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Kieran Najita scribbled furiously in the last 60 seconds of his preparation time, working out his final rebuttal to his opponent's arguments. Then Najita, a 15-year-old Parker School sophomore and member of the school's debate team, stepped up to the podium in front of two judges and offered his final reasons why his argument -- in this case, against compulsory vaccinations -- is the strongest. Najita was debating one-on-one with a student from Oahu in the novice Lincoln-Douglas debate event. The round kicked off a two-day, seven-round speech and debate tournament that will qualify students for a state tournament. (West Hawaii Today, January 16, 2010) Full Story-Photos
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Parker School is pleased to announce the availability of three Richard Smart Scholar grants for the 2010-2011 school year. Each grant of $8,500 will be awarded to an incoming or current Parker School student entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2010. These grants will be given to students exhibiting exceptional academic potential on the basis of both need and merit. The Richard Smart Scholar program is a renewable grant awarded to students in their freshman year and renewed each year of their high school career based upon acceptable academic performance. To be considered for a Richard Smart Scholar grant please contact Ann Renick in the admissions office at 885-7933 x107. Applicants must complete the Parker School admissions application, financial aid application and essay. The application deadline is February 15, 2010. Scholarships will be awarded based on need, merit and the submission of an essay with a maximum of 600 words responding to the following question: Where do you see yourself in 10 years, and how can Parker School help you get there? (West Hawaii Today, December 16, 2009) Read more
Parker School welcomes parents and family members to its first open house of the 2009-2010 school year. Come learn about our award-winning visual and performing arts program, our AP and honors classes, our interscholastic sports program, and enjoy a tour of the facilities. Parker School’s small class sizes enhance the learning experience for students and foster a true feeling of ‘ohana. There are so many reasons why students – and parents – love Parker School.
Please join us for this magical evening at the stunning Fairmont Orchid as we come together to raise money for financial aid. For sponsor information, event detail, room reservations or to preview auction items, please click here.
Please click this link to view the 2009-2010 school calendar.
Please click this link to view the 2009-2010 trimester 2 block schedule.
Don't forget to check out the new outdoor market – Waimea Town Market at Parker School - open on Saturday mornings. The market specializes in local products.
For your convenience, Parker School now accepts tuition payments online. Contact the Business Office at 808-885-6803 to set up your FACTS Tuition Management Program.

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