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Current parents are invited to join the Legal Eagles Club for their November Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Hosted by Gillian Campbell ’18, Nate Johnson ’11, Camie Carlock McKee ’09, and Emmanuel Nwakibu ’10, the Legal Eagles Club facilitates networking events and programming to connect ESD alumni and parents working in law and government.

Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and conversation alongside fellow ESD community members. Whether you practice law, serve in government, or work in a related field, this is an opportunity to meet new colleagues and strengthen your professional network.

This event is open to all ESD alumni and parents in law, government, or adjacent industries.

RSVP HERE

In Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, “Harvey,” Elwood P. Dowd loves to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey (a very tall white rabbit), to guests at a society party. But his sister, Veta, can no longer tolerate his eccentricities. She decides to have Elwood committed to Chumley’s Rest, a sanitarium, to spare her family from future embarrassments.

Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood’s hallucinations have caused her to see Harvey as well! Veta is committed instead of Elwood, but when the truth comes out, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion.

Seniors: Final Fall Play

• Tag Bostian
• Annabel Brown
• Carson Cuzalina
• Jordan Johnson
• Max Lowe
• Maria Solis Ontiveros

Tickets will be available starting Monday, November 2, for $5.00. Tickets will also be available at the door.

• November 12-13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
• November 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

The ESD Alumni Association and Dads' Partnership invite you to the Y’all Street Panel: The Texas Stock Exchange – Reshaping Capital Markets, Business, and the Future of Finance on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the Bray Performance Hall at ESD.

Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and conversation, followed by a panel discussion on the Texas Stock Exchange, from its origins and launch to its vision for the future of finance. Hear firsthand how TXSE is reshaping capital markets and what it means for business, for Dallas and for the next generation of leaders.

Guest Panelists:

• Elaine Agather P’05,’08, GP’38,'41
• Roy Bailey P’05,’09
• Drew McKnight P’26,’28
• Ray Waddell P’30,’32

Moderator:

• Kyle Waldrep ’12

RSVP HERE

Grade-level Dates:

• November 10, 2026: Spain/Morocco Trip Meeting for Registered Participants (6:15 – 7:15 p.m.)
• December 1, 2026: College Guidance Parents Meeting for Freshman and Sophomore Parents in the Bray Performance Hall (6:30–7:30 p.m.)

Heather Cernoch | Dean's Letters:

• August 4, 2026
• September 1, 2026
• September 29, 2026
• October 20, 2026

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Courtney Stovall and Jennifer West

Grade-level Dates:

• November 10, 2026: Spain/Morocco Trip Meeting for Registered Participants (6:15 – 7:15 p.m.)
• December 1, 2026: College Guidance Parents Meeting for Freshman and Sophomore Parents in the Bray Performance Hall (6:30–7:30 p.m.)

Natalie Webb | Dean's Letters:

• August 5, 2026
• September 1, 2026
• September 29, 2026
• October 20, 2026

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Stephanie Fine and Tami Meng

Grade-level Dates:

• November 3, 2026: Jostens will be outside the Eagles Nest Store for juniors to be sized for a school ring (12:00 –  2:00 p.m.) (purchase optional; deadline to order is December 5, 2026) - ORDER HERE
• November 10, 2026: Spain/Morocco Trip Meeting for Registered Participants (6:15 – 7:15 p.m.)
• November 16, 2026: College Guidance Kickoff Meeting for Juniors and Parents in the Bray Performance Hall (6:30–7:30 p.m.)

Tim Woodward | Dean's Letters:

• August 10, 2026
• September 1, 2026
• September 29, 2026
• October 20, 2026

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Amelia Boisseau
and Courtney Maddox

Grade-level Dates:

• Class of 2027 Senior Calendar
• November 9, 2026: Fifth/Senior Buddy Event (8:00 – 8:45 a.m.)
• November 12, 2026: Senior Rally Day | Theme: Superheroes

Marcela Garcini | Dean's Letters:

• June 16, 2026
• July 16, 2026
• August 19, 2026
• September 1, 2026
• September 29, 2026
• October 20, 2026

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Meg Berg and Diane Nealon 

FYI for Parents: We are accepting RSVPs until November 12. If they have not done so, please remind your students' grandparents to RSVP for the Upper School Grandparents Day (Grades 9 and 12) on November 19.

Check out this week's Athletics events and follow @esdathletics on Instagram for the latest updates. See the Fall Sports SPC Championships schedule for November 5-7, 2026, here.

Cross Country:

• Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Norbuck Park
• Boys - 9:00 a.m.
• Girls - 9:30 a.m.

Field Hockey:

• Thursday, November 5, 2026, at The Episcopal School of Dallas (12:00 p.m.)
• Founders Field
• See full bracket here.

Football:

• Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Episcopal School of Dallas (5:00 p.m.)
• See full bracket here.

Girls Volleyball:

• Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Trinity Valley School (6:30 p.m.)
• See full bracket here.

COMMUNITY PICNIC (September 25, 2026)

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY (September 25, 2026)

Opening Convocation (September 25, 2026)

Senior Breakfast (August 19, 2026)

FIRST DAY OF upper SCHOOL (August 19, 2026)

ESD utilizes Clarity as our secure, streamlined tuition assistance application portal. Designed to offer a quick, user-friendly experience, the application can typically be completed in as little as 30 minutes.

• Current Family Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

Helpful Resources and Support:

• Family Information Webinar: Clarity offers live webinars walking families through the application process step-by-step, followed by a Q&A session. 
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
• In-App Help: While completing your application, click the "Help" button in the bottom-left corner of your screen for instant assistance.
• Direct Support (English & Spanish): Contact the Clarity support team directly at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752.

If you have any questions regarding ESD’s tuition assistance process, please reach out to Shelle Montgomery, Director of Data Processing Systems and Tuition Assistance, at montgomerys@esdallas.org.

Please pick up your annual parent badge and vehicle sticker according to your youngest student's division. (Please disregard if you have already picked up your 2026-27 badge and sticker.)

• Lower School: Pick up with Carmen Nixon at the LS front desk
• Middle/Upper School: Pick up with Sandra Woolever at reception in the School House

ESD utilizes Clarity as our secure, streamlined tuition assistance application portal. Designed to offer a quick, user-friendly experience, the application can typically be completed in as little as 30 minutes.

• Current Family Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

Helpful Resources and Support:

• Family Information Webinar: Clarity offers live webinars walking families through the application process step-by-step, followed by a Q&A session. 
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
• In-App Help: While completing your application, click the "Help" button in the bottom-left corner of your screen for instant assistance.
• Direct Support (English & Spanish): Contact the Clarity support team directly at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752.

If you have any questions regarding ESD’s tuition assistance process, please reach out to Shelle Montgomery, Director of Data Processing Systems and Tuition Assistance, at montgomerys@esdallas.org.

Hello Upper School Parents,

I’m excited to be your Division Representative for the 2026–27 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! 

Caitlin Hyatt
Upper School ESDPA Division Coordinator

Conferences provide time for students, parents, and teachers to pause and reflect on the year so far and set goals for the future. Thoughtful reflection requires recounting a specific experience, considering the impact of this experience on yourself and others, and deciding how to use this understanding to shape future plans. One model of reflection is to ask: What? So what? Now what? 

• For younger children: What are you proud of about your school year so far? What memory makes you smile? What activity or event were you excited to share with your family? Why is this activity or event so special?
• For older children, teenagers, and adults: When did you show up as your best self so far this year? Think of a specific event or experience. What impact did this experience have on you and on others? Why do you think this event or experience stands out for you? How can you create more opportunities like this one?