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• Lower School Orientation Week Schedule

  FIRST GRADE – Class of 2037 Monday, Aug. 18  9:30–11 a.m. – 1st Grade Back-to-School Party in Spencer Gym Scheduled individually – New Student Parent/Teacher Conferences  Thursday, Aug. 21 6 p.m. – Lower School Mini School in Decherd Performance Hall (Parents only) Friday, Aug. 22 8–10 a.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required)  10–11 a.m. – New Lower School Student Orientation (uniforms required)

  SECOND GRADE – Class of 2036 Monday, Aug. 18  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 2nd Grade Back-to-School Party in Spencer Gym Scheduled individually – New Student Parent/Teacher Conferences  Thursday, Aug. 21 6 p.m. – Lower School Mini School in Decherd Performance Hall (Parents only) Friday, Aug. 22 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required)  10–11 a.m. – New Lower School Student Orientation (uniforms required)

  THIRD GRADE – Class of 2034 Tuesday, Aug. 19 9:30–11 a.m. – 3rd Grade Back-to-School Party in Spencer Gym Scheduled individually – New Student Parent/Teacher Conferences  Thursday, Aug. 21 6 p.m. – Lower School Mini School in Decherd Performance Hall (Parents only) Friday, Aug. 22 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required)  10–11 a.m. – New Lower School Student Orientation (uniforms required)

  FOURTH GRADE – Class of 2033 Tuesday, Aug. 19 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 4th Grade Back-to-School Party in Spencer Gym Scheduled individually – New Student Parent/Teacher Conferences  Thursday, Aug. 21 6 p.m. – Lower School Mini School in Decherd Performance Hall (Parents only) Friday, Aug. 22 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required)  10–11 a.m. – New Lower School Student Orientation (uniforms required)

  
  

• •Middle School Orientation Week Schedule

  Note: Uniforms are required for Class Orientation on Aug. 22. Casual dress is appropriate for all other events except yearbook photos.  
  
  

  FIFTH GRADE – Class of 2033 Monday, Aug. 18 8:00–11:30 a.m. – Introduction to 5th Grade in Nearburg Hall (charged laptop and backpack required for ALL students)     Tuesday, Aug. 19 8:00–11:30 a.m. – Introduction to 5th Grade (Day 2) in Nearburg Hall (charged laptop and backpack required for ALL students)   8:15–9:30 a.m. – Parent Information Session in Science Lecture Hall  Thursday, Aug. 21 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required) Friday, Aug. 22 8:30–10:30 a.m. – Orientation Day (uniform required)

  SIXTH GRADE – Class of 2032 Tuesday, Aug. 19 1:30-2:30 p.m. – New Parent Information Session in Centennial Hall 116   1:30–4:00 p.m. – New Student Introduction to 6th Grade in Centennial Hall 116 (charged laptop and backpack required for NEW students) Thursday, Aug. 21 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required) Friday, Aug. 22 1:00–3:00 p.m. – Orientation Day (uniform required)

  SEVENTH GRADE – Class of 2031 Tuesday, Aug. 19 1:30–2:30 p.m. – New Parent Information Session in Centennial Hall 116   1:30–4:00 p.m. – New Student Introduction to 7th Grade in Centennial Hall 116 (charged laptop and backpack required for NEW students) Thursday, Aug. 21 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required) Friday, Aug. 22 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Orientation Day (uniform required)

  EIGHTH GRADE – Class of 2030 Tuesday, Aug. 19 1:30–2:30 p.m. – New Parent Information Session in Centennial Hall 116   1:30–4:00 p.m. – New Student Introduction to 8th Grade in Centennial Hall 116 (charged laptop and backpack required for NEW students) Thursday, Aug. 21 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required) Friday, Aug. 22 1:00–3:00 p.m. – Orientation Day(uniform required)

    

  Please contact Courtney Poglitsch at poglitschc@smtexas.org with any questions.

• Upper School Orientation Week Schedule

  Uniforms are required for Class Orientation on Aug. 22. Casual dress is appropriate for all other events, except yearbook photos. Please contact wrightl@smtexas.org with any questions.
  
  Lockers: Students in grades 10-12 will receive an email to register for a locker. Final locker numbers and combinations will be added to each student's online account before the start of school. Freshmen are automatically assigned a locker. 
  
  

  NINTH GRADE – Class of 2029 Thursday, Aug. 7 3:00-5:00 p.m. – Pecos Character & Leadership Orientation – Decherd  Friday, Aug. 8 All Day – Pecos Orientation Saturday, Aug. 9 – Saturday, Aug. 16 All Day – Pecos Trip Tuesday, Aug. 19 New Students Only: 8:00–9:00 a.m. – New Student and Parent Introduction in Great Hall  9:00–9:45 a.m. – Campus Tour (optional for parents) 9:45–10:30 a.m. – Computer Workshop in Winn 208 10:30–11:00 a.m. – Concussion Baseline Testing in Winn 208 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch with Student Welcome Committee 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Wellness Study Habits (Part 1) in S103 All Students: 1:00–4:00 p.m. – Yearbook photos in Nearburg 232 (suit and tie required) Friday, Aug. 22 New Students Only: 8:30–9:30 a.m. – Wellness Study Habits (Part 2) in S103 All Students: 9:30–11:30 a.m. – Orientation (uniform required) in SLH 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Freshman Back to School Event in the back field

