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2025–2026 All-School Calendar

News • 1/28/2025

The 2025-26 All-School Calendar is available here.

News • 9/13/2023

... manually entering all the Hockaday dates in your calendar? Did you know the Hockaday online calendar can be customized and subscribed to by any of your devices? Join the HPA tomorrow, Friday, September 15 at 9 am for a Zoom on how to subscribe to the Hockaday calendar. Zoom details ...

All-School Calendar for 2023–2024

News • 1/1/2023

We are in the process of finalizing dates for the 2023–2024 Academic Year and look forward to sharing the calendar later this month.

2021-2022 All-School Calendar

News • 5/3/2021

Click here to view the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar. Additional details will be available from specific divisions beginning in late spring, and a detailed calendar will be published for the entire community and distributed in August.

November 6 Plan

News • 10/27/2020

On one of our Middle School calendars that was sent out in August, we designated Friday, November 6 as a half day of school because Hockaday has annually hosted a speech and debate tournament that weekend. On later calendars there was no mention of the event. That tournament will not occur due to CO ...

2020-2021 All-School Calendar

News • 6/25/2020

The 2020–2021 Hockaday All-School Calendar can be viewed here. Additional details will be available from specific divisions beginning in late spring, and a detailed calendar will be published for the entire community and distributed in August.

Art Exhibitions

News • 5/1/2018

... will be held through May 10 in the Ann Bower ‘67 Gallery. Grade 5 C.A.R.E. Calendar exhibition is in The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Theater until May 15. The C.A.R.E. Calendar Exhibtion at NorthPark Mall will be on display May 10 – 24. ...

Calendar Additions and Reminders

News • 3/5/2024

Seventh Grade Arkansas Trip Parent Meeting – Tuesday, March 19, 6:00-7:00 pm in Clements Lecture Hall

Upper School Parents Coffees

News • 9/13/2023

Please click here to mark you calendars for Upcoming Upper School Parent Coffees.

May/End-of-School Calendar

News • 4/18/2018

...ool events will be held in the Nancy A. and David J. Haemisegger Theater. Only students in grades seven and eight will attend Eighth Grade Graduation on Thursday, May 24. Please make your late-May /early summer plans according to the dates and times on the May Calendar of Event ...

C.A.R.E. Calendar

News • 4/3/2018

... to May 21. Three of their pieces for the C.A.R.E. calendar (available to children as reminders to avoid the pitfalls of drug and alcohol abuse) will be presented as the artwork for a designated month on this organization’s annual calendar. Those students are Anya Ahuja, Audrey Ha, and Emmy ...

How to Use the Online Calendar and Subscribe to Customized Calendar Feeds

News • 9/13/2017

... you enter school events on your computer or phone calendar every August? Does it seem to take longer than necessary? We understand that the process has not been intuitive, and you can now have that time back! Our online calendar can be customized and subscribed to by any of your devices. To help ...

Book Distribution

News • 4/25/2016

Dear Parents, We are excited to announce a new partnership which will simplify and expedite our book distribution process while keeping costs under control for families! Read more

Grandparents' Day – April 17

News • 3/5/2025

...d 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 Ha ...

Parents of Kindergarten Students

News • 11/4/2024

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us in Hoffman Commons on Monday, November 18 from 8:30 – 9:30 am (following Rotunda Rocks) for an informational meeting regarding primer and first grade placement for the 2025-2026 school year. After hearing from Ms. Goldsmith, sever ...

Calendar Reminders

News • 9/10/2024

Eighth Grade Parent Coffee with Mrs. Christenson – Friday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:00 am in Biggs Dining Hall Seventh Grade Arkansas Trip Parent Meeting – Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 – 7:00 pm in Clements Lecture Hall

Admission Application

News • 9/10/2024

...tion for the 2025-2026 School Year is now available on our website. We invite you to share this with your friends and encourage them to visit our campus to learn more about Hockaday. We have admission events throughout the fall and early winter. The calendar of events may be viewed he ...

Eighth Grade Musical Parent Information Virtual Meeting

News • 8/14/2024

Please mark your calendars for the required Musical Parent Information Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, August 27 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Parents will receive an email with the link prior to the event.

Hockaday App & Directory

News • 5/15/2024

.... Information in the Directory and Classes modules can be accessed using your Blackbaud ID and login password. Additional modules include School Calendar, Lunch, Athletics, Daisy News, Student Absence Requests, and School Contacts. Update your Directory listing by completing this form . ...

Parent Education Program: Raising Digital Natives

News • 2/18/2024

Mark your calendars and plan to join us to welcome former Hockaday Director of Technology Jason Curtis back to campus to speak with parents. His topic, Raising Digital Natives: A Guide for Parents in the Age of AI and Tech-savvy Kids, will be both informative and enlightening. The program will ...

Parents of Kindergarten Students

News • 11/6/2023

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us in Hoffman Commons on Thursday, November 16 from 8:45– 9:45 am (following Rotunda Rocks) for an informational meeting regarding primer and first grade placement for the 2024 -2025 school year. After hearing from Ms. Goldsmith, sev ...

HPA General Meeting – October 24

News • 10/6/2023

Mark your calendars for our first HPA General Meeting in four years on Tuesday, October 24 in Clements Lecture Hall; refreshments start at 8:15 am, and the program starts at 8:30 am. We are excited to announce that Dr. Katie Croft will share about Neuroeducation at Hock ...

