School News
2024
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Choir Students Honored by TPSMEA
Congratulations to the 20 Hockaday Upper School Concert Choir students who were selected for TPSMEA Ensembles:Read More -
French Poet Visits AP Class
Upper School’s AP French class hosted a virtual Q&A with French poet Léda Mansour live from Paris.Read More -
Senior Selected to Represent Hockaday in Poetry Out Loud Competition
Congratulations to the five Poetry Out Loud finalists!Read More -
Sophomore Receives YoungArts Recognition
Congratulations to Jenny Chu (Class of 2027) who was recognized as a YoungArts award winner in Writing/Poetry!Read More -
Student Podcast Discusses High School Experience
After a lesson in Health class this fall, Class of 2028 student Anya B. created her own podcast, “Into Uncharted Waters,” which she records in Hockaday’s studio.Read More -
Alumna Wins Rugby National Championship
Class of 2022 Hockaday Alumna and Scholastic All-American Athlete, Madeline Sumrow, helped to bring the Vassar College Women’s Rugby Team to victory, winning the 2024 National Collegiate Rugby Division II Championship on December 8 in Houston, Texas!Read More -
Students Place in Math Competition
Read MoreCongratulations to the Class of 2028 students who ranked in the top 10 in the TAMY 2024 High School Math Contest held at Texas A&M University! -
Teacher Named EconHero of the Month
Congratulations to Upper School teacher Kristen Blevins, who was named the December 2024 EconHero by Econiful!Read More -
Volleyball Coach Recognized
Congratulations to Varsity Volleyball coach Allison Camp on being named to the 2024 class of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Thirty Under 30 High School honorees!Read More -
Students Shine in Model UN Competition
Hockaday’s Model UN recently attended the Dallas Area Model United Nations (DAMUN) tournament, competing against top schools from the Dallas area.Read More -
Seniors Make College Commitments
Congratulations to the four seniors who signed athletics agreements this afternoon!Read More -
Students Place Third in Coding Competition
Two Upper School students were honored at the competition.Read More -
Varsity Volleyball Wins SPC Title
Hockaday Varsity Volleyball won its third SPC title in four years this weekend after defeating Houston St. John’s 25-19, 25-16, 25-23 in the Southwest Preparatory Conference’s Class 4A championship match.Read More -
Inaugural Research Fellows Named
As part of our ongoing efforts focused on Innovation and Collaboration and our continuing partnership with Southern Methodist University, we are excited to introduce the Hockaday Research Fellows Program.Read More -
Senior Film Accepted at Austin Film Festival
Senior Isla McKenna’s film, "Reality Check," has been accepted and screened at the Austin Film Festival as part of the Young Filmmakers Showcase.Read More -
Upper School Athletes Meet World Record Holder
Hockaday's Track and Field athletes were honored to meet Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone this week!Read More -
Teal Cohen '17 Named Ela Hockaday Distinguished Alumna
At the Alumnae Fall Cocktail Party on Wednesday, October 30, Immediate Past President Alumnae Association and Event Chair Abby Hoak Morton '05 presented the Ela Hockaday Distinguished Alumna Award.Read More -
Jobs of the Future
Upper School students along with Eugene McDermott Head of School Dr. Laura Leathers and Upper School faculty members Karen Sanchez and Candace Townsley headed to Pegasus Park to meet OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar.Read More -
Modeling Civil Discourse
Upper School students modeled their civil discourse training at an assembly in October.Read More -
DISD Trustee Visits Government Class
Dallas ISD District 2 Trustee Sarah Weinberg visited Upper School government, a Social Impact class, to engage students in a discussion about the vital role of school board governance, the interplay between local, state, and federal government in shaping education policy, and practical ways for students to get involved in addressing educational issues within the Dallas community.Read More -
Student's Radio Show Featured in Public School Curriculum
Anya Ahuja (Class of 2025) will be featured as part of the 2024-2025 curriculum in all public schools in the State of Georgia through her radio show!Read More -
Hockaday Welcomes Female Data Scientist
Hockaday recently welcomed Winslow Huth, Data Scientist at AT&T, to campus to speak to students about emerging technologies and her experience in data science.Read More -
Annual Poster Symposium
The annual Student Research Program Poster Symposium was held yesterday in Ownby Lobby.Read More -
Seniors Named as Commended Scholars
Twenty-one students from the Class of 2025 have been selected as Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program.Read More -
Sophomore Named City of Dallas Youth Poet Laureate
Naisha Randhar (Class of 2027) was named Youth Poet Laureate for the City of Dallas and will hold the title for one year.Read More -
Hockaday Hosts Area School Civil Discourse Training
In partnership with Close Up, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that informs, inspires, and empowers young people to become active citizens, Hockaday hosted more than 90 students at the ISAS and Close Up Student Facilitation Training on Friday, September 20.Read More -
Writing Center Interns In the Community
Upper School Writing Center interns are beginning their social impact work for the year!Read More -
Alumnae Named National Endowment for the Arts Fellow
Congratulations to Vivian Hu ’11, who was named a 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Fellow!Read More -
Student Poets Honored
Congratulations to the students who were recognized for their work by the Poetry Society of Texas in its annual Student Awards.Read More -
Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Thirteen seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, a national academic competition for recognition and scholarship that began in 1955.Read More -
Seniors Recognized by College Board
Several Class of 2025 students were recognized for excelling on College Board assessments and in their classrooms.Read More -
Students Address Fast Fashion
