All News at ESD
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Wed, 07 May 2025ESD Student Publications Shine in National Awards Season
It’s a season of celebration for The Episcopal School of Dallas’ student publications, which have brought home a remarkable collection of awards from some of the most prestigious journalism organizations in the country.
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Mon, 05 May 2025ESD Student Receives Highly Competitive Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Among ESD’s athletics, arts, and academics, there are many student accomplishments as well, and we are excited to congratulate Lauren Shushi ‘25 for receiving the Morehead-Cain Scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill!
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Fri, 02 May 2025Engineering and Architecture Students Shine at TSA State Competition
Earlier this spring, students from both our Middle and Upper School Engineering and Architecture classes competed in the Texas Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition in Fort Worth and delivered an extraordinary performance.
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Thu, 01 May 2025ESD Celebrates 47th Annual Pass It On Ceremony
On April 30, 2025, the ESD community came together in profound reverence for our school’s most enduring tradition, the Pass It On Ceremony.
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025ESD Honors 2024-25 Students with National President’s Volunteer Service Award
This week, members of the Upper School community gathered to honor an inspiring group of students who were named recipients of the 2024–2025 President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).
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Thu, 24 Apr 2025Academic Enrichment Center Supports Students' Academic Success
As more students learned about the Academic Enrichment Center, an increasing number utilized the resource. The first year saw around 99 tutoring sessions. Last school year, the number of tutoring sessions jumped to about 300.
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Mon, 14 Apr 2025Bringing Ancient Rome to Life: ESD Middle School Latin Students Host Events as a Culmination of Semester-Long Research Projects
As our Latin students bring the ancient world to life, they learn to think critically, express themselves, and make intentional connections to the present.
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Wed, 09 Apr 2025ESD Welcomes Cybersecurity Leader Devi Nair ’12 for Spring Dedman Lecture Series
This spring, The Episcopal School of Dallas proudly welcomed alumna Devi Nair ’12 as the featured speaker for the Robert H. Dedman Lecture Series.
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Mon, 31 Mar 2025Lower School Students Read More than 9,000 Books for This Year's Book Challenge
In celebration of ESD’s 50th anniversary, our littlest Eagles challenged themselves to read 50 books!
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025Unplugged and Connected: ESD's Upper School Thrives Without Cell Phones
Midway through the spring semester, ESD's upper school is experiencing a remarkable transformation
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Wed, 12 Mar 2025ESD Welcomes Visiting Authors and Writer to the School Community
These special guests were such an honor to host on campus, and we look forward to many more great authors and writers.
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Fri, 28 Feb 2025MakerSpace: Stimulating Creativity
Next time you’re in the Gill Library, ask Mrs. Reddig about the incredible MakerSpace program.
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Thu, 27 Feb 2025"She Loves Me" Upper School Musical Premiere
If you’re looking for something to do this evening, stop by the Frank for the debut showing of this year’s Upper School Winter Musical, She Loves Me.
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Thu, 20 Feb 2025Upper School Students Practice Spanish with Kinder Friends
What better way to learn a language than to teach it? Señora Marcela Garcini’s Spanish III class recently traveled across campus to the Kindergarten neighborhood to teach different parts of the body in another language.
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Thu, 13 Feb 2025Meet the ESD Student Ambassadors Program
One of the many opportunities for students to get involved includes our amazing Student Ambassadors.
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Mon, 10 Feb 2025TPSMEA Orchestra and Band Placements 2025
Congratulations to our Eagles who represented ESD at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association All-State Band and Orchestra performances on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
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Mon, 03 Feb 2025Celebrating Female Diversity: ESD Receives College Board Computer Science Female Diversity Award
College Board AP has recognized The Episcopal School of Dallas for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) and presented with the Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
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Wed, 29 Jan 2025Eighth-Graders Skydive into Science, Empathy, and the Upper School
It's always a great day to be an Eagle, but this special programming day is one of the best!
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Tue, 28 Jan 2025Checkmate! Chess Team Secures Second Place
The ESD Chess Team competed in the 2025 TCA Region III Chess Tournament this past Saturday with an outstanding performance!
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Tue, 28 Jan 2025ESD Hosts Three Universities for Annual College Deans’ Panel
This year, ESD hosted Tulane University, the University of Richmond, and the University of Texas at Austin.
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Mon, 13 Jan 202514 Students Participated in All-Region Honor Choirs
After hard work and dedication, 14 of our Eagles were recognized as members of the 2024-25 All-Region Honor Choirs.
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Thu, 09 Jan 2025Third Graders Learn Business Ins and Outs through Annual Holiday Stationery Project
ESD third graders applied their economics and business lessons this month to launch a holiday stationery business. This annual project helps them put into practice what they learn.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2024'Tis the Season for the Gift of Service
As a means of igniting lives of purpose, ESD incorporates service learning into its curriculum, teaching and encouraging students to give back to their communities.
