School Announcements
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2025-2026 Annual Fund Volunteers
Each year, the Hockaday Annual Fund is successful due in large part to our wonderful parent volunteers. As we plan for next year’s Annual Fund campaign, we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic parent volunteers to join our team. If you would like to be a volunteer, or want to nominate a friend, please email Christina Goldberg. Parent volunteers are asked to attend an orientation session in August to learn more about their role. Most volunteers will gently solicit between 3 – 20 current Hockaday families for Annual Fund donations. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Goldberg at 214-360-6529. -
Summer Educational Evaluations
Through the Dr. William B. Dean Academic Learning Support Endowment, Hockaday supports and embraces diversity in learning and endeavors to empower students in understanding their individual learning profiles. As we head towards summer, please let us know if you have scheduled or are considering scheduling an educational evaluation for your daughter. Information about and requirements for diagnostic assessments can be found here or by contacting Shelley Cave, Director of Learning Support, at scave@hockaday.org or 214.360.6312.
Hockaday Parents' Association News
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A note from HPA President Bonner Mead Allen ‘94
Happy End of School, everybody!!! Can you believe it’s here? As we all joyfully boundto the finish line (some of us with more energy than others), I wanted to express myprofound gratitude and admiration for our awesome parent community. For all thosewho planned an event, took a shift, spearheaded logistics, fielded a phone call,managed a budget, organized a sign-up genius, celebrated our teachers, came up witha great idea, created something amazing, and joined in the activities of the HPA in anyand every way—to all those who gave your time and energy to support our parents andour school—THANK YOU! You embodied our theme this year, HPA Hospitality, in themost welcoming, positive, inspiring way.It has truly been such a fun experience to serve as President of this wonderfulorganization. I wish Laurie Sudbury and the fabulous 2025-2026 HPA Board ALL thebest for another spectacular year!Have a great summer!Fondly,Bonner Mead Allen ‘94HPA President 2024-2025 -
Uniform Resale Boutique
Uniform Resale will hold two summer sales on the following dates:Saturday, June 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pmSaturday, July 19, 9:00 am – 1:00 pmPlease click here to volunteer during the June and July sales. We would love to have you join us!CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS! We are in need of green blazers, lower school jumpers, white shirts, solid green skirts, and plaid skirts. If you have items to donate, then please bring them to the bins outside of the Middle School doors off the Horseshoe, Ashley H. Priddy Lower School doors, Margaret Doggett Crow Science Building, the Liza Lee Academic Research Center (LLARC), and the Resale Closet in Tarry House.
Our Back to School sales will be held on the following dates:Monday, August 18, 2025: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Back-to-School/Sales Tax Holiday)Tuesday, August 19, 2025: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Back-to-School)Please click here to volunteer during the BTS sales. We would love to have you join us! For more information, please contact Uniform Resale Chairs Laura and Aaron Navarro at hpa.resaleboutique@gmail.com.
HPA Dates
Lower School News
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LS End-of-Year Celebration on May 23
Yearbooks will be distributed on the last day of school (May 23). Students have a free dress day, and we are planning an end-of-year sing-along, followed by a fun outdoor celebration for all of Lower School. Girls will enjoy games, mini-golf, bubble pools, and other fun interactive activities. Please refer to the early carpool dismissal times below and make arrangements to pick up your daughter at the designated carpool time as all faculty have a commitment immediately following carpool, and there will be no supervision available for children who aren’t picked up.Lower School Early Dismissal Carpools11:15 PK, K, Primer11:30 Grades 1 and 211:45 Grades 3 and 4 -
Gordon’s Gems and Guidance
Read MoreWhy Boredom Is Good for Kids (And Why Summer’s the Perfect Time for It)Summer break is right around the corner. Most of our kids’ days will be filled with fun—from vacations to summer camps. But plenty of downtime (aka free play) is also important. This may even lead to your child’s saying, “I’m bored.” Believe it or not, that’s a good thing!
