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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Celebrating the Legacy of Queer Culture
Read MoreThe community celebrated queer influence on dance, music, fashion and beauty at the annual Pride Morning Ex -
Junior Teaches Expression Through Movement
Junior Fiona Chazen had a much larger and unique goal in mind when she chose to learn American Sign Language through an Independent Study last semesterRead More -
Principal Frank Visits Mind and Brain
Read MoreUpper School science students learned more about Principal Dan Frank’s background in psychology -
Science Fair Demonstrates the Fruits of Curiosity
Hundreds of students in 1st–4th grades participated in the school’s annual Science Fair to showcase the experiments their curious minds had cooked upRead More -
Students Buttress Democracy on Election Day
More than 20 Upper School students flexed their civic muscles on Election Day serving as student judges at polling places around the cityRead More -
Third Grade Welcomes Blues and Bear
The 3rd grade recently welcomed Bear Williams to the newly created Club 245 to speak on the history of the blues, tell his own story and perform selections of blues musicRead More -
Graduates Show and Tell at Career Day
Alumni spanning decades and professions returned to Parker to give Upper School students ideas and insight into working life beyond the classroomRead More -
Parker Dazzles at IHSA Solo and Ensemble Competition
Parker’s Advanced Choral Ensemble, directed by Christian Jackson, performed at the Illinois High School Association’s Solo and Ensemble CompetitionRead More -
Parker Poet is a Slam Finalist
Junior Beatrix Hirsch slammed her way to indie finalist status at the Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival Finals this past SundayRead More -
Third Grade Explores Where Food Comes from with Special Guests
Students in 3rd grade welcomed two special guests to speak about food, from the farm to the table: Prairie Grass Cafe Co-owner and Chef Sarah Stegner and Steve Freeman from Marengo-based Nichols Farm and OrchardRead More
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Recent News
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Parker Perspectives
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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 -
$5.9 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.