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Mon, 09 Dec 2024Honor Code Wall Installation 2024-25
If you’ve ever walked through the Swann Center, you’ve likely seen the Honor Code exhibition displayed near the Eagles Nest and Dining Commons.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024ESD Earns 2024 AP Honor Roll Recognition
ESD earned AP Honor Roll Platinum Status for its second consecutive year and the new inaugural AP Access Award.
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Tue, 12 Nov 2024Journalism at Its Finest (and Greatest)
News feeds, news stories, newspapers… news, news, news. While sorting through all this “news,” don’t miss these news awards that our Eagles brought home!
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Thu, 07 Nov 2024Exothermic Reactions in Celebration of National Chemistry Week
In honor of National Chemistry Week, middle and upper school students witnessed exothermic reaction demonstrations in chapel, complimented by upper school honors and AP Chemistry teacher Mr. Walt Warner, Honors Chemistry teacher Ms. Theresa Harris, and AP Chemistry students.
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Thu, 07 Nov 2024Third Graders Visit Tom Thumb for Their Food Scarcity Project
The third grade visited Tom Thumb as part of their economics unit on food scarcity, collecting a little over 2,900 items in four days.
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Thu, 31 Oct 2024Honoring Traditions and Celebrating Life: ESD Observes Día de los Muertos
At The Episcopal School of Dallas, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is observed yearly with a meaningful blend of cultural education, creativity, and community spirit.
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Tue, 29 Oct 2024Food Blogger Alex Snodgrass Visits Culinary Science Class
Alex shared her culinary wisdom and demonstrations with Upper School students.
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Tue, 29 Oct 2024The Episcopal School of Dallas Launches Project Lead The Way to Expand STEM Opportunities for Students
In an exciting step towards preparing students for a STEM-driven future, The Episcopal School of Dallas announced a new partnership with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) in April 2024, aimed at expanding Engineering programs in the Upper School.
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Fri, 25 Oct 2024Showcasing SCAD's Formula 1 Electric Vehicle
ESD welcomed the Savanna College of Art and Design (SCAD) on campus for a special presentation on October 24 and 25, 2024. SCAD brought one unique design to the ESD campus - a Formula 1 Electric Vehicle!
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Thu, 24 Oct 2024Fourth Graders Fine Tune Leadership Skills at Wolf Run Ranch
ESD’s fourth-grade leadership institute, led by lower school faculty and staff, teaches students how to demonstrate leadership through group activities.
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Mon, 07 Oct 2024Introducing Lukas Edward Henry: Certified Therapy Dog
The Episcopal School of Dallas is beyond excited to introduce a new staff member, but this employee looks a little different - he has four legs and huge paws!
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Mon, 30 Sep 2024The Roots of Belonging: Celebrating Community and Connection
As the school celebrates its 50th anniversary, Ann and Lee Hobson Head of School Dave Baad emphasizes the theme of belonging in his inaugural chapel talk.
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Thu, 19 Sep 2024ESD Semifinalists Named in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
We are pleased to recognize John Cronin and Cindy Lin as ESD’s 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Congratulations, Eagles!
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Sat, 01 Jun 2024Introducing the ESD Eagle Scouts
Our very own ESD Eagles have earned BSA Eagle Scouts titles!
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Fri, 31 May 2024Closing Convocation Honors 525 Collective Years of Service
At the 2023-2024 Closing Convocation, The Episcopal School of Dallas honored 43 faculty and staff members who collectively have contributed 525 years of service to the school.
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Tue, 21 May 2024Sixth Graders Explore Washington, D.C., on Annual Class Trip
Students and their chaperones departed early Sunday morning for the annual sixth-grade trip to Washington, D.C., where every day was filled with exciting activities and educational opportunities.
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Mon, 20 May 2024Introducing ESD’s Class of 2024 Top Ten Scholars
At the May 20 Upper School Honors Assembly, the Class of 2024 valedictorian, salutatorian, and top ten scholars were introduced.
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Tue, 14 May 2024Fifth Graders Explore Galveston on Annual Class Trip
Although many Texans perceive this city as a beach town, ESD fifth graders will tell you there's so much more to the city.
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Wed, 01 May 2024Eastin Family WORX Internship Program
Founded in 2014, the Eastin Family WORX Internship Program has grown to include 600-plus interns and 200-plus WORX partner organizations.
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Wed, 01 May 2024ESD 2030: Advancement
It is remarkable what’s been accomplished since our founding in 1974 and very exciting to consider ESD’s current trajectory and the promise its future holds.
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Wed, 01 May 2024Master Planning for The Future
We can't imagine a more exciting opportunity than the one we have before us – to envision what ESD’s campus can become in the next 50 years and beyond.
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Wed, 01 May 2024Strong Community
At The Episcopal School of Dallas, our community is the nest where our Eagles discover their wings and learn to soar.
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Wed, 01 May 2024Supporting Our Greatest Assets
In the intricate tapestry of education, our ESD faculty and staff serve as the backbone, weaving together the threads of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration to shape the future.
