School Announcements
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Hartman Fellow Dr. David Yeager
Last week, we welcomed Hartman Fellow Speaker, Dr. David Yeager to campus. An expert on the psychology of grit and persistence, David Yeager has spent years researching how to motivate and equip young people for success. He can show us why our conventional methods of communicating with young people aged 10 to 25 tend to leave everyone frustrated, and he can teach us a better way of ensuring the younger generation feels inspired, enthusiastic, and empowered to do their best work. Click here to see his presentation. -
Legally Blonde: The Musical
We are excited to share that tickets are now available for our upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, and we would love for you to join us on February 5-6th at 7pm or February 7th at 2pm!A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. With high-energy music, big laughs, and lots of heart, it’s a joyful celebration of staying true to yourself. However, please note that like the movie, this musical does have a PG-13 rating!You can purchase tickets at https://hockaday.booktix.com/ -
Re-Enrollment for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Re-Enrollment for the 2026-2027 Academic Year opened on February 1 for all students in good academic and financial standing. The Enrollment Agreement and Deposit must be submitted no later than February 15, 2026, to reserve a spot for your daughter for the next academic year. If you currently have an additional child in the Hockaday admission process, please stop after submitting the Enrollment Agreement and Deposit until after all Hockaday admission decisions are made on March 13, 2026. Please contact Cyndi Lewis in the Office of Admission Enrollment Management with any questions. -
The Pulse
The Dallas Pulse are offering an exclusive ticket rate to all Hockaday friends and families for their upcoming inaugural season. Join them at the Comerica Center to support professional women’s volleyball and experience an exciting game-day atmosphere. Please use the exclusive access link to purchase tickets.
Hockaday Parents' Association News
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HPA Welcome Families
We would love for you to help your grade provide a warm welcome to our newest Daisies! Sign up to join the fun—the SUG is now open and closes at the end of March. Click here to be part of the welcome crew. -
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 near the main entrances of each grade-level carpool drop-off.Our next resale date will be Friday, March 6, 2026 from 7:30–9:30 am on the third Floor of Upper Trent. We are seeking more volunteers for help with laundry and sorting donations. Click here to volunteer for laundry and sorting! Please click here to volunteer to help sell items during the spring sales. We would love to have you join us!Here are the 2025-2026 Uniform Resale Boutique dates and hours of operation.For more information, please contact Uniform Resale Chair Laura Navarro at hpa.resaleboutique@gmail.com. -
Concession Stand
Help cheer on our Daisy athletes during the SPC Championships by volunteering in the concession stand! We encourage parents of players, lower school students volunteering with a parent or guardian, and grandparents and special friends 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. -
Charms
Charms are ready! Lower School students received charms in their book bags before the holidays in December. Middle and Upper School students’ charms are available for pick-up in the bookstore. Questions regarding your order? Please contact Hockadaycharms@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting the Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence. -
HPA 2026-2027 Board Volunteer Nominations
Nominations clos on February 15! The HPA board is comprised of a variety of positions - from grade reps to committee chairs to roles that support our entire school, including our teachers and staff! Positions are available for all types of schedules, commitment durations and availability. Check them out here by division or for the entire school:The best way to let us know of your interest is to self-nominate, but we also encourage parents to nominate friends as well. Multiple nominations are welcome and nominations are always confidential. Questions? Contact HPA President-Elect, Erin Zopolsky at ezopolsky@gmail.com or 214-636-7491. -
Limitless
Underwriting and Naming Opportunities: The Celebration committee has been hard at work to make LIMITLESS 2026 a massive success. Underwriting and naming opportunities for the Celebration on March 28 are available and we would love your support! Sponsorship can include LIMITLESS perks such as lunch with your daughter on her birthday, transportation to and from the Celebration, and much more! Your generosity is appreciated!
The countdown is on! Watch your inbox for the Hockaday Celebration 2026: LIMITLESS! Invitation and get ready to grab your individual tickets for March 28.SEWELL Luxury Automobile Raffle: Get ready for your chance to win an automobile valued at up to $95,000. Tickets are $250 each and will be limited to only 500 total tickets this year. Support the Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence and Purchase your tickets early before they sell out!
HPA Dates
Lower School News
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Save the date for Grandparents' Day
Lower School Grandparents’ Day will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026. We look forward to welcoming our grandparents and special friends that morning for a meaningful day of connection and celebration. More details coming soon. Please note: 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. There will be no Happy Haps. -
Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties - Thursday, February 12
For all of you new to Hockaday and as a gentle reminder to those of you who may have forgotten, we ask that Valentine’s Day cards be simple, whether purchased or made at home. We request that there be NO food/candy of any kind 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. -
Gordon’s Gems and Guidance
Read MorePartnering with Teachers: A Guide for ParentsWhen I first came to Hockaday, one of the things that immediately struck me was the strength of the partnership between teachers and parents. I’ve worked in many schools over the years, and this was, without a doubt, one of the most genuine I’ve seen. Even in the best relationships, though, there are moments when we don’t see things exactly the same way. I know this as both a counselor and a parent.
Lower School Dates
Middle School News
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Carpool Reminders
- 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 17.
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Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Middle School
Valentine’s parties for all grades will be held on Thursday, February 12 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 SAGE. Students will be able to wear Valentine-themed/colored tops and accessories with their uniform skirts and shoes on that day as we celebrate. -
Save the Date – Upcoming Coffee with Mrs. Christenson
Eighth Grade Parent Coffee – Friday, February 6 in Biggs Dining Hall from 8:00-9:00 am -
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 6, in the Small Gym from 7:00-9:00 pm. Students should wear festive attire and sneakers. Snacks and drinks will be served; please have your daughter eat dinner before the party. -
Grandparents' Day – Thursday, April 2, 2026
We are excited to announce that Middle School will be welcoming grandparents to campus this year. Grandparents’ Day will be held on Thursday, April 2, 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 from Mrs. Christenson in a separate communication.
Middle School Dates
Upper School News
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Legally Blonde: The Musical
We are excited to share that tickets are now available for our upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, and we would love for you to join us on February 5-6th at 7pm or February 7th at 2pm!A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. With high-energy music, big laughs, and lots of heart, it’s a joyful celebration of staying true to yourself. However, please note that like the movie, this musical does have a PG-13 rating!You can purchase tickets at https://hockaday.booktix.com/ -
Upper School Studio Art Exhibition Reception
Please join us for the Upper School Studio Art Exhibition Reception on Tuesday, February 10 from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Ann Bower ‘67 Gallery. Our artists have been working hard this school year on creating an excellent portfolio of work filled with experimentation, technical expertise, and personal messages. The reception is a great opportunity for us to celebrate them for their efforts and to hear more from the artists directly about their work. If you are unable to join us for the reception, we invite you to visit the exhibition, open from February 5 to 27. -
Summer Credit Courses
Hockaday will offer for-credit courses this summer for students entering Form II in the fall of 2026 and students who are new to Hockaday and entering Form II or III in the fall of 2026. All courses will take place from June 1 through June 26, and classes will not meet on June 19 due to the federal holiday. Click here for more details. -
New Absence Request Procedure
Please use the following forms to report Upper School student absences:The Absence Report Form should be used to report absences of less than five days.The Extended Absence Form should be used to request a student’s absence of five or more consecutive school days. These forms are also posted on each grade’s Resource Tile under “Important Links.”
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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.