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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Asian Alliance Brings Joy and Knowledge to Community at Lunar New Year MX
The Upper School Asian Alliance recently led the community through a fun and informative Morning Ex focusing on the Lunar New Year and its celebrations around the worldRead More -
Author and Political Candidates Makes History Come Alive
Parker parent, author and candidate for Illinois State Representative Paul Kendrick was a special guest in an Upper School Civil Rights Movement courseRead More -
Castaneda and Kovler Elected as Sophomore Class Presidents
The 10th grade recently elected classmates Uriel Castaneda and Samantha Kovler to serve as co-presidents of the sophomore classRead More -
Chess Checks into State for Third Year
For the third straight year, the Chess team will head to Peoria, Illinois to compete in the state championshipRead More -
Community Gathers for 3rd Annual Dumpling Party
Upper School Mandarin students shared the sights, smells, sounds, flavors and fun of Chinese culture with the community at the 3rd Annual Dumpling PartyRead More -
Everyone Was a Winner at the Winter Games
The Physical Education Department brought together Big Sibs and JK/SK students for big fun at their annual Winter Games eventRead More -
Grandparents Dinner and Movie an Icy Success
Last week, grandparents gathered with their grandchildren for an evening of dinner, several fun rounds of Bingo and a cozy screening of Ice AgeRead More -
Jimmy Soto Discusses Wrongful Incarceration with 8th Grade
Jimmy Soto shared his story and talked justice reform and wrongful convictions with the 8th gradeRead More -
Lower School Explores the Brilliant Brain and Neurodiversity at Morning Ex
Elise Wulff of Aspire Services, a program through Mass General Hospital that specializes in helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum achieve success, spoke to Lower School students at Morning ExRead More -
Parker Shines at Illinois Music Conferences
Parker students proudly represented the school at this year’s Illinois Music Education Conference and All-State Festival (IMEC) in Peoria, IllinoisRead 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
total students -
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.