School News

2026

  • Students Earn TPSMEA Honors

    This weekend, our US orchestra musicians excelled at the TPSMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest, earning numerous Division 1 ratings and sending many performers on to the State Contest in May! We’re so proud of their talent, dedication, and hard work.
     
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  • MathCounts Competition

    On Saturday, February 7, 14 Hockaday Mathletes traveled to SMU to compete in the 2026 MathCounts Chapter Competition alongside nearly 100 area competitors.
     
     
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  • Middle School Orchestra

    Congratulations to our Middle School Orchestra daisies! These talented students earned prestigious playing positions in the 2026 Middle School Honor Orchestra of the Texas Private Schools Music Educators Association (TPSMEA).
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  • Students Shine at DECA

    Over the weekend, Hockaday DECA had a record 46 students compete at the Texas State CDC, joining more than 7,000 students from across the state all aiming to qualify for ICDC this April.
     
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  • Faculty Innovation Spotlight

    At Hockaday, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of how we inspire girls to think critically, solve problems creatively, and lead with confidence. Each month, we spotlight a faculty member who brings these ideals to life in our classrooms.
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  • Students Named to TMEA All-State Ensembles

    Congratulations to Navya Desai and Sophia Zhou on their selection and performances in the TMEA All-State Ensembles!
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  • HAARTS 2026

    HAARTS 2026 brought Hockaday alumnae and guests together for an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, leadership, and connection.
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  • Prentiss Grant Recipients Named

    In 1999, Michael and Patricia Prentiss established a professional development endowment fund in the names of their two daughters, Paige Prentiss Coulman ’92 and Kennedy Prentiss Herrington ’99. This generous gift, which has become a part of Hockaday’s Endowment Fund, allows teachers to enjoy summer travel experiences and education.  
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  • Lower School Partners With Research Project

    Pre-K and Third Grade students are exploring “STEMs Do Specialize! – The Oak Tree Project,” a hands-on research partnership with Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and the Texas A&M College of Medicine.
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  • Faculty Innovation Spotlight

    At Hockaday, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of how we inspire girls to think critically, solve problems creatively, and lead with confidence. Each month, we spotlight a faculty member who brings these ideals to life in our classrooms. 
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  • Students Present Summer Research

    Four members of the Class of 2026, Nadia G., Ai-Vy H., Sara K., and Anjali K, recently presented to the Board of Trustees’ Education and Student Life Committee, sharing insights from their summer research experiences and the impact of Hockaday’s longstanding Summer Research Program for Students.
     
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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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