Upper School News
Important Dates & Action Items
| February 9 - Conference Day Sign Up Opens at 4:00 p.m. |
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Conference sign-up is through your MyESD parent portal.
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| February 2-12 - Spring Sports Team Stores are Now Open |
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The spring sports team stores are now open through the Eagles Nest! The order deadline for all custom apparel and spirit items (team hoodies, yard signs, locker signs, etc.) is Thursday, February 12. Questions? Please contact April Cook at cooka@esdallas.org. |
| February 9 - Community Meeting (6:00 p.m.) |
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Community Meeting: State of the School Each January, our community gathers for the State of the School address, delivered by Dave Baad, The Ann and Lee Hobson Family Head of School. This meeting provides an overview of where we are as a school and where we are headed, highlighting progress made over the past year and priorities for the year ahead. Topics include academic and programmatic updates, strategic initiatives, campaign and financial highlights, and faculty and staff news. The State of the School is an opportunity to reflect on our shared mission, celebrate accomplishments, and look forward together as a community.
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| February 10 - Academic Credit Courses and Summer Camp Registration Opens |
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Registration opens in your myESD Parent Portal on February 10 at 8:00 p.m. |
| February 11 - WEBINAR: College Money Method Workshop (7:00 p.m.) |
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Join this workshop hosted by the Office of College Guidance to go behind the desk of the financial aid office and get an insider view of the rules and formulas for aid eligibility. You’ll take away actionable steps you may consider to increase your eligibility, with specific guidance for the FAFSA and CSS Profile. |
| February 15 - Re-Enrollment Deadline |
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You should have received a detailed email from Shelle Montgomery, Director of Data Processing Systems and Tuition Assistance, regarding the re-enrollment process for the 2026-27 school year. Now that re-enrollment is open, a button should be visible in your MyESD parent portal to complete the process. The deadline is February 15, 2026. Re-enrollment letters were mailed to families on Friday, January 23, but their arrival may be delayed. |
| February 19 - WEBINAR: Navigating College Admission Tests (6:30 p.m.) |
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ESD College Guidance invites you to join us for a webinar on college admissions testing on Thursday, February 19th, at 6:30 PM CST. This webinar is co-hosted with counseling staff from our peer schools (Greenhill, Hockaday, Parish Episcopal, and St. Mark’s). Our featured speaker is Adam Ingersoll, co-founder of Compass Education Group. Please join a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion covering:
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| February 21 - Upper School Winter Dance |
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Upper School students are invited to the Winter Dance on Saturday, February 21, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Study Commons! The doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
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| February 22 - Silent Auction Bidding Closes (10:00 p.m.) |
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We are excited to see you at ESD Fest on March 7, 2026, at The Rustic. Come for the cause, stay for the fest! Use the button below to purchase tickets and bid now on silent auction items. Bidding will close on Sunday, February 22, at 10:00 p.m. |
| February 23 - 2027 Spain/Morocco Summer Abroad Information Session |
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There will be a parent information meeting in the Bell Theater on Monday, February 23, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the upcoming international trip to Spain and Morocco.
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| February 26-March 1 - MS/US Musical: Oliver! |
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| February 27 - Alumni Culture and Community Celebration |
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Join us on Friday, February 27, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. for a special celebration in honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month! We are proud to host an Alumni Insights Panel: Navigating Life & Career with an HBCU Education. This event is a wonderful opportunity for the ESD community to come together, connect, and learn more about the value and impact of an HBCU education through the experiences of our panel. The Details
Meet The Panel
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| March 17 - Sign Up to Host a WORX Program Intern Deadline |
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Since 2013, the Eastin Family WORX Internship Program has been a cornerstone of the ESD experience, providing over 700 students with vital career awareness and professional development. As we look toward summer 2026, we invite our network of WORX Partner companies to help us reach our goal of 100% internship placement for our rising seniors. By hosting an intern, you offer a student the chance to gain hands-on experience that will impact their future. WORX internships are designed to be highly flexible to fit your business needs, typically lasting two weeks with options for in-person, remote, or hybrid formats. This program is a collaborative community effort supported by the Dads’ Partnership, College Guidance, and the Alumni Association. Your support is what makes these life-changing opportunities possible, helping to shape the next generation of leaders at ESD. If you are interested in learning more about the WORX Program and how your company can become a WORX Partner and host an ESD student as an intern this summer, please complete the sign-up form today! If you have any questions, please reach out to Asia Hawkins '13 (hawkinsa@esdallas.org) for more information! Quick Program Facts for Partners:
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This performance of Oliver! will be a combined production by the Middle and Upper Schools, running an estimated 2 hours and 15 minutes. There will be various performances in the evening and in the afternoon, listed below:All School Information
| REMINDER: Parent Badges |
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As a reminder, all parents should wear their parent badges while on campus. |
| Information about Volunteer Service Awards |
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The Episcopal School of Dallas’s service awards program honors students who exhibit exemplary commitment to community engagement through structured service experiences. The deadline for all awards is April 1 each year. |
Pondering Purpose and Impact
Adam Grant, author of Hidden Potential, explains, “It’s hard to predict where you can have the most impact. It’s easier to gauge where you can have a unique impact. The question is not what the world needs. It’s where you have a rare gift to give. The most meaningful contribution is the one few others can make.”
Pause and Ponder: Your Unique Impact
- For younger students: Think about your class at school and how you help others. If you are absent for one day, how will your class be different? What will your friends notice is missing that day?
- For older children, teenagers, and adults: What sets you apart from your classmates and friends? What unique talent, perspective, experience, or strength can you share with others? What if you viewed your purpose as seeking opportunities to use your unique gifts and talents to positively impact others?
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
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**Please note that details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check your grade-level dates.
| Upper School Division Rep Welcome |
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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 |
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| Tenth Grade |
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| Eleventh Grade |
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| Twelfth Grade |
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Dean's Letters
| Ninth Grade - Heather Cernoch |
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| Tenth Grade - Marc Salz |
| Eleventh Grade - Claire Mrozek |
| Twelfth Grade - Marcela Garcini |
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