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FRI
AUG
21
Upper School Matriculation/Photo Day (Grades 9-12)
8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SAT
AUG
22
Upper School Jazz & Choral Retreat
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Rothschild Performing Arts Center, Rm 502
Upper School Orchestra Mini Camp
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Rothschild Performing Arts Center, Rm 512
MON
AUG
24
134th Academic Year Begins (Grades TK-8)
A Schedule - Grade 12 Class Meeting (Upper School)
Senior Sunrise
6 to 7 a.m. | Davis FieldView details
TK Parent & Teacher Intake Conferences (By Appt)
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Harker TK Boynton Campus/Zoom
Gr. 6-8 Student Orientation and First Day of Classes: Uniform Required
8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. | Union CampusView details
Grades 1 - 5 Parent Orientation
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. | VirtualView details
Middle School Athletics Kick Off: Students Only
3:20 to 3:45 p.m. | Gym
Middle School Performing Arts Kick Off: Students Only
3:45 to 4:40 p.m. | Union Theater
Upper School Fall Sports Parent Night
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Virtual - Link InsideView details
TUE
AUG
25
B Schedule (Upper School)
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Q1 Middle School BASE & Athletics begins
Kindergarten Orientation
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Gym
Kindergarten Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Bucknall Gym
TK Little Visits and Orientation
1:30 to 3 p.m. | Boynton TK Campus
ShowStopper Auditions
5 to 6:45 p.m. | Union Dance Room
WED
AUG
26
C Schedule - Grade 11 Class Meeting (Upper School)
K-5 Classes Begin
Middle School Peru Trip Student Lunch Meeting
TK Parent & Teacher Intake Conferences (By Appt)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Harker TK Boynton Campus/Zoom
Dance Fusion Auditions (Gr. 6)
3:25 to 5:15 p.m. | Union Dance Room
Conservatory Kickoff, Upper School
5:15 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Campus, Patil Theater
High Voltage Auditions
5:30 to 6:45 p.m. | Union Dance Room
THU
AUG
27
D Adjusted Schedule (Upper School)
Middle School Community Time: Full Dress Required
Gym
Q1 Lower School BEST and Athletics Activities Begin
TK First Day of Class - Half Day & No Extended Care
8:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
TK Parent & Teacher Intakes
1:30 to 3 p.m. | Boynton TK Campus/Zoom
Dance Fusion Auditions Grade 4 & Grade 5
3:30 to 5:45 p.m. | Bucknall Dance Room
Spring Musical Audition Workshop
4 to 5:30 p.m. | Rothschild Performing Arts Center, Rm. 511
FRI
AUG
28
A Schedule - Grade 10 Class Meeting (Upper School)
Lower School Free Dress
Middle School Free Dress
TK Parent Welcome Coffee
8 to 9 a.m. | Boynton Campus
TK Half Day of Classes, No Extended Care
8:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
DECA Launch
3 to 8:30 p.m. | Nichols Hall Auditorium and Atrium and Innovation Center/Manzanita
SAT
AUG
29
DECA Launch and Banquet
8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Nichols Hall Auditorium and Atrium and Innovation Center/Manzanita

 
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News
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Harker students pick up wins and elections at National JCL Convention, teacher wins Silver Bowl Award
At this summer’s National Junior Classical League Convention, held at Indiana University from July 20-26, 15 upper and middle school students, chaperoned by debate teachers Lisa Masoni and Nik Slivka, comprised nearly half of the California delegation.
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Seventh grader earns recognition at two piano competitions
Over the summer, seventh grade Avaline Wang was one of just 19 pianists aged 10-20 chosen to perform at the Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy Piano Festival.
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Two alums, beloved teacher to be inducted into Harker Athletic Hall of Fame
On Sat., Oct. 3, the Harker Athletic Hall of Fame will induct two stellar student athletes and a beloved teacher and coach at this year’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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First Practice on New Tennis Court
First Practice on New Tennis Court
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