Packer News

A Flower in the Cracks of a Sidewalk

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:00 -0000

Cambodian arts festival shows how art and music can heal, give hope, and unite people with universal truth.

Floored!

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:09:00 -0000

Packer's renovations earn design award for excellence in commercial flooring.

Golden Opportunity

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:00 -0000

Upper School Chorus and Select Choir perform at St. Bart's in National Choral Festival of Gold.

May Day Arts Festival 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:22:13 -0000

The traditional Maypole, songs of Brazil and Africa, and artworks by every Lower School student marked favorite of Packer traditions.

Varsity Track & Field are ACIS Champs!

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:38:00 -0000

Congratulations to the varsity track and field team for scoring 193 team points en route to a victory at the ACIS Championship meet on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Red Hook.

View, share, and download more photos from the team's championship season on Packer's Flickr site.

photo by Frederick Ruvkun P'14

A Globally-Minded Spring Break

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:51:00 -0000

Students enjoy research, service, immersion, and training trips to Spain, Italy, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Florida.

131st Alumni Reunion Weekend

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:20:00 -0000

A celebration of Packer's past, present, and potential welcomes nearly 200 alumni and their guests back to 170 Joralemon Street

Upper School Musical: Bye Bye Birdie

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:02:00 -0000

View photos from the Packer production of this late-'50s spoof on teen culture.

Flashdance Flashback!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:11:00 -0000

Party-goers donned costumes in homage of the MTV decade, as the Parent Association's spring gala raised money to support Packer's strategic plan initiatives.

2013 Winter Varsity Athletics Season Summary

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:35:00 -0000

The winter 2012-13 season began with a new varsity team (Swimming) and concluded with a second-straight title for Boys Basketball.

Two Seniors are Finalists for National Merit Scholarship

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:14:00 -0000

Students advance to finalist stage on academic record, school activities, and leadership.

Talent Show Festival Hosted by PA Diversity Committee

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:32:43 -0000

A standing-room-only crowd packed the Dining Commons for a Talent Show Festival hosted by the Parent Association's Diversity Committee.

Boys Varsity Basketball are ACIS Champs!

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:06:00 -0000

Congratulations to Boys Varsity Basketball, 2013 ACIS Tournament Champions! The boys defeated Friends Seminary on Monday, February 25 at Packer to claim the title and cap off an undefeated season in ACIS play.

Lessons from Our Literary Parents

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:12:00 -0000

"Babbott Lecture" derives lessons on living a meaningful life from Harper Lee's Atticus Finch and John Steinbeck's Ma Joad.

Packer Artists and Writers Earn Record 103 Scholastic Awards

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:58:00 -0000

Alliance for Young Artists and Writers honors "the best works of visual art and letters."

Until Proven Innocent

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:59:00 -0000

More then a decade after exoneration, the Central Park Five share their story with the Packer Upper School.

Upper School Dance Concert 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:59:00 -0000

View photos from this year's spectacular performance.

Faculty Visual Arts Exhibit and Music Concert

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:22:00 -0000

The Parent Association celebrates the creative talent of Packer's Arts Department with a concert in the Chapel and an exhibit the Carol Shen Gallery.

Heads of Schools Speak Out Against Gun Violence

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:00:00 -0000

Regional education leaders speak with one voice on protecting school children.

Feldman '14 Joins Pelican 1,000-point Club

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:00:00 -0000

Packer junior achieves rare scoring benchmark, lauded as a team player.

Robotics Teams Devise "Senior Solutions" at Brooklyn Tournament

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:00:00 -0000

Packer's "Bearded Bobs" and "Grandpa Bob's Whippersnappers" advance to city-wide FIRST® LEGO® League robotics tournament.

Sharing the Joy of the Season

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:29:00 -0000

Amid the busy buzz before Winter Break, students, faculty, and parents serve the community.

Lower School Winter Sings

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:13:00 -0000

Photo slideshow: holiday-themed musical performances from students in Kindergarten through 4th Grade.

Middle/Upper School Winter Instrumental Performances

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:59:00 -0000

Photos from: strings, brass, wind, and choral concerts from November and December 2012.

Senior Selected for Prestigious Honors Choir

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:39:00 -0000

American High School Honors Performance Series Honors Choir to perform in February at Carnegie Hall