School Announcements
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Library Book Return Reminder
As the end of the school year approaches, please help your child return all library materials to the Lower and Middle School Library. Overdue notices will be distributed during students' final library rotation. Any items not returned by the last day of school will be marked as lost, and the replacement cost will be billed to your child's Hockaday account. Questions? Contact Ms. Coats at ecoats@hockaday.org. -
Private Music Lessons Registration
Registration for private music lessons for the 2026-2027 academic year is open and takes place through the Parent Resource Board. More information can be viewed here. Please note: All lessons are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.Questions? Contact Melissa Curtis, Director of Auxiliary Programs. -
Risse Brothers Uniforms
Risse Brothers will be offering 10% off all in-store and online purchases during the month of June. Click Here for more information. -
Student Health and Medical Information
In preparation for the 2026 – 2027 School Year, it is time to collect student health and medical information through the Magnus Health Portal. This secure system meets all HIPAA privacy requirements and provides critical health information to healthcare providers in the event of an emergency.Please complete the Student Medical Record (SMR) by Wednesday, July 1, 2026, instructions below. This enrollment requirement must be completed and approved by the nurse before your daughter can attend pre-season athletic practices or start school.- Medical Certificate – Required for Grades PK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and all NEW students. You must print this MEDICAL CERTIFICATE and take it to the doctor to complete and sign.
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Summer Educational Evaluations
Through the Dr. William B. Dean Academic Learning Support Endowment, Hockaday supports and embraces diversity in learning and endeavors to empower students in understanding their individual learning profiles. As we head toward summer, please let us know if you have scheduled or are considering scheduling an educational evaluation for your daughter. Information about and requirements for diagnostic assessments can be found here or by contacting Shelley Cave, Director of Learning Support, at scave@hockaday.org or 214.360.6312.
Hockaday Parents' Association News
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Note from the HPA President
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!Parents choose Hockaday because of the experience created by our incredible faculty and staff. Your leadership, guidance, and genuine care for our girls does not go unnoticed— it is talked about on carpool drives, around dinner tables, by alumnae reflecting on their time at Hockaday, and by prospective families who hope their daughters get to be part of the Hockaday community.The impact you make extends far beyond the classroom to help shape the girls' confidence, character, and future.We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and heart you pour into our girls and the greater Hockaday community. The HPA thanks you all for the meaningful difference you make each and every day. -
Daisy News Spotlight
Thank you to our amazing Pre-K Circus Chairs, Abby Hancock and Kelly Sajnani, for creating such a special event for our littlest Daisies. We are also grateful to Becca Fernandes and Sofi Sugasti for orchestrating a wonderful May Day Tea.Over the past four-plus years, we have been fortunate to have exceptional leadership from Laura and Aaron Navarro in Uniform Resale. They transformed it from an afterthought tucked in a back closet into a beautiful space in Upper Trent. We are deeply appreciative of their years of service and leadership as we transition to a fantastic new team of volunteers—Jean Larson, Emily Polito, and Sarah Reidy '98.Our school community simply would not be the same without your dedication and volunteer spirit. -
Cultural Connections: Mother-Daughter Eid Brunch
Please join us for a special Mother-Daughter Eid Brunch on May 9. This will be a great event to celebrate both Eid-Al Fitr and Eid-Al-Adha in a fun format we can enjoy with our daughters. All Hockaday Moms and Daughters are warmly welcome. Thank you to the Ashour and Halbouni families for hosting! RSVP here.
HPA Dates
Lower School News
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Fourth Grade Recognition Day
Parents of fourth graders are invited to attend the Lower School Recognition Day Program in the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Theater on Friday, May 15 at 1:30 pm.During this special program, our fourth graders will be recognized for having successfully completed their Lower School years. Each girl will be presented with a special Daisy Basket, followed by personal congratulations from Dr. Leathers.Immediately after the program, there will be a reception for the fourth graders and their families.- All girls should be in dress uniform with clean athletic shoes.
- Hair bows should be green or white.
- If you plan to give your daughter flowers, please wait until you’re home rather than giving them to her at School.
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Library Book Return Reminder
As the end of the school year approaches, please help your child return all library materials to the Lower and Middle School Library. Overdue notices will be distributed during students' final library rotation. Any items not returned by the last day of school will be marked as lost, and the replacement cost will be billed to your child's Hockaday account. Questions? Contact Ms. Coats at ecoats@hockaday.org. -
End-of-Year Celebration on May 22
Yearbooks will be distributed on the last day of school (May 22). Students have a free dress day, and we are planning an end-of-year sing-along, followed by a fun outdoor celebration for all of Lower School. Girls will enjoy games, mini-golf, bubble pools, and other fun interactive activities. Please refer to the early carpool dismissal times below and make arrangements to pick up your daughter at the designated carpool time as all faculty have a commitment immediately following carpool, and there will be no supervision available for children who aren’t picked up.Lower School Early Dismissal Carpools11:15 PK, K, Primer11:30 Grades 1 and 211:45 Grades 3 and 4 -
Gordon’s Gems and Guidance
Read MoreUnderstanding Why Children MisbehaveChildren don’t just misbehave randomly; most behaviors have a reason/purpose. This is true for almost all the common childhood behavioral issues: lying, stealing, arguing/talking back, refusing/noncompliance, whining, interrupting, aggression, bullying/teasing (and yes, these are all within the range of “normal childhood behavioral problems”).
