On August 11, the sounds of bouncing balls and powerful serves echoed through Waveland tennis courts as the girls tennis team began their first preseason practice of the season. However, the preparation for the season didn’t start then: captains and...

Union Park’s storied grounds hold memories for Chicagoans of all walks of life. Some have visions of Little League or outdoor basketball games and tennis matches. For others, it’s memories of long walks through the 14 acres of park land after church...

Volleyball is considered one of the fastest-growing sports of its time. Its rise in popularity began in the college volleyball world. However, when volleyball was first invented, its primary players were older men. It later changed to mostly being played...

“The most fulfilling part of this work is when students suddenly get it,” Dr. Caleb Goh said. “That ‘aha’ moment makes everything worth it.” This coming fall, Goh will arrive at Parker as the new Upper School drama teacher, bringing with him...

On August 18, new-to-Parker Upper School freshmen were welcomed during Bridge, a full day of activities where students are introduced to Parker and one another.  During this year's Bridge, the new-to-Parker freshmen participated in a full day of learning...

“When I got the call from Cory Zeller to offer me the job, I was on an airplane, about to take off,” new Upper School English teacher Jeff Berger-White said. “It was not something that I had to think about. I accepted the position immediately.”...

Every year, an estimated 75,000 books are banned globally. Of that, an astonishing 13% are from the United States.  The trend of local politicians, state boards of education, and school administrators banning books is increasing, harming students’...

From the symphonies of Western music to the realms of dystopian literature, Parker students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of new classes across the departments this school year. Michael Hining, the Upper School Orchestra and private...

On March 31st, an email was sent to the Parker community announcing that a not-so-new face would be running the middle school office this school year.   Previously serving as Dean of Students for the Middle School, Tray White is no stranger when...

Throughout Parker’s summer break, the school’s field is far from empty. Instead, it is filled with the community and energy of the Parker girls field hockey team. In fact, a field hockey team has filled the field each year since roughly 1918, when...

 Pre-season for all high school sports has started. On August 11, the cross country team met for their first official pre-season practice. “I think pre-season is important because it builds a lot of bonds for upcoming freshmen and prepares you physically...

Francis W. Parker is currently one of the only private schools in Illinois that has a teacher union, and right now, library staff, assistant teachers, and other faculty members are searching for the same benefits that others experience at Parker. The...