Community Service Event for Parents

News • 10/4/2023

Please mark your calendars for a tour and informational session about homeless families in Dallas: When: October 17 at 9:30 am Where: Family Gateway Family Shelter Space is limited, so please sign up here to attend!

Eighth Grade Musical Parent Information Meeting Update

News • 8/9/2023

Please mark your calendars for the required Parent Information Zoom Meeting on Monday, August 28 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Parents will receive a Zoom invitation prior to the event. Please note that this is a different date from what was listed in the original musical packet.

Calendar Reminders

News • 2/8/2023

Remember… 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 13.  Upcoming Coffees with Mrs. Christenson   All Coffees will take place in Biggs Dining Hall from 8:15-9:15 am. ...

Summer at Hockaday

News • 1/23/2023

Mark your calendars! Registration for Summer at Hockaday 2023 will open at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 1. Many programs sold out within the first hour after registration opened last year, so don’t miss this important date! It’s going to be a fabulous Summer at Hockaday!

Lower School Parent Education Program

News • 9/27/2022

Please mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday, October 4 for our first Parent Education Program of the year. Lower School Math Specialist Leslie Gardiner will share highlights of the Lower School Math Program and answer any questions you may have about our math curriculum. The program will take ...

Office of Admission and Enrollment Management

News • 9/14/2022

...23-2024 School Year is now available on our website. We invite you to share this with your friends and encourage them to visit our campus to learn more about Hockaday. We have designed both in-person and virtual events throughout the fall and early winter. The calendar of events may be viewed her ...

Middle School Calendar Updates

News • 9/13/2022

Please make note of these recent additions and changes to Middle School events: Sixth Grade Williamsburg Trip Parent Meeting – moved to Thursday, October 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm in Clements Lecture Hall Early Dismissal on Friday, November 11 at 11:45 am 5/6 Carpool from 11:45 am-12:00 pm 7/8 Carp ...

Sixth Grade Williamsburg Trip Parent Meeting – Date Change

News • 8/23/2022

The Sixth Grade Trip Parent Meeting has been moved to Thursday, October 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm in Clements Lecture Hall. Please park in the Forest Lane parking lot for easy access to the Science Building. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

Save the Date | Alumnae Weekend 2023

News • 8/22/2022

... #8220;8” will celebrate reunions. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the weekend’s activities that include the Alumnae Day Luncheon on Friday, campus tours, classroom demonstrations, a reception honoring young alumnae classes of 2003 – 2018, affinity and special inter ...

Sixth Grade Williamsburg Trip Parent Meeting – Date Change

News • 8/12/2022

The Sixth Grade Trip Parent Meeting has been moved to Thursday, October 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm in Clements Lecture Hall. Please park in the Forest Lane parking lot for easy access to the Science Building. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

A Note from Lisa Culbertson

News • 3/3/2022

Hello Upper School families! With the weather turning nicer, it definitely feels like spring. Our calendar in the spring also gets quite busy! I wanted to highlight some dates for you:

NEW DATE - Eighth Grade Parent Coffee Regarding Transition to Upper School

News • 1/19/2022

...his event was originally scheduled for January 28 but is now taking place on February 4; please update your calendars accordingly. If you did not receive this RSVP invitation, please contact Alexa Heck in the Middle School office. This event will also be recorded and posted online. ...

Alumnae Weekend 2022

News • 11/17/2021

... #8220;7” will celebrate reunions. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the weekend’s activities that include the Alumnae Day Luncheon on Friday, campus tours, classroom demonstrations, a reception honoring young alumnae classes, affinity and special interest groups breakfast, ...

The Music Man Jr., 8th Grade Musical Information

News • 9/29/2021

... Musical Information Packet including the audition calendar and performance days. Please reach out to the Middle School office if you did not receive the Musical Packet. Reminders: 8th Grade Crew/Audition information forms are due to the Middle School office on Wednesday, October 6. 8t ...

Calendar Updates

News • 2/18/2021

Lower School Valentine’s Parties and the Lower School Free Dress Day will be rescheduled for Friday, February 26. Details about other rescheduled events will be shared early next week.

Calendar Reminder

News • 12/16/2020

There is no school tomorrow, Friday, December 18. Distance learning classes for all students will begin on Wednesday, January 6 through Friday, January 8, and on-campus learning is scheduled to resume on Monday, January 11.

Arts & Events

News • 7/7/2020

...ate risks for unvaccinated people, so we will adjust the schedule to offer our students a full performing arts experience. Programming and musicals will continue to be offered by grade level according to the normal schedule. Details will be included in the Hockaday wall calendar. ...

Arts & Events

News • 7/7/2020

... to create risks for unvaccinated people, so we will adjust the schedule to offer our students a full performing arts experience. Programming and musicals will continue to be offered by grade level according to the normal schedule. Details will be included in the Hockaday wall calend ...

Calendar Reminder

News • 1/9/2020

Students have no school on Monday, January 27 due to a teacher in-service day. Hockaday is hosting the annual meeting of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools that day; our faculty and staff will be joining others from around the nation to attend workshops regarding girls’ educa ...

Alumnae Weekend 2020 I Save the Date!

News • 6/2/2019

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend Alumnae Weekend, Friday - Saturday, April 24 - 25, 2020. Classes celebrating reunions are those ending in “5” and “0”. Detailed information for the weekend, including the schedule and the Host Hotel, is forthcoming in future Daisy ...

Fall 2019 Pre-Season

News • 5/15/2019

Please mark your calendars for Monday, August 12 for all fall athletes to return to campus for pre-season workouts for the 2019–2020 school year. Practice for all teams will be 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Fall try-outs for all Residence Students will be Friday, August 30 from 4:15 – 6:00 pm. M ...

