Middle School Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
| April 28 - Middle School Art Show Opening Reception (4:30 to 6:00 p.m.) | ||
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Please join us today, Monday, April 28, for a special reception celebrating our middle school art show, “Refrigerator Door," from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Jennifer and John Eagle Gallery. This come-and-go event highlights the incredible creativity of our middle school artists, featuring both 2D and 3D artwork created throughout the year. We’ll have:
After the reception, you’re also invited to enjoy the Middle School Choir Concert in the chapel from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Can’t make it to the reception? No problem—the exhibit will remain on display through May 16, so feel free to stop by at your convenience. We hope to see you there to celebrate our students’ amazing work! |
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| April 28 - Middle School Choir Concert (6:00 - 6:30 p.m.) | ||
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Please join us today, Monday, April 28, for the Middle School Choir Concert from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. in All Saints Chapel. |
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| April 29 - Field Day (Important Dress Guidelines) | ||
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Grades 5 - 6: 10:30 a.m. - Noon Grades 7 - 8: 2:00-3:30 p.m. For field day, fifth-, sixth-, and eighth-graders should wear a spirit top with free bottoms. *Seventh-graders should wear their formal uniform to school for the History Project Gallery Walk. They should bring their spirit tops and free bottoms to school to change into during IGLT. |
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| April 29 - Seventh-Grade History Project Gallery Walk (10:15 - 11:15 a.m.) | ||
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From seventh-grade dean Sarah Havins' April 23 email: On Tuesday, April 29, we have an interesting schedule that involves a wardrobe change.
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| April 30 - Pass It On Ceremony (10:00 a.m.) | ||
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Established in 1978, the Pass It On ceremony invites the graduating senior class to reverently pass their light, the spirit of ESD, to the incoming freshman class (current eighth-graders), welcoming them to the upper school. Formal Dress Uniforms
This event will be livestreamed. |
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| May 3 - Annual Eagle Laureate Dinner (6:00 p.m., Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons) | ||
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All ESD Parents are Welcome to Attend. The Eagle Laureate Dinner honors the exemplary faculty and staff at The Episcopal School of Dallas and gives ESD alumni an opportunity to thank them for their time, dedication, and commitment to our school. Those who have served ESD for 20 or more years are honored and inducted into the Keri Scholtz Hall ‘87 Convocation. Annually, the Alumni Association also recognizes faculty and staff members who have perpetuated the Founding Tenets of ESD while profoundly impacting the lives of countless students with the Inspirit Accolade award. To date, one hundred and thirty-six faculty and staff members who have served The Episcopal School of Dallas for twenty or more years have been inducted into the Keri Scholtz Hall ‘87 Convocation. This year, we will add two more dedicated members:
Annually, we also recognize individuals who have perpetuated the Founding Tenets of ESD while profoundly impacting the lives of countless students with the Inspirit Accolade Award. Our 2025 Inspirit Accolade Honorees are:
View the full list of Keri Scholtz Hall ‘87 Convocation Members and Inspirit Accolade Honorees here. |
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| May 3 - ESDPA Diverse Family Meet Up | ||
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Join us from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at Peter Pan Park for the ESD Diverse Family Meet Up hosted by the ESDPA Episcopal Identity Liaison. |
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| May 5 & 9 - ESD Annual Spring Swing Tournaments | ||
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All Parents are Welcome to Attend. Join us for our annual ESD Spring Swing Tournaments hosted by the ESD Alumni Association and Booster Club! By taking a swing, proceeds from the tournaments directly benefit the Mary Elizabeth Williams Endowed Scholarship Fund and the Booster Club Tuition Assistance Fund. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are open to all ESD parents. The golf tournament will be hosted on Monday, May 5, at Trinity Forest Golf Club. The tennis and pickleball tournaments will be hosted on Friday, May 9, at the Harrison Family Tennis Center at The Episcopal School of Dallas. Visit our Spring Swing Tournaments website to register and for additional information on sponsorship opportunities. Please contact Asia Hawkins ‘13, Director of Alumni, with any questions. |
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| May 9-10 - Sports Fellowship: Moody YMCA Track Meet | ||
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Are you interested in participating in the Moody YMCA Track Meet? This event is open to First through Sixth Graders and will take place on May 9-10 at Germany Park! Please contact Alex Klitsch for more information. Please sign up for the ESD roster here. |
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| May 15 - Flynn O'Hara On-Campus Sizing Day | ||
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A Flynn O’Hara sizing specialist will be on campus to take measurements for your student to ensure the best fit when you are ready to order or purchase new uniform items. Please note that this is a sizing opportunity; there will not be samples available for trying on at this event.
