2010s


Hockaday celebrated its Centennial in 2013. As we reflect on the past, we honor those who came before us in Hockaday's History and look forward with hope to Hockaday’s future.

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  • Lyda Hill '60 Historic Gift

    Lyda Hill '60 made a historic gift of $20 million (the largest single gift to Hockaday and the largest single gift from a living alumna among independent girls' schools) for the construction of new classrooms and research space for science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as faculty development.

  • STEM Growth

    The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program continues to grow as the Pre-K, Primer, and Kindergarten explore earth science. This marks the first year that Hockaday students from every grade level participated in the sciences.

  • Centennial Exhibit

    The Centennial Exhibit reflects on the extraordinary life of Ela Hockaday. It explores three key themes interwoven throughout her life and work: teaching, leadership, and life-long learning. Miss Hockaday's world comes to life through furniture, objects, and art from her home, "The Cottage," along with archival images, texts, and recollections.

    Some of Miss Hockaday's items on display include:
    • Her writing desk
    • Tea sets
    • Jade and book collections
    • Photos and timeline
    Learn about the history behind many of Hockaday's most treasured traditions, including the uniform, the Hockaday ring, and graduation.

    Exhibit Chair: Katherine Rogers Roberts '89
    Exhibit committee members: Britten LaRue '96, Shannon Morse '88, and Ellen Higginbotham Rogers '59

The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 363-6311
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.