We have a pope!

We have a pope!

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

Prom

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

Senior Seminar Night

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...
Upper School Drama

Upper School Drama

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

MS Black Undefeated

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

Art Exhibit

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

Mini Arts Festival

Here’s a look at the Mini Arts Festival when the sun was shining and creativity was in full bloom.

Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come

The more I reflect on the petitions of the Our Father, the more I’m convinced that I have no idea what I’m praying when I mumble those words multiple times every day.

The current object of my loving mystification is “Thy kingdom come.” In an effort to be slightly less intimidated by this vast and marvelous petition, I will arrange my musings as responses to the time-honored journalistic questions.

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

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.

First Harvest

First Harvest

After weeks of prep and hard work, students in the Ag Elective enjoy their first harvest of arugula.