Engaged Learning
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.
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H2Operations Heads to the World Championship!
Every year, a group of Upper School students spends hundreds of hours after school building a robot that swims underwater. Most people would call that unusual. We call it H2Operations, our team name. And this year, we’re thrilled to announce that H2Operations has qualified for the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship and will compete in the Ranger Division in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, from Tuesday, June 23 to Monday, June 29.Read More -
7th Graders Bring French Flair to Junior Kindergarten
Middle School French students met with a Junior Kindergarten class to share original children’s stories they had written and designed for their classRead More -
Class Day Celebrates Departing Seniors
The Parker community gathered one last time this academic year for the annual Class Day celebration of the senior classRead More -
Fifth Grade Trio Finishes 3rd in the Country!
Read MoreThree 5th graders finished 3rd in the country in the National Academic Bowl National Championship -
Fifth Graders Depart Fifthenham
Principal Dan Frank formally knighted and saluted students as they departed the “Kingdom of Fifthenham” during this year’s 5th Grade Dubbing CeremonyRead More -
Fifth Graders Explore Life Beyond Earth, from LEGOs to Mars Landings
Read MoreA scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory shared real-world insights on the search for life beyond Earth -
Lower School Final Shop Projects Shine Bright
Students in 1st and 3rd grades have been hard at work with LS Woodshop teacher Alexandra HarmelRead More -
Seniors Pursue Their Passions
Seniors capped their final year at Parker with exciting and informative projects during May TermRead More -
Shredding Paper and Stacking Sneakers for a Greener Tomorrow
Sixth grade students combined efforts to create a more sustainable community through recycling, reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible practicesRead More -
Siblings Make History at National Championship
Parker 3rd grader Hanna Grieb and 5th grader Theo Grieb are the first Illinois siblings to be crowned national champions at the National History Bee National ChampionshipsRead More
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Recent News
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Parker Perspectives
Parker Perspectives is an episodic video series featuring Parker community members sharing their experience with the school. -
A Beautiful Subject
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On Finding the Right Fit
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On Cultural Competence
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On Messing Up
Upcoming Events
By the Numbers
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940
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6:1
student-to-teacher ratio -
46%
self-identify as students of color -
6 Acres
urban campus -
88%
faculty holding advanced degrees -
$5.9 million
awarded annually in financial assistance
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.