Taking place on a global stage, the Olympics are made possible by thousands of dedicated individuals working behind the scenes. Numerous Parker alumni, faculty, and parents are contributing to the 2024 Olympics—from athletes and coaches to physicians and caterers.
Civility Sustains Academic Excellence A Statement from Head of School, Kevin Yaley, Ph.D. July 2024 In the summer of 1883, renowned 19th-century educational leader and our School’s namesake Colonel Francis W. Parker gave a series of talks at a Summer Institute on...
The SAAC is a representative body of interscholastic athletic and club programs. Student-athletes serve on the council and provide insight into the student-athlete experience.
139 students from 38 zip codes including 31 Parker lifers with different interests and passions comprised the Class of 2024. In addition to being exceptional Parker students and new alumni, they have distinguished themselves in many other ways. They do more than school—from jobs to travel, work, volunteering, extracurricular activities, and much more.
Congratulations to Linda on her retirement, and a huge thank you to her for her many years of support and service to the Parker community. This spring, Linda Ruggles put on a big smile and shared, “The time has come. I'm going to retire." During her 25 years at...
Adios y Buena Suerte! SAYING GRACIAS AS CAROL RADCHIK RETIRES AFTER A DECADE AT PARKER After 10 years as a Spanish teacher at Parker, Carol Radchik described her time here in one word: fulfilled. “Going to Parker every day has been a joy!” she explained. “Some of my...
Francis Parker School teacher Laurence Darmalingom-Hoover would like to spread the message of self-compassion as we head into summer break. She recently recorded a meditation focused on nurturing self-compassion, which is the foundation for extending compassion and kindness to others.
Naming Francis Parker School’s inaugural Aquatics Director marked the initiation of the final phase of our two-decade-long vision for Linda Vista Campus improvements which included the Douglas Aquatic Center, Silberman Student Life Center, and Vassiliadis Athletic Center. Parker is thrilled to announce Eric Nagoshi as the recipient of this role after a nationwide search full of top-quality candidates.
Stay active this summer with Parker’s Strength and Conditioning Coach Isaac Duran’s workout plan, which can be downloaded here.
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