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• Lower School Orientation Week Schedule

  FIRST GRADE – Class of 2038 Monday, August 17 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. 1st Grade Back to School Party Play Clothes – Spencer Gym Thursday, August 20 6 – 7:30 p.m. Lower School Mini School Parents Only – Decherd Performance Hall Friday, August 21 8 – 10 a.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) – Nearburg Hall 232 10 – 11 a.m. LS New Student Orientation Wear uniform – Drop off at Lower School 10 – 11 a.m. Parent Meeting w/Chaplain (Optional) – Lower School Library

  SECOND GRADE – Class of 2037 Monday, August 17 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2nd Grade Back to School Party Play Clothes – Spencer Gym Thursday, August 20 6 – 7:30 p.m. Lower School Mini School Parents Only – Decherd Performance Hall Friday, August 21 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) – Nearburg Hall 232 10 – 11 a.m. LS New Student Orientation Wear uniform – Drop off at Lower School 10 – 11 a.m. Parent Meeting w/Chaplain (Optional) – Lower School Library

  THIRD GRADE – Class of 2036 Tuesday, August 18 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. 3rd Grade Back to School Party Play Clothes – Spencer Gym Thursday, August 20 6 – 7:30 p.m. Lower School Mini School Parents Only – Decherd Performance Hall Friday, August 21 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) – Nearburg Hall 232 10 – 11 a.m. LS New Student Orientation Wear uniform – Drop off at Lower School 10 – 11 a.m. Parent Meeting w/Chaplain (Optional) – Lower School Library

  FOURTH GRADE – Class of 2035 Tuesday, August 18 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 4th Grade Back to School Party Play Clothes – Spencer Gym Thursday, August 20 6 – 7:30 p.m. Lower School Mini School Parents Only – Decherd Performance Hall Friday, August 21 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) – Nearburg Hall 232 10 – 11 a.m. LS New Student Orientation Wear uniform – Drop off at Lower School 10 – 11 a.m. Parent Meeting w/Chaplain (Optional) – Lower School Library

• Middle School Orientation Week Schedule

  Note: Uniforms are required for Class Orientation on Aug. 21. Casual dress is appropriate for all other events except yearbook photos.  
  
  

  FIFTH GRADE – Class of 2034 Monday, August 17 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Introduction to 5th Grade All Students – Nearburg Hall (outside) Students are asked to bring their laptops.  Tuesday, August 18 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Introduction to 5th Grade All Students – Nearburg Hall (outside) Students are asked to bring their laptops.  8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Parent Information Session All Parents – Science Lecture Hall (Winn Science Center) Thursday, August 20 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) All Students – Nearburg Hall 232 Friday, August 21 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Orientation Day All Students – Decherd Auditorium & Chapel

  SIXTH GRADE – Class of 2033 Tuesday, August 18 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Parent Information Session New Parents Only – Centennial 116 1:30 – 4 p.m. Introduction to 6th Grade New Students Only – Centennial 116 Students are asked to bring their laptops.  Thursday, August 20 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) All Students – Nearburg Hall 232 Friday, August 21 1 – 3 p.m. Orientation Day All Students – Decherd Auditorium & Chapel

  SEVENTH GRADE – Class of 2032 Tuesday, August 18 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Parent Information Session New Parents Only – Centennial 116 1:30 – 4 p.m. Introduction to 7th Grade New Students Only – Centennial 116 Students are asked to bring their laptops.  Thursday, August 20 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) All Students – Nearburg Hall 232 Friday, August 21 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Orientation Day All Students – Decherd Auditorium & Chapel

  EIGHTH GRADE – Class of 2031 Tuesday, August 18 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Parent Information Session New Parents Only – Centennial 116 1:30 – 4 p.m. Introduction to 8th Grade New Students Only – Centennial 116 Students are asked to bring their laptops.  Thursday, August 20 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie) All Students – Nearburg Hall 232 Friday, August 21 1 – 3 p.m. Orientation Day All Students – Decherd Auditorium & Chapel

    

  Please contact Middle School Office Coordinator Gail Macalik at MacalikG@smtexas.org with any questions.

• Upper School Orientation Week Schedule

  Uniforms are required for Class Orientation on Aug. 21. 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. 
  
