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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An Artful Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Fifth grade students recognized Hispanic Heritage Month with an interdisciplinary Art and Spanish projectRead More -
Drama Teacher on Game Show!
Read MoreUpper School Drama teacher Dr. Caleb Goh is a contestant on an upcoming episode of Name That Tune! -
Engagement Begins at the Involvement Fair
The Upper School hosted its annual Involvement Fair, featuring more than 50 student organizationsRead More -
Hands-On Learning: 8th Graders Revisit Scrappy Circuits Ahead of Arduino Unit
Eighth grade Science students recently reviewed foundational electricity concepts before starting their unit on computer-controlled electronicsRead More -
Local Designer Visits Fashion Lab
Aspiring creators in the Upper School Fashion Lab course welcomed local designer Gregory HillRead More -
Senior Singers Shine at Millikin Vocal Festival
Read MoreEight senior vocalists from our Advanced Choral Ensemble performed at the Millikin University Vocal Festival. -
Senior Trisen Phillips Has Op-Ed Published in the Chicago Tribune
Parker senior and Student Government President Trisen Phillips recently wrote an op-ed for the Chicago TribuneRead More -
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley ’92 Returns to Campus for Special Event
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley ’92 returned to her alma mater to share a special screening and sat down for questions afterRead More -
Homecoming Parade and MX Electrify the Community
The Parker community spent the past week building energy and enthusiasm to celebrate student-athletes at Homecoming this weekendRead More -
Sixth Grade Dunes Trip Enjoyed Great Success
Parker’s 6th grade recently embarked on their first class trip to the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park, a tradition Parker students have enjoyed for decadesRead 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 -
$6 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.