Middle School Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
Welcome back, Eagles!
| August 18-20 - Eagles Nest Back-to-School Tailgate |
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Don't miss the Eagles Nest Back-to-School Tailgate Party! Join them for new merchandise, snacks, on-site vendors, tailgate-themed prizes, and a free reusable bag for the first 50 customers. Back to School Tailgate Hours
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| August 20 - First Day of School for Middle School |
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We are so excited to welcome our Eagles back to the Nest! School starts on August 20, at 8:30 a.m. |
| August 20 - MS Fall Sports Begin |
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Fall sports begin for middle school students. |
| August 29 - Dads' Partnership All Dads BBQ (6:00 p.m.) |
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The BBQ is a great way to reconnect after the summer break and for current dads to welcome the new dads to our community. The All Dads BBQ will be on Friday, August 29, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Jones Family Stadium at the new Parents' Association Plaza. The varsity football game will follow the BBQ at 7:00 p.m. |
| September 1 - Labor Day (No School) |
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No School (Holiday) |
| September 3 - Middle School Back-to-School Night (5:30 - 7:45 p.m.) |
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Back-to-School Night is an excellent opportunity for middle school parents to meet different resource groups around campus, ask questions, and meet their child's teachers. Let's get ready for school! |
| September 10 - MS Picture Day |
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Middle School students will be taking their yearbook photo on September 10. |
| September 10 - Uniform Resale Shop Open (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.) |
| The Uniform Resale Shop has moved! It is now located at 4036 Montwood Lane (please enter through the driveway). The shop will be open from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. on September 10. |
| September 10 - ESDPA Speaker Series: Jennifer Breheny Wallace |
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Join us for an engaging presentation by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It. This year's ESDPA Speaker Series will be held on September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bray Theater. |
| September 17 - Pin It On Ceremony (9:25 - 9:45 a.m.) |
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Pin It On is an ESD tradition, recognizing our incoming fifth-grade class. This ceremony emphasizes the vital transition from the Lower School to the Middle School as ninth-grade students pin the rising fifth-grade students. The annual Pin It On Ceremony will take place in All Saints Chapel on September 17, from 9:25 to 9:45 a.m. |
All School News & Updates
| 2026 Summer Trip to Explore France |
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For those who have expressed interest in the France 2026 Summer Trip to explore Paris, Strasbourg, and Brussels, review some important information below: We will visit Paris, Brussels, and Strasbourg from June 6-14, 2026, leaving on Saturday, June 6, and returning on Sunday, June 14. This is an ESD-sponsored trip where students will have the opportunity to visit cultural sites in all three cities and to apply the lessons from their French, History, and Government classrooms in the real world, participating in two public policy simulations. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing with the school. At this time, you can either: (1) place your $500 deposit to formally secure your spot on this trip, or (2) officially express your intent to place the deposit on the July 15, 2025 date (which is per ESD to fall on the next fiscal year) by filling out the Google Form using the below buttons. If you wish to review the updated Trip Brochure from Hart Travel, you can view the PDF brochure or the Hart Travel online brochure.
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| 2025-26 Getting Ready Page |
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Please check the Getting Ready page regularly for details on orientations, required medical forms, back-to-school events, and more. |
| Uniforms: Vendor Details |
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The Flynn O'Hara Storefront is Now Open Availability of Uniform Items at Flynn O'Hara
For uniform policy questions and clarifications:
For uniform provider questions and interim uniform issues:
For more information on the 15% educator discount, learn more here. |
| NEW: SAGE Coffee Bar |
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SAGE has partnered with ESD to provide espresso drinks, frappes, and smoothies during breakfast! You will need to have your ID Badge to purchase a drink (coffee is only available with a badge). Please make sure to have enough time to get your beverage and arrive at class on time; the cutoff for drinks will be 8:45 a.m. for students. The coffee bar will currently serve Upper School and Faculty/Staff! |
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
CLICK HERE FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARENTS' NEWSLETTEr
| Middle School Division Rep Welcome |
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Hello Middle School Parents, I’m excited to be your Middle School Division Representative for the 2025-2026 school year! Throughout the year, you can look forward to important dates and event details in each edition of News You Can Use. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to me or your grade reps at any time. Go Eagles! |
| Fifth Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: |
| Sixth Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: |
| Seventh Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: |
| Eighth Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: |
Dean's Letters
| Fifth Grade - Susan Wiles |
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| Sixth Grade - Jane DeGrenier |
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| Seventh Grade - Elizabeth Pool |
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| Eighth Grade - Scott Goetsch |
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