Upper School Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
| April 23 - ESDPA Speaker Series: Dr. Twenge (7:00 p.m., Bray Performance Hall) | ||
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Join us for an engaging presentation by Dr. Jean Twenge, a leading psychologist and author of Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents and What They Mean for America’s Future and contributor to the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. All ESD parents and faculty are invited to attend. This is a session that will resonate with parents of children in every age range. Dr. Twenge will discuss the complexities of generational shifts and how they shape society by analyzing how technological advancements and resulting social changes have influenced the personalities, behaviors and values of different generations. Comparing different generations, she will highlight how the digital age has exacerbated feelings of loneliness, isolation and depression, especially among Gen Z. Drawing on her extensive research, Dr. Twenge will explore how smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity have reshaped not only the way we interact with one another but also how we experience the world and perceive ourselves. Dr. Twenge will offer practical advice on fostering healthy relationships with technology by urging families to be intentional about its use while strengthening meaningful offline connections and speculate on how past generational differences will shape America’s future. This timely presentation will offer critical insight into the challenges facing the current generation and the long-term effects of growing up in a digital world. Whether you have a young child with little access to technology – limited to a smartwatch and/or group chats, or a high schooler who can't stop scrolling through social media, this presentation is for you. This meeting will be held in the Bray Performance Hall at 7:00 p.m. |
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| April 23 - Eagles Real Estate Club (Claremont Neighborhood Grill, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.) | ||
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Established in 2021, the Eagles Real Estate Club hosts quarterly meetings to connect ESD alumni and parents working in the real estate industry. Hosted by Emma Cabrales ‘18, Trey Scardino ’16, Stephen Swann ’93 P’24,’27,’29, and Libby Laughlin Wood ‘15, the goal of the club is to bring together the ESD community for networking and future business opportunities. Join the club for a happy hour on Wednesday, April 23, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., hosted by Brad Berkley P’26,’28, at Claremont Neighborhood Grill. |
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| April 28 - President's Volunteer Service Award Ceremony (12:15 p.m.) | ||
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We are excited to celebrate those students who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to service by earning the President's Volunteer Service Award. We will honor these students on Monday, April 28, during chapel at 12:15 p.m. We encourage parents/guardians to attend. This ceremony is for ninth - eleventh grade recipients only. Seniors will be honored at their senior awards ceremony. |
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| April 30 - Pass It On Ceremony (10:00 a.m.) | ||
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Established in 1978, the Pass It On ceremony invites the graduating senior class to reverently pass their light, the spirit of ESD, to the incoming freshman class (current eighth-graders), welcoming them to the upper school.
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| May 3 - Annual Eagle Laureate Dinner (Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons, 6:00 p.m.) | ||
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All parents are welcome to attend. To date, one hundred and thirty-six faculty and staff members who have served The Episcopal School of Dallas for twenty or more years have been inducted into the Keri Scholtz Hall ‘87 Convocation. This year, we will add two more dedicated members:
Annually, we also recognize individuals who have perpetuated the Founding Tenets of ESD while profoundly impacting the lives of countless students with the Inspirit Accolade Award. Our 2025 Inspirit Accolade Honorees are:
View the full list of Keri Scholtz Hall ‘87 Convocation Members and Inspirit Accolade Honorees here. |
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| May 5 & 9 - ESD Annual Spring Swing Tournaments | ||
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Join us for our annual ESD Spring Swing Tournaments hosted by the ESD Alumni Association and Booster Club! By taking a swing, proceeds from the tournaments directly benefit the Mary Elizabeth Williams Endowed Scholarship Fund and the Booster Club Tuition Assistance Fund. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are open to all ESD parents. The golf tournament will be hosted on Monday, May 5, at Trinity Forest Golf Club. The tennis and pickleball tournaments will be hosted on Friday, May 9, at the Harrison Family Tennis Center at The Episcopal School of Dallas. Visit our Spring Swing Tournaments website to register and for additional information on sponsorship opportunities. Please contact Asia Hawkins ‘13, Director of Alumni, with any questions. |
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| May 15 - Flynn O'Hara On-Campus Sizing Day | ||
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A Flynn O’Hara sizing specialist will be on campus to take measurements for your student to ensure the best fit when you are ready to order or purchase new uniform items. Please note that this is a sizing opportunity; there will not be samples available for trying on at this event.