Hockaday’s Upper School held a Dress Swap last week in preparation for upcoming dances and mixers! Around 90 dresses were donated by students, and their peers could come and “shop” for a free new dress.Read More -
Middle School Teacher Selected as 2024 Peace Teacher
Lisa Dwinal, Middle School faculty member, is one of 26 educators from across the country, and the only teacher from Texas, to be accepted into the 2024 Peace Teachers program at the United States Institute of Peace.Read More -
Hockaday Welcomes New Faculty and Staff Members
Please join us in welcoming Hockaday’s newest faculty and staff members!Read More -
Hockaday Debate Places Second in Country
Hockaday's Debate Team competed this spring in the National Debate Coaches Association National Championship.Read More -
First Hockaday Olympian To Debut in Paris Olympics
Read MoreTeal Cohen '17 (second from left) won the Women’s 4X with her crew at the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland in May, and will row at the 2024 Paris Olympics! -
Hockaday Rowers Win National Title
Hockaday Rowing qualified six boats in five events for USRowing's Youth National Championships in May. All five boats advanced to the "A" Final at the four-day Youth Nats Regatta in Florida in June, where the top eight boats race for a National Championship.Read More -
Soccer Player Named Gatorade Texas Player of the Year
Jaden Thomas ’24 was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year! Thomas is the first Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year to be chosen from The Hockaday School.Read More -
Student Wins National Prize in Race Relation
Congratulations to Dithyae Devesh (Class of 2025) who was one of 29 students nationally to win the Princeton Prize in Race Relations, which recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities.Read More -
Lacrosse Wins Fourth Straight State Title
Hockaday's Varsity Lacrosse team won the state title for the fourth year in a row, defeating the Frisco Fury on May 12.Read More -
Student Artwork Recognized
Upper School artists were recently recognized for their pieces through a local competition.Read More -
Students Recognized for Scouting Awards
Congratulations to five Upper School students who were recently recognized for their work in scouting!Read More -
Rosalind “Roz” Redfern Grover ’59 Named Life Trustee
The Hockaday School Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Rosalind “Roz” Redfern Grover ’59 has been elected Life Trustee.Read More -
Students Inducted Into Cum Laude Society
Hockaday inducted members of the Class of 2024 into its Cum Laude Society this spring.Read More -
Publication Wins Gold Crown Award
Congratulations to Vibrato, Hockaday’s resident literary magazine, which recently won the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Gold Crown Award!Read More -
Dr. Lauren Miskin Named The Ackerman Family Distinguished Teacher
In April, the School received a gift from the Edward and Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation to endow a sixth distinguished teacher position, The Ackerman Family Distinguished Teacher.Read More -
Lacrosse Wins SPC Title
Hockaday won its third straight — and seventh overall — SPC girls lacrosse crown in April, defeating St. John’s. The Daisies led 13-3 at halftime.Read More -
Lower School Teachers Named Honorary Alums
Tymesia Smaw and Sabrina Kessee were named Hockaday Honorary Alums at the Alumnae Day Luncheon in April.Read More -
Nicole Ginsburg Small '91 Named Hockaday Medal Award Recipient
Read MoreEach year, the Alumnae Association presents the Hockaday Medal Award to one alumna who embodies Hockaday’s ideals, demonstrates loyalty to and support of the School, and exemplifies Hockaday’s Four Cornerstones of Courtesy, Character, Scholarship, and Athletics. -
Middle School Track and Field Wins Championships
Congratulations to the Middle School Track and Field team, which won the Metroplex Middle School Championships!Read More -
Student Artwork Recognized
Cecilia Chen (Class of 2027) was recognized for her artwork in a national competition.Read More -
Amy Banks Named The Barney Young Distinguished Teacher
Hockaday is proud to announce that Lower School Science Teacher Amy Banks will serve as The Barney Young Distinguished Teacher, effective July 1, 2024.Read More -
Eleven Seniors Sign to Play College Athletics
Eleven members of the Class of 2024 will continue their athletic careers in college, adding to the 76 collegiate student-athletes who have graduated from Hockaday in the past seven years.Read More -
Hockaday Names 2024 Commencement Speaker
The Hockaday School is pleased to announce Shanda H. Blackmon ’87 MD, MPH, FACS, as the 2024 Commencement Speaker.Read More -
Founder's Day Award Winners Named
This March, Hockaday named four seniors as the recipients of this prestigious award.Read More -
Student Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
Congratulations to Alyssa Anderson (Class of 2024), who was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal – the U.S. Congress’ highest honor for youth – and invited to an event in the award winners’ honor in Washington, DC!Read More -
New Boat Named for Alumna
This spring, Hockaday dedicated a new crew boat, the Teal Cohen ’17.Read More -
TMEA All-State Orchestra
The Hockaday Upper School orchestra is proud to announce that three students were selected as members of the TMEA All-State Orchestra ensembles.Read More -
Senior Named Davey O'Brien Finalist
Read MoreCongratulations to Avery Jackson (Class of 2024), who was named as a finalist for the 2023 Annual Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Award! -
Volleyball Takes Home SPC Title
Read MoreThis past weekend, Hockaday’s Cross Country, Field Hockey and Volleyball Teams ended their seasons on high notes, and represented Hockaday with grace, spirit and pride.The Field Hockey team placed fifth in SPC.Cross Country finished the season as SPC Runner Up behind top-ten finishes from Margaret Thompson and Jordan Lacsamana.The Volleyball Team beat Episcopal High School 3-0 to win the SPC Championship!
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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.
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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.