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Wed, 01 May 2024On The Same Page
From Early Childhood curriculum to college preparation, the library is an integral resource in cultivating critical thinkers and creators. Check out the libraries at ESD.
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Wed, 01 May 2024ESDistinction In Action
Through ESDistinction: Curriculum of Purpose, we are enhancing and aligning our academic program, distinguishing our academic identity, and constructing our value for students of today and tomorrow. But what does that look like in tangible terms? Read more to find out.
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Wed, 01 May 2024A bittersweet goodbye to a long-loved Eagle
After 43 years of contributions to a variety of departments and positions, Eddie Eason is retiring. His many years at ESD will always hold a special place in his heart.
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Mon, 29 Apr 2024Public Service Builds Lives of Purpose
Throughout the students’ entire experience at ESD, they are not only learning and exercising various methods of community service and involvement, but they are also connecting it all to a larger universal goal.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024Advanced Engineering Capstone Claims 16 Medals from First TSA State Competition
As a result of their dedicated work, students successfully presented their projects and received accolades, lauding their ability to take ideas beyond conceptualization.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024Lieutenant General Steve Shepro Discusses NATO with ESD Community Members
Retired Lieutenant General Steve Shepro visited our campus to deliver a presentation and answer questions regarding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and American foreign policy.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024ESD Journalism Instructor Receives Edith Fox King Award
The 2024 Edith Fox King Award will be presented to ESD journalism instructor Ms. Ana Rosenthal in Austin, Texas, heralding her distinguished contributions and outstanding devotion to scholastic journalism education in Texas.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2024Beginner Baseball Buddies
In celebration of baseball season’s Opening Day, our littlest Eagles took a trip down to Founders’ Field to learn about the sport in a fun, interactive way.
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024ESD Welcomes Dallas Symphony Association President and CEO
Kim Noltemy shared her experiences in work, life, and leadership during the Robert H. Dedman Lecture Series.
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024Lower School Concludes Mathletics Competition
For nearly a month, first through fourth-grade students have been honing their computation skills for a shot at the Lower School “March Mathness” Mathletics championship.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024Cultivating Creative Thinkers in STEM
The spring edition of The Crest magazine highlights nine students pursuing their passions in STEM and the projects they have initiated. Here's a sneak peek of two of those students.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024Celebrating the Cornerstones of Our Community
As our nest continues to grow, we honor those who dedicated their life’s work to inspiring others and shaping our future leaders.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024ESD Wrestling Tackles State Rankings
As accolades continue to rise, Program Director Kwinten Brown has high ambitions for the future of ESD wrestling, starting with program growth in the community.
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Wed, 08 Nov 2023Nine Seniors Commit to Playing Their Sport at the Collegiate Level
Congratulations to the nine members of the Class of 2024 who committed to continuing their sport next year at the collegiate level.
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Mon, 06 Nov 2023Belonging and Advocacy in Middle School
The following reflection was sent to middle school parents by Head of Middle School, Jonathan Chein, in early November.
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Fri, 27 Oct 2023124 Eagles Recognized by College Board for Exemplary AP Performance
In the 2023-24 school year, 124 ESD students, including two sophomores (now juniors), scored high enough on their AP exams to be awarded the title of an AP Scholar and more.
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Fri, 20 Oct 2023Second Annual CommUNITY Picnic Delights Eagle Fans and Families
ESD hosted the second annual CommUNITY Picnic, where nearly 1,500 Eagles gathered in Stoffel Commons for the inclusive celebration that brought our community together under a global theme.
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Fri, 20 Oct 2023Annual AP Physics 2 Recyclable Watercraft Race Excites and Ignites
Upper school science teacher Matt Varvir challenged his AP Physics 2 students to construct a watercraft from recyclable materials that could float independently.
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Thu, 19 Oct 2023Ken Barth Inspires Seniors at ESD's Dedman Lecture Series on Leadership
ESD's seniors had the opportunity to hear from Ken Barth, Chairman at Symphonic Source and CEO at Catalogic Software, as part of the biannual Robert H. Dedman Endowed Lecture Series for Leadership.
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023Third Grade Tom Thumb Food Scarcity Trip
The third grade visited Tom Thumb as part of their economics unit on food scarcity. They were tasked with feeding a family of four for $13.78.
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Tue, 10 Oct 2023ESD Earns AP School Honor Roll Platinum Designation for Superior College Readiness
The College Board announced that The Episcopal School of Dallas has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll 2023, earning the highest distinction in all three categories.
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Thu, 05 Oct 2023Eleven Seniors Recognized for Earning National Merit Commended Student Honors
Eleven students were recognized in chapel as Commended Students with the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023Twenty ESD Seniors Announced as Cum Laude Society Inductees
This year, 20 seniors were recognized for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence, receiving a pin and certificate of membership to the Cum Laude Society.
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023Introducing ESDistinction
The goal of ESDistinction is to identify and develop the skills, virtues, dispositions, academic interests, and community connections in our students to allow them to identify their life’s purpose and live a fulfilled life.
