List of 15 items.

• 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.

• 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 4 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. 19-23)
  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. 17, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Monday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Tuesday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  
  

  Regular Hours (beginning Aug. 28.)
  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? 

  Amanda Trevino at 214.878.1030 or astvisual@yahoo.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: Classes of 2028 & 2027
  All freshmen and newly-admitted sophomores 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. You can either return it in person, fax it (214-346-8610) or scan and email it to smnurses@smtexas.org.
  
  If you have questions, you can reach out to Nurse Julie Doerge or Nurse Alli Carrol at smnurses@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. 27 (Grades 1-6)

  You are invited to jam out with your friends at the joint St. Mark’s and Hockaday's Fun Day 2024: Funapalooza. On Friday, Sept. 27, from 4-7 p.m., the St. Mark’s campus will be filled with bounce houses, laser tag, games, food, and FUN!
  
  

  The event is for St. Mark’s boys in grades 1–6 and Hockaday girls in grades Pre-K–6. This year, Fun Day is being held on the campus of St. Mark's, 10600 Preston Road.
  
  Order Online
  Click here to order your tickets, t-shirts, and swag.
  
  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. 22

  St. Mark’s annual Grandparents’ Day is Friday, Nov. 22. The Development Office staff will send an invitation to your son’s grandparents in the early fall if you provided their names and addresses on your enrollment forms.
  
  Please send grandparent contact information to Dansby Erwin in the Development Office when school begins if you have not yet done so.

• 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!