School Announcements
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Into the Woods Musical
The Hockaday Theatre Company is excited to invite you to Into the Woods with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine on February 7 and 8 at 7 pm and February 9 at 1pm in the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Theater. Sondheim’s legendary piece weaves together characters from iconic fairy tales into one epic, magical journey. Filled with gorgeous music and brilliant lyrics, and performed by our talented Upper School students, this production reminds us to be careful what we wish for. -
Re-Enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year must be completed no later than Saturday, February 15. Please contact Cyndi Lewis in the Office of Admission and Enrollment Management with any questions. -
Yearbook Photos Request
Your daughter is an essential part of our school’s story. Help us capture their best moments by uploading photos for the yearbook—right from your phone! Whether it’s candid snapshots, group activities, or special moments, your contributions will help us include more Daisies in the yearbook. Click photos.jostens.com to upload photos. If you have photos of your child playing outside during the January snow days, please share. -
Parent Information Series: A Conversation with Leona Tate
Inspiring Change: Story of Desegregation and Its ImpactFebruary 24, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 pmThe Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Theater
Hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office and Cultural Connection CommitteeJoin us for a special conversation with Leona Tate, a Civil Rights pioneer and one of the first African American students to integrate public schools in New Orleans in 1960. Her courageous actions helped pave the way for school desegregation and continue to inspire generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her powerful story firsthand.
Hockaday Parents' Association News
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Calling All Welcome Families!
Please sign up to join your grade in welcoming the newest Daisies. The sign up is open and will close at the end of March. Click Here to Join the Fun! -
HPA General Board Nominations
The 2025-26 HPA Board Nominations are open until February 9, 2025. We need YOU to Volunteer! Nominations are divided by Division and All School positions, please look at both areas as you consider the various opportunities. Nominate yourself or a friend to help us fill the MANY positions available. Your insight is invaluable to secure our future parent leaders and volunteering is a great way to meet other parents and deepen your involvement in the Hockaday Community. Contact Laurie Sudbury, HPA President-Elect for questions at thesudburys@gmail.com. Click Here for HPA Board Nominations -
Uniform Resale Boutique
Uniform Resale will be open Friday, March 7, 2025 from 7:30 am – 9:00 am. Please click here to volunteer. HPA acquired the remaining DENNIS uniforms inventory (from the Dallas store) which will be sold at a special price during resale events through the rest of the 2024-25 school year. New saddle oxfords: $20 (vs. retail ~$85) ~75 pairs and New skirts: $30 (vs. retail ~$60) ~300.We appreciate everyone's past donations, and we are always in need of other items. If you have items to donate, then please bring them to the bins outside of the Middle School doors off the Horseshoe, Ashley H. Priddy Lower School doors, Margaret Doggett Crow Science Building, the Liza Lee Academic Research Center (LLARC), and the Resale Closet in Tarry House. The 2024-25 School Year sale dates are posted here. For more information, please contact Uniform Resale Chairs Laura and Aaron Navarro at hpa.resaleboutique@gmail.com. -
Cultural Connections
Culture Connections & Friends - Next General MeetingMark your calendars for February 20 at 8:30 am at Hockaday’s Tarry House. All are welcome! We will set up the International Festival Committees.RSVP to February 23 Black & African Heritage Group CelebrationClick here for Evite details. Join Hockaday families for “Storytelling for the Soul: Food, Music & Connection” at the home of Jaysson and Brittany Brooks. All are welcome!February 24: Parent Education Series featuring Dr. Leona TateDon’t miss “Inspiring Change: Leona Tate’s Story of Desegregation and Its Impact” at 6:00pm at Hockaday’s Nasher Family Theater. At just six years old, Ms. Tate was one of the first African American children to integrate the formerly all-white McDonogh #19 Public School in New Orleans.March 2: Thai Street Food Market OutingClick here for Evite details. If you’re a fan of Thai food, then you cannot miss the gastronomic gem that is the weekly Sunday Thai Street Food Market. Join us for this fun outing! All are welcome.Represent Your Origin Country at our April 11 International FestivalFrom Algeria and Argentina to South Korea and Scotland, we had over 30 countries represented last year. Don’t miss this chance to share your culture with our Hockaday community. To sign up, contact CCC Chair Sofia Gonzalez at sgonzalez_2@yahoo.com or register on our Sign Up Genius. -
HPA Benefit: Mardi Gras
We cannot wait to see everyone on March 8 for Mardi Gras. Underwriting and naming opportunities for this year’s benefit are still available and we'd love to have your support! Don't miss your chance to sponsor our very own Cafe du Monde or get parking perks and a VIP gift! Please purchase by February 13 to be included in our program and signage.Special Occasion tickets are still available. Please join us for our last Special Occasion on Saturday, March 29, for a day of friendly competition and family fun as fathers and daughters team up on the field for our 13 Annual Father/Daughter Soccer Classic! Embrace the vibrant colors and festive atmosphere of New Orleans with provided jerseys and lunch after the game. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of soccer and family! Get tickets for your PreK-6 grade daisies and their dad here.