Senior Nights

News • 4/17/2019

Please mark your calendars and come out to support our Spring teams as they celebrate their Seniors on the following nights: Varsity Fencing April 18 @ 4:45 pm Penson Gym Varsity Lacrosse April 18 @ 6:30 pm Field 1 Varsity Tennis April 23 @ 4:15 pm Tennis Center Varsit ...

Upcoming 7th and 8th Community Service Projects

News • 2/20/2019

...ce on Saturday, April 13 from 8:15 am—12:00 noon. Please note that the 8th grade community service date is a new date; the original date of April 6 has been moved to Saturday, April 13. Please mark your calendars accordingly and look for more details in the next issue of DaisyNe ...

Hockaday Theater Company

News • 10/10/2018

...rews are working on research and designs. Their work is displayed on the boards in the Lutz Tech Corridor. Please note that s how dates have CHANGED from the printed calendar: Tuesday , October 3 0 at 4.30 pm and Thursday , November 1 at 7 :00 pm in the Lacerte F amily Black Box Theater. ...

Class Pages Updated

News • 8/27/2018

...class page for the most up-to-date information and dates about your grade. To access, please log-in to the Parent Resource Board . Check back on the first of every month for updates. Also, the online calendar is always up to date with the latest all-school, all-division, class and HPA events. ...

Alumnae Weekend 2019 | Save the Date!

News • 5/28/2018

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend Alumnae Weekend, Friday – Saturday, April 26 – 27, 2019. Classes celebrating reunions are those ending in “4” and “9”. More detailed information for the weekend, including the schedule, will be sent in future Dais ...

Mark your Calendars for SPC Championships!

News • 4/18/2018

SPC Spring Athletics Championships are to be held in Dallas Thursday, May 3 – May 5. Hockaday will host girls' tennis and softball consolation. Games and matches begin on Thursday evening. Visit www.spcsports.org for more information. SPC Golf will be ...

Choir and Orchestra Rehearsals

News • 11/7/2017

...g sent home with your daughters for December rehearsals and performances. These girls will have a day performance for students, a night presentation for parents and friends, and an exciting event at NorthPark Center. We also have these dates listed for you on the calendar section of this DaisyNew ...

Sixth Graders in Need of Warmer Items for Williamsburg – Think Resale!

News • 10/24/2017

Need some warm items for the 6th grade Williamsburg trip? The uniform resale boutique has lots of layering items like fleeces, sweatshirts and turtlenecks to keep you warm in DC and VA. We will be open only once before the trip, so mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 7, 3:00 - 4:30.

Class Pages Updated for September

News • 8/30/2017

...k your class page for the most up-to-date information and dates about your grade. To access, please log-in to the Parent Resource Board . Check back on the first of every month for updates! Also, the online calendar is always up to date with the latest all-school, all-division, class and HPA even ...

Class Pages Updated

News • 5/2/2017

...ges are updated for May! To access, please log-in to the Parent Resource Board and check out your class’ specific Class Page. Check back on the first of every month for updates! Also, the online calendar is always up to date with the latest all-school, all-division, class and HPA even ...

Class Pages Updated

News • 4/4/2017

...updated for April! To access, please log-in to the Parent Resource Board and check out your class’ specific Class Page. Check back on the first of every month for updates! Also, the online calendar is always up to date with the latest all-school, all-division, class and HPA events. ...

Early Dismissal - March 30

News • 3/28/2017

Upper School will have an early dismissal on Thursday, March 30 at 11:45 a.m. Please note this new date and time! There will be NO early dismissal on Wednesday, March 29 as previously noted on the wall calendar.

Class Pages Updated for December

News • 12/1/2016

To access, please log-in to the Parent Resource Board and check out your class’ specific Class Page. Check back on the first of every month for updates! Also, the online calendar is always up to date with the latest all-school, all-division, class and HPA events.

Parent Education Program

News • 9/27/2016

Mark your calendars and plan to attend our next Parent Education Program on Tuesday, October 4 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in Clements Lecture Hall. Our guest will be Dr. Nell Bush, Child Development Specialist, speaking on the topic Simple Schedules for Parents and the Gift of Our Time .

Class Pages Updated for September

News • 8/14/2016

To access your class page, please log-in to the Parent Resource Board . Check back on the first of every month for updates! Also, the online calendar is always up to date with the latest all-school, all-division, class, and HPA events.

CAMP HOCKAMARK'S Fun Day 2016

News • 5/19/2016

Mark your calendars for CAMP HOCKAMARK'S , the annual Hockaday/St. Mark’s Fun Day event, on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s! Be on the lookout this summer for information coming in the School’s summer mailing regarding ordering T-shirts and tickets, a ...

Learning Support and Assessment in Lower School

News • 4/5/2016

Mark your calendars for Monday, April 11 and join us for this year’s final Parent Education Program from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in Hoffman Commons. Our panel will include Shelley Cave, Hockaday’s Director of Learning Services; Gretchen Chrane, Lower School reading specialist; Lesli ...

Fifth Grade Artwork Selected for C.A.R.E Calendar and NorthPark Display

News • 4/14/2015

... Awareness Resources &; Education (C.A.R.E) online calendar and NorthPark display. The NorthPark exhibition runs during ARTsPARK, April 15-28. Calendar Selections: • Cover: Cate Goglia • January: Abby Ruble • October: Minje Kwun • December: Hanna Zhang • August 2016: Rile ...

