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Cultural Connections
Sept 30 – Deadline to Host a Table at the International Festival
The deadline to sign up as a table host is September 30. Reserve your space now to showcase your culture through food, art, music, or traditions—and help bring this year’s festival to life. Want to sign up but aren’t sure? We have many ways to support you to make it as easy as possible. Reserve your table through Signup Genius today! Contact CC Chairs, Kary Ionescu (karina@mastre.com) or Richa Aparajita (richaparajita@gmail.com) with any questions.
Oct 4 – RSVP for Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival
Click here for RSVP & details. Join us at 6:00 PM at Haggard Park in Plano for an evening of cultural celebration under the autumn moon. This beautiful Japanese tradition honors the full moon with performances, crafts, and community. The families of Sara Sakamoto (’27) and Yustuki Sugawara-Beda (’34) are honored to serve as Hockaday Ambassadors for the festival. All families are welcome—come experience the magic!
Nov 14 – International Festival Volunteers Needed!
Join us on Friday, Nov 14 for a celebration of cultures across our community. In addition to table hosts, we need other volunteers in planning and on the day of the event to make this year’s festival a success. Use Signup Genius to volunteer for the planning committee or to help on festival day. The International Festival is one of the most exciting events of the year, featuring family-hosted tables, global flavors, music, and traditions that make Hockaday shine.
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.