Hawk Happenings

Alfombras de Flores

Hawk Happenings, March 31, 2026

Form VI Spanish students explored Holy Week (Semana Santa) traditions by creating their own flower carpets.

Blessing of the Bats

Hawk Happenings, March 29, 2026

Hawk Baseball held their annual Blessing of the Bats with Fr. Anthony this past week. One of Hawk Baseballs best traditions.

Student Council President

Hawk Happenings, March 26, 2026

This morning, our Student Council President for the 2026–2027 school year was announced. Leadership is handed off. The torch is passed. Ardere et Lucere!

Rockets!

Hawk Happenings, March 19, 2026

Each year, our Form III students take to the Hidden Field with Fr. Mark for one of Cistercian’s favorite traditions: the annual Rocket Launch.

Form I Construction Visit

Hawk Happenings, February 21, 2026

This week, Fr. Christopher walked with his Form I students through the former art and music rooms, now cleared and ready for demolition. The boys studied blueprints and caught a glimpse of what’s next. A new Performing Arts Center, coming soon!

Book Curling

Hawk Happenings, February 19, 2026

Librarian Nancy McGinnis gives the boys a choice: return your books or return your books and play Book Curling. The boys slide their books, aim for glory, and compete for the ultimate prize… candy.

Beware the Ides of Form I

Hawk Happenings, January 24, 2026

In Form I Social Studies, fifth graders were introduced to the life of Julius Caesar. Three students claimed to be the real Caesar, but only one was telling the truth. The other two were imposters. Using clues from each presentation, the rest of the class had to decide who was authentic.

Clean Water Supplies

Hawk Happenings, January 22, 2026

Students in Forms VI and VII packed clean water supplies, including water bottles and iodine tablets, along with hygiene products such as soap and hand sanitizer, to be sent to communities around the world where access to clean water is limited.

MLK Day of Service

Hawk Happenings, January 19, 2026

Our Upper School students, faculty, and staff served across Dallas County for our MLK Day of Service.

Work of Heart

Hawk Happenings, December 19, 2025

Colleagues of Dr. Renee Phillips, a counselor at Cistercian Preparatory School, refer to her as a generous individual who graciously offers her time and compassion.