A year of moments

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.

Celebrate the 125th Anniversary opening day with students, faculty, and staff all week, culminating with the Back to the Future: Celebrating 125 Years of Parker County Fair.

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

Since County Fair’s inception in 1902, this fall celebration has been an opportunity for students to 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. Parents, guardians, and grandparents are invited to come to the fair.

Join fellow Parker community members as we collectively create a 125th Anniversary Commemorative Mural designed by Parker senior Sienna Holt and Faculty Member Kay Silva. There will be three opportunities to participate throughout the school year.

Parker's College Dinner Series is back for year two! Join Dean of Student Life Joe Bruno and Director of Alumni Relations Chuck Lira as they hit the road to reconnect with Parker alumni on college campuses across the country. This year's series begins at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, followed by Tulane University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with the possibility of additional schools and cities being added throughout the year. These complimentary dinners are a chance to catch up with fellow alumni, share your college experiences, and stay connected to the Parker community—wherever your college journey has taken you.

Francis W. Parker School is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of students in Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade to bring their grandchild or special friend for a fun evening of dinner and a movie on Parker's campus. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to add to the fun!

Parker is excited to head back to the Mile High City, and we hope you join us and Principal Dan Frank ’74 at the Denver Alumni and Friends Gathering!

Francis W. Parker School is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of students in 9th–12th grades to share in the wonders of Upper School life at Parker. Join your grandchild or special friend for a fun and educational school day!

Join fellow Parker alumni, family, and friends for a hands-on deep dish pizza-making class at Pizzeria DUE, the sister restaurant of the legendary Pizzeria UNO—home of the original Chicago deep dish pizza! Learn how to make your own deep dish masterpiece, then sit back and enjoy the pizza you created with great company!

Parker is heading back to Los Angeles and we’d love to see you! Join us and Principal Dan Frank ’74 for the Los Angeles Alumni and Friends Gathering. As we celebrate Parker’s 125th Anniversary, we’re bringing the Parker community together in L.A. for another evening of good conversation, new connections, and a chance to celebrate the school we all share.

The Robert A. Pritzker Visiting Scientist•Inventor•Engineer in Residence program was created by a gift to Parker in honor of engineer, industrialist, and philanthropist Robert A. Pritzker ’44. This program aims to expand science education opportunities at Parker and foster an ongoing dialogue among students and teachers about current issues in science.

Join us for an evening of fellowship and gratitude for all Voting, Life, Honorary, and Retired Trustees and Senior Administration. Invites will be sent via email from Paperless Post. Please complete registration on Paperless Post to attend.

You are invited to a special combined and collaborative winter music program that will feature select ensembles from Parker's Orchestra, Band and Chorus programs. The concert will celebrate the school's important musical traditions and repertoire of the past while also showcasing the department's vision for the future - not to be missed!

Join our Parker Colonels for the Clark St Classic featuring Boys and Girls Basketball and a special community social hosted by Parker's Parents' Association.

Parker’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Speaker Series provides opportunities for the community to consider insightful perspectives on vital issues facing our democratic society and global world.

Francis W. Parker School is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of students in Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade to bring their grandchild or special friend for a fun evening of dinner and bingo on Parker's campus.

Join the Parent's Association Helping Hands Committee on a Community Service Project. Help assemble meals and hygiene kits benefitting The Night Ministry.

Join fellow Parker community members as we collectively create a 125th Anniversary Commemorative Mural designed by Parker senior Sienna Holt and Faculty Member Kay Silva. There will be three opportunities to participate throughout the school year.

Join us for a special student-produced, award-winning festival of short films—many created with the 125th Anniversary in mind and focusing on impactful moments in Parker's history along with other award winning works.

The Used Book Sale is once again coming to the Small Gym! We invite you to bring your class to the sale so that each student can select a free book. We have an amazing selection to share! Tuesday 3/16 - 1-6PM Wednesday 3/17 - 7:30AM-6PM Thursday 3/18 - 7:30AM-6PM

Parker is pleased to welcome grandparents and special friends back to campus for our annual Lower School Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

Parker's College Dinner Series is back for year two! Join Dean of Student Life Joe Bruno and Director of Alumni Relations Chuck Lira as they hit the road to reconnect with Parker alumni on college campuses across the country. This year's series begins at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, followed by Tulane University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with the possibility of additional schools and cities being added throughout the year. These complimentary dinners are a chance to catch up with fellow alumni, share your college experiences, and stay connected to the Parker community—wherever your college journey has taken you.

Join the Parents' Association Helping Hands Committee on a community service project benefitting Cradles to Crayons.

In honor of Parker’s 125th Anniversary year, Parker is excited to welcome Stephen Burns, Founder and Artistic Director of Fulcrum Point New Music Project. Stephen is the father of graduates Eddie ‘14 and IZ ’14. The Joan W. Harris Visiting Music Scholar in Residence program was established to provide experiences for students to find inspiration, learn, appreciate, and understand the transformative power of classical music.

Members of the Parker community return to lead writing workshops for students in the areas of non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. Join us for a special culminating event in the evening with our distinguished panelists.

Join us on April 17 for a pre-show cocktail hour and Parker's Got Talent: 125 Edition brought to you by the Parent's Association. Whether you can juggle, lip sync, swallow a sword, break dance, sing in a band, try out your tight five, or share your poetry, we invite you ALL to bring your talents out for the evening. The night includes gameshow segments, laughs, and lots of fun! This event is only for adults in the Parker community.

Join our Parker Colonels for the Spring Showcase game and a special community social hosted by Parker's Parents' Association.

Join us for an evening celebrating FWP's entertainment alumni—the talent behind decades of film, television, music, comedy, theatre, dance, and more. There's no better way to kick off our 125th Anniversary and Alumni Weekend. Get ready—the spotlight's calling.

Gather on campus with fellow alumni, students, parents, guardians, faculty and friends for a spring weekend of fun-filled activities. Take a campus tour, and discover all that is new at Parker. Attend your class party and the Alumni Reunion Celebrations, and revel in what brings back fond memories. Whether you catch up at the Alumni of Color Luncheon, celebrate at the Milestone Brunch, or cheer on your fellow athletes at the soccer game and family barbeque, we hope you take time to remember that you will always be a part of the Parker family.

You are invited to attend Parker's largest fundraising event of the year in support of the school's Financial Assistance Program. Join our 2027 Parker Party Co-Chairs and the 125th Anniversary Honorary Committee Members for this celebratory, once-in-a-lifetime event at Navy Pier!

We are thrilled to invite you to Parker’s inaugural Black Alumni Social—an evening dedicated to connection, celebration, and community. This special gathering brings together Black alumni across generations to reconnect, share stories, build new relationships, and celebrate the lasting impact of the Black community at Parker. As we continue to honor Parker’s history while shaping its future, we look forward to creating space for meaningful conversation, joy, and fellowship together. We hope you join us for this exciting evening.