HPA Dates
Lower School News
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Grandparents' Day – April 17
Grandparents’ Day will be held on Thursday, April 17. In order to have both Middle School and Lower School grandparents on campus that day, Lower School will complete their events by 11:15 am and dismiss all Lower School students at 11:30 am. Please note this change to the calendar. Lower School students will dismiss at 11:30 am on Thursday, April 17, and there will be no Happy Haps. -
Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties - Thursday, February 13
For all of you new to Hockaday and as a gentle reminder to those who may have forgotten, we ask that Valentine’s Day cards be simple, whether purchased or made at home. We request that NO food/candy of any kind be attached. Note: If your daughter brings valentines for her classmates, we request that she include everyone in her homeroom. Valentines may be exchanged only with girls in your daughter’s homeroom, not with those in other homerooms.Classroom party times are listed in the Lower School Dates section. -
Friendly Reminder
From the Lower School Handbook: No-Rescue Policy: A True Gift to Children!• We ask that parents NOT bring forgotten homework, swim bags, or other items to school for their daughters.• When they forget something and have to do without it for that day, children learn quickly to take responsibility for their day-to-day school life, whether it’s doing their homework and returning it to the appropriate place, returning library books on time, or bringing requested items such as swimsuits, caps and towels, show and tell, etc.While your child will likely be disappointed or upset when she forgets something, you are allowing her to experience these important emotions in a low stake’s situation with lots of support. Feel free to blame it on the school and say you aren’t allowed to bring the item. Making mistakes like this is a critical part of a child’s development. To quote Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure, “The failure our children experience when we back off and allow them to make their own mistakes is not only a necessary part of learning; it’s the very experience that teaches them how to be resilient, capable, creative problem-solvers.” -
Gordon’s Gems and Guidance
Read MoreEncouraging Healthy Friendships in Lower School: Parent Do’s and Don’tsAs the Lower School Counselor, I often hear questions from parents about “girl drama” and friendship challenges. While these bumps in the road are a normal part of growing up, it can be tough to watch your child struggle socially. It’s equally tricky to know when to step back and let them figure things out or when to step in and help. The good news? Parents can play a key role in teaching children how to build and maintain healthy friendships. Here are some practical do’s and don’ts to help your child navigate social dynamics.
Lower School Dates
Middle School News
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Carpool Traffic
As winter sports have come to an end, 7/8 afternoon carpool traffic will be a bit heavier until the spring season begins on February 18. -
Eighth Grade Valentine’s Dance
Eighth graders will host their peers from both St. Mark’s and Cistercian at our Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 7, in the Small Gym from 7:00-9:00 pm. Please enter campus at the Forest Lane entrance for drop-off and pick-up. Attire for the evening is festive dresses. Sneakers are also required. Snacks and drinks will be served; please have your daughter eat dinner before the party. -
Hockaday Middle School Spring Parent Book Club
The Middle School Parent Book Club will read " Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success " by Michelle Icard this spring. The book is available for purchase on Amazon and at local bookstores. Mrs. Nicole Escudero Christenson and members of the faculty will facilitate these gatherings in the Whittenburg Dining Terrace adjacent to Biggs Dining Hall on the following dates:- Tuesday, March 4, 8:15-9:15 am, Chapters 1-5
- Wednesday, April 9, 8:15-9:15 am, Chapters 6-9
- Wednesday, April 23, 8:15-9:15 am, Chapters 10-13
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Spring Conferences
Next week you will receive a communication regarding the online sign-up procedure for Middle School spring conferences which take place on Thursday, March 13 and the morning of Friday, March 14. These conferences are an important opportunity to review your daughter’s progress this year and revisit the goals she set in the fall. Eighth grade families and advisors will discuss the registration procedure for the upcoming ninth grade year. This spring, families will have the option to attend conferences either in person on campus or via a Microsoft Teams video call with their daughter’s advisor. -
Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Middle School
Valentine’s parties for all grades will be held on Thursday, February 13 in advisory from 11:10-11:40 am. Students may give valentines to their classmates in their advisory or to the whole grade. Valentine’s bags are being handed out and decorated in advisory; there is no need to bring in “special” boxes or sacks from home. Our Valentine’s parties are held in advisory groups and are very low-key events, allowing time for girls to enjoy Valentines from one another and some treats provided by the advisory volunteers for your daughter’s advisory. Students will be able to wear Valentine-themed/colored tops and accessories with their uniform skirts and shoes on that day as we celebrate. -
Grandparents' Day – April 17
Grandparents’ Day will be held on Thursday, April 17 and the program for grandparents of Middle School students will be in the afternoon. Students will have regular arrival and dismissal times, and Daisy Den and Middle School Athletics will follow their regular schedules. Parents will receive more details later.
Middle School Dates
Upper School News
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Into the Woods Musical
The Hockaday Theatre Company is excited to invite you to Into the Woods with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine on February 7 and 8 at 7 pm and February 9 at 1pm in the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Theater. Sondheim’s legendary piece weaves together characters from iconic fairy tales into one epic, magical journey. Filled with gorgeous music and brilliant lyrics, and performed by our talented Upper School students, this production reminds us to be careful what we wish for. -
Spirit Week
Next Week (February 10-13) is Spirit Week in the Upper School, when students dress in a different theme each day to build excitement about the upcoming Winter SPC Championships and to celebration the culmination of a great winter athletic season. -
Winter Break
Please remember there are no classes on Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17.
Upper School Dates
Athletics Dates
Fine Arts 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.