Division News
Lower School Division News
General Announcements
All parents, guardians and visitors to the Lower School should check in with Sherrilan Gilley in the reception area of the Annie Richardson Bass Lower School Building.
To notify the Lower School Office of same-day early dismissals, please fill out the Lower School Early Dismissal Request Form. Sherrilan Gilley or Beverly Michael will then notify the child's teacher to ensure that they are in the office ready to be picked up at the designated time.
The Kindergarten and Lower School Offices are closed for lunch each school day from 11-11:45 a.m.
Calendar of Events
April 30
Grade 2 Community Heroes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center; contact your student's teacher for more information.
May 1
Rumpus in the Rainforest, 8:30 a.m., Scott Theater; contact your child's teacher for more information.
Step Up to Third Grade Program for Second Grade Families, 11:30 a.m., Harrison Commons; contact Sherrilan Gilley for more information.
May 6
Grade 4 Field Trip; contact your child's teacher for more information.
May 7
Step Up to First Grade Program for Kindergarten Parents/Guardians, 10:30 a.m., Harrison Commons; contact Sherrilan Gilley for more information.
May 8
Grades K-2 Funza Poppin' Field Day, 9:30-11 a.m., Barret Havran Track; contact Shelley Rains for more information.
JK Field Day, 12:30-1 p.m.; contact Sara Parker for more information.
JK Parent/Guardian End-of-Year Dinner, Joe T. Garcia's; contact your JK Room Reps for more information.
May 9
Grades 3-4 Field Day, 9:15 a.m.-noon, Barret Havran Track; contact Shelley Rains for more information.
May 12
Step Up to Fourth Grade Program for Third Grade Parents/Guardians, 10:30 a.m., Harrison Commons; contact Sherrilan Gilley for more information.
May 13
Welcome to the Class of 2038 Playday, 9-10:30 a.m., Butler Kindergarten Building; contact Yolanda Espinoza for more information.
Grade 4 Visual Arts Show, 3:30-5 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
May 14
Welcome to the Class of 2039 Playday, 9-10 a.m., Butler Kindergarten Building; contact Yolanda Espinoza for more information.
May 15
Step Up to Second Grade for First Grade Parents/Guardians, 10 a.m., Harrison Commons; contact Sherrilan Gilley for more information.
May 16
Grade 3 Field Trip; contact your child's teacher for more information.
Grade 4 Escape from the Lower School Library; contact Teresa Hoppe for more information.
Class of 2025 Graduation, 7 p.m., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MacGorman Auditorium; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
May 17
Conservatory Ballet, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.
May 18
Conservatory Ballet, 2 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.
May 19
JK End-of-Year Performance, 9:30 a.m.; contact Sara Parker for more information.
May 20
Kindergarten Readers Theater, 10:30 a.m., Classrooms; contact Beverly Michael for more information.
Kindergarten Foam Fun and Ice Cream on the Playground after Dismissal; contact Kindergarten Room Reps for more information.
May 21
Grade 3 End-of-Year Party, 11 a.m., FWCD Campus; contact Grade 3 Room Reps for more information.
Last Day of School, Early Dismissal 10:30 a.m.
Middle School Division News
Please notify the Middle School Office at 817.302.3214 before 2 p.m. if your child has an early dismissal.
April 28-May 1
Grade 7 Students in Vicksburg
April 28-May 2
Grade 8 Students in Big Bend
April 29
Grade 5 Expedition to Egypt, 6-7:15 p.m., Amon. G. Carter Foundation Commons; contact Michael Parker for more information.
April 30
Grade 5 Advisory Snacks; contact Grade 5 Room Reps for more information.
Grade 8 Parent/Guardian Social, 5 p.m., location TBD; contact Grade 8 Room Reps for more information.
May 1
Grade 7 students return to campus from Vicksburg, Mississippi at 3 p.m. and released to parents; contact Jackie Rains for more information.
May 2
Grade 7 students are not required to attend school. They are encouraged to stay home and catch up on their rest; contact Jackie Rains for more information.
Grade 8 students return to campus from Big Bend at 6:30 p.m.; contact Lynnette Burleson for more information.
May 5
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 5-8 Visual Arts Reception, 3:30-6 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 5-8 Como Service Learning, 4:15-6 p.m., Mrs. Arnold’s room; contact Debby Arnold for more information. COMO Service Learning SignUpGenius Link
Grades 6-8 Team Latin, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
Egypt 2026 Trip Parent/Guardian Student Interest Meeting, 6 p.m., Moncrief Library; contact Michael Parker or Jackie Rains for more information. This trip is open to the Classes of 2029, 2030 and 2031.
