
🔗 Read more♟️ Chess Achievement
6th grader Ayaan Aggarwal placed third overall at the Azhar Cup chess tournament, showcasing strategic thinking and dedication.
🔗 Read more🎤 Oratory Excellence
Kindergartner Neev Kotandon earned third place in the U.S. National Park Service’s Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest, demonstrating exceptional public speaking skills at a young age.
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🤝 Community Engagement
- ✊ MLK Jr. Celebration
Harker's 2nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featured Dr. Clarence B. Jones, who served as MLK's lawyer and speechwriter, sharing invaluable experiences and lessons with the community.
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📅 Note: Some events and achievements may have occurred earlier but were reported recently.