About Greenhill

Founded in 1950, Greenhill School is the leading independent, coeducational day school in the greater Dallas area serving 1,348 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. Greenhill School provides a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that involves the integration of academic, artistic, athletic, and social service in a positive and open atmosphere. Greenhill students and faculty commit to work together for excellence in the unique quality of life at Greenhill to prepare students to thrive in a changing world.
 
Located on 75 acres in Addison, Texas, Greenhill School consists of 15 buildings, including a full athletic complex, library and state-of-the-art Marshall Family Performing Arts Center that totals over 303,000 square feet under one roof.
 
 

Campus Life

 

School Activities

Get a glimpse into the daily life of a Greenhill student. This information will help guide parents through yearlong activities that students will participate in as well as terms that are heard throughout the Greenhill community.

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  • ISAS

    The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest is a non-profit voluntary membership association of independent schools. The Association was founded in 1955 and includes schools located in Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico. ISAS is the accrediting agency for Greenhill School.
  • Mini-School

    Held early in the school year, Mini-Schools are evenings designed to introduce parents/guardians to teachers and give the faculty an opportunity to outline curriculum, goals, and expectations. Parents/guardians have the opportunity to hear about their child’s schedule and see a typical day. For parents/guardians only.
  • Conferences

    Parents can expect to hear about their child’s progress regularly from teachers. Parent-student-teacher conferences are designed to review a student’s progress and to help the student set goals. They are crucial to the child’s success at Greenhill. Dates vary by division, and there is no school on conference days. Childcare is offered during your designated time.
  • Legacy Groups (Heart of the Hill)

    Legacy Groups are small groups of students from different grades that meet regularly for “Heart of the Hill” gatherings on campus. Typically, a Legacy Group includes students from Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School, as well as faculty and staff. Legacy Groups remain the same year after year, with graduates “replaced” by new Preschool students. Legacy Groups help students of all ages get to know one another.
  • SAGE Dining Services (Lunch)

    All Greenhill students are automatically enrolled in the SAGE Dining Plan. The premier partner in dining experience, SAGE uses whole foods as well as the freshest products to create nutritious meals for our students. The goal of lunch period at Greenhill is to provide all students a well-balanced and satisfying meal that supports growth and development.
  • Extend & Explore (Pre-k - 8th)

    All Greenhill families will receive email notices of after-school activities coordinated by the Extended Day office, such as art, coding & robotics, and chess. For an extra charge, you may register your child to attend these activities even if your child does not regularly attend Extended Day.
  • Extended Day (Pre-k - 8th)

    Greenhill families who desire childcare before or after the regular school day may use Extended Day. Families interested in late pick up must submit an application over the summer. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is encouraged. There are additional charges for participating in Extended Day after school.

    Extended Day is also available in the Lower School free of charge for early-morning care on an as-needed basis and does not require an application. It is available from 7:15 – 7:45 am.
  • Advisory (5th - 12th)

    Advisors serve as a constant mentor to help guide students throughout their years in Middle and Upper School. In Middle School, students meet with the same group of students and a teacher who serves as their advisor for the school year. In Upper School, students meet with the same group of students and an advisor for all four years.
  • ISAS Festival

    The ISAS Arts Festival is officially sanctioned and supported by the Association to help promote and develop Upper School (grades 9-12) arts activities and curricula of its member schools. Participation in the Festival is intended to foster high standards and stimulate creativity in the performing and fine arts programs of the schools and in the individual endeavors of students and teachers. The Festival has been instrumental in the development of strong arts programs in participating ISAS schools and richly inspirational to their students.
  • Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC)

    Greenhill is one of the 16 college preparatory schools in Texas and Oklahoma that make up the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC). Upper School students compete in the SPC; the championships are in the fall, winter, and spring, with schools rotating as hosts. In recent history, Greenhill has captured more conference titles than any co-educational SPC member.
  • Reserved Parking Spots

    Green and white signs designating reserved parking spots are scattered throughout campus parking lots. These reserved parking spaces are for service to Greenhill, have been sold to the highest bidders during the annual gala auction, or are designated for faculty and administration.

Publications

Each year, Greenhill produces an award-winning newspaper along with a nationally-recognized student magazine that features the best of Greenhill’s journalism and creative writing students. In addition, Greenhill prints its own official magazine, The Hill, once a year.

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  • MyGreenhill Weekly

    MyGreenhill Weekly is an electronic weekly publication that comes out on Thursdays. MyGreenhill Weekly is the one-stop shop for all current news, from the Parent’s Association to divisional information, classroom updates, Arts, and Athletics. It is a valuable tool for parents to keep up-to-date with all that is going on at Greenhill.
  • The Evergreen

    The Upper School journalism students publish Greenhill’s student-run newspaper six times a year. Founded in 1966, Evergreen has won many local and state awards. All aspects of Greenhill life are covered. Click here to read online stories.
  • Cavalcade

    Greenhill’s yearbook, Cavalcade, is designed, compiled, and published by a class of juniors and seniors. The yearbooks are distributed to the entire school on one of the last days of school in May.
  • Montage

    Montage is an Upper School art and literary magazine. Published in May of every year, it is an impressive compilation of Upper School students’ creative works, including artwork, film, prose, and poetry.
  • The Hill, The Magazine of Greenhill School

    The Hill is published once a year by the Communications Office. The photo-filled magazine provides timely stories, news briefs, alumni updates, and more. The Hill is mailed to the extended Greenhill community – parents, alumni, and other engaged members.
 
 

Greenhill Fund

 
ROBERT CLEMENTS
Director of Annual Fund & Major Gifts
EMAIL  |  (972) 628-5681
Throughout its history, Greenhill School has thrived thanks to the generosity of our community's unwavering commitment to excellence.
 
Our parent community has consistently demonstrated remarkable support for the Greenhill Fund, with participation as high as 96%! This tradition of sacrifice and support was evident from Greenhill’s inception when founding Head of School, Bernard Fulton, and other faculty members, forwent their salaries to ensure the successful launch of the school.
 
The Greenhill Fund is our top fundraising priority, and we ask every community member to give their best gift. Annual contributions play a crucial role, providing 5% of the school's operating budget, which encompasses faculty salaries, financial aid, arts, academics, and athletic programs. Every contribution, regardless of its size, counts towards our participation goal. Moreover, unlike tuition fees, all gifts are 100% tax-deductible.
 
For further details on the Greenhill Fund or to contribute, please click here.
 
 

Campus Facilities

 
Greenhill’s 75-acre campus offers the perfect setting for a safe and vibrant learning experience. The classrooms are small, reinforcing our belief in an interactive and intimate academic environment.
 
All classrooms are filled with natural lighting, and multiple windows provide a glimpse of learning to all who may walk by. In addition, all teacher workspaces are open and accessible and support our goal of providing an inviting environment for teacher-student interaction.
 
The Greenhill campus features separate academic buildings for Upper, Middle, Lower School, and Preschool students, which are within close proximity to one another to provide opportunities for cross-division interaction. The Fine Arts Building, Phillips Family Athletic Center, and Marshall Family Performing Arts Center provide space for students to showcase their athletic and artistic talents.
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Campus Destinations

 
 

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