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Speech and Debate Wins Big at Neighbor Island Tournament

January 23, 2019

Parker School hosted the Speech and Debate Qualifying Neighbor Island Tournament (NIT) on January 19 and 20 and took home the tournament’s top sweepstakes trophy for the first time ever. This annual tournament hosted by Parker School included Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Hilo High School and Parker School along with eight O’ahu schools competing in six debate […]

Parker School Announces First Semester Headmaster’s List and Honor Roll

January 20, 2019

Congratulations to the Class of 2019 valedictorian Malia Dills and salutatorian Maya Ellsworth. Parker School also congratulates the 135 upper and middle school students for making the Headmaster’s List and Honor Roll during the first semester of the 2018-2019 school year. To qualify for the Headmaster’s List, students must earn an A (3.75) average, with […]

The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation Gives $1 Million to Gym

January 7, 2019

The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation has awarded Parker School a $1 million grant, the largest gift in the school’s 43-year history and the foundation’s largest donation on Hawai’i Island. The funds will be used to build a gymnasium for the school’s 320 students in kindergarten through grade 12. “We are very grateful for the generosity of The Clarence T.C. Ching […]

Mars Researcher and Alum Speaks to Students

December 17, 2018

Just six years after graduating from Parker School, Jesse Tarnas is making waves with his recent research about life on Mars.  Tarnas, a 2012 graduate of Parker School, shared his exciting findings and inspirational advice with middle and upper school students via videoconference during the school’s ongoing Speaker Series on December 7. As a graduate student at Brown […]

Robotics Competes at State Again

December 5, 2018

Parker School’s robotics team recently competed at the Hawai’i FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championship on O’ahu on Saturday, December 1. “This was the third consecutive year students qualified and participated at the state level, but is the first time we competed with a team composed entirely of lower school students,” says Caroline Landry, Parker School technology teacher and […]

Students Collect Nearly Two Tons of Food

November 21, 2018

Parker School students collected nearly 2 tons of canned goods for North Hawaii food banks as part of the school’s annual ‘Ohana Day on November 21. Held the day before Thanksgiving each year, Parker School’s ‘Ohana Day engages students to give back to their community through volunteer service projects and a school-wide food drive. During ‘Ohana […]