School Announcements
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Winter Celebration of Music and Poetry
The Hockaday Chamber Orchestra, in collaboration with Hockaday Theater, invites you to “By Our Fireside,” a winter celebration of music and poetry in the Great Hall. Join us on December 3 at 7:00 PM for an evening that promises warmth and wonder, featuring works inspired by winter’s beauty and festive traditions. In lieu of tickets, please bring rice, ready meals, canned vegetables, or canned fruit to support the Marcus Mart Food Pantry. Please bring individually portioned items rather than bulk size. -
The Nutcracker
Join the Hockaday Dance Department and members of the Upper School Chamber Orchestra for a magical evening as they present The Nutcracker on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 PM in The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Theater. Bring the whole family to enjoy this festive holiday classic! Experience the wonder of Clara’s journey with her enchanted Nutcracker as they battle the Mouse Queen and travel to the dazzling Land of Sweets—all set to Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score. General seating. IIn lieu of tickets, please bring rice, ready meals, canned vegetables, or canned fruit to support the Marcus Mart Food Pantry. Please bring individually portioned items rather than bulk size. -
Tuition and Affordability
To ensure that Hockaday is affordable for all enrolled students, we offer a robust Tuition Assistance Program that meets the needs of a wide range of financial circumstances. All requirements to apply for tuition assistance for the 2026-2027 school year must be completed by December 1, 2025. All information concerning financial aid is held in the strictest of confidence. Please click here for more details on how to apply. -
Hockaday Fund
Thank you to the entire parent community for all you did to make the Hockaday Fund Parent Campaign a success. A special congratulations to all Lower School parents for achieving 100% participation in this year’s Hockaday Fund! Thanks to your generosity, all Pre-K through Fourth Grade Daisies have earned a free dress day on Friday, November 21! Hockaday continues to thrive because of parents’ and community members’ investment in the success of our School, and we are so grateful for your ongoing support. -
The Social Impact Bazaar
The Social Impact Bazaar will be held on Metzger Plaza on November 21 from 12:30 to 1:15 pm.Please join us for holiday shopping with our student-run businesses! Parents are invited to attend.
Hockaday Parents' Association News
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Concession Stand
Congratulations to all our winter athletes! We look forward to cheering you on this season. Volunteering in the concession stands is a great opportunity to support our student athletes and catch our Daisies in action! We are looking for parents of players, lower school students volunteering with a parent or guardian, and grandparents and special friends are also encouraged to help! To have concession stands open during sporting events, we need volunteers to work them and help share Daisy hospitality with our athletes, fans, and spectators. Please sign up now. -
Cultural Connections
Thank You for an Unforgettable International Festival!
A heartfelt thank-you to all the families who helped bring our International Festival to life! With 34 countries represented, student performances, a vibrant fashion show, and global flavors, it was a beautiful celebration of the cultures and traditions that make Hockaday so special. We are deeply grateful to every volunteer, table host, performer, and attendee who made the day unforgettable. Download and watch our recap video here.Dec 12: Cultural Connections Cookie Exchange
Let’s ring in the season as a Hockaday community by sharing our favorite cookie recipes! Join us on Friday, December 12, from 8:30–9:30 am at Tarry House for our annual Cookie Exchange. In past years, we’ve enjoyed treats from Mexico, China, Turkey, Germany, and more.Please bring at least one dozen cookies—some for tasting and some for guests to take home in our cookie to-go bags. We hope you’ll join us for this sweet start to the season!
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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 and white blouses. Please donate year-round in the donation bins outside of the resale boutique under the stairs in Tarry House and at each grade-level carpool drop-off.Our next resale date will be Wednesday, December 3 from 2 - 4:30 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. We would love to have you join us!
For more information, please contact Uniform Resale Chair Laura Navarro at hpa.resaleboutique@gmail.com. -
Limitless
Calling all mahjong players! Get ready to showcase your skills while having LIMITLESS fun! On Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 pm join us at Hockaday for food, drinks, and some amazing prizes. Mahjong Molly will facilitate fun, tournament-style play. Purchase tickets by the table or individually here.For Hockaday girls, the future is limitless. For one night, so is the poker table. Dads, join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 pm for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, followed by tournament play at 8:00 pm. Purchase your ticket here.Get ready to light it up with your lower school Daisy on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 3:00-5:00 pm at Hockaday. Dads and daughters will dazzle and glow in a LIMITLESS neon wonderland complete with snacks, beverages, brilliant accessories, tons of activities, dance music, and more. Purchase individual tickets here.The LIMITLESS Committee is heading into Hockaday to capture your girls in action! Pre-purchase photos today, and our committee will find your daughter(s) on the playground, on the athletic fields, in the art studio, and more to capture her in her Hockaday element. These 5x7" photos will be professionally printed and sent home with your daughter in early April 2026.