  TENTH GRADE – Class of 2028 Tuesday, Aug. 19 New Students Only: 8:00–9:00 a.m. – New Student and Parent Introduction in Great Hall  9:00–9:45 a.m. – Campus Tour (optional for parents) 9:45–10:30 a.m. – Computer Workshop in Winn 208 10:30-11:00 a.m. – Concussion Baseline Testing in Winn 208 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch with Student Welcome Committee 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Wellness Study Habits (Part 1) in S103 All Students: 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook photos in Nearburg 232 (suit and tie required) Friday, Aug. 22 New Students Only: 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Wellness Study Habits (Part 2) in S103 All Students: 9:30–11:30 a.m. – Orientation (uniform required) in Graduate Hall, C116 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Sophomore Back to School Event in the front field

  ELEVENTH GRADE – Class of 2027 Monday, Aug. 18  1:00-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Photos in Nearburg 232 (coat & tie required)  Friday, Aug. 22 1:30–3:00 p.m. – Orientation (uniforms required) in SLH 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Junior Back to School Event in the back field

  TWELFTH GRADE – Class of 2026 Friday, Aug. 22 Senior Retreat – Buses leave from campus in the morning. Details to come.

• •Yearbook Photos

  Yearbook photos will be taken by Scott Peek Photography throughout the week of Aug. 19, with each grade level scheduled for a specific time. Refer to the Orientation Week schedules above for your grade's time. 
  
  Students should arrive in Nearburg Hall and will be escorted to N232 by a volunteer for their photograph. Parents are asked to remain in the lobby during photos. Students should wear a white uniform shirt, a dark jacket, and a tie for their pictures. We will have a limited number of jacket sizes and ties on hand to borrow. Students may arrive at any point during their assigned time.
  
  Please note that the School's dress code policy applies to yearbook photos. Boys must be clean-shaven with appropriately kempt hair. For further information, consult page 264 of the Lion Tracks student handbook. 

• •Mini School

  Mini School is for parents only. This is an opportunity to meet your son’s teachers and receive an overview of the curriculum for the school year.
  
  Lower School Mini School
  Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
  
  Middle School Mini School
  Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6 p.m.
  
  Upper School Mini School
  Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
  

• •Lower School Extended Day

  To register your child for the fall, please complete this form online. Registration will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

   

  The St. Mark’s Extended Day Program offers a safe and fun environment for Lower School students. It provides an opportunity to make friends, play, and study. The Extended Day Program operates on all or most days that St. Mark’s Lower School is in session for a full day. 
  
  

  The first semester of the St. Mark’s Extended Day program will begin on Monday, August 26, 2024, and it will be available to students from school dismissal until 6 p.m. The fall 2024 tuition rate will be $1,950.

• •Calendars and Directories

  Digital Calendars and Directories
  The calendar is now available online. Parents can log in to their smtexas.org accounts to view the online directory. 
  
  Printed Calendars & Directories
  

  Middle and Upper School parents can pick up their calendars and directories in Nearburg Hall during yearbook photo sessions.
  
  

  Lower School directories and calendars will be distributed at Mini-School (Thursday, Aug. 22).
  
  

  Senior parents can stop by Nearburg Hall anytime during the week of Aug. 19-23, to pick up their calendar and directories, or can wait to receive them at the Senior Parent Kick-off Dinner on Aug. 29.
  
  Recycle Last Year’s Directory
  We have arranged for a vendor to take last year’s Directories to be shredded. You are welcome to bring your copy of last year’s Directory to Nearburg 104 when you come to pick up this year’s Directory and Calendar.

• Online Tuition Management

  St. Mark's uses Blackbaud Tuition Management for tuition and fee invoices, payment processing and customer service. 
  
  Visit parent.blackbaud.school to access your account.

  If you have not set up your account, click here to learn how to enroll. 
  
  

  If you need additional help with your online account, we recommend reaching out directly to a Blackbaud customer support representative at (888) 868-8828.

• Student Schedules & LS Class Lists – Aug. 12

  Middle and Upper School students will be able to view their schedules on their smtexas.org account beginning Monday, Aug. 11. Parents will also be able to log in and see their son's schedule on Aug. 11.
  
  Lower School class lists will be posted on Class Pages on Monday, Aug. 11.

• School Supplies

  Lower School
  All supplies are provided in Lower School. Boys only need a labeled backpack.
  
  Middle School
  Click here to download the Middle School school supply list.
  
  Upper School
  Teachers will tell students what supplies are needed for each class.

• •Middle & Upper School Laptop Guidelines

  Boys in grades 5-12 will need a laptop to support their learning. Below are recommended specifications to support each boy’s classroom experience. More information is available on the Student Technology Resources page. 
  