Lower School Dates
Middle School News
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Eighth Grade Graduation
Eighth Grade Graduation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 am. EEighth grade parents and students received a final communication this week with additional Eighth Grade Graduation details and upcoming important dates. Please contact Mrs. Christenson with any questions. -
Green and White Day
Our highly anticipated Green and White Day is just around the corner! Throughout the year, students have been earning points in various activities and challenges during PE classes. On Green and White Day, they'll showcase their skills, team spirit, and sportsmanship in a day packed with thrilling competitions, friendly rivalry, and unforgettable memories. Middle School students will participate in Green and White Day in the afternoon on Thursday, May 21. Please refer to these guidelines:- All grades - Students need to bring their PE attire to school in the morning - Hockaday green shorts and Hockaday PE shirt. The PE shirt may be green or white. Students will wear their Dress Uniform to school and have time to change into their PE attire before the event.
- 8th grade students only may bring theme attire to change into. Students will be given more information in PE about the guidelines for theme attire.
- Students may wear swimwear under their shorts and top. Swimwear needs to be a one piece or tankini.
- Students will need to wear athletic shoes that can get wet.
- Students will need to bring a dry towel and sunscreen.
- Students need to bring a water bottle.
- Students may bring limited face/body paint to apply just before the opening Pep Rally. Students may NOT wear face/body paint to school in the morning.
- Students are NOT allowed to have glitter or spray paint.
- Students may bring money for concessions ($5-$10). CASH ONLY.
- Students should bring their items to school in a bag clearly labeled with their name.
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Locker Cleanout and Lost & Found Tables
As students clean out lockers, we have some reminders that will be helpful for them. The expectation is that they will leave their lockers in the condition received. Students may want to bring in a rolling suitcase or sturdy totes for easy transport of items to carpool. Cleanout time for all Middle School grades will take place on Wednesday, May 20. Students may continue to use their lockers after clean-out for items needed for the remainder of the school year, including blazers for the year-end assembly. All lockers, 5/6 Commons, and 7/8 Commons will be checked on the afternoon of Friday, May 22, and any belongings found at that time will be donated to charity.Lost & Found tables are now on display for students to retrieve their lost items. We will inform students that all Lost and Found items and any belongings left in the Commons areas after May 22 will be donated to charity. Please encourage your daughters to check the Lost and Found and to bring home all items not stored in their lockers. -
Virtual Musical Meeting for Rising 8th Grade Parents
The Eighth Grade Musical Faculty Team will be holding a Virtual Meeting for current seventh grade parents and new eighth grade families on Thursday, May 7 from 6:00-6:30 pm to provide some useful preliminary information. Parents have received the meeting link in separate communications. -
End of Year Reminders and Last Week of School Details
End of Year RemindersNow that spring sports are over, afternoon carpool traffic will be a bit heavier until the end of the school year. Afternoon carpool dismissal times are:5/6 Carpool from 3:30-3:45 pm7/8 Carpool from 3:45-4:00 pmAs multiple end-of-year activities and festivities are rapidly approaching, a friendly reminder that any treat or food that your daughter is asked to bring to school needs to be nut free.Last Week of School
Middle School students will have normal arrival and dismissal times during the last week of school, and 5th – 7th grades are dismissed for summer on Thursday afternoon.Thursday, May 21
Regular arrival and dismissal timesMS Closing Assembly, 10:30 am-11:30 am (Students wear Dress Uniforms.)Green and White Day in the afternoon for 5th-8th gradesLast Day of Daisy Den5th-7th Grades dismissed for summerFriday, May 22
Eighth Grade students (in white attire) and MS Honor Guard (in Dress Uniform) dropped at Hoak Portico at 9:30 am for Eighth Grade Graduation preparationEighth Grade Graduation, 11:00 amReception following the ceremony for Eighth Graders, faculty, and guests -
Library Book Return Reminder
All library materials checked out to Middle School students must be returned to the Lower/Middle School Library by Friday, May 8. Students receive weekly overdue notices at their Hockaday email address. Questions about a library account? Please reach out to Ms. Coats at ecoats@hockaday.org. -
2026-2027 Math Placement
All incoming fifth graders are placed in the same level math class; however, based on teacher recommendation, we offer enriched sections of math in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades and a modified approach section in eighth grade.- Enriched Math: Students follow the same curriculum as the other students in their grade; however, the pace is quicker, and the scope and depth of concepts is broader. Movement into the enriched sections is reviewed at the end of each school year.
- Eighth-Grade Modified Approach: This section follows the same curriculum as the other students at an adjusted pace utilizing a more comprehensive, detailed approach when introducing new concepts.
When making math placement recommendations, we analyze a wide variety of criteria: the end-of-year math inventory, report card grades and feedback, ERB scores, the ability to comprehend new and more abstract concepts, enrichment/bonus (higher level) problems, and comfort with risk-taking. Most students are placed in our already advanced regular sections of math. Math teachers will reach out to families if your daughter is recommended for a sixth, seventh, or eighth grade enriched or modified section in eighth grade. -
Middle School Summer Reading and Summer Planning
Middle School Summer ReadingRequired summer reading information, organized by grade, will be available beginning Monday, May 18, through the Library Tile on OnCampus.Summer PlanningYou will receive an email packet from the Middle School Office in late July with back-to-school information. Please note that next year's Back-to-School Day is on Monday, August 17.
Middle School Dates
Upper School News
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A Note from Lisa Culbertson
Tomorrow is our last day of classes for the Class of 2026! Congratulations to all of our 2026 Daisies - we can't wait to celebrate you on May 16th!As we are wrapping up this school year, lots of lost and found items are making their way to the bridge between the Middle School and Upper School. Please remind your daughter to check if they have lost an item before the year is out.Speaking of the end of the year, your daughter will be receiving many reminders and things to do over the next couple of weeks. Please make sure she is checking her email regularly.
Upper School Dates
The Hockaday School
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.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.