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Lower School News
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Holiday Program and Early Dismissal
All parents are cordially invited to attend the Lower School Holiday Program on Friday, December 19, from 10:15 – 11:00 am in the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Theater. Please note: the doors to the theater will be unlocked at 9:30 am, and parents/guests will be unable to enter the theater prior to that time.Lower School dismissal for all girls is at 11:00 following the Holiday Program. At the conclusion of the program, the girls will return to their homerooms, and parents should pick them up from there. If you are unable to attend the program, please be sure to make arrangements for someone to pick up your daughter from her classroom following the program.NO CARPOOL and NO HAPPY HAPPENINGS*All girls must be in dress uniform. -
Spring Semester Happy Happenings and Daisy Afternoons Classes
Happy Happenings - Spring Semester- Registration for the spring semester of Happy Happenings will open on Monday, December 1.
- We have a limited number of spaces available in Happy Happenings, and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for Happy Happenings will remain open until all available spaces have been filled.
- Pre-registration for second semester is required for all students, including those who have attended first semester.
- Spring semester Happy Happenings will begin on Tuesday, January 6 and end on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- Reminder: we are unable to accommodate drop-ins at Happy Happenings.
Daisy Afternoons After-School Classes – Spring Semester- We will offer classes on Monday-Thursday.
- Each class has a limit of 12 students to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Registration for the after-school classes will open on Monday, December 1 and close on Monday, January 5, 2026.
- Pre-registration for spring semester classes is required.
- Spring semester after-school classes will begin on Monday, January 12 and run through the week of May 11, 2026.
Click here for a preview of the registration information and spring Daisy Afternoons class descriptions. (Registration will open on Monday, December 1, at 10:00 am) -
The Oak Tree Project
Pre-K and Third Grade Daisies are invited to take part in “STEMs Do Specialize! – The Oak Tree Project,” a hands-on, joy-filled collaborative research initiative developed by Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Texas A&M College of Medicine, and in partnership with Hockaday. This unique program brings medical students and educators together to study how early, joyful exposure to STEM concepts can inspire young girls and strengthen their confidence in science and medicine. Through four hands-on, after-school sessions led by Texas A&M medical students, Daisies will explore subjects such as the human body, meet real doctors-in-training, learn about healthy choices, and discover just how exciting STEM can be. Sessions will meet January 12, 20, 26, and February 2, 2026. Pre-K Daisies will meet from 2:45-4:00 pm and Third Grade Daisies will meet from 3:30-4:30 pm. This research project is tuition free and takes place in the Lower School. Click here to learn more. Register here. Preregistration is required. Questions? Contact Laura Day, Director of Innovation and Collaboration or Melissa Curtis, Director of Auxiliary Programs. -
Mi Escuelita Ornament
For over 20 years, Lower School has supported Mi Escuelita Preschools through our December service-learning project. Our December Daisy Drive will offer the opportunity for interested families to purchase an ornament in support of Mi Escuelita, a group of preschools dedicated to teaching the English language, literacy, math, science, basic computer skills, and social skills to non-English-speaking children of all cultures. The money collected from the sale goes to Mi Escuelita’s scholarship fund.If you search each year for the perfect holiday remembrance for friends and family members, consider giving a Mi Escuelita ornament. This year’s hand-painted globes are created from the fingerprints of Mi Escuelita students. The ornaments come in a presentation box and are available for a contribution of $15 each.If you are interested in receiving one or more ornaments, please complete the form that was sent home in book bags this week or click here to print a copy. Order forms should be returned to the LS Office no later than December 17. The ornament(s) will be sent home in your daughter’s book bag. -
Gordon’s Gems and Guidance
Read MoreChores . . . A Thing of the Past? Why They’re Still Important for Children TodayWe live in a busy world. Parents are juggling work, errands, and responsibilities. Kids are running off to after-school soccer, dance practice, and playdates. And of course, we can’t forget the basics: cooking, cleaning, bedtime routines, and everything in between. With so much going on, it can feel like there’s simply not enough time. Understandably, many families hire extra help to manage it all. But even with support in place, it’s still important for children to do their part, even in their busy lives.