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| June 1 - Summer Reading Release | ||
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Please check the Getting Ready pages on June 1 for summer reading requirements. |
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| June 20 & 27 - Flynn O'Hara In-Store ESD Exclusive Shopping Days | ||
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The Flynn O’Hara Store will be open exclusively for ESD families on these days.
To ensure your Flynn O’Hara shopping experience is efficient and pleasant, please use the SignUp Genius below to reserve your visit time.
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All School News & Updates
| April 23, 2025 Uniform Update: Vendor Details & Item Availability |
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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 (i.e. the zipper just broke on my student's last uniform skirt; my student has outgrown their pants; what do they wear until Flynn O’Hara bottoms are available?)
For more information on the 15% educator discount, learn more here. |
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To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. We need your help in showing the Middle School teachers and staff some love!! In addition to some school-wide celebrations, we will stock the break room with drinks and treats on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9. This is a fun and easy way to contribute and help, especially if you haven’t had a chance to do so this year. They genuinely love these days and feel so special coming in each day. Please see the SignUpGenius below for sign-up dates. If you have any questions, text or email Amy Laws or Susan O’Neal.
VOLUNTEER TO BRING BREAKROOM SNACKS HERE
| Middle School Division Rep Welcome |
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Hi Middle School Parents! I hope you all have had a wonderful Spring thus far! It's hard to believe, but the school year is quickly coming to a close. What a fantastic 50th anniversary year this has been! While we're all looking forward to summer, please take a moment to review your parent rep letters so you don't miss any important events that will occur from now until the end of the school year. And as always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your grade reps if you have any questions. Go Eagles! 2025-26 Middle School Division Coordinator: Lauren Stewart |
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Dear Fifth-Grade Families, We cannot believe the year is almost over. It has been a wonderful first year of middle school, and we've enjoyed being your parent reps. As always, please reach out if you have any questions! Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
View your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal and 2024-25 Academic Calendar here. As always, don't hesitate if you have any questions! Kate Britain (Wallace P'32) & Ashely Russell (Ridley P'32) 2025-26 Fifth-Grade Grade Reps: Jennifer Carter and Reena Patel |
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Dear Sixth-Grade Families, What an incredible year it’s been! As we head into the final stretch, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support, enthusiasm, and involvement. It’s been a joy to watch our students grow, learn, and support one another throughout the year. As we head into these final weeks, we’re looking forward to celebrating all that has been accomplished. Be sure to check out the important dates and volunteer opportunities below—we’re thankful for all the ways you continue to support our students and school community. Wishing you a fun, relaxing, and joyful summer ahead. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of this school year! Grade-level Dates:
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View your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal and 2024-25 Academic Calendar here. Other Important Reminders:
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions; we're here to support you and your children as we finish the year strong! Warm regards, Amy Lobner (Grant P'29 and Alexandra P'31) & Bethany Reese (Robert P'31 and Lawler P'32) 2025-26 Sixth-Grade Grade Reps: Shelby Fatouh and Courtney Stakem |
| Seventh Grade |
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Dear Seventh-Grade Families, Please see below for important dates. Reminder, our move up meeting is May 1. See details below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thanks for letting us be your grade reps this year. Grade-level Dates:
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View your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal and 2024-25 Academic Calendar here. 2025-26 Seventh-Grade Grade Reps: Erin Hinze and Nicolette Lamont |
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Dear Eighth-Grade Families, Well, this is our final eighth-grade parent newsletter! This year has passed in a flash – and somehow, we are all on the verge of being parents of high schoolers! We have really enjoyed being your parent reps over the past year, and we are so excited to see what the future holds for this class in the next four years! Before we take our formal leave from Middle School, however, please take a moment to review important dates and events for the rest of the school year! Grade-level Dates
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View your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal and 2024-25 Academic Calendar here. NOTE: Summer Camp Registration is open and can be accessed through your Veracross Parent Portal. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions, concerns, or feedback that we can share with the Middle School administration or the Parents Association. Enjoy these final weeks of Eighth Grade, and we hope you all have an absolutely fantastic summer! Bonnie Merkt (Fred P’29 and Katie P'31) & Kristyn Ampofo (Taylor P'27, Devyn P'29, and Trey P'33) 2025-26 Eighth-Grade Grade Rep: Jomita Fleming and Dawn Perkins |
Dean's Letters
| Fifth Grade - Susan Wiles |
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| Sixth Grade - Jane DeGrenier |
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| Seventh Grade - Sarah Havins |
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| Eighth Grade - Scott Goetsch |
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