May 6
Grades 5-8 Writing Lab, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Burleson’s room; contact Lynnette Burleson for more information.
Grade 8 Mesa Espanola, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Casanova’s room; contact Angeles Casanova for more information.
Grades 5-6 The Forum Latin/History Club, 3:20-4:10 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
Grades 5-6 Spanish Study Hall, 3:50-4:30 p.m., Mrs. Ramos’s room; contact Jennifer Ramos for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
Middle School Choir Concert, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
May 7
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Middle School Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
May 8
Grades 7-8 MathCounts meeting, 7:30-8 a.m., Mr. Ramos's class; contact Tony Ramos for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
Middle School Band Concert, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
May 9
Grade 6 Advisory Snacks, during lunch; contact Grade 6 Room Reps for more information.
Grades 5-7, all 2025-26 Course Selection Forms are Due; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Grade 6 Ice Cream Snack Given Out After Lunch by the FDP, contact Kathy Welch for more information.
May 12
Grades 5-8 Math, Language and Core Value Awards Assembly, 9:45-10:20 a.m., Round Gym; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Grades 5-8 Como Service Learning, 4:15-6 p.m., Mrs. Arnold’s room; contact Debby Arnold for more information. COMO Service Learning SignUpGenius Link
Alpine Adventure 2026 Trip Parent/Guardian/Student Interest Meeting, 6 p.m., Carter Commons; contact Rob Napier for more information. This trip is open to the Classes of 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033.
May 14-16
Middle School Review Days
May 14
Grades 5-8 Review Day, no new material will be presented; contact your child’s advisor for more information.
Rising Grade 8 Cheer Uniform Fitting, 3:45-5 p.m., Patton Field House Girls Locker Room; contact Erin Ypya for more information.
May 15
Grades 5-8, Middle School Review Day, no new material will be presented; contact your child’s advisor for more information.
May 16
Middle School Awards Ceremony, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Sid W. Richardson Round Gym; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Middle School Early Dismissal at Noon
Grade 6 End-of-Year Party, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Main Event; contact Grade 6 Room Reps for more information.
Class of 2025 Graduation, 7 p.m., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MacGorman Auditorium; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
May 19
Final Exams
- Language - 9-10:10 a.m.
- English - 10:30-11:40 a.m.
Early Dismissal at 11:45
May 20
Final Exams
- Science - 9-10:10 a.m.
- History - 10:30-11:40 a.m.
Early Dismissal at 11:45
May 21
Final Exams
- Math - 9-10:10 a.m.
Locker check out, 10:15-10:30
Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at 10:30 a.m.
Grade 5 End-of-Year Party; after school; Square Gym; contact Grade 5 Room Reps for more information.
Grade 8 End-of-Year Party, 12:30 p.m., Crumley Residence; contact Grade 8 Room Reps for more information.
Upper School Division News
Class of 2025 End-of-Year Information
Head of Upper School Peggy Wakeland sent a communication to Class of 2025 families with important information. View the communication.
FWCD Test Prep Course for Rising Juniors
Register for the Fall 2025 FWCD Test Prep course. This course is designed to help junior students prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. It will meet on eight Saturdays (10:20 a.m.-1:10 p.m.) from August 23 to October 18. Sign up for the Test Prep Course Today. Read the original communication for complete information.
April 29-30
SPC Boys Golf, Houston
April 30
Upper School Late Start, 9:30 a.m.
May 1-3
SPC (Houston); contact Leigh Block for more information.
May 2
No Upper School Classes, SPC
May 5-9
AP Exams; contact Kristin Larsen for more information.
May 6-10
Sophomore Class Trip to Washington, D.C.; contact Sara Teagarden for more information.
May 7
Grade 9 to Falcon Challenge Course; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
May 8
Grade 9 Science Field Trip; contact Sherri Reed for more information.
May 10
Senior Video, 3 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater
May 12
Class of 2026 Parent Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Senior Room Reps Sandra Tuomey or Michelle Marlow for more information.
May 12-16
AP Exams; contact Kristin Larsen for more information.
May 15
Upper School Awards, 1 p.m., Sid W. Richardson Round Gym; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
Yearbook Distribution, 2:30 p.m., Trustees Plaza; contact Lisa Wallace for more information.
May 16
Class of 2025 Graduation, 7 p.m., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MacGorman Auditorium; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
May 19-21
Semester Exams
May 21
Last Day of School
