- Selwyn School
2270 Copper Canyon Road
Argyle, Texas, 76226 - 940-382-6771
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7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Weekends
The modern workplace is becoming increasingly global. Technology has afforded businesses the capability of building global teams, producing a more educated, [...]
According to the Cultural Intelligence Center, “Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. [...]
At Selwyn School, our mission is to cultivate global citizens who embrace complex challenges with empathetic and innovative thinking that advances [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one-third of adolescents report feeling anxiety to a significant degree, and the prevalence [...]
Educators and workforce experts alike often warn that our children need improved 21st century skills. Without these skills, they will not [...]
For many Americans, December is one of the most joyful times of the year. Holiday lights, cheerful music, festive movies and [...]
As the holiday season approaches, we look to actively celebrate inclusivity at Selwyn. While Selwyn is a non-sectarian school where we [...]
On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down their unanimous decision on the Brown v. Board [...]
Katherine “Kit” Jagoe Preston Heidt ’61 is Selwyn’s first female graduate. She began her career at Selwyn as a Sophomore in [...]
When it comes to classroom productivity, the ideal classroom is a happy one. Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert defines happiness as frequent positive [...]
In education, our perception of mistakes is important as we seek to challenge conceptions of what defines success and failure. The [...]
Instilling Grit in Children Grit has become a standard in the education vernacular. Representing the ability to persevere when faced with [...]
Some lessons are better learned earlier in life—and kindness is no exception. Historically, schools have focused primarily on students’ academic achievements, [...]
Storytelling has been the leading medium for education, entertainment, and communication for thousands of years. It’s an intimate, communal experience in [...]
When you were 5 years old, did you imagine that the skills and knowledge you had then would or could influence [...]
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Do you know how many hours of sleep per night your child needs? It varies [...]
It has long been said that learning is best done through experience—learning by doing, rather than by listening or observing. Education [...]
James “Kevin” Richardson ‘78, graduated from Selwyn with the Headmaster’s Award. He attended Holy Cross Junior College (South Bend, IN) for [...]
Instilling Grit in Children Grit has become a standard in the education vernacular. Representing the ability to persevere when faced with [...]
Some lessons are better learned earlier in life—and kindness is no exception. Historically, schools have focused primarily on students’ academic achievements, [...]
In education, our perception of mistakes is important as we seek to challenge conceptions of what defines success and failure. The [...]
Storytelling has been the leading medium for education, entertainment, and communication for thousands of years. It’s an intimate, communal experience in [...]
When you were 5 years old, did you imagine that the skills and knowledge you had then would or could influence [...]
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Do you know how many hours of sleep per night your child needs? It varies [...]
On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down their unanimous decision on the Brown v. Board [...]
Independent schools are non-profit private schools that are independent in philosophy: each is driven by a unique mission. They are also [...]
The National Association of Independent Schools recently published an article from Keelee Wrenn, the director of marketing and communications at French [...]
The most common question college students are asked is “What is your major?” Then, if the student’s answer is Film, English, [...]
At Selwyn School, we embrace the concept of multiage classrooms. Throughout public schools in the United States, this style of classroom [...]
In the 2009 Pixar film Up, three unlikely companions join together to rescue their giant, colorful bird friend, Kevin, and her [...]
Summer reading lists and information for required assignments (per grade/division) are listed below. Thank you and happy reading! Lower School Book [...]
The Influence of Technology Today, you cannot log into social media, casually browse the internet, watch television, or even read a [...]
Empathy in Whole Child Development and Education As a part of your child’s education, emotional and intellectual development, empathy has never [...]
The