  

  NEW UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS (All Grades) Tuesday, August 18 8–9 a.m. Intro to Upper School for New Parents & Students – Great Hall 9–9:45 a.m. Campus Tour (Parents Optional) 9:45–10:30 a.m. Computer Workshop with Mr. Tholking – Winn Science Center 207 10:30–11 a.m. Concussion Baseline Testing – Winn Science Center 207 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lunch with the Student Welcome Committee – Great Hall 12–1 p.m. Wellness Study Habits – McDermott-Green Science Center 103 1–4 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie Required) – Nearburg 232

  NINTH GRADE – Class of 2030 Tuesday, August 4 3–5 p.m. Character & Leadership Pecos Orientation – Decherd Wednesday, August 5 12–4 p.m. Pecos Orientation Thursday, August 6 Pecos Trip Departs – Meet in the Amphitheater at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, August 13 Pecos Trip Returns. Parents will receive an email with an ETA.  Tuesday, August 18 1–4 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie Required) – Nearburg Hall 232 Friday, August 21 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Freshman Orientation (Uniform Required) – Graduate Hall (Centennial 116) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Freshman Back to School Event – Zierk Athletic Center

  TENTH GRADE – Class of 2029 Tuesday, August 18 1–4 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie Required) – Nearburg 232 Friday, August 21 9:30–11:30 a.m. Sophomore Orientation (Uniform Required) – Science Lecture Hall (Winn Science Center) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sophomore Back to School Event – Spencer Gym

  ELEVENTH GRADE – Class of 2028 Monday, August 17 1–4 p.m. Yearbook Photos (Coat & Tie Required) – Nearburg Hall 232 Friday, August 21 1:30–3 p.m. Junior Orientation (Uniform Required) – Science Lecture Hall (Winn Science Center) 3–4 p.m. Junior Back to School Event – Spencer Gym

  TWELFTH GRADE – Class of 2027 Friday, Aug. 21 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. 17, with each grade level scheduled for a specific time. 
  
  

  • 1st Grade: Friday, Aug. 21, 8-10 a.m.
  • 2nd Grade: Friday, Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • 3rd Grade: Friday, Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • 4th Grade: Friday, Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • 5th Grade: Thursday, Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • 6th Grade: Thursday, Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • 7th Grade: Thursday, Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • 8th Grade: Thursday, Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • 9th Grade: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1-4 p.m.
  • 10th Grade: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1-4 p.m.
  • 11th Grade: Monday, Aug. 17, 1-4 p.m.
  • 12th Grade: N/A - Senior Sessions Privately Scheduled

  
  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 266 of the Lion Tracks student handbook. 

• Student Schedules & LS Class Lists

  Middle and Upper School students will be able to view their schedules on their smtexas.org account beginning Thursday, Aug. 13. Parents will also be able to log in and see their son's schedule on Aug. 13.
  
  Lower School class lists are available on Class Pages. Lower School class-specific volunteer opportunities will be made available Monday, August 3, at 12 p.m.

• Class Pages

  Your Class Page is regularly updated by Class Reps with announcements, events, links, and media specific to your grade. 
  
  

  Class of 2038 Class of 2037 Class of 2036 Class of 2035

  Class of 2034 Class of 2033 Class of 2032 Class of 2031

  Class of 2030 Class of 2029 Class of 2028 Class of 2027

• Lower School Extended Day Registration

  To register your child for the fall, please complete this form online. Registration will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.

   

  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 days that St. Mark’s Lower School is in session for a full day, unless otherwise noted – see the registration page for exceptions. 
  
  

  The first semester of the St. Mark’s Extended Day program will begin on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, and will be available to students from school dismissal until 6 p.m. The fall 2026 tuition rate will be $2,000.

• 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. 20, 6 p.m.
  
  Middle School Mini School
  Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.
  
  Upper School Mini School
  Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6 p.m.
  

• 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. 20).
  
  

  Senior parents can stop by Nearburg Hall anytime during the week of Aug. 17-21 to pick up their calendar and directories, or can wait to receive them at the Senior Parent Kick-off Dinner on Aug. 26.

• 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 or contact ITsupport@smtexas.org with any questions. 
  
  

  • 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 below or on page 266 of Lion Tracks in your St. Mark's directory.
  
  

