Hawk Happenings

The Hillary Award

Hawk Happenings, May 20, 2026

Cistercian’s highest athletic honor was presented once again this spring to a senior whose leadership, toughness, humility, and heart reflected the very best of our athletic tradition.

Junior Senior Prom

Hawk Happenings, May 18, 2026

With final exams around the corner, here’s a look back at Junior Senior Prom.

Midsummer Night’s Dream

Hawk Happenings, May 14, 2026

A look back at the Upper School production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

One of Shakespeare’s best romantic comedies, the play follows a band of amateur actors into the woods, where fairies stir up equal parts magic and mayhem. “Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

High School Quiz Bowl

Hawk Happenings, May 11, 2026

Congratulations to High School Quiz Bowl on an outstanding showing at the National Championships in Chicago. The team finished ranked 7th in the country, with a sophomore also placing 7th nationally as an individual!

Masques de Carnaval

Hawk Happenings, May 8, 2026

French II students showcase their Masques de Carnaval projects. Each student designed a mask inspired by a city they researched, incorporating key cultural elements and presenting their work in French.

Preston Hollow Mulchachos

Hawk Happenings, May 6, 2026

Lettuce show you how our ag elective has a good thyme harvesting arugula and spreading mulch thanks to a generous donation from the student-run @prestonhollowmulchachos

Form I Field Study

Hawk Happenings, May 1, 2026

Form I visited the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center and got the full experience with a rainy day on the wetlands. They got to see how these ecosystems work in real time, while learning about water conservation, ecology, and local wildlife.

Congratulations!

Hawk Happenings, April 27, 2026

Huge congratulations to Cistercian Team 1 for being named a Semifinalist in the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition, placing them among the top teams out of more than 2,300 worldwide.

Announcing next year’s Form Master

Hawk Happenings, April 26, 2026

A highlight of spring is always the announcement of the Form Master for the incoming Form I class. We are pleased to announce that Fr. Augustine Hoelke will serve as Form Master to the Class of 2034, the incoming Form I.

Colleges on Campus

Hawk Happenings, April 24, 2026

37 colleges and universities joined us on campus, giving our Upper School students the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from across the country.