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Important Dates & Action Items

October 20-25 - Homecoming Week US Dress Up Days!
  • Monday, October 20: A Million Dreams (PJs, LazyOnes, Sweats, Slippers)
  • Tuesday, October 21: Rewrite the Stars (Celebrity Stars, Star Wars, Sports Stars, Astrology)
  • Wednesday, October 22: This is Me (Wacky Ties, Wacky Socks, Fun Hair - No Wigs or Hats)
  • Thursday, October 23: The Greatest Show (Circus, Clowns, Animals, Ring Masters, Acrobats)
  • Friday, October 24: Come Alive (Homecoming Shirt or ESD Spirit Wear)

Upper School students will end a festive week with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 25. Tickets can be purchased through the Eagles Nest for $40; tickets can also be purchased at the door for $45.

October 20 - Updates on The ESD Fund

 OptimizedImage,,,OptimizedThe ESD Fund impacts a variety of areas within the classroom and beyond it! Your gift enables students to explore their passions and have a profound impact on their academic journey, igniting lives of purpose. 

Ignite purpose with your gift today by visiting The ESD Fund pages below:

 

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October 20 - Conference Sign-up Opens in your MyESD Parent Portal

At 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, parents can sign up for conferences in their MyESD Parent Portal. Conference day is November 5. If you need help signing in to your MyESD portal, please email parentsupport@esdallas.org. Conference sign-up closes on November 3.

October 20-24 - US Book and School Supply Drive

OriginalImage,,,OriginalThe Upper School Community Service Council is hosting a book and school supply drive during homecoming week for local elementary schools. Students can donate three books or school supplies for one service hour; students can earn a maximum of three service hours for donating to the drive. Students can also earn up to three hours by creating and decorating teacher appreciation cards instead of purchasing items.

Collection boxes will be placed in the Study Commons. For more information, please contact the Director of Community Service Learning, Courtney Phelps.

October 24 - Community Picnic and Homecoming Celebration

OriginalImage,,,OriginalJoin us for this year's annual Community Picnic and Homecoming Celebration on Friday, October 24, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. The evening celebration will be full of family fun and food from SAGE. The celebration will end with our Eagle Walk Parade, celebrating the Varsity Football and Cheer teams. We can't wait to see you there!

RSVP TO THE COMMUNITY PICNIC

November 5 - Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

The Eagles Nest will be hosting a great sale on Conference Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for all divisions. Grab some new ESD spiritwear for prices as low as $5.00!

November 20 - Grandparents Day (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Invitations to be mailed to grandparents. Schedule information coming soon to www.esdallas.org/events.

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Our Time to Soar Campaign Updates

Our Time to Soar: A Campaign for The Episcopal School of Dallas has some exciting updates as we kick off the second phase of the campaign! Using the button below, visit the campaign page to read the most recent updates from the campaign's co-chairs.

READ THE LATEST MESSAGE FROM THE CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS


Pondering Purpose and Impact

Our eighth graders are exploring the Engineering, Architecture, and Real Estate Network during their FLEX period by using the engineering design process to design and prototype roller coasters using cardstock and tape.


Pause and Ponder: Building with Purpose
  • For younger children: What do you like to build with LEGOs, blocks, Magna-Tiles, or other supplies? What sparks your imagination as you decide what to build?
  • For older children, teenagers, and adults: If you could create a new invention or innovate an existing product, what would you create and why? Think about what your answer tells you about your interests and passions. How can you find ways to explore these creative ideas?

OriginalImage,OriginalTo volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
 

CLICK HERE FOR THE SEPTEMBER PARENTS' NEWSLETTER


**Please note that Parent Party details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check your grade-level dates.

 

Upper School Division Rep Welcome

Hello Upper School Parents,

I’m excited to be your Upper 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! 

Ninth Grade
Grade-level Dates:
  • October 25: HoCo Student Social and Pictures at the Fine Residence (6:00 p.m.)
    • Buses will take students from Fine Residence to ESD (7:15 p.m.)
    • Parents will pick up students from ESD at the conclusion of the dance (10:00 p.m.)
  • October 25: Ninth-Grade Parent Party at the Fine Residence (6:00 p.m.)
Important Dates:
  • October 20-24: Homecoming Week
  • October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
  • October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
  • October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
  • October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
  • October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
  • October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.) - RSVP HERE
  • October 25: US Homecoming Dance (7:30 - 10:00 p.m.)
  • November 5: Conference Day (No School for Students)
  • November 5: Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.

  • CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:

Tiffany Mooney
Alexa Spears

Tenth Grade
Grade-level Dates:
  • October 25: HoCo Student Social and Pictures at the Marsh Residence (6:00 p.m.)
    • Buses will take students from Marsh Residence to ESD (7:15 p.m.)
    • Parents will pick up students from ESD at the conclusion of the dance (10:00 p.m.)
Important Dates:
  • October 20-24: Homecoming Week
  • October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
  • October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
  • October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
  • October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
  • October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
  • October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.) - RSVP HERE
  • October 25: US Homecoming Dance (7:30 - 10:00 p.m.)
  • November 5: Conference Day (No School for Students)
  • November 5: Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.

  • CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:

Tominko Musco
Melissa Chase

Eleventh Grade
Grade-level Dates:
  • There are currently no grade-level dates for Eleventh Grade at this time.
Important Dates:
  • October 20-24: Homecoming Week
  • October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
  • October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
  • October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
  • October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
  • October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
  • October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.) - RSVP HERE
  • October 25: US Homecoming Dance (7:30 - 10:00 p.m.)
  • November 5: Conference Day (No School for Students)
  • November 5: Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.

  • CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:

Shauna Ferguson
Amy Laws

Twelfth Grade
Grade-level Dates:
  • October 25: Twelfth-Grade Fall Parent Party at the Hill Residence (6:00 p.m.)
Important Dates:
  • October 20-24: Homecoming Week
  • October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
  • October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
  • October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
  • October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
  • October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
  • October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.) - RSVP HERE
  • October 25: US Homecoming Dance (7:30 - 10:00 p.m.)
  • November 5: Conference Day (No School for Students)
  • November 5: Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.

  • CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:

Nicole Girata
Courtney Maddox


Dean's Letters

Ninth Grade - Heather Cernoch

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Tenth Grade - Marc Salz

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Eleventh Grade - Claire Mrozek

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Twelfth Grade - Marcela Garcini

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