Something
SMART
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We are Parker School

In the rolling hills of Waimea, there is a place where the courage of the paniolo runs deep, where students feel safe to explore the unknown frontier, and where curiosity and passion spark learning—and joy.

Parker School is that place and something new is on the horizon,
The SMART Center, which will be home to the next generation of doers and dreamers, thinkers and tinkers, creators and innovators.

$14,442,000
RAISED TO DATE

Help us build The SMART Center and forge a new frontier where students can learn and thrive like never before.

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Why The SMART Center

Founded in 1976 and nurtured by a tenacious spirit, Parker School has grown and established its place in Waimea as "an academic powerhouse deep in paniolo country" (Honolulu Magazine). As we grew, our students and facilities have been stretched to their limit.

The SMART Center will provide a much needed place for students to experience the thrill of a home game victory, hold PE classes inside, out of Waimea's Kīpu'upu'u rain, and finally gather our entire school 'ohana under one roof.

Under The Roof

The SMART Center's 21,000 square feet of indoor space will provide a dedicated place for students to write code in a computer lab, tinker in a maker space, create art in a design lab, perform in a dance studio, compete on the volleyball court, and hold all-school pep rallies.

Every day I am inspired by our students. This is our chance to demonstrate our Parker pride and provide the facilities that our students need to continue to grow and thrive.

Please join us and be a part of this historic endeavor. Every gift will move us forward and YOU can make a difference!

- Stephen Dunn, Head of School

Perform
Experiment
Collaborate
Innovate
Create

More Than A Name

More than an acronym of what students will learn within its space - Sports, Mathematics, Arts, Recreation, and Technology - The SMART Center is also an acknowledgment of Richard Smart, sixth generation descendant of Parker Ranch who, through his generosity and vision, ensured Parker would endure.

S

Sports

The first gymnasium in Parker School history

M

Mathematics

Classroom space for students to explore and apply math concepts

A

Arts

A design lab and dance studio where students can create beauty

R

Recreation

Pep rallies, intramurals without rain, all-school gatherings

T

Technology

A maker space for students to tinker, build, experiment, and inspire

Let's Build This Together!