School Life
Athletics
Our Athletics Program is a Win-Win
Parker’s Athletics Program features more than 50 interscholastic teams for students in grades 6–12. Students have the opportunity to discover and develop their talents across a range of sports, with inclusive access at all levels—from developmental to varsity. The program emphasizes the positive growth of student-athletes, helping them reach their athletic potential while building lifelong habits of fitness and teamwork.
Our athletes are as exceptional and high-achieving in competition as they are in the classroom. The school’s commitment to a no-cut policy with respect to athletics ensures inclusivity, regardless of a student’s skill level or experience. Whether our Colonels are on the courts, the track, the turf or beyond, members of the school community cheer on our athletes with encouragement and pride.
Our athletes are as exceptional and high-achieving in competition as they are in the classroom. The school’s commitment to a no-cut policy with respect to athletics ensures inclusivity, regardless of a student’s skill level or experience. Whether our Colonels are on the courts, the track, the turf or beyond, members of the school community cheer on our athletes with encouragement and pride.
We field 24 interscholastic teams in six sports during the fall season, 13 teams in three sports during the winter season and 17 teams in seven sports during the spring season. More than 75 percent of our students participate in team sports, and our campus features three gymnasiums, a fitness center and a turf field to support the program.
Parker athletes learn self-confidence, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship, while demonstrating empathy and support for their teammates as they give their all in every practice and competition.
Our athletic teams compete within the Independent School League (ISL) and with a wide variety of other Chicago-area schools.
Parent members of Parker’s Athletics Council are instrumental in enhancing and supporting the school’s athletics programs by furthering sportsmanship, athletic excellence and school spirit.
Parker athletes learn self-confidence, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship, while demonstrating empathy and support for their teammates as they give their all in every practice and competition.
Our athletic teams compete within the Independent School League (ISL) and with a wide variety of other Chicago-area schools.
Parent members of Parker’s Athletics Council are instrumental in enhancing and supporting the school’s athletics programs by furthering sportsmanship, athletic excellence and school spirit.
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Sophomore Named to National Student Advisory Council
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently chose sophomore Miriam Johnson as one of 16 students to serve on its National Student Advisory CouncilRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athlete of the Week: senior Ben GrainesRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athlete of the Week: senior Akaash NandiRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
This week's Student-Athlete of the Week is junior Darcy Rachel.Read More -
Chess Team Continues to Checkmate
Parker’s state-champion Chess team closed their final week of competition with a bangRead More -
Parker Robotics Wins 1st Place Design at State Tournament
This weekend, Parker’s own FTC Robotics team #3507 Robotheosis competed at the Illinois FTC State ChampionshipRead More -
Robotics Team Goes to State!
Parker hosted the Chicago League FTC Tournament, where the two Parker US teams competedRead More -
Scholastic Bowl Receives Honors
The Scholastic Bowl team is heading to the Regional tournament and three teammates were selected to the 2025 All-Sectional TeamsRead More -
Scholastic Bowl Scores Second Championship
Congratulations to Scholastic Bowl for winning their second championship of the season at the Loyola Ultima Tournament Championship in the Challenge DivisionRead More -
Scholastic Bowl Team Receives National Honor
Scholastic Bowl Team A was recognized by the NAQT as the “HS Team of the Week”Read More -
Scholastic Bowl Wins Kickoff Tournament
Parker is very happy to announce that the Scholastics Bowl A team won the championship at the IHSSBCA kickoff tournament at Homewood Flossmoor High School this weekendRead More -
Scholastic Bowl Wins Regional Tournament
Parker is happy to announce the US Scholastic Bowl team won the 2025 IHSA regionalRead More -
Senior Celebrates 1,000-Point Career Milestone
Senior Varsity Basketball Captain Miles Johnson had a tremendous achievement this season when he surpassed the 1,000-point Career Scoring markRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athlete of the Week: senior Ben GrainesRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Athlete of the Week: Geometry teacher and statistician extraordinaire Victoria LeeRead More -
Student-Athletes of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athletes of the Week: the Chess TeamRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athlete of the Week: junior Helen AkliluRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
The Student Athletic Council Heads are excited to announce the SAC Student-Athlete of the Week: junior Dal HarrellRead More -
Chess Wins 1A State Championship
The Chess Team has won the 2025 ICCA Division 1A State Championship after their performance at the IHSA State FinalRead More -
Student-Athlete of the Week
Read MoreThis week’s SAC Student-Athlete of the Weekis junior Spencer Koh, drive team coach for Parker's FTC Robotics Team 3507 Robotheosis
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Athletics Schedules
Athletics Teams
Middle School
Boys Baseball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Basketball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Boys Basketball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Boys Baseball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Basketball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Boys Basketball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Coed Cross Country (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Field Hockey (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Soccer (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Boys Soccer (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Softball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Coed Track (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Volleyball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Upper School
Boys Baseball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Girls Basketball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Boys Basketball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Cross Country (Varsity)
Girls Field Hockey (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Golf (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Scholastic Bowl
Girls Soccer (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Boys Soccer (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Girls Softball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Girls Tennis (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Boys Tennis (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Track (Varsity)
Indoor Track (Varsity)
Girls Volleyball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Girls Field Hockey (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Soccer (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Boys Soccer (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Softball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Coed Track (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Girls Volleyball (6th, 7th and 8th Grades)
Upper School
Boys Baseball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Girls Basketball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Boys Basketball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Cross Country (Varsity)
Girls Field Hockey (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Golf (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Scholastic Bowl
Girls Soccer (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Boys Soccer (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Girls Softball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Girls Tennis (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Boys Tennis (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Coed Track (Varsity)
Indoor Track (Varsity)
Girls Volleyball (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
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