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
Apri 1
Kindergarten Cut and Paste; contact your Kindergarten Room Reps for more information.
April 2
Fourth Grade Book Club, 6-7 p.m., Caroyln W. Fierer Library; contact Teresa Hoppe for more information.
April 2-3
Grades 3-4 ERB Testing
April 8
Falcon Flyers Concert, 2 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
April 9
JK-12 Half Day for Faculty/Staff Professional Development, noon dismissal
April 9-10
Grades 3-4 ERB Testing
April 10
JK Mom Social, Quince Restaurant; contact your JK Room Reps for more information.
April 11
Teresa Argenbright Author Visit with K-1 Students, 9 a.m., Carolyn W. Fierer Library; contact Tammy Wolford for more information.
April 16
Grade 1 Parent/Guardian Social, 6 p.m., Joe T. Garcia's; contact Grade 1 Room Reps for more information.
April 17
Kindergarten Rodeo, 8:30 a.m., Sid W. Richardson Round Gym; contact Sherrilan Gilley for more information.
Cowboy/Cowgirl Campfire Breakfast following K-Rodeo; contact Kindergarten Room Reps for more information.
Lower School Talent Show Parent/Guardian Performance, 12:30 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater
April 18
Spring Holiday -- No School
April 21
Captain David R. “Chip” Herr, Jr. ’80 Memorial Lecture, 6:30 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Michael Parker for more information.
April 22
Retirement Reception, 4 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Mallory Sample for more information.
April 23
Supporting CAST Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Goff Room; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
April 24
Grade 4 Step-Up to Grade 5 Parent/Guardian Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Carter Commons; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Grade 4 Parent/Guardian Party, 7 p.m., Tricky Fish; contact Grade 4 Room Reps for more information.
April 30
Grade 2 Community Heroes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Harrison Commons; contact your student's teacher for more information.
May 8
JK End-of-Year Dinner, Joe T. Garcia's; contact your JK Room Reps for more information.
May 20
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.
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.
March 31
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.
Grades 5-8 Como Service Learning, 4:15-6 p.m., Mrs. Arnold’s room; contact Debby Arnold for more information. COMO SignUpGenius Link
Grades 6-8 Team Latin, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
April 1
Grades 5-8 ERB Testing with an Abbreviated Schedule; contact Hester Burdman for more information.
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 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.
April 2
Grades 5-8 ERB Testing with an Abbreviated Schedule; contact Hester Burdman for more information.
April 3
Grades 5-8 ERB Testing with an Abbreviated Schedule; contact Hester Burdman for more information.
Grades 7-8 MathCounts Meeting, 7:30-8 a.m., Mr. Ramos's room; contact Tony Ramos for more information.
NJHS Officers Meeting During Lunch, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Spikes's room; contact Christine Spikes for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
April 4
Grades 5-8 Robotics, 7:15-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 5-8 StuCo Executive Council Trip to House of Shine, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; contact Debby Arnold for more information.
Grades 7-8 Latin students, Trip to the State Latin Convention in Houston, leave campus at 8:30 a.m.; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
April 5
Grades 7-8 Latin Students Return to FWCD; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
April 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.
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.
April 8
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.
April 9
JK-12 Half Day for Faculty/Staff Professional Development
April 10
Grades 7-8 MathCounts Meeting, 7:30-8 a.m., Mr. Ramos's room; 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.
April 11
Grade 7 Parent/Guardian Falcon Focus, 8:15-9:45 a.m., Goff Room of the Fischer Dining Pavilion; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Grades 5-8 Awesomeness Initiative Day, Abbreviated Schedule; contact Hester Burdman for more information.
Grades 5-8 Robotics, 7:15-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
April 14
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.
Grades 6-8 Team Latin, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
April 15
Grades 6-8 NJHS Induction Ceremony, 9:45-10:20 a.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Christine Spikes for more information.
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.
Grade 5 Girls Puberty Talk with Lori McCormack and Dr. Kathryn Sohne, 1:40-3:20 p.m.; contact Kathryn Sohne 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.
April 16
Grade 7 Expedition Day, 8:05 a.m.-2:25 p.m.; contact Jimmy Brockway for more information.
Grade 8 theater students play rehearsals during class time; contact Cathy Gullo for more information.
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.
Grade 8 Plays, 5:30 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Cathy Gullo for more information.
Grade 7 Parent/Guardian Social, Tricky Fish; contact Grade 7 Room Reps for more information.
April 17
Grade 8 Falcon Focus, 8:15-9:45 a.m., Goff Rooms of the FDP; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Grades 7-8 MathCounts Meeting, 7:30-8 a.m., Mr. Ramos's room; contact Tony Ramos for more information.
Grade 5 Boys Puberty Talk with Lori McCormack, R.N. and Dr. Kathryn Sohne, 11:10-11:55 a.m.; contact Kathryn Sohne for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
April 18
Spring Holiday, No School
April 21
Captain David R. “Chip” Herr, Jr. ’80 Memorial Lecture, 6:30 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Michael Parker for more information.
April 22
Retirement Reception, 4 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Mallory Sample for more information.
April 23
Supporting CAST Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Goff Room; contact Lindy Heath 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 9
Grade 6 Advisory Snacks, during lunch; contact Grade 6 Room Reps for more information.
May 16
Grade 6 End-of-Year Party, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Main Event; contact Grade 6 Room Reps for more information.
May 21
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
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.
March 27-30
Band/Orchestra Trip; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
April 2
Upper School Late Start, 9:30 a.m.; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
Grade 10 Washington D.C. Trip Parent/Guardian Meeting, 5 p.m., Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center; contact Sara Teegarden for more information.
Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Meeting: Youth Equipped to Succeed Speaker, 6 p.m., Goff Room of the Fischer Dining Pavilion; contact Katie Walker for more information.
April 3
Grade-level Events; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
- Grade 9: Healthy Relationship Retreat
- Grade 10: Ropes Course Day
- Grades 11-12: Mock AP Exams
Grade 11 Class Lunch; contact Grade 11 Room Reps for more information.
April 5
Fort Worth Admission Case Studies (Grades 10-11 Students/Parents/Guardians), 2-5:30 p.m., The Oakridge School; contact Kristin Larsen for more information.
Prom, 8:30-11 p.m., The Fort Worth Club; contact Duffy Bloemendal 214.587.5468 or Jordan Davidson 817.832.1960 for more information.
April 8
Cap and Gown Distribution, 10:15 a.m., Upper School Commons; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
Upper School Art Walk and AP/Senior Art Show and Reception, 5-6 p.m., Sid W. RichardsonVisual Arts Center; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
April 9
JK-12 Half Day for Faculty/Staff Professional Development, 12:20 p.m. dismissal
Upper School Band/Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
April 16
Hawaii Parent/Guardian Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Patton Field House; contact Mark Lichaj for more information.
April 17
Upper School Early dismissal, 2:20 p.m.
April 18
Spring Holiday, No School
April 21
Captain David R. “Chip” Herr, Jr. ’80 Memorial Lecture, 6:30 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Michael Parker for more information.
April 22
Retirement Reception, 4 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Mallory Sample for more information.
April 23
Supporting CAST Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Goff Room; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