Rising Form I Orientation and 8/9 Transition Day

News • 3/4/2025

... ientation Eighth Grade families, please mark your calendars for the Rising Form I Orientation for parents and students on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:00 pm. You will be receiving more details from Upper School. 8/9 Transition Day On the morning of Monday, April 7, the Eighth Grade class will att ...

Lower School Fall Parent Conferences

News • 10/22/2024

... your scheduled conference time. Please mark your calendar with the date/time confirmed in your email. Supervision for your Hockaday daughter (no siblings, please) will be available in the Lower School “Fishbowl” (multipurpose room across from the LS office) during your scheduled con ...

Second Grade Families – Mark your Calendars!

News • 4/29/2024

Save the date and join us for a Cinco de Mayo Second Grade Garden Workday on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Come help us get the Lower School Garden in shape for the summer! This is a come-and-go event; come when you can and leave when you must. Watch for a flyer with additional det ...

Upper and Middle School Film Festival

News • 4/3/2024

...ething for everyone. You will have a chance to have your photo taken in style on the red carpet. Mark your calendar and join us to celebrate our student filmmakers' talent and passion on April 17! Middle School Film Festival starts at 5:45 pm Upper School Film Festival starts at 7:00 ...

Heart of Hockaday – Silent Auction

News • 2/21/2024

Mark your calendars! Bidding on all priceless offerings of teacher gifts of time, prime parking, front row seats, first in carpool line, and MUCH more will be going live on March 1 as the newly dubbed HEART OF HOCKADAY! While Hockaday’s gifting component of the silent auction may have a new na ...

Hockaday Parents’ Association General Meeting

News • 10/25/2023

... Hockaday: A Brain Targeted Approach to Education. If you missed it, you are in luck, it was recorded! We will post the zoom link on the HPA Tile soon. Please mark your calendars for our Joint Hockaday and St. Mark's Meeting on January 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm on the St. Mark's campus. Details to foll ...

Lower School Fall Parent Conferences

News • 10/24/2023

... your scheduled conference time. Please mark your calendar with the date/time confirmed in your email. Supervision for your Hockaday daughter (no siblings, please) will be available in the Lower School “Fishbowl” (multipurpose room across from the LS office) during your scheduled con ...

Lower School Fall Parent Conferences

News • 10/25/2022

... your scheduled conference time. Please mark your calendar with the date/time confirmed in your email. Childcare for your Hockaday daughter (no siblings, please) will be available in the Lower School “Fish Bowl” (multipurpose room across from the LS office) during your scheduled conf ...

Hockaday’s March Matchness Annual Fund Challenge Tip-Off is on Tuesday, March 8!

News • 3/2/2022

...pril! Mark your calendar now for Tuesday, March 8 , and, together, we could raise $200,000 for our School. Be on the lookout for a special email from Hockaday with more details on how you can participate. For questions, please contact Christina Goldberg ’02 or 214.360.65 ...

Student Life Team

News • 1/19/2022

...orm IV , contact Dr. Tiffani Kocsis For health-related questions , contact Dr. Tiffani Kocsis or Ms. Lisa Culbertson AND Nurse Erika Herridge For general upper school questions regarding schedules, events, calendar, infractions, etc., contact USDeans@Hockaday.org ...

Retreat Week

News • 7/28/2021

... format allows fewer disruptions in the fall class calendar, and faculty and advisors can fully participate with their students during the program. Each Form will create new friendships with one another, build on existing relationships, and engage with our community. While academic classes b ...

May/End-of-School Calendar for Middle School

News • 5/6/2021

As we continue to finalize our Middle School end-of-year events, here are a few important updates to help you with your planning: The week of May 10-14 will be a regular week of classes for grades 5-8. The one exception is for 8th graders on Friday, May 14 as they have Eighth Grade Graduation at 1:0 ...

Alumnae Weekend 2020

News • 10/27/2019

... #8220;5” will celebrate reunions. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the weekend’s activities that include the luncheon, campus tours, classroom demonstrations, affinity and special interest groups breakfast, and a family picnic. A reception honoring young alumnae classes o ...

Fall Conferences

News • 9/18/2019

... Conference Day for 5th grade will take place throughout the day on Tuesday, September 24, and 6th-8th conferences will be throughout the day on Friday, October 4. The online conference scheduler will close at midnight on Friday, September 20. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. ...

Form IV Parent Preview Meeting – May 13

News • 4/30/2019

...ummer - Communication and Calendar - Senior Merchandise All parents are highly encouraged to attend! Please direct any questions about this meeting to Form III Grade Reps Mimi Wilson or Caroline O'Brien or to Lead Form IV Grade Rep Katharine Friguletto frigfamily@yahoo.com . ...

8th Grade Spring Conferences

News • 3/19/2019

...#160;Eighth grade families and advisors will plan for the upcoming ninth grade year. Conference Day for 8th grade will take place throughout the day on Friday, April 5. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. The online conference scheduler will close at midnight on Monday, April 1. ...

Spring Conferences

News • 1/23/2019

...n email notifying them that conference sign up is open in late February. Eighth grade families and advisors will plan for the upcoming ninth grade year. Conference Day for 8th grade will take place throughout the day on Friday, April 5. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. ...

Diwali

News • 10/23/2018

... time. Diwali also celebrates the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. The festival falls on a different date each year, depending upon the Hindu lunar calendar. This year Diwali will be celebrated on November 7. Dining Hall will be cooking and serving several Indian dishes that d ...

