
On Monday, April 24, all Latin classes furthered their learning by visiting Pompeii: The Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI)....

Cookies are more than just a delicious dessert. It is also the name of a Parker program that was instituted in the spring of 2000. Flora J. Cooke,...

On Wednesday April 5, a group of students across all four grades in the Upper School and four faculty members boarded a plane to Paris, France....
As you walk into the exhibit, the portraits of a stark, war-stricken country and vivid paintings of beloved pets and butterflies seem incongruous. Powerful, symbolic paintings hang beside bright flower watercolors....
On Wednesday, April 26, the junior class took off for YMCA’s Camp Duncan, located in Ingleside, Illinois. After almost three full years of high school, this was the first overnight high school retreat for this...
The Parker baseball team has found a new home field at 2967 South Michigan Avenue at the Illinois Institute of Technology's Ed Glancy Field, leaving behind the Lincoln Park South fields. The grass infield is bright...

Music is one of art’s most powerful forms of expression, and performing is a skill that few obtain because to do it well requires great dedication and passion. “I have always enjoyed it (music) since...

As you walk into the exhibit, the portraits of a stark, war-stricken country and vivid paintings of beloved pets and butterflies seem incongruous. Powerful, symbolic paintings hang beside bright flower...

SAT and ACT scores have fallen, 43.9% of the world's population has been infected by COVID-19 at least once, and one in six children aged 5-16 are likely to have mental health problems. This is only 1,197...

Election day is right around the corner for Francis W. Parker, and there are three strong candidates running for president. This article is a guide to learning about who these candidates are and what their...


People have told me that I’ve lost it. I’ve been ostracized, pushed away, made fun of, and stricken of my motivation. In the late hours of...
“With the first pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select… Patrick Kane: from the London Knights of the OHL.” When the...

On April 24, Assistant Principal and acting Upper School head Priyanka Rupani, Upper School Dean of Student Life Joe Bruno, Upper School English...
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On Monday, May 8th at 9:03am Principal Daniel Frank and Middle and Upper School Director of Studies Sven Carlsson sent an email to the Parker community announcing that Upper School English Teacher Cory...
If you have ever been into the main gym, you may have noticed the big, Parker blue banners with each sport, the different titles or championships that they have won, and the date that they were won. Almost...
On Monday, April 24, members of Grape Jam performed at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Requiring an audition to join, Grape Jam is the advanced elective choral group for Parker’s Upper School students. The...



