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Get Ready to Travel the World—No Passport Required!
The countdown is on—our beloved International Festival is just one week away! Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 3:00–5:00 pm at the Margaret Doggett Crow ‘37 Amphitheater for an afternoon of celebration featuring country tables, performances, fashion, karaoke, arts & music!
Please park at the Lower School entrance, as the Middle School lot is expected to be full. Pre-K to 6th grade Daisies should be picked up at their normal dismissal time and must attend the Festival accompanied by a parent. Grab your kids and come celebrate with us—right after school!
Congratulations to the Middle School Winners of Our International Festival Poster Contest!
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s winner: Geneviève Ionescu ’32! This year, Middle School students competed to design the official poster for our 2025 International Festival. Olivia Zhang ’30 earned second place, and her artwork will be featured on the boarding pass. A big thank-you to all 16 participants—your creativity will be on display in Biggs Dining Hall over the next few weeks.
Meet Our International Festival Emcees!
A big thank-you to Sophia Mirza ‘28 and Amanda Greene ‘28, for serving as our International Festival emcees. Your energy, talent, and leadership helped create a warm and joyful atmosphere for all. We’re so grateful for your contributions to this special event!
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.