Fall Conferences

News • 9/12/2018

... her endeavors this year. Conference Day for fifth graders is on Wednesday, September 26 and for sixth through eighth grade families on Thursday, October 4. The online conference scheduler will close at midnight on Friday, September 21. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. ...

Alumnae Affinity and Special Interest Groups

News • 4/19/2018

... this month. Please check the Alumnae Association Calendar in this newsletter for the date, time, and details of each event. Are you interested in learning more about the existing Alumnae Affinity and Special Interest Groups (African American Alumnae Affinity Group; Alumnae Boarders; Alum ...

Alumnae Weekend 2018 | Save the Date

News • 12/8/2017

... #8220;8” will celebrate reunions. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the weekend’s activities that include the luncheon, campus tours, classroom demonstrations, affinity and special interest groups breakfast, and a family picnic. The Host Hotel for Alumnae Weekend is the Hi ...

Hockaday Athletics - Fall SPC and Winter Sports Tryouts

News • 11/1/2017

... ember 9 - 11 in Ft. Worth. Mark your calendars! Winter Pre-season/Try-outs for Upper School Athletes will begin as noted below: Basketball: Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 4:15-6:00 pm in the small gym. Please contact Coach Lee Green, leegree ...

Middle School Fall Conferences

News • 9/13/2017

...nversations regarding your daughter’s day-to-day life at Hockaday and for the goal-setting that will guide her endeavors this year. Conference Day for all Middle School grade levels is on Tuesday, September 26. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. Click here for more informati ...

Head of School Installation

News • 9/13/2017

Please mark your calendar for a community-wide celebration on Sunday, October 15 for the Installation of Dr. Karen Warren Coleman, Eugene McDermott Head of School. The Installation will begin at 3:00 pm in Penson Athletic Center and will be followed by a reception on Ashley H. Priddy Commencement Te ...

Club 1913: Mark Your Calendar for the Special Occasion Sale Beginning October 17

News • 9/13/2017

Some incredible experiences are coming your way in our online Special Occasions sale where there’s something for everyone! For those looking for home and lifestyle design ideas, join us for our “Inspired Living” luncheon. You’ll learn how small decorative updates can mak ...

Middle School Fall Conferences

News • 8/30/2017

...great opportunity to engage in conversations regarding your daughter’s day-to-day life at Hockaday and for the goal-setting that will guide her endeavors this year. Conference Day for all Middle School grade levels is on Tuesday, September 26. Please be sure to mark your calendars according ...

US Fall Athletics News

News • 8/14/2017

2017-18 Key Dates for all Upper School Athletics: Fall Sport Tryout Dates: Volleyball 8/7; Cross Country 8/14; Field Hockey 8/14; Crew 8/21 Fencing is moving to the Spring Season Information Meeting for Winter Sports with Tina Slinker will be held on Monday, 10/30 at 8:15 am in Clements Auditorium F ...

Club 1913, The HPA Benefit: Special Occasions

News • 7/31/2017

...g for the entire family, you could have a picnic, then watch a movie on Graduation Terrace. There are lots of fantastic events, so be sure to mark your calendar for the start of the sale - October 17. Please contact Special Occasions Chair, Heather Hays for more informati ...

Share Knowledge. Give Life. Transforming an Anatomy Class Project into a Community Movement

News • 4/18/2017

...ange national statistics and change lives, so join the movement! An information parent coffee will be held on Monday, April 10 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Mark your calendars and stop by Ownby Lobby on Tuesday, April 25 to GIVE LIFE! Click here to watch our student public service announceme ...

Share Knowledge. Give Life. Transforming an Anatomy Class Project into a Community Movement.

News • 4/4/2017

...lusion in the national bone marrow registry. Hockaday is out to change national statistics and change lives, so join the movement! An information parent coffee will be held on Monday, April 10 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.. Mark your calendars and stop by Ownby Lobby on Tuesday, April 25 to GIVE LI ...

Save the Date: EXPLORE Benefit 2017 Announces the Upcoming Special Occasions Sale October 14-23

News • 9/29/2016

... other Daisies? That is just a sampling! Mark your calendars for the Special Occasions sale to start October 14. There is something for everyone’s taste! Proceeds go to The Ela Hockaday Fund for Faculty Excellence, which provides professional development and graduate study opportunities for ...

Registration Day Reminders

News • 8/7/2016

... books, as needed, along with the All-School wall calendar, School Directory, and supplies and apparel. Please note that all of the required forms listed in your daughter’s tracker on the MAGNUS Portal must be submitted in order for her to receive her schedule. If you have not ...

Registration Day Reminders

News • 8/7/2016

... books, as needed, along with the All-School wall calendar, School Directory, and supplies and apparel. Please note that all of the required forms listed in your daughter’s tracker on the MAGNUS Portal must be submitted in order for her to receive her schedule. If you have not ...

CAMP HOCKAMARK'S Fun Day 2016

News • 5/1/2016

Mark your calendars, rising 5th and 6th graders, for CAMP HOCKAMARK'S, the annual Hockaday/St. Mark’s Fun Day event, on Friday, September 23 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s! Be on the lookout this summer for information coming in the school’s summer mailing reg ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 4/20/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, We’ve had another extremely busy week in Middle School! In addition to their normal class schedules, all Middle Students have taken our annual ERB testing yesterday and today. Our Latin students enjoyed their annual Roman Banquet on Tuesday evening, our mathl ...

