125 Years of Purpose, Passion, and Progress

Parker is hosting a special recognition event for members of the Colonel Club—those who have donated to Parker for five or more consecutive years—and members of our Anita McCormick Blaine Planned Giving Society. Invited guests will receive an email invite from Paperless Post with information about registering to attend.

Parker Helping Hands welcomes the Parker community to roll up their sleeves to lend your time and energy to various social service organizations throughout the city of Chicago. We invite you to join us for a park clean up in the fall benefitting the Chicago Parks Foundation.

Join members of the Parker community for a panel discussion on the topic of education and democracy. Featuring Jeanne Barr, Parker Faculty member and Parent Emeritus; Damian Jones, past Parker Assistant Principal, Parent Emeritus, Former Executive Director of High Jump and Head of School at the Center for Early Childhood; Rick Locke, former Parker Faculty; and Nate Pietrini, Executive Director of High Jump. Rufus Williams, Life Trustee and Parent Emeritus, will be the evening's moderator. The Stenn Family Civics Education Initiative supports Parker’s mission to educate for citizenship in a diverse democracy by funding guest speakers, student programming and faculty training that provides insight into the development and responsibilities of citizens, elected officials and governmental processes.

Join the Parker Alumni Association for the "Colonel Cup" 125th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club! Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate and enjoy the tournament. $125 for non-student players, $85 for student players. Sponsorships available.

Parker is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of Parker students in Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade to attend the Grandparent Breakfast at County Fair. County Fair is a traditional school-wide celebration where students make products, organize activities, and share them with the community. This event requires group cooperation and organization at every grade level and builds a sense of responsibility and ownership, giving each child the chance to contribute to the community through their efforts. Audience: Grandparents and JK-5 students