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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.
Alderman Shares Thoughts on Immigration and the 43rd Ward
4/17/2026
Alderman Timmy Knudsen spoke with 10th grade students about his experience with immigration as an attorney and elected official
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Author Adds Color to Graphic Novels Class
4/17/2026
Local author Jarrett Dapier visited with students in Mike Mahany’s Graphic Novels class to talk about his new release
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Cultural Exchange Trip to China is Packed Full of Fun, Culture and Learning
4/17/2026
Twenty-two students and two faculty members traveled together to China for a language and culture exchange trip
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Food Prep Adds Fun to French Class
4/17/2026
Upper School French students put their language and cooking skills to the test for a recent assignment
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Hansell Poet Tina Chang Shares Her Road to Poet Laureate
4/17/2026
Parker welcomed Tina Chang as the 12th Annual Jeanne Harris Hansell Endowed Poet to share her work and her story from youth to Poet Laureate and beyond
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Hot Dogs, Harmonicas and High-Rises: 3rd Grade Takes a Deep Dive into Chicago Culture
4/17/2026
Each year, 3rd grade students immerse themselves in all the wonderful attributes of the great city of Chicago
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Parker Parent and Artistic Director Discusses Shakespeare with Freshmen
4/17/2026
Parker welcomed Edward Hall, artistic director of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Parker parent to freshman Savannah Hall, to help supplement the freshman class’s recent study of Shakespeare
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Second Grade Leads an Adventure Full of Learning
4/17/2026
The 2nd grade invited their families and the community to travel the world with them and explore what they had learned in the 2nd Grade Country Share
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Senior is Amazon Future Engineer Scholar
4/17/2026
Senior Solena Ornelas Pagnucci has been awarded a $40K Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
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“Weekly” Journalists Win Awards
4/3/2026
The Parker Weekly
began this year with impressive recognition
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News Archive
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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
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Spring Admission Tour
4/27/2026
8:45 AM
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4/27/2026
10:00 AM
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Apr
27
Free Screening of Counted Out
4/27/2026
6:00 PM
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May
4
Spring Admission Tour
5/4/2026
8:45 AM
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5/4/2026
10:00 AM
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May
11
Spring Admission Tour
5/11/2026
8:45 AM
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5/11/2026
10:00 AM
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May
14
Joan W. Harris Visiting Music Scholar in Residence Public Performance by Third Coast Percussion
5/14/2026
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May
19
Spring Admission Tour
5/19/2026
8:30 AM
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5/19/2026
10:00 AM
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By the Numbers
List of 6 items.
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
330 West Webster Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60614
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773.353.3000
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.