Upper School Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
| February 5 - US Special Programming Day |
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| February 8 - Winter Dance |
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The upper school winter dance will be in the Haggar Family Gym on February 8, from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.; students will not be permitted to go in and out of the dance. Please drive onto campus using Eagle Family Way (old Montwood). Park on the street or the gravel lot and enter (or be dropped off) at the South side of the Swann Building (by the Athletic Offices). Students will need to be picked up in the same spot as drop off. If you are ride-sharing, be sure to provide the following address so you are dropped off at the correct side of campus: 4030 Montwood Lane |
| February 12 - Summer Camp and Academic Course Registration Opens for ESD Students |
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Summer Camp registration opens Wednesday, February 12 at 8:00 p.m. for current ESD students. You will receive an email from Mike Schneider on February 12 at 8:00 p.m. confirming registration is open and providing links to the official camp catalog and registration webpage. Summer Camp registration opens Tuesday, February 18, at 8:00 p.m. for non-ESD siblings and the general public at esdallas.org/summercamp. We are still confirming summer camps, but you can view preliminary offerings here. View academic credit course offerings for ESD upper school students and guidelines here. |
| February 14-17 - No School |
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Winter Break (No School) |
| February 18: Coffee and Conversations with Matt Peal, Head of Upper School |
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Please join Matt Peal, Clark Family Head of Upper School, for his annual parent partnership series, "Coffee and Conversations." Mr. Peal will cover topics important to our upper school families and the mission of ESD. February 18, 2025: Igniting Lives of Purpose: Guiding students through the highly individualized college guidance process, from course selection to WORX internships, by harnessing current and future interests as they pursue their passions April 16, 2025: Town Hall Meeting. Parents are encouraged to share about their student's school year. What is going well? Where can we improve? Do you have questions about next year? All meetings will be held in the North Dining Commons Conference Room from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
| February 24 - Spring Sports Team Order *DEADLINE* |
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Spring Sports Team Stores are now OPEN online through the Eagles Nest! Click the button below to order your optional spirit gear for the Spring Season. Team Stores can be found in the drop-down menu on The Eagles Nest homepage. Order Deadline: Monday, February 24 Questions? Contact April Cook. |
| February 26 - Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale |
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Looking for new ESD merch? Make sure to stop by the Eagles Nest on February 26 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to snag some great deals on some great items. Prices will be as low as $5 to stock up on your Eagles spirit wear. |
| March 29 - All Community Day of Service: Register Now |
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In honor of ESD’s 50th anniversary and our individual and collective highest calling, serving others, the ESD community will come together to serve the greater Dallas area on Saturday, March 29, 2025. We invite your family to join this special day of service. There are limited spaces available and specific age and/or parent attending requirements, so please review the specifics and register for the service activity that fits your student and family. |
All School News & Updates
| Uniform Update: New Vendor Information (January 27, 2025) |
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We are pleased to announce our partnership with Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. Once again, we would like to thank you for your understanding and patience as we have progressed through this challenging uniform saga. There are brighter days ahead! Below is key information to know. As more information becomes available and dates are confirmed, this webpage will be updated and re-shared through News You Can Use. Can my child wear his or her Dennis Uniform pieces next year?
Availability of Uniform Items
Uniform pieces not yet available for purchase are listed below; these items are scheduled to be ready this spring:
We will keep you updated on arrival dates as they become available. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FLYNN O'HARA SHOP NOW Please note: Beginner families shop under the "PK" tab, and Primer families shop under the "K" tab. Flynn O’Hara offers ESD families free shipping on orders over $100.
For uniform policy questions and clarifications:
For uniform provider questions and interim uniform issues (i.e. The zipper just broke on my daughter’s last uniform skirt, my son has outgrown his pants; What do they wear until Flynn O’Hara bottoms are available?):
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| Carpool Reminder: Please Do Not Queue on Neighborhood Streets |
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Our Good Neighbor policy states that carpool will queue on Merrell and Midway Road and not on neighboring side streets like Gooding Drive, South Better Drive, Eastlawn, or Westlawn. Please refrain from using these streets so our neighbors can easily navigate to their homes. Thank you for your cooperation. |
| Cell Phone Policy Reminders |
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| Uniform Policy Reminders |
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Fridays will no longer be spirit dress unless specifically designated as such. Your uniform (including outerwear) must comply with the uniform policy. We are moving past the grace period and have the following clearly set uniform guidelines:
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To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
| Upper School Division Rep Welcome |
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Happy New Year, Upper School Families! We have many exciting events planned for this winter that you won't want to miss. Please check the tab below for grade-specific information from your grade-level representatives. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me or your grade representatives. Go Eagles!
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| Ninth Grade |
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Dear Ninth-Grade Families, The winter season is full of fun activities and important events to look forward to at ESD, including: Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Go Eagles! Adrienne Wooldridge (Sumner P'21, Miles P'24, and Ollie P'28) Alexis Brausa-Grady (Tyler P'26 and Cassidy P'28) |
| Tenth Grade |
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Dear Tenth-Grade Families, Please see below for all of the upcoming events. Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*Don't forget that you can find all of these dates, Upper School News and more in your Parent Portal on Veracross. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Sincerely, |
| Eleventh Grade |
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Dear Eleventh-Grade Families, Below are important dates through February. Please note your student should have a date for their individual meeting with their college guidance counselor coming up. If you don’t know that date, please contact their counselor. Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Stay warm everyone, |
| Twelfth Grade |
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Hello Class of 2025 Seniors, Please see the upcoming dates below: Please reach out via email or through our Seniors’ Parents Group Me Page if you have any questions/concerns. Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Kindest regards, |
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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