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Looking to expand the French Culture Club, sophomore and founder Mia Pliskin talks with sophomores Devon Famulare and Georgia Burba during Belonging Week about getting involved. She shared information about the club and encouraged students to join and explore French culture with tasty macarons. “You don’t have to be fluent in French to join. It’s a fun way to learn about the culture,” Pliskin said.
Belonging Week Unites School Community: A Photo Gallery
Isabella Petree • September 29, 2026

Founders of The Babysitter Club, junior Jilly Leonard and sophomore Lauren Parigi, promote their club to Upper School English teacher Ms. Christa Forster. “I babysit every week, and I want others to learn how to as well,” Leonard said.
New Clubs Focus on Students’ Futures
Isabella Petree, Staff Writer • September 15, 2026
Sophomore Collins Montgomery, senior Caroline Kubitza, sophomore Madeline Lobb, sophomore Annie Ott and senior Lucy Dannenbaum celebrate their achievement at the UCA regional competition.
Cheer squad to hold open tryouts
Annie Ott • April 17, 2026
Sophomore Elizabeth Koo points to her study, which looked at private equity hospitals. Woo completed an independent study. Kinkaid's CLEF program is expanding its classes to include students like Koo who is not part of the CLEF program.
CLEF business program faces big changes
Olivia Utterback • April 17, 2026
Features
The 2026 dodgeball tournament is on and Field Day in April will reveal which team emerges as champions.
Quest for bragging rights in dodgeball returns
Madeline Peters • April 17, 2026

It’s April, which means Kinkaid has been hosting its annual dodgeball tournament.  “It is a tradition that everyone looks forward to, and I am...

Falcons in Focus
Falcons in Focus
Shaivi Moparthi, Deputy Editor • April 2, 2026
Senior Jeremy Guo accepting a scholarship from the Association of Texas Small School Bands for four consecutive years of placement to its All-State Band.
Senior clarinet player makes band history
Aiden Wang, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026
A photo from Maureen Min's music Instagram, where she posts her art performances and experiences.
Students showcase arts on social media
Ellie Ott, Staff Writer • March 23, 2026
Sports
A Kinkaid varsity football player holds up a football featuring the school’s purple Kinkaid logo. The varsity team is preparing for its upcoming matchup against Parish Episcopal.
Varsity football faces Parish Episcopal in upcoming matchup
J.J. Leonard, Staff Writer • August 27, 2026

As the countdown until the Kinkaid Falcons’ first home football game winds down, anticipation is building about what the game will hold.  Although...

Seniors Matthew Guyton, Tanner Nyveen, Hudson Zach, Jackson Setrum, Jack Harper, Carlton Walton, and Austin Jones are honored on senior night.
Falcons rally late, walk-off homer caps Senior Night win
Will Burba, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026
Seniors Jackson Setrum, Jasmine Nyugen and Carlton Walton take a picture together before their signing ceremony. Jackson will be playing division 3 baseball at Sewanee University, Jasmine playing tennis at Johns Hopkins, and Carlton pursuing baseball as well at Washington and Lee. “I am super excited for this opportunity and hope to grow as a person and as an athlete”, said Jasmine.
Three seniors sign to compete at the collegiate level
Edward Kang, Staff Writer • March 5, 2026
Houston will take on an international spotlight this summer as the FIFA World Cup arrives, bringing together soccer fans, cultures, and traditions from all over the world. With matches being hosted at Houston’s NRG stadium, the global tournament has created excitement across the city and at Kinkaid. “It’s exciting because everyone at Kinkaid is talking about the games,” sophomore Tresor Niyubahwe said. “It feels like something big is happening and everyone cares about a team.”
FIFA World Cup puts city on global stage
Max Mullervy • March 5, 2026
Lifestyles
A dancer leaps into the air to demonstrate a move for Kinkaid students during a daylong dance workshop at Parish Episcopal School.
Students take the floor at dance workshop
Emaan Yousuf, Staff Writer • September 5, 2026

Members of the Kinkaid Dance Company learned from professional dancers and collaborated with students from the Parish Episcopal School in Dallas’s drill...

Senior Jeremy Guo accepting a scholarship from the Association of Texas Small School Bands for four consecutive years of placement to its All-State Band.
Senior clarinet player makes band history
Aiden Wang, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026
A photo from Maureen Min's music Instagram, where she posts her art performances and experiences.
Students showcase arts on social media
Ellie Ott, Staff Writer • March 23, 2026
Houston will take on an international spotlight this summer as the FIFA World Cup arrives, bringing together soccer fans, cultures, and traditions from all over the world. With matches being hosted at Houston’s NRG stadium, the global tournament has created excitement across the city and at Kinkaid. “It’s exciting because everyone at Kinkaid is talking about the games,” sophomore Tresor Niyubahwe said. “It feels like something big is happening and everyone cares about a team.”
FIFA World Cup puts city on global stage
Max Mullervy • March 5, 2026
Opinion
Two students hold up energy teas from Blend Nutrition.
Coffee is out, energy teas are in
Annie Ott, Staff Writer • March 5, 2026

For a long time, the default fuel for students was coffee – hot or iced, sweetened or plain.  Whether it came from home, a coffee shop, or the Dining...

Seniors Z Ostrosky and Julia Godinich take a snapshot on the first day of their last year in high school. They began the day in a class being taught by Upper School math teacher Mrs. Angie Ellis.
Calls for later start grow as sleep loss impacts students
Collins Montgomery, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026
Helen Ren illustrates how students attempt to hide and use their phones during class.
New phone policy enhances learning
Alexia Hoffman, Multimedia Producer • September 27, 2024
The Dance Company performs guest choreographer Ms. Lina Yeh's traditional Chinese dance piece.
Dance Company’s ‘spirited’ performance captivates and enthralls
Zoe An, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023
Multimedia
Field Day: A tradition like no other
Shaivi Moparthi, Deputy Editor • April 23, 2026

Freshman Zora Watts and Phoebe Ostrosky throw vibrant powder during the annual Holi celebration. “I can celebrate other people's cultures and be able to experience the joy they get from it,” Ostrosky said.
Kinkaid celebrates Holi Basant with color, culture and community
Isabella Petree, Staff Writer • March 25, 2026
The history of entrepreneurship at Kinkaid
The history of entrepreneurship at Kinkaid
Hudson Holton, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
Freshman Danny Harvey sprints downfield on a strong punt return. The big run set Kinkaid up at the 25-yard line, putting them in perfect position to score. “It was my last game of the year, and we were about to win our eighth game of the season,” Harvey said, reflecting on the moment.
Falcons and Mavericks clash in JV football contest
Jackson Veenstra, Staff Writer • December 10, 2025
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