Alcuin School

Opportunities are endless for our students AND staff! ? Upper School teacher Steven Sim recently flew into the Windy City to attend a rare program for educators at The University of Chicago! ?? The "fly-in" event, typically reserved for college counselors, was opened up to teachers around the country and featured a variety of academic sessions and panels for educators. Steven also caught up with Class of 2024 alum Jiara Luna, who is a freshman at the University of Chicago! Fly-in included: - A campus tour led by a student guide, -Networking opportunities during a cocktail mixer and dinner with UChicago staff, admissions representatives, and students, -Academic sessions on topics such as "Explaining Dollar Dominance" with Professor Paul Poast and discussions on freedom of expression with Professor Leila Brammer, -Insights into UChicago's renowned Institute of Politics through a panel discussion, and -Meals with students, providing firsthand perspectives on life at UChicago. We are so proud of Mr. Sim representing the #HawkCommunity throughout the country! ? #AlcuinSchool #AlcuinLife #K12Education #AlcuinPride #StaffSuccess #TheAlcuinExperience

Building community starts with breaking bread... or barbecue! ??? Last weekend, we spent time connecting with friends and classmates at Family Dinner Night, complete with delicious food, balloon artists, face painters, and fun for the whole family! ?? Check out our recap of the event! #AlcuinSchool #AlcuinLife #K12Education #HawkCommunity #AlcuinPride #StudentSuccess #TheAlcuinExperience #FamilyDinnerNight

"I’ve been at Alcuin for eight years, and I love working here. I’ve always felt supported by my colleagues, who are incredibly skilled people. It’s an environment where you really feel part of the mission. We curate a variety of opinions among our staff. There are so many people from different walks of life here and many of us have been doing this for a long time, some of them for more than 20 years. Ultimately, it’s about using the skills and knowledge you have to create a better environment for the children." - Patrick D'Hoostelaere

Our Upper School students have been making the most of 2025 already as they finished their travel throughout Europe and Southeast Asia! ?? Sophomores visited Bavaria, Switzerland, and Austria for over a week, and Juniors touched down in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam for 10 days! As our students become global citizens, they are encouraged to take in the history, architecture, and so much more as they experience different cultures across the world. #Travel #AlcuinSchool #AlcuinLife #K12Education #HawkCommunity #AlcuinPride #StudentSuccess #TheAlcuinExperience

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Paola Clark as Alcuin School’s next Head of School. Throughout her 23-year journey in international education, Dr. Clark has nurtured learning communities that embrace both Montessori and International Baccalaureate principles. She is dedicated to creating vibrant spaces where innovation and diversity flourish, leading initiatives that bring transformative educational experiences to life while strengthening the bonds of community. A passionate educator who speaks three languages, she believes in the power of combining thoughtful analysis with heartfelt attention to each student's individual growth. Her commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal development perfectly captures the spirit of Alcuin's mission: preparing confident, creative, and compassionate global citizens. Learn more about Dr. Clark and Alcuin’s search process here: https://lnkd.in/g8husfVZ

At Alcuin, community building begins with leadership. Our staff is dedicated to cultivating an environment based on long-lasting bonds, on and off-the-clock. Take a look at some of the faculty who make the #HawkCommunity so special! #AlcuinSchool #Dallas #DallasTX #SchoolLife #BackToSchool #K12Education #Faculty #LearningEveryday #HawkCommunity

Between hearing their name from the other side of the room and holding hands on a stroll across campus, the little moments shared by our students and their Grandparents and Special Friends made last week's event memorable beyond compare. Take a look at some of our favorite moments of Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day! #AlcuinSchool #Dallas #DallasTX #SchoolLife #BackToSchool #K12Education #LearningEveryday #GrandparentsAndSpecialFriendsDay

Teachers, students, parent volunteers and administrators welcomed hundreds of parents to campus this afternoon during Open House and showcased Alcuin's wonderful campus and community. #FutureHawks #AlcuinLife #SchoolCommunity

At Alcuin, students not only explore their surroundings, they collaborate to expand the scope of learning. Lessons in a book are transformed into life lessons as students get the chance to discover new ways of exceeding their goals. Together, we are leaders, explorers, and collaborators— forging a new standard of education. #IAmAlcuin #AlcuinSchool #Dallas #DallasTX #SchoolLife #BackToSchool #K12Education #UpperSchool #LearningEveryday

“My experience in this community as a young student laid the foundation for me to flourish. It’s why my wife Hillary and I enrolled our two children and continue to call this our home away from home. That sense of community is always present - made stronger for me because my mother was a teacher here. I remember when she was teaching and the hours would run late, my primary guide, Ms. Cathy Anderson, would always have snacks for me in her room. It was such a small thing that made a big impression on me. It’s a theme that continues at Alcuin to this day.” - Ian Galbraith #AlcuinSchool #IAmAlcuin #AlcuinLife