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Middle School News
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A Note from Mrs. Christenson
As we enter this festive season, we are grateful for the joy and generosity our students bring to our community each day. To ensure all students feel included and supported, we kindly ask for your partnership in upholding our Middle School policy that students do not exchange gifts at school, including “Secret Santa” or “Secret Snowflake” exchanges within advisory or friend groups.While these traditions can be fun, they can also create unintended pressure, feelings of exclusion, and added financial strain during an already busy time of year. Thank you for reinforcing this expectation at home and for discussing with your daughter why we prioritize kindness, community, and inclusivity. We appreciate your support in helping us keep this season joyful, welcoming, and equitable for all students.Finally, I want to extend my deepest thanks to each Middle School family for entrusting Hockaday with the important work of educating your daughters. It is an incredible privilege to serve this wonderful community, and I am continually inspired by the energy and joy your daughters bring to our school each day. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday. -
Eighth Graders
Our eighth graders have been invited to the annual Sneakers and Snowflakes Dance at St. Mark’s on Saturday, December 6 from 7:00-9:00 pm. All mobile phones/devices and personal items will be collected at check-in and returned at the conclusion of the evening. Attire for girls is festive dress attire and sneakers. Hockaday will host both St. Mark’s and Cistercian eighth graders on Friday, February 6 at our Valentine’s Dance. -
Gift Drive December 1-10
This year’s Gift Drive will support Community Partners of Dallas, which supports foster care children in our city. Each advisory will be given one wish card with one reasonably priced gift request on it. The gifts will be collected in advisories by Wednesday, December 10 and delivered on Thursday, December 11. You may also donate general gifts for TR Hoover Center, a community partner organization that serves youth in South Dallas, by dropping them off in front of the Middle School office. -
Holiday Reminders
There will be no Daisy Den for Middle School students on Friday, December 19 which is an 11:45 am early dismissal day. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.Early Dismissal on Friday, December 19 at 11:45 am – No Daisy Den5/6 Carpool from 11:45 am-12:00 pm7/8 Carpool from 12:00-12:15 pm -
Middle School Holiday Bazaar
The Holiday Bazaar will take place during the morning of Friday, December 19 in the Small Gym for our Middle School students. For the occasion, students are allowed to wear holiday tops, socks, and accessories with their uniform skirt and shoes. We will be handing out shopping bags as they enter, so there is no need to send anything except money with your child. We ask that students bring no more than $40 in small bills to spend at the Bazaar. The small bills will help the advisories manage change. Thanks so much to our Holiday Bazaar advisory parents for their efforts in making all the wonderful items we are selling and to our Holiday Bazaar volunteer chair, Paula Miltenberger '87, for their leadership. Deidre Thomson, Lisa Heins, and Renee Laffitte, Student Council sponsors, have worked tirelessly to support our Student Council as they have planned for the event. This is definitely a coordinated effort, and this year’s proceeds will benefit a local charity chosen by the Middle School Student Council. -
Middle School Spelling Bee
It’s that time of year when schools around the country engage in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Middle School students will participate in a preliminary round in early December and a final round before the holiday break. Students have received detailed information from Middle School English Coordinator Beth Dies. Finalists from each grade level will be noted when that information is available.
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Upper School News
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The Meadow Voices in Concert
Join the Upper School choir for an unforgettable evening of music as The Meadow Voices present Dan Forrest’s breathtaking LUX: The Dawn From On High - a radiant choral work that illuminates the beauty, wonder, and hope of the holiday season. This powerful program is the perfect way to begin your holiday celebrations, and we invite you to share the experience with family and friends of all ages. Admission is free and all are welcome!Saturday, December 6 · 7:00 PMESD – All Saints Chapel4100 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229Sunday, December 7 · 5:00 PMSt. John’s Episcopal Church2401 College Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110 -
Gift Drive
This year’s Gift Drive will support Community Partners of Dallas, which supports foster care children in our city. Each advisory will be given one wish card with one reasonably priced gift request on it. The gifts will be collected in advisories by Wednesday, December 10 and delivered on Thursday, December 11. You may also donate general gifts for TR Hoover Center, a community partner organization that serves youth in South Dallas, by dropping them off in front of the Upper School office.
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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.