Family Feature: Meet the Leonards
We are so grateful for all of the families who make up our close-knit Kirby Hall School community. One of those families is the Leonards. Learn more about their experiences here and…
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A Peek into Drama & Music at Kirby Hall
We are starting off the new year with a closer look at one of our specials, Drama & Music. Students have this special outside of their core classes several days…
KHS Family Feature: Meet the Cullitons
We are grateful for all of our families who have chosen Kirby Hall School for their children’s primary and middle school education. See why the Culliton Family values Kirby Hall…
KHS Family Feature: Meet the Louderbacks
At Kirby Hall School, we love our tight-knit community and are grateful for all of the families who are a part of it. We are especially thankful when they…
Kirby Hall School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Kirby Hall School recently celebrated the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month with a cultural celebration highlighting student research and performance projects. Students in lower school and middle school spent…
Kirby Hall School Adopts New ELA Program: Writing Workshop
At Kirby Hall, we are always looking for ways to expand our academic horizons and add to our teaching toolbox. This year, we are excited to have introduced a new…
STEM Stories from Kirby Hall
At Kirby Hall School, STEM activities are an important component of the curriculum at each of our grade levels. STEM stands for the collective fields or study of Science, Technology,…
Kirby Hall School Debuts New Mind Share Program
Kirby Hall School is excited to announce the establishment of a new parent/student mentor community known as the Kirby Hall Mind Share Program. The intent of the program is to…
Kirby Hall Students Honored as 2021 Scholastic Art Awards Recipients
Kirby Hall School is thrilled to share that two of our students were recognized as recipients of the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. …
What is Social and Emotional Learning and why is it important right now?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging on several fronts for so many families. Even as we have successfully returned to school at Kirby Hall, nothing is exactly the same as…
Kirby Hall School Supports Diversity
Like many throughout the nation, Kirby Hall School is saddened by recent events afflicted on the Black community, as well as, the ongoing racial inequity in American society. At Kirby…
How to Maximize Your Child’s Distance Learning
Learning this month looks a little bit different than it did last month. Not only for Kirby Hall School, but for schools all around the city, United States, and…
What are the benefits of small class size?
As Texans, we often live by the motto that “everything is bigger and better in Texas.” While that may be true for some things (such as our infamous state pride),…
Selecting a Summer Camp
Kids (and even parents!) look forward to the summer break all year long. Time away from classes allows families to relax and recharge so they are ready to tackle the…
The Value of Community Service in the Classroom
The holidays are the most popular time of year for volunteering in the community, as the spirit of giving is in the air (and schedules are often more flexible away…
What are the benefits of a school MakerSpace program?
MakerSpaces are making waves at schools from coast-to-coast these days. A MakerSpace is a dedicated spot in a classroom or library where students can create, tinker, build, and solve problems…
New Research Touts the Pluses of Preschool
New Research Touts the Pluses of Preschool The options are endless these days for parents wishing to get a jump start on their child’s learning and education all before actually…
2nd Grade Learns About the Digestive System
2nd grade has been learning about the Digestive System in Science and they had a special presentation by two of our parents who are Physicians at the University of Texas. During their presentation they compared human anatomy with those of other animals, showed how long the small intestine is, and had an interactive activity that demonstrated how our digestive system works! The students even got to ask them a lot of great questions.
2nd Grade Learns about India!
One of the great things about our school is the family environment that is always present in our halls. We love it when our older students are involved with our younger ones! One example is when they help run our school events and guide the younger students around. Another example is when we have Reading Buddies every Friday in the Library.
Reading Buddies
One of the great things about our school is the family environment that is always present in our halls. We love it when our older students are involved with our younger ones! One example is when they help run our school events and guide the younger students around. Another example is when we have Reading Buddies every Friday in the Library.
What Are Kirby Hall Students Reading?
Our latest bulletin boards showcase what we are reading! The bulletin board just outside the library has books being read by our Primer, Kinder, first grade, and second grade students, while the one on the wall in the stairwell shows what our older kids are reading.
Advice For Switching From Public To Private School
Deciding that your child should make the switch to a private school is a big decision. The academic and social adjustments can affect not just your child, but your whole family. However, if you’ve weighed the options and decided that switching from public to private school is the best course of action, take comfort in knowing that private schools make it a point to help families ease into the transition.
2018 PSIA State Champions
Kirby Hall School won the 1st Place Trophy for the 2018 PSIA State Championship for the Middle School Division.
An Author Visits Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall is grateful to Bryan Mealer for taking the time to speak with the students and encourage their creative writing side.
Black History Month Art Exhibit
One of our amazing teachers, Christine Griffin, helped to bring a wonderful exhibit to Kirby Hall for Black History Month! The exhibit was called Black Art – Ancestral Legacy: The African Impulse in African American Art.
Alumni Spotlight: Chelsea Toler-Hoffmann
Chelsea Toler-Hoffmann is one of our many wonderful alumni we are proud to have as a part of our Kirby Hall family. She is a passionate individual who cares about helping and bettering our community.
3rd Grade’s Native American Diorama Presentations
Our 3rd grade made a series of Native American diorama presentations for their history unit. See these incredible dioramas!
Should Parents Help Their Children With Homework?
Deciding how to help with your child’s homework is a constant struggle for most parents. You don’t want your child to constantly struggle with their homework every day, but you also know that giving them the answers is not going to help them either.
Importance of Preschool
Preschool is an important part of early development for a child because it helps set a child up with the proper skills and structure to succeed throughout their education. Kirby Hall’s primer program provides an extra scaffold between the crucial Pre-K years and the kindergarten years.
The Importance of Positive Teacher-Student Relationships
The relationship between teachers and students can have a lasting impact on the development of a child. Teachers who have strong bonds with their students have been shown to be more effective in their teaching roles. In addition to lower levels of behavioral problems, teachers with strong classroom bonds are also able to achieve higher levels of academic success among students.
Small Class Size Advantages
Average class size is an important metric used to compare how intimate of an education experience a school offers. The smaller the class size, the more opportunities a student will have to receive one-on-one teaching, chances to participate, and the resources for success.
Remembering Karinya Chen
Karinya Chen impacted the lives of all she touched. She was a beloved member of the Kirby Hall community. Her intelligence, charm, kindness, dogged determination, positive outlook, talent, and faith continue to inspire us to reach for our better selves.
Kirby Hall Dominates State Academic Competition
Kirby Hall has participated in PSIA competitions for over ten years with a history of decisive wins, with the elementary and middle school teams winning first place over 80% of the time.
Kirby Hall Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Project
Hammers, nails, shingles, and lots and lots of paint transformed Kirby Hall’s front porch into a playhouse production site. Our fifth through ninth grade students joined forces with Austin Habitat for Humanity to create four life-size playhouses for local charities.
Second Grade Philanthropy Project Update
Kirby Hall School second graders continue to work diligently on their philanthropy project for the Happy Birthday Organization. They have worked since September on this project and have raised $1,200 as of 4/24/17.
Habitat for Humanity Community Awareness Project Approved
Habitat for Humanity has gotten approval for Kirby Hall to be the first school-led Youth Build project.
Kirby Places First, Dominating State Academic Competition
Kirby Hall School did it again. The elementary and middle schools both took first place in a statewide academic competition, dominating the 102 other schools.
Former Kirby Hall Student Goes for Gold!
Former Kirby Hall student Sonali Mitra is working for the Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. This prestigious award challenges high school girls “to change the world – or at least your corner of it,” according to the Girl Scouts organization.