Master Teacher Tips for the end-of-year - March 21, 2013

News • 3/21/2013

Master Teacher Tips for a Successful End-of-Year

A Letter from Linda Kramer

News • 5/3/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, IMPACT TESTING FOR SIXTH GRADE: Sixth grade parents, IMPACT testing (baseline concussion measurement) has begun for your daughters during study hall periods. All rising seventh graders go through this testing so that we have a baseline profile for our students, ...

A Letter from Linda Kramer

News • 4/19/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, I hope you all enjoyed your last long weekend of the school year! Once we returned, it was another extremely busy week in Middle School! Our Latin students enjoyed their annual Roman Banquet on Monday evening, and our orchestras performed beautifully on Tuesday during the ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 5/17/2016

... view a grade-specific, end-of-year special events calendar and timeline to ensure that your daughter arrives on time and dressed appropriately for each event. Please note that all Middle School students attend Eighth Grade Graduation this year on Friday, May 27 in Penson Athletic Center. If your ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 4/27/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, Thank you to Linda Elliott for her guidance of our fifth graders as they prepare to present at their World’s Fair event tomorrow morning from 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in Hicks Meeting Room, Wang Commons, and the LS/MS Library. Students will come to school in the ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 3/2/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, Thank you so much for the donations made to the Middle School Habitat Drive. We collected over 300 items, and our Student Council donated a $300 gift card to pay for “moving in” groceries. Bravo! Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

... please log in to the website and view the school calendar. How can I give to the Annual Fund? Alumnae support is a vital part of the Annual Fund campaign. Gifts from alumnae help us continue to provide an excellent education for current students, allow us to offer superb fine arts and athletics ...

Calendar Reminders

News • 10/22/2024

Fall Conferences – The Middle School online sign-up procedure for fall conferences opened on October 1. Conferences are a great opportunity to engage in conversations regarding your daughter’s day-to-day life at Hockaday and for the goal-setting that will guide her endeavors this year. M ...

A Note from HPA President Courtney Johnson

News • 8/16/2023

... be sure to check your class pages for grade-level calendar updates and activities. If you haven’t already, take a look at Sign Up Genius for all kinds of volunteer opportunities – check out your child’s Division and All School tabs for positions that work with your time ...

A Note from Michelle Goldsmith

News • 8/15/2023

... campus. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for Parents’ Night on Thursday, September 7. On Monday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 22, we look forward to seeing you and your daughters for Lower School Family Conferences. When you arrive, please ente ...

Attendance and Early Release Days

News • 8/30/2022

... may notice “Early Release Day” on the calendar. Since our even days end with a Y-block, we allow students to leave at 2:45 pm to start the weekend earlier. They do not need to sign out through the front office if they are leaving at 2:45 pm or after. Students may stay on campus and u ...

A Note from HPA President Tricia Davidson

News • 8/16/2022

... be sure to check your class pages for grade-level calendar updates and activities. If you haven’t already, take a look at Sign Up Genius for all kinds of volunteer opportunities – check out your child’s Division and All School tabs for positions that work with your time ...

A Note from HPA President Carla Bolden

News • 8/19/2021

... check your class pages for grade-level updates to calendars and activities. Whether you are new to Hockaday or have been here for decades, please get involved with the HPA; there are still many opportunities to sign up. Log into Sign Up Genius and check your child's Division and All ...

Updates

News • 5/13/2020

Calendar Reminders Fifth Grade Olympics Zoom Spirit Gathering on Friday, May 15 at 9:30 am All-Middle School Zoom Green &; White Day on Tuesday, May 19 at 1:30 pm All-Middle School Zoom Closing Assembly on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:30 am Eighth Grade Graduation Zoom celebration on Thursday, May 21 at ...

A Note from Lisa Culbertson

News • 10/3/2019

... ight an upcoming coffee that should be on all our calendars. Meg Hinkley, our self-defense instructor, will speak on Friday, October 18 at 8:30 am in Clements. During the coffee, Meg will discuss how parents can have meaningful conversations with their daughters about sexual assault. We hope you ...

A Note from Lisa Culbertson

News • 9/5/2019

... ptember 17. I encourage you to take a look at the calendar to keep up-to-date with all of the activities – from service opportunities to athletics to college counseling workshops – that the girls will participate in this year. One date to keep in mind is our Mini-School night o ...

Spring Conferences

News • 2/20/2019

...o-day life at Hockaday; we look forward to meeting with you in the spring. Eighth grade families and advisors will plan for the upcoming ninth grade year. Conference Day for 8th grade will take place throughout the day on Friday, April 5. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. ...

HPA Benefit Opportunities

News • 8/23/2018

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 2. The HPA presents: The Year of the Daisy: A Celebration of Asia Ticket To Ride Sewell is proud to support The Hockaday Child Development Center by underwriting the cost of a vehicle for the Hockaday Vehicle Raffle. Win the raffle and se ...

ISAS Fine Arts Festival 2018 Volunteers Needed – April 12-14, 2018

News • 5/24/2017

The Hockaday School will be hosting the ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest) Fine Arts Festival from April 12-14, 2018 on campus. For 50 years, the ISAS Fine Arts Festival has been a celebration of the visual and performing arts, bringing together thousands of upper school student ...

A Letter from Linda Kramer

News • 5/17/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, This coming week has different schedules each day. Please check below to ensure that your daughter arrives on time and dressed appropriately for each event. Note that only seventh and eighth grade students attend Eighth Grade Graduation this year on Thursday, May 2 ...