  

  • Use either Windows or MacOS as their operating system. Mobile operating systems (iOS, Android, etc.), Chromebooks and iPads are insufficient.
  • Have a physical keyboard to facilitate typing.
  • Have a functioning webcam, microphone, and speakers.
  • Run a modern web browser. (Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari)
  • Wi-Fi capable
  • Minimum of 8 GB RAM (RAM affects how quickly a device can run programs and open files. Students taking classes such as photography, film studies or graphic design should strongly consider additional RAM.
  • A protective case is highly recommended.

• Uniforms & Dress Code

  Uniforms can be purchased at Culwell & Son, 6319 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, 75205, 214-522-7000, or at the Lions' Closet, the School's resale store. Click here for more information on the Lions' Closet, including hours and location.
  
  Lower School PE uniforms can be purchased in the Student Store.
  
  Please use a permanent marker to label your son’s uniform shorts, shirts and sweatshirts. 
  
  You can find the dress code on page 264 of Lion Tracks in your St. Mark's directory.

• Student Store Schedule

  Hours:
  8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Orientation Week (Aug. 18-22)
  8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on regular school days

   
  Be sure to stop by the store for all of your school supplies and St. Mark’s spirit and insignia needs, including PE uniforms and locks! We’ve got lots of great choices for the whole family. Also, check out our online store (smtexasstore.com) and follow us on Instagram (@smtexasstore) to see the latest SM swag.
   
  The Student Store accepts all major credit cards. In-person, you may also pay with cash or check or charge to your son’s school account (grades 5-12).

• •The Lions' Closet Resale Shop

  Back-to-School Sale 
  Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Monday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Wednesday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  
  

  Regular Hours (Aug. 28 – May 20)
  Open every Wednesday (except school holidays)
  8-10 a.m.

  
  About
  The Lions' Closet offers new and gently-used school uniforms, St. Mark's-branded clothing (for adults and children) and spirit gear at discounted prices. The Lions' Closet is located on the first floor of the north library building (across from the entrance to the Chapel).
  
  Donations
  Please drop off your pre-washed, gently-used school uniforms and St. Mark's gear in the donation bin outside of the Lions' Closet. (Please note that personalized items will not be able to be accepted. Any personalized items that are dropped off will be donated to charity.)

   
  Prices

  You can find both new and gently-used clothing items at the Lions' Closet at discount prices. The Lions' Closet has prices that range from free to $50 (new outerwear being the most expensive). Most clothing items are between $5 and $20.
  
  Payment

  The Lions' Closet accepts cash, credit card and Apple Pay. 
  
  

  St. Mark’s Lost and Found

  The Lost and Found is located in the hall outside the Lions' Closet. Items of value will be turned into the nearest divisional offices. At the end of each month, unclaimed clothing will be either donated directly to the Lions' Closet and/or local charities.
  Please label your son's clothes with his initials so that, if it ends up "lost," it can be easily "found."

   

  Questions? 

  Rae Story at 214-830-0505 or Rae.nicole@gmail.com.

• Summer Reading

  Click here to review the summer reading information for each grade level.

• Medical Certificate

  All new students, and all returning students entering grades 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11, must submit a completed medical certificate before school starts.
  
  Attention: Class of 2029
  All freshmen must have an updated medical certificate on file before departing for the Pecos Wilderness Trip. 
  
  Click here to download a blank medical certificate to be filled out by a licensed Physician/NP/PA. Please log in to your son’s August Schools portal to upload his medical certificate once completed by his pediatric provider.
  
  If you have questions, you can reach out to Nurse Julie Doerge or Nurse Chi-chi Acho at StMarksNurses@smtexas.org.

• Textbooks (Grades 5-12)

  Textbooks should ship to each Middle and Upper School student's home the week of August 12. Students who were enrolled prior to this year can check their school emails to find the tracking number for the box of books. 
  
  Parents of new students are welcome to check with Nancy Goldberg, Student Store Manager (goldbergn@smtexas.org), if their son’s books have not arrived by the week of August 19.

• •Fun Day – Sept. 26 (Grades 1-4)

  Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
  Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  Prices: All-Access Wristbands - $60 Each, Additional Food Band - $15 Each
  QR Codes/Links to order - coming soon
  QR Codes/Links to volunteer - coming soon

  
  Volunteers Needed!
  Gather your friends and family and volunteer to help. We strongly encourage someone from each family to volunteer for a time slot. Click here to secure your timeslot!
  
  

• Grandparents' Day – Nov. 21

  St. Mark’s annual Grandparents’ Day is Friday, Nov. 21. Your son’s grandparents will receive a mailed invitation in October if their names and addresses were provided on your enrollment forms. 
  
  If grandparent contact information was not submitted during enrollment, please send their mailing information to Dansby Erwin.

• •Celebrate Community – April 5, 2025

  Next April, the Parents’ Association will once again host Celebrate Community. This parent event will be a night of food, music and sports-themed surprises to strengthen the pride of our parent community. Please save the date for this special, casual evening with your fellow Lion parents in a new den!
  
  More details to follow!