Middle School News
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A Note from Nicole Escudero Christenson
As we wrap up a joyful, inspiring, and memorable school year, thank you for the many ways you've partnered with us to support your daughters. The summer months offer a wonderful chance to recharge and make meaningful memories. Here are a few light-hearted ideas to help your daughter make the most of the summer break:- Celebrate free time. Let her relax, play, and daydream—unstructured time off devices is powerful for creativity and growth.
- Try something new. Whether it’s picking up a paintbrush, trying a new hobby, or joining a service project, new experiences spark excitement and confidence.
- Unplug together. Trade screen time for reading in a hammock, exploring outside, or enjoying a family game night.
- Grow independence. Invite her to help plan a meal, organize a trip, or take on a summer project—small steps build big skills.
- Reflect and reset. Encourage her to capture memories, write about what she's learned, or set goals for the year ahead.
Most of all, have fun! Laugh, explore, relax, and soak in the joy of summer. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in August, ready for another great year. -
Eighth Grade Graduation
Eighth Grade Graduation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 am. Eighth grade parents and students received a final communication on May 8 with additional Eighth Grade Graduation details and upcoming important dates. Please contact Mrs. Christenson with any questions. If you did not receive this communication, please contact Alexa Heck in the Middle School office. -
Last Week of School Details
Middle School students will have normal arrival and dismissal times during the last week of school, and fifth - seventh grades are dismissed for summer on Thursday afternoon.Thursday, May 22
Regular arrival and dismissal times
MS Closing Assembly, 10:30 am-11:30 am (dress uniform)Green and White Day in the afternoon for 5th - 8th gradesLast Day of Daisy Den5th - 7th dismissed for summerFriday, May 23
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End of Year Reminders
As multiple end-of-year activities and festivities are rapidly approaching, a friendly reminder that any treat or food that your daughter is asked to bring to school needs to be nut free.Lost & Found Tables and Items in Commons AreasLost & Found tables have been on display for students to retrieve their lost items. Please encourage your daughters to check the Lost and Found and to bring home all items not stored in their lockers. All lockers, 5/6 Commons, and 7/8 Commons will be checked on the afternoon of Friday, May 23, and any belongings found at that time will be donated to charity.Third Term Report CardsMiddle School parents will receive a communication from Mrs. Christenson prior to June 1 notifying them that report cards are open and ready to view. Please take the time to reflect before discussing the report card with your daughter so that your discussion will be positive and productive. Each student is unique and progresses academically, socially, and emotionally at different rates.Library Book ReturnAll library materials are due back to the Lower and Middle School Library. Any books not returned by the last day of school will be considered lost, and the replacement cost will be charged to your child’s Hockaday account. If you have any questions about your child’s library account, please contact Ms. Walton at ewalton@hockaday.org. Thank you for your continued support of the library!Middle School Summer ReadingAll Middle School students are expected to read at least two books over the summer break. For grade-specific instructions, please log in to OnCampus and click the Library tile, or click here.Summer PlanningYou will receive an email packet from the Middle School Office in late July that will provide back-to-school information. Please note that Back-to-School Day for next year is on Monday, August 18.
Upper School News
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Upper School Reminders
The coming weeks include a number of fun and celebratory events! Please review the "Upper School Dates" below, but here are a few highlights and reminders:Form IV:- Please encourage your senior to cherish the final hours in the school’s halls and classrooms, as the last day of classes and final advisory meeting is this Friday, May 9.
- Although they will wrap up their classes on Friday, seniors have several obligations next week, including mandatory Commencement rehearsals. Please be sure they are checking their email regularly!
- We can’t wait to celebrate this great class at the Senior Farewell (May 15) and, of course, Commencement (May 17)!
Forms I, II & III- We are excited to see all Upper School students at the May 17 Commencement. Please closely read the email communication from Ms. Culbertson that includes Commencement details.
- That following week, we have a chance to celebrate our underclass students, with Ring Day for Form III to kick off the week that Monday, May 19, and an awards ceremony and Form Day to close things out on Friday, May 23. As a reminder, there is early dismissal (12:00 pm) on our final day of school, May 23.
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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.