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Lower School Tours (Age 3-Grade 4)
Parents are invited to see us in action by attending one of our lower school tours. You will visit classrooms, observe learning environments, experience our one-of-a-kind collaborative neighborhood workspaces, and hear from key leadership on how we Ignite Lives of Purpose for our youngest Eagles. This tour is for parents only. Two identical lower school tours take place at 9:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on the following dates: September 16 (*FULL*) September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 December 2 To attend a tour, please RSVP by following the instructions in the RSVP drop-down below. Current ESD Families and Previous Applicant Families: If you have attended a tour in the last year or have a child currently enrolled at ESD, you are not eligible to attend a tour at this time. If you have questions, please reach out to admission@esdallas.org.
Middle School Tours (Grades 5-8)
Parents are invited to see us in action for one of our middle school tours, led by our student Ambassadors. You will visit classrooms, observe teachers and students engaged in learning, get a glimpse into daily student life on campus, and get a sneak peek into the upper school. Parents will also hear from Dave Baad, Head of School, and Jon Chein, Head of Middle School. This tour is for parents only. September 17 at 1:15 p.m. October 29 at 12:00 p.m. November 19 at 1:15 p.m. To attend a tour, please RSVP by following the instructions in the RSVP drop-down below. Current ESD Families and Previous Applicant Families: If you have attended a tour in the last year or have a child currently enrolled at ESD, you are not eligible to attend a tour at this time. If you have questions, please reach out to admission@esdallas.org.
Upper School Tours (Grades 9-12)
Parents are invited to see us in action on one of our upper school tours, led by our student Ambassadors. You will visit classrooms, observe teachers and students engaged in learning, get a glimpse into daily student life on campus, and hear from Dave Baad, Head of School, and Matt Peal, Clark Family Head of Upper School. This tour is for parents only. October 1 at 1:15 p.m. November 12 at 12:00 p.m. December 3 at 1:15 p.m. To attend a tour, please RSVP by following the instructions in the RSVP drop-down below. Current ESD Families and Previous Applicant Families: If you have attended a tour in the last year or have a child currently enrolled at ESD, you are not eligible to attend a tour at this time. If you have questions, please reach out to admission@esdallas.org.
Explore ESD Open House [December 7]
Our Explore ESD Open House welcomes prospective families to campus for a deep dive into what it means to be an Eagle. You will hear from leadership, learn about our extensive curriculum and signature programs unique to ESD, and participate in interactive sessions led by Faculty for a truly hands-on experience. December 7, 2025 12:15 p.m. What does it mean to be an Episcopal School? Join us for an optional chapel service to learn about our Episcopal Identity. 1:00 p.m. Formal program begins Applicant parents and middle and upper school student applicants are invited to attend. The program's format is not age-appropriate for lower school applicants, and we kindly request that they not attend. To attend a tour, please RSVP by following the instructions in the RSVP drop-down below.
RSVP to Attend an Event
Event registration is through our Veracross Admission portal. 1. Click the "Create an Account" button. 2. If you have applied to ESD in the past, have attended an ESD summer camp, or are a current or former ESD parent, please use your Veracross portal login. If you don't remember your login, please enter your email address and follow the prompts. If this is your first time applying to ESD and you have never had a Veracross account, follow the prompts to create your account. 3. After entering your email address, click submit and follow the prompts. 4. You will be prompted to submit the Inquiry form to create an account. Click submit. 5. You will be prompted to check your email to complete the account set-up process. 6. Once your account is set up, you can log in and register for events and start your application. CREATE AN ACCOUNT

From Eagle to Eagle

Hear what our community members have to say about ESD:

"Now 8 years after graduating from ESD, I've realized what a fantastic foundation this school gave me as I moved forward in my adult life. I highly, highly recommend this school."

- ESD Alum

"My girls have had the most phenomenal experience at ESD. This school is a community that cherishes the whole child and prepares them for a bright future for the road ahead."

- ESD Alum Parent

"I have been working at ESD for just over a month and already feel like this is where I'll be until I retire. From the minute I stepped on campus, I felt right at home."

- ESD Alum Parent

"I came to ESD in ninth grade and everyone was so welcoming - people in my grade reached out to me all summer. I love the overall welcoming community ESD offers"

- ESD Current Student

"ESD was a fantastic experience for me. It built a strong sense of drive, leadership, faith, balance, connection, and family."

- ESD Alum and Current Parent

"Wonderful work environment, well-rounded students, hard-working faculty, competitive athletics, impressive fine arts."

- ESD Alum Parent

"My teachers care about me. My advisory group is awesome. I'm new and Hispanic and for me this was a great year. I had to study a lot but I enjoy that everyone cares about their academics."

- ESD Current Student

"Our daughter knew from the minute her interview concluded that ESD was where she wanted to go. We have been very happy with our decision to send her there!"

- ESD Current Parent

"Our son has been at ESD since Pre-K and loves it! The teachers are kind and attentive and challenge him every day."

- ESD Current Parent

"I couldn't have asked for a better educational experience - great faculty, great families, and great student life. ESD nurtured not just my intellectual conscience but also my creative talents and artistic aspirations."

- ESD Alum

"I am so thankful for the ESD community because it has allowed me to not only be fully prepared for college but also have made friends for a lifetime."

- ESD Current Student

"Initially, we were reticent about the monetary investment, but we are so pleased with our decision to enroll at ESD. The school has provided our kids with a challenging curriculum, a welcoming social climate, and longtime friendships."

- ESD Alum Parent

"We had 5 children attend ESD, and all went on to attend outstanding colleges and had the strong, balanced foundation from ESD that let them shine."

- ESD Alum Parent

"I witness the mission in action on campus every day. Students, faculty, and staff are known, heard, nurtured, and shepherded."

- ESD Faculty Member

"I love that ESD offers equal opportunities for students to engage in the arts and sports, while also focusing on the importance of academics."

- ESD Alum

"I can attribute so many of my passions to the things my teachers taught me. I never once doubted that my education was their top priority."

- ESD Alum

"It is a community that values the whole person. Hearts, minds and souls are nourished daily."

- ESD Alum Parent

"ESD has the only completely student-run Honor Council in Dallas and I have been happy with the way they enforce values of honesty and integrity in students."

- ESD Current Parent

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