Hawk Happenings
Athletic Awards
Hawk Happenings, May 14, 2025
Our Upper School Athletics Awards Ceremony honored this year’s many achievements in sports. Kudos especially to all of our senior athletes, the five Hawk Award recipients who lettered in three (or more) varsity sports, and to this year’s Tom Hillary Award recipient.
Texas History Trip
Hawk Happenings, May 12, 2025
Form III had a blast on their Texas History trip, a true Cistercian rite of passage! Huge thanks to the dads and faculty who made it all happen.
We have a pope!
Hawk Happenings, May 8, 2025
It’s not every day a new Pope is chosen. Students gathered in the lunchroom to watch the announcement of Pope Leo XIV. Habemus Papam!
Prom
Hawk Happenings, May 7, 2025
The 2025 Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Westin Downtown Dallas. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a success.
Senior Seminar Night
Hawk Happenings, May 5, 2025
At Senior Seminar Night, all Cistercian seniors presented the culmination of a year’s research across philosophy, science, political theory, the arts, and more. Topics ranged from Alzheimer’s disease to American foreign policy, NBA championship predictions, and the American musical. Students researching in French and Spanish completed their projects, delivered their presentations, and answered detailed questions […]
Upper School Drama
Hawk Happenings, April 30, 2025
Upper School students staged a remarkable production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, featuring original live compositions and professional fight choreography.
MS Black Undefeated
Hawk Happenings, April 29, 2025
MS Black finishes the season undefeated! Cistercian’s Middle School Black Team capped off a perfect run with an 8–0 record. Go Hawks!
Art Exhibit
Hawk Happenings, April 28, 2025
Stop by the Irving Arts Center to see artwork from Cistercian Preparatory School’s Middle and Upper School students, on display in the Courtyard Gallery through May 10. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 PM. Admission is free.
Mini Arts Festival
Hawk Happenings, April 3, 2025
Here’s a look at the Mini Arts Festival when the sun was shining and creativity was in full bloom.
Stations of the Cross
Hawk Happenings, March 28, 2025
Did you know? Cistercian’s campus features a dedicated Stations of the Cross trail, offering students a place to walk, pray, and reflect in the beauty of nature.