A Letter from Linda Kramer

News • 5/10/2017

ELECTIVES FOR FALL 2017-2018: Next week I will mail out a selection form for electives that will be offered in the fall. These forms must be returned to the Middle School Office by Tuesday, May 23 or study hall will be assigned as your child’s elective. You may fax (214-360-6446), email (aheck ...

A Letter from Linda Kramer

News • 4/26/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, Seventh graders, their teachers, and I return tonight from our annual trip to New Mexico. What a fabulous adventure we have had! Based at Ft. Burgwin (SMU-in-Taos), we visited museums in Santa Fe, explored almost every site of interest in Taos, and traveled t ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 4/5/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, 7TH GRADE COMMUNITY SERVICE: Our seventh graders, their peers from St. Mark’s, their advisors and I will be spending the morning of Saturday, April 8 at Goodwill Industries, completing their required community service hours. The girls are to meet at St. Mark&# ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 3/29/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, As we arrive at the end of March and conclude our ERB testing, we’ll begin the process of wrapping up the year, but there is much to be done before Green and White Day, Closing Assembly, and Eighth Grade Graduation! A recent Master Teacher publication reminds ...

Parent Education Series

News • 9/27/2016

Hockaday’s Parent Education Series marries the most timely and relevant issues with the growth of girls so they are prepared for today’s world. Each year we present a slate of dynamic speakers and topics designed to inform, engage, and inspire our School community. Click here to view our ...

Book Distribution Update

News • 5/11/2016

Dear Parents, As announced last month, we are pleased to offer a new, convenient, and cost-effective solution for your daughter’s textbook needs. To help reach that goal, we have partnered with MBS Direct as our official Virtual Bookstore. Not only is MBS Direct on the cutting edge of c ...

A Message from Randal Rhodus

News • 4/20/2016

Dear Lower School Parents, It is hard to believe that there are fewer than five weeks of school left. Where has the time gone? Read more

A Message from Randal Rhodus

News • 4/5/2016

Dear Lower School Parents, Have you begun to feel the excitement and frenzy of the end of school? April and May are very busy months of the school year. There are many exciting field trips, performances, and presentations scheduled inside and outside of school. With all of these events going ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 3/30/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, Now that we have returned from Spring Break, we’ll begin the process of wrapping up the year, but there is much to be done before Green and White Day, Closing Assembly, and Eighth Grade Graduation! A recent Master Teacher publication reminds educators that &# ...

A Note from Mrs. Kramer - May 16, 2013

News • 5/16/2013

Read this week's message from Linda Kramer about electives forms due May 24th, afull after-school program, C.A.R.E. Calendar artists, Math Club, eighth grade graduation, and the Green and White Competition.

1980s

... nds at punch card programming to produce a Snoopy calendar on a dot-matrix printer. The school received the gift of four Apple II microcomputers which allowed every Lower School class to learn programming in Apple Basic. These four computers were shared among the 250 students in these classrooms ...

Athletics

News • 12/13/2018

... ents Lecture Hall. Senior Nights Please mark your calendars and come out to support our winter teams as they celebrate their Seniors on the following nights: Varsity Swimming: February 7 at 5:45 pm at St. Mark’s Varsity Basketball: February 12 at 5:00 pm in Penson ...

Varsity/JV Fall Sports Pre-Season Start Dates – Save the Dates

News • 5/22/2017

Rising 9th ;– 12th ;graders, mark your calendars for the fall sports pre-season! Volleyball: Pre-Season and Try-Outs begin Monday, August 7 with two-a-days. Contact Coach Gass ;with questions. Cross Country: Pre-Season begins Monday, August 7, 6:00 a.m. Contact Coach Bean ;with questions. Fiel ...

A Message from the HPA President

News • 11/14/2016

Dear Hockaday Parents, It is hard to believe that November has arrived! The weather is finally cooling down, the first term is complete or nearing completion, Fall Athletics are wrapping up and we are in the midst of several wonderful Fine Arts performances in each division. We are so gr ...

Passing of Former Headmaster Glenn Ballard

News • 2/6/2025

Hockaday mourns the loss of our sixth Headmaster, Glenn Ballard. Mr. Ballard served as Head of School from 1971–1979 and passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3 at the age of 93.

A Letter from Randal Rhodus

News • 8/16/2017

Dear Lower School Parents, We are so excited to have you and your daughters return to school, and for our new families to join our Lower School community. School does not feel the same without our students in our classrooms, hallways, and playgrounds. I have missed hearing the giggles, giving ...

Hockaday's World Affairs Council Meets Governor Jeb Bush

News • 5/2/2013

On April 24, Hockaday students from the Junior Worlf Affairs Council attended a luncheon with Governor Jeb Bush.

A Note from Mrs. Rhodus - April 18, 2013

News • 4/18/2013

Read the latest message from Randal Rhodus about the end of the school year and the next LS Parent Education Program coming up in April.

Reminders

News • 9/4/2019

... on Friday, October 4. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. Reminder About After School Care All fifth and sixth graders remaining on campus after 3:30 pm go to Daisy Den, which meets in the 5/6 Commons each day from 3:15 - 6:00 pm. Daisy Den is compli ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 4/12/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, I hope you all enjoyed your last long weekend of the school year! Once we returned, it was another extremely busy week in Middle School! Our Latin students enjoyed their annual Roman Banquet on Monday evening, and our orchestras performed beautifully on Tuesday dur ...

A Message from Courtney Skerritt

News • 1/26/2017

Dear Parents: As the calendar turns to 2017, your daughter may be thinking about her plans for the summer. The summer months are time for family, friends, and relaxation in preparation for the year ahead. It can also be a great time to engage in activities of interest and responsibility. As you help ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 1/18/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, SPELLING BEE RESULTS: As I mentioned, our annual Middle School Spelling Bee was held last week. All of our finalists excelled in this exciting event, and we actually had two sisters competing as the last two spellers! Seventh grader Ananya Sharma ended up win ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 11/17/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, I send my sincere appreciation once again to Laura Day, Director of the Dr. William B. Dean Service Learning Program, for last week’s fabulous morning of learning and giving on our Day of Service. Thank you also to Stephanie Rhodus for planning the all-school ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 8/22/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, What a marvelous start to this school year! The girls and teachers were quite engaged in “business as usual” by the time the girls bounced out to carpool on Wednesday with smiles on their faces. Thank you for your patience as we worked out a few adjustm ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 5/3/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, ELECTIVES FOR FALL 2016-2017: Next week I will mail out a selection form for electives that will be offered in the fall. These forms must be returned to the Middle School Office by Friday, May 27. You may fax (214-360-6446), email (aheck@hockaday.org), mail, or hav ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 3/16/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, It was so nice to see so many of you at the HPA Benefit last Saturday evening! The faculty deeply appreciates the funds that are donated to provide their continuing professional development. The Hockaday School truly does seek to inspire learning in adults a ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 3/9/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, The girls have enjoyed their “Pajama” free dress day today, celebrating the HPA Benefit this coming Saturday evening. And…because you all were able to fill your tables at that event, your daughters will also have a regular free dress day tomorrow ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 2/3/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, Thank you for the donations you made to our recent Food Drive. We were able to provide over 80 boxes of food supplies to local food banks at a time when their supplies are running low! Read more

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 1/24/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, As January ends, the girls began attending their new electives yesterday. And…what a very busy month February is going to be for Middle School! Many of the special events coming up are service-based—a great way to both learn and make a difference for ot ...

New Families

... the Resource Board, you will find the full school calendar, online directory, HPA information, Class Pages, volunteer opportunities, and links to departments such as Athletics, Fine Arts, Bookstore, and more. We are excited to have you join the Hockaday community! Dates for New Students Ev ...

A Letter from Terry Murray

News • 8/16/2017

Welcome to DaisyNews! We are excited for the students return on Monday and making the hallways noisy again. It is going to be an exciting and busy year at Hockaday with great community events. Below is a list of some of those events in the early part of the school year and a detailed description of ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 3/1/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Every year, the Upper School students work together with a family in West Dallas to help build a quality, affordable home through the Habitat for Humanity program. Upper School St. Mark’s and Hockaday students are working together to bui ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 2/23/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, Your daughters have made this an incredibly marvelous and seemingly quick year for all of us. Indeed, our third term begins on Monday! While Middle School Hockadaisies have been busily engaged during January and February in various science, math, poetry, spelling, ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 2/16/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, It seems that the new morning carpool procedure is working! Please let me know if you have any suggestions for tweaks to the process. SPRING CONFERENCES : You should now be able to sign up online for Middle School spring conferences which will be held on Mar ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 2/1/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, FOOD DRIVE: It is time to start our annual North Texas Food Bank Drive which is running from January 30 through February 6. Coordinated by the Upper School Community Service Committee, we will collect donations of food for hundreds of families in the Dallas area. Y ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 1/26/2017

Dear Middle School Parents, FIFTH AND SIXTH HEALTH ROTATIONS: Information was sent to all fifth and sixth grade parents regarding the girls’ new health rotation in PE. Members of our Physical Education faculty are beginning units on human reproduction with those grades, and we encourage ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 9/15/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, I must begin with a huge thank you to our parent volunteers who spent many hours this summer and fall planning the Seventh Grade Lock-In which was held last Friday evening! Very excited seventh graders ate, played, danced, watched a movie, and SLEPT (at least their ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 9/8/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, In addition to the magical work that goes on in our classrooms each day, musical rehearsals, electives, sports, and upcoming trips add to the robust Middle School experience. If your daughter or you feel that she needs a bit of help in juggling her academics, extra activi ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 5/11/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, ELECTIVES FOR FALL 2016-2017: I have mailed out a selection form for electives that will be offered in the fall. These forms must be returned to the Middle School Office by Tuesday, May 24. You may fax (214-360-6446), email (aheck@hockaday.org), mail, or have your ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 4/13/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, What a busy week we’ve had in Middle School! Our fifth graders enjoyed perfect weather for a fun-filled Fifth Grade Olympics last Friday. I extend appreciation to our fifth grade teachers, our entire Middle School physical education faculty, and supportive pa ...

A Message from Linda Kramer

News • 4/5/2016

Dear Middle School Parents, Exciting news for our poets in Middle School this past week, winning almost 100 poetry awards! We have received the names of our Texas Poetry Society Contests winners from Hockaday. Read more

A Note from Mrs. Kramer - April 18, 2013

News • 4/18/2013

Read the latest message from Linda Kramer. She disscusses ERBs, fifth grade Olympics, the National Geographic Bee, Our "Kids Stand Up," choir and orchestra performances, eighth grade graduation, seventh grade New Mexico trip, and Student Council elections.

A Note from Mrs. Kramer - March 7, 2013

News • 3/7/2013

Read the latest message from Linda Kramer regarding community service, eigth grade graduation, career day, Pi-Day, and parent/teacher conferences.

A Message from Linda Kramer 10/18

News • 10/18/2012

Read the latest message from Linda Kramer.