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| June 1 - Summer Reading Release | ||
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Please check the Getting Ready pages on June 1 for summer reading requirements. |
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| June 20 & 27 - Flynn O'Hara In-Store ESD Sizing and Shopping Days | ||
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The Flynn O’Hara Store will be open exclusively for ESD families on these days.
To ensure your Flynn O’Hara shopping experience is efficient and pleasant, a SignUp Genius will be shared soon to reserve your visit time.
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All School News & Updates
| April 23, 2025 Uniform Update: Vendor Details & Item Availability |
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The Flynn O'Hara Storefront is Now Open Availability of Uniform Items at Flynn O'Hara
For uniform policy questions and clarifications:
For uniform provider questions and interim uniform issues (i.e. the zipper just broke on my student's last uniform skirt; my student has outgrown their pants; what do they wear until Flynn O’Hara bottoms are available?)
For more information on the 15% educator discount, learn more here. |
| Summer Academic Credit Course and Camp Registration for Upper School |
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Summer camp registration is open. We hope your upper school student will join us for a fun-filled summer. Upper school students have the opportunity to take academic courses for ESD credit over the summer. Check out the offerings on our Summer Camp pages. |
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. We need your help in showing the Upper School teachers and staff some love!! In addition to some school-wide celebrations, we will stock the break room with drinks and treats on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9. This is a fun and easy way to contribute and help, especially if you haven’t had a chance to do so this year. They genuinely love these days and feel so special coming in each day. Please see the SignUpGenius below for sign-up dates. If you have any questions, text or email Amy Laws or Susan O’Neal.
VOLUNTEER TO BRING BREAKROOM SNACKS HERE
| Upper School Division Rep Welcome |
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Dear Upper School Families, As the end of the school year is quickly approaching, many exciting things are happening around the school. See below for a list of events and dates you don’t want to miss. Go Eagles! 2025-26 Upper School Division Coordinator: Kristyn Ampofo
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| Ninth Grade |
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Hello Sweet Families! The Spring season is well upon us, and summer is just around the corner. Please find reminders and a list of important dates below. As we approach the end of the school year, we wish everyone much success in these final weeks as Freshmen! Reminders:ESD Speaker Series Join us on April 23 in the Bray Performance Hall at 7:00 p.m. for our ESD Speaker Series with an engaging presentation by Dr. Jean Twenge. She will discuss the complexities of generational shifts and how they shape society, explore how smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity have reshaped the way we interact with one another, and more. RSVP Here. Uniforms Don’t forget we have a new uniform vendor, Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. More information may be found on the Getting Ready Page. Summer Camp Summer camp registration is open. We hope your upper school student will join us for a fun-filled summer. Upper school students have the opportunity to take academic courses for ESD credit over the summer, as well as community service camps. Check out the offerings on our Summer Camp pages found at https://www.esdallas.org/summer-camp-programs. Grade-level Dates:
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*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) 2025-26 Ninth-Grade Grade Reps: Tiffany Mooney and Alexa Spears |
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Hello Sophomore Parents, We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Break! It's hard to believe that we are so close to the end of the year. There are lots of important dates coming up as we wrap things up for our sophomore year! Grade-level Dates:
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*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, Laura Pendleton (Brooke '27) Ginny Young (Hudsen '27, Harper '29) 2025-26 Tenth-Grade Grade Reps: Tominko Musco and Melissa Chase |
| Eleventh Grade |
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Dear Eleventh Grade Parents, Our Class of 2026 (gulp!) children are about to wear their rings and sport their blue and yellow Senior shirts. May their hard work and vigor this year catapult them into a wondrous Senior year. Please see our final eleventh-grade level newsletter for the April/May 2025 dates. Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Warm regards, 2025-26 Eleventh-Grade Grade Reps: Shauna Ferguson and Amy Laws |
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Senior Parents, This is our last email newsletter. Savor these final senior days...and note important dates below. Grade-level Dates:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Please be sure to refer to the Everything You Need to Know for Seniors document for all matters concerning end-of-the-year and graduation. Also, the Senior page is another handy resource! Thanks, 2025-26 Twelfth-Grade Grade Reps: Nicole Girata and 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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