School Announcements
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2026 Green Out Challenge
All Division Dress Day on Wednesday, April 29
Get ready to turn the Hockaday campus Green! This year’s Hockaday Fund Green Out Challenge will take place on Wednesday, April 29. During this 24-hour challenge, we hope to raise 400 gifts that will unlock special bonus gifts. To kick off the challenge, we will have a Green Out dress day on April 29 for all students, faculty, and staff!- Lower School students may wear Hockaday t-shirts and green socks with their P.E. shorts.
- Middle School students may wear a green or white Hockaday t-shirt and green socks with their uniform skirt/pants and shoes.
- Upper School students can show their spirit and wear green!
You will receive more detailed information regarding Green Out next week. If you have questions, please reach out to Crystal Cornwall at CCornwall@hockaday.org . -
A Note from Safety and Security
At Hockaday, the safety and well-being of every student is at the heart of all that we do. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us maintain a safe and secure campus environment for all. Provided below is a reminder of our Connect to Host Policy.Read More
Any individual who is not a current student, faculty, or staff member is considered a visitor. During school hours, all visitors, including parents, are asked to first check in at either the Hoak Portico or LLARC. From there, our team will help connect you with your designated host before you continue to other areas of campus.This process allows our Safety and Security Team to keep track of who is on campus while also ensuring that each guest is greeted, assisted, and guided with care. -
Summer Educational Evaluations
Summer Educational EvaluationsThrough 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. -
Choir Concert: At The Movies 2
Spring Choir Concert: At the Movies 2Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00PM | Free AdmissionNancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger TheaterJoin 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 Film Festival: Streaming Wars
Please join us for the Hockaday Film Festival: Streaming Wars
Texas Theatre,
231 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
Tuesday, April 28, 5:25 – 8:30 pm5:25 - Doors and Red Carpet5:40 - Opening talks5:45 - Middle School Films7-7:15 - Intermission and Red Carpet7:15 - Upper School Films
Hockaday Parents' Association News
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Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you to Stephanie Williams for her collaboration with Athletics and the Middle School Office in planning and executing a fantastic 5th Grade Olympics. We are also grateful to our 5th grade parent volunteers who spent the day guiding their countries through the games and helping make the event so memorable for our students.A special thank you as well to our Lead Senior Parent, Alexis Damonte, and her team of Senior Parents for organizing and executing so many meaningful traditions, including Locker Signs, Daisy Days, Prom, graduation hats and dresses, and the many, many other details that make Senior Year so special. Your time, creativity, and dedication do not go unnoticed. The countdown to graduation is on! -
Cultural Connections: S 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. -
Uniform Resale Boutique
The Uniform Resale Boutique is an annual project of the Hockaday Parents’ Association, and this year’s proceeds will support the Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence. The boutique depends on your donations of gently used uniforms. Clean out your closets and let us sell your outgrown uniforms! We accept all gently used Hockaday uniform items, from blazers and jumpers to plaid skirts, white graduation dresses, and white blouses. Please donate year-round in the donation bins at each grade-level carpool drop-off.Our next resale date will be Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9 am – 1 pm on the third Floor of Upper Trent.Here are the 2025-2026 Uniform Resale Boutique dates and hours of operation.Please click here to volunteer during the 2025-26 sales. We would love to have you join us!
For more information, please contact Uniform Resale Chair Jean Larsen at hpa.resaleboutique@gmail.com.
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Lower School News
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Fourth Grade World Language Dinners
We are excited to celebrate our 4th grade Daisies’ world language journey with our annual World Language Dinner and Party on April 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This special end-of-year tradition includes a French- and Spanish-themed dinner, dessert, and a dance party to mark the close of their elementary language-learning experience.You should have received an email from Madame Grip and Dr. Inboden with additional details. -
PK Circus
Parents of PK students are cordially invited to attend the PK Circus at 10:00 am on Friday, May 1. Video order forms were sent home in book bags and are due back to the Lower School office no later than noon on May 1.Reminder: all PK students will be dismissed with their parents at noon on May 1, following the circus and carnival. -
Gordon’s Gems and Guidance
Read MoreWhy Mental Health Is the Greatest Gift We Can Give Our DaughtersAs parents, we dream of our daughters growing up accomplished, confident, and successful. We imagine report cards filled with A’s, awards on display, and opportunities that open every door. I also often hear parents say, “I just want my child to be happy.” (I think I’ve probably said that too.) But happiness is a feeling that comes and goes. No child, or adult, feels happy all the time. Mental health is something deeper and more lasting than happiness, accomplishments, or success.
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Middle School News
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Daisies in the Middle
Read MoreThe Hidden Gift of Boredom: Why Unstructured Time Matters for Adolescents and TeensWhen your daughter says, “I’m bored,” it may be tempting to fix it right away. Many adults quickly offer an activity, suggest a screen, or make a plan. But boredom is not always a bad thing. In small doses, it can help adolescents grow in healthy ways. As psychologist Lisa Damour reminds parents, “The job of teenagers is to become independent.” Unstructured time gives them opportunities to practice that independence in everyday ways.Middle school students live busy lives filled with school, activities, friendships, and technology. While those things are important, students also need quiet, unplanned time. These slower moments give them space to think, create, and learn how to manage their own time. -
Save the Date - 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 a communication with the link and will also receive a reminder. -
Eighth Grade Graduation
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. -
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. -
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.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.
Last Week of SchoolThursday, 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 -
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.
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Upper School News
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Parent Coffee Cancelled
Please note that the April 1 parent coffee for Forms I-III has been cancelled. -
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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.