Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00PM  |  Free Admission

Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Theater

 

Join us for the final choir concert of the season! The voices of Hockaday’s Middle School and Upper School choirs bring the big screen to life during At the Movies 2. As iconic film scenes unfold on the big screen, the choirs will become the live soundtrack, underscoring each moment with rich, expressive music. From nostalgic favorites to powerful cinematic moments, audiences will experience the magic of film in a whole new way, where storytelling and live performance come together in an unforgettable concert experience.

Hockaday Dance presents the Upper School Dance Spring Concert on Thursday, April 16th at 7 pm in The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Theater. Join us as we feature student choreography and honor Hockadance Seniors! The performance is general admission.

Parents of PK students are cordially invited to attend the PK Circus at 10:00 am on Friday,  May 1. Video order forms will be sent home in book bags and are due back to the Lower School office no later than noon on May 1.

Talking with children about safe and unsafe touch is an important conversation that should happen early and continue as children grow. You may notice that the term “stranger danger” is no longer used. Over the past decade, research has shown that most cases of inappropriate behavior involve someone a child already knows…such as a family member, neighbor, or trusted adult (including teachers, coaches, or youth leaders). In addition, the concept of stranger danger did not adequately address the preventive aspect of grooming or help children recognize and report concerning behavior.

Rising Fifth Grade families are invited to campus on Thursday, April 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Theater. This meeting is for new and rising Fifth Grade parents and their daughters. At 5:30 pm, there will be a reception for families to socialize in the Hoffman Lobby of The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Theater. The parent program about Fifth Grade will begin at 6:00 pm in the theater, and your daughters will be introduced to the rising Fifth Grade class and engage in fun activities around campus. Current Fourth Grade parents should have received an email communication from Mrs. Christenson the first week of March.  

It is time for the highly anticipated 5th Grade Olympics on Friday, April 10! This thrilling tradition is a highlight of our Physical Education curriculum and a day the girls will remember for years to come.  Country placements have been announced and teams are already hard at work practicing events during PE class. We have stressed the importance of sportsmanship and enthusiastic participation as the highest Olympic ideals, and we all look forward to a fun-filled day! We thank you for your support and hope you can join us for the event. Please check your email for a more detailed outline of the day's events. If attending any events, parents need to follow campus security guidelines by checking in at Hoak or LLARC and wearing the parent name badge.

 

A few reminders for the day:

Parents will receive a communication next week when third term interims are available online. Students receive an interim from their teacher when there are areas for growth and improvement that need to be noted. If no interims are written for your child, no interims will show up when you are allowed access. Teachers are asked to call or email parents in advance of the actual written interims.  

On Friday, April 10, seventh graders will enjoy a social impact field trip day. They will depart campus mid-morning and return in time for regular afternoon carpool pick-up. Students should bring a nut-free sack lunch and reusable water bottle. Students should wear a Hockaday t-shirt with jeans, leggings, or PE-approved sweatpants and sneakers; clothes should be appropriate for outdoor work and the weather. Students will engage in their theme of food insecurity by touring Paul Quinn College’s ‘We Over Me Farm’ and volunteering at ’Joppy Momma’s Farm.’  Students have been given a Field Trip Information Sheet to bring home with additional details.

Sixth grade parents received a reminder email earlier this week explaining the process for world language selection for their daughters. The choices broaden in seventh grade to include Spanish, French, and Latin. Students were informed about their options in a recent class meeting. Please submit the online language selection form by Friday, April 10.

On Wednesday, April 22, sixth graders will enjoy a social impact field trip day. They will depart campus mid-morning and return in time for regular afternoon carpool pick-up. Sixth grade students will visit the Trinity River Audubon Center to connect with their social impact theme of water. They will hear from TRAC about the importance of the river and biodiversity to our lives and participate in water testing and exploring the grounds. Trinity River Audubon Center is a nationally recognized leader in site remediation and conservation. Students should bring a nut-free sack lunch and a reusable water bottle. Students should wear a Hockaday t-shirt, long pants, jeans ,leggings, or PE-approved sweatpants, socks that cover the ankles, and closed-toe shoes (sneakers). Bug spray and sunscreen are optional and recommended. Students will be given a Field Trip Information Sheet to bring home with additional information.

The Middle School Student Council will hold elections for the 2026-2027 officers this spring. Middle School Student Council offices include: 

Middle School students in grades 5-7 received an email the week of April 6  with information on the duties of each office, how to file for office, and guidelines on campaign expectations. The deadline to file for office is Monday, April 13.  Elections will be held Friday, May 8. 

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 will be receiving a communication with the link.

Eighth Grade Graduation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 am. Eighth grade parents and students received a communication in late March with additional Eighth Grade Graduation details and upcoming important dates. Please contact Mrs. Christenson with any questions. If you did not receive this communication, please contact Alexa Heck in the Middle School office.