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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Colonel Clash Rocks Intermediate School
Intermediate School students brought their energy, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit to our 2nd Annual Colonel ClashRead More -
Election Judges Facilitate Democracy
Upper School students reported to polling places around the city as election judges putting civic purpose into practiceRead More -
Julian Randall ’11 Nominated for National Book Award
Some exciting news to share! Julian Randall ’11, who many Parker teachers had the chance to teach and was the 9th Annual Jeanne Harris Hansell Endowed Poet in 2023, is a finalist for the National Book Award in the young people’s literature category for his novel in verse, ShookRead More -
MS Scholastic Bowl Finishes Strong at Gladiator Fall
Read MoreThe Middle School Scholastic Bowl Team finished second at last weekend’s Gladiator Fall 2026 Tournament at St. Mary's Visitation School (Elm Grove, Wisc.) -
Pumpkins Talk in Junior Kindergarten
During their Integrated Learning and Information Science classes, JK students have been learning about apples, Halloween, leaves, pumpkins, and the fall seasonRead More -
SASA Shares Diwali with Parker
This past week, the South Asian Student Alliance brought Diwali to center stage in an informative and exciting Morning Ex and fun nighttime celebrationRead More -
Triad of Seniors Participate in National Signing Day
The Parker community honored three exceptional student-athletes—Ava Kling, Sonia Pettinelli, and Jaiden Shah—as they officially signed their National Letters of Intent to participate in Division I athletics at the collegiate levelRead More -
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Halloween Spreads Joy Throughout Campus
Students in the Lower and Intermediate Schools marked the Halloween season with a parade though campus and celebration in the cafeteriaRead More -
Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford Speaks to Upper School Class
Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford returned to Parker last week to share his knowledge and expertise with the Upper School Climate Science and Environmental Justice classRead 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
List of 6 items.
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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.