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PHPS Middle School Expansion

 

For more than 64 years, PHPS has proudly served the greater Dallas community. In Fall 2025, we opened the doors to our new campus, creating the opportunity to thoughtfully expand our program through eighth grade and continue supporting our students through the important middle school years.

In Fall 2026, PHPS officially launched Middle School with our inaugural sixth grade class. We will continue our planned growth with seventh grade in the 2027–2028 school year and eighth grade in the 2028–2029 school year.

As we grow, our commitment remains the same: providing targeted, individualized instruction for students with identified learning differences. In Middle School, students build on strong foundational skills while developing greater independence, strengthening executive functioning, and preparing intentionally for success in high school and beyond.

The PHPS Middle School Advantage

 

The Middle School program at Preston Hollow Presbyterian School extends our core mission of providing individualized instruction within a small, positive, and nurturing environment. During these pivotal years, students receive the support they need while being challenged to grow as increasingly independent learners.

Our program reinforces foundational skills while developing higher-level abilities in critical thinking, analysis, purposeful reasoning, and problem-solving. Through intentional academic support, executive functioning development, and opportunities for increasing independence, students build the skills and confidence they need for the transition to high school.

Middle School Signature Programs

 

PHPS Middle School offers a set of intentionally designed signature programs that develop students as confident learners and emerging leaders. These offerings are structured to strengthen executive functioning, foster independence, and prepare students for the academic and personal demands of high school and beyond. To learn more, click on each program below.

Students meet daily with their Executive Team, with an extended session each Wednesday. This dedicated time focuses on executive functioning skill development, including organization, planning, time management, study strategies, and self-advocacy. Executive Team also provides leadership development and consistent adult mentorship, ensuring students receive personalized guidance and support as they grow academically and socially.

 

O.W.L. Time is a daily, hour-long block designed to promote student choice and emerging independence. During this time, students may seek targeted learning support, collaborate with peers on projects, participate in clubs, or work independently on academic tasks. O.W.L. Time empowers students to take ownership of their learning, practice decision-making, and develop the skills necessary to manage their time and responsibilities effectively.

Each Wednesday follows a customized schedule, featuring extended Executive Team time and a dedicated afternoon block called Impact Time. Impact Time provides students with experiential learning opportunities, community partnerships, and leadership-focused projects. Through these experiences, students deepen their understanding of core academic subjects while connecting learning to real-world applications and community engagement.

In seventh grade, all students will participate in a Future-Ready elective during the spring semester. This course is designed to support the transition to high school by building self-awareness, goal-setting skills, and academic readiness. In eighth grade, students will expand this work through a year-long elective that guides them through the high school application process while continuing to prepare them for the transition to high school. 8th graders will develop a learning portfolio and complete a capstone project. This culminating experience allows students to explore an area of passion, demonstrate mastery, and showcase their growth as learners and leaders.

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    Tony Adler

    Head of Middle School
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    Laura Holthouser

    Director of Admissions
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    Nicole Bell

    Head of School

Accepting Applicants for K-6th Grade for the 26-27 school year!

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