  CLOTHING ITEM	LOWER SCHOOL	MIDDLE SCHOOL	UPPER SCHOOL
  SHIRTS	White Shirt: oxford cloth, button-down collar, short or long sleeves.	White Shirt: oxford cloth, button-down collar, short or long sleeves.	White Shirt: oxford cloth, button-down collar, short or long sleeves. Seniors wear blue oxford cloth shirts.
  PANTS	Gray shorts or gray long pants.	Gray shorts or gray long pants.	Gray shorts or gray long pants.
  SOCKS	Plain white socks with shorts. White socks should be worn well above the ankles. Solid dark socks may be worn with long pants.	Plain white socks with shorts. White socks should be worn well above the ankles. Solid dark socks may be worn with long pants.	Plain white socks with shorts. White socks should be worn well above the ankles. Solid dark socks may be worn with long pants.
  BELT	Conservative belt.	Conservative belt.	Conservative belt.
  UNDERSHIRTS OR T-SHIRTS	Plain white t-shirts acceptable under the school uniform shirt. Long-sleeved undershirts may not be worn with short-sleeved oxford shirts. No logos or writing permitted.	Plain white t-shirts acceptable under the school uniform shirt. Long-sleeved undershirts may not be worn with short-sleeved oxford shirts. No logos or writing permitted.	Plain white t-shirts acceptable under the school uniform shirt. Long-sleeved undershirts may not be worn with short-sleeved oxford shirts. No logos or writing permitted including St. Mark’s t-shirts.
  OUTERWEAR	Sweatshirts sold in the St. Mark’s Student Store, solid-colored sweatshirts with no decorations, conservative sweaters and coats are acceptable.	St. Mark’s Student Store sweatshirts, college sweatshirts, and conservative sports jackets, sweaters, and coats are permitted when in good repair. Sweatpants or workout clothing not permitted at any time.	St. Mark’s Student Store sweatshirts, college sweatshirts, and conservative sports jackets, sweaters, and coats are permitted when in good repair. Sweatpants or workout clothing not permitted at any time.
  SHOES	Tie shoes only if adept at tying them. Shoes should be predominantly or entirely black with no other color except white. No high-top athletic shoes.	Solid black or solid brown with backs.	Solid black or solid brown with backs.
  EXTRA CLOTHING	When the temperature is 32 degrees or less, Lower School boys may wear solid-colored sweatpants (blue or gray preferred) over their shorts.

  
  
  Other Dress Code Issues:
  
  

  Hair: Excesses of hairstyle and unkempt hair are out of bounds. No eccentric shaving  of the head, hair below the collar, dreadlocks below the top of the collar, hair tied in a ponytail, manbuns, or dyed hair is acceptable. No facial hair. Hair must not drop below the eyebrows or hide a student’s face. Sideburns may not grow below the bottom of the ear.
  
  

  Jewelry/Decoration: No earrings or other distracting ornaments; no tattoos or decorated skin are permitted.
  
  

  Uniform alternatives: If a Division Head declares “Free Dress Days,” good taste and appropriateness to the School’s atmosphere should be observed. Students in grades 5-12 may opt to wear a conservative shirt, slacks, sports jacket, and tie instead of the usual uniform. 
  
  

  All students representing St. Mark’s at events away from school, including athletic teams playing away games, wear appropriate attire as directed by their sponsor or coach and as approved by the appropriate Division Head. Coats and ties are the standard attire, but exceptions may be made based on the nature of the events attended and the nature of the travel.

• Student Store Schedule

  Hours:
  8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Orientation Week (Aug. 17-21)
  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. 15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Monday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Tuesday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  
  

  Regular Hours (Aug. 26 – May 19)
  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 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 in to 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."

• 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 2030
  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 Aug. 10. 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 Aug. 17.

• Lion Pride Night – Aug. 28

  Lion Pride Night, the annual all-school spirit party, will be Friday, Aug. 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Quad.
  

  • Enjoy complimentary meals from Goff's Hamburgers
  • No need to register – come pick up a burger, veggie burger, or grilled cheese and a frozen treat while they last.
  • After kickoff, concessions will be available in the Zierk Athletic Center.
  • New Lower School students will be celebrated before the game with a special presentation on the field, with the help of the cheerleaders. 
  • The Student Store will be open during Lion Pride Night, if you need any lion gear!

  Sponsored by the Parents' Association. 

• Fun Day – Oct. 2 (Grades 1-4)

  Friday, Oct. 2, 4-6 p.m.
  at St. Mark’s Campus
  
  Boys in grades 1-4 are invited to Fun Day, hosted by the Parents’ Associations of St. Mark’s and Hockaday. It will be an afternoon of rides, inflatables, games, dinner, dessert, and fun! All Lower School boys will receive a Fun Day t-shirt to wear on Oct. 2.
  
  

  • Click here to order Activity & Meal Bands
    
  • Click here to volunteer for Fun Day

• Grandparents’ Day – Nov. 20

  St. Mark’s annual Grandparents’ Day is Friday, Nov. 20. Your son’s grandparents will receive a mailed invitation in October if their names and addresses have previously been provided to the School.
  
  If you need to add a grandparent or make an update to a grandparent’s information, please submit those here. For questions, please contact Dansby Erwin.

• Celebrate Community – Feb. 27, 2027

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