Oct. 10: Cookie Day Honoring Mr. Nichols' Birthday! Mr. Nichols loved chocolate chip cookies so much that he always had a jar of freshly baked cookies in his office to share with others. It was a special way to make sure everyone knew his door was always open for a chat. So every Oct. 10, Mr. Nichols’ birthday, we have chocolate chip cookies and remember the significant role he played in our special school. (See more about Mr. Nichols below.) This year, since students cannot enjoy Cookie Day together on our campuses, we had an idea. We are sending Howard’s cookie recipe to all of you (see below)! We encourage you to bake chocolate chip cookies this weekend, in honor of Mr. Nichols. Feel free to send photos of yourselves baking and enjoying your cookies to communications@harker.org. Enjoy! The Harker School About Mr. Nichols: Howard Nichols is a very special part of the The Harker School’s history. He was Harker’s president for close to 40 years until his retirement in 2005. He was even once a Harker student himself. He passed away in 2008. Mr. Nichols worked tirelessly over the years to grow the school into the wonderful school it is today. He wanted a school where it is not only exciting to learn, but where good character and citizenship always shine. How would we describe Mr. Nichols? Generous: He always had a smile or kind word to share. Compassionate: He would always extend a helping hand to any member of the school family. Integrity: A word always used when describing Mr. Nichols. He was beloved around campus for many things: He was a great listener, always hearing everyone’s ideas before making a decision, and treating everyone he spoke to with kindness and attention. He was really fun, and always willing to dress up in a costume, or participate in a show, dance or spirit event. He felt very strongly that it’s important to do the right things in life, even if they’re hard or unpopular. He expected everyone around him to do the same. Harker Kitchen's Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 6 oz. butter (soft) 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs (beaten) 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 c. chocolate chips 1 c. chopped pecans (optional) Yields 40 cookies Instructions: heat oven to 375 sift together dry ingredients cream butter and sugar add eggs and vanilla add dry ingredients until dough comes together scoop and bake 8-10 minutes Social Media facebook.com/harkerschool instagram.com/harkerschool youtube.com/harkerschool Contact Us 500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose 95129 communications@harker.org Need more spirit wear? Shop the Eagle Store at https://eaglestore.harker.org/ Copyright © The Harker School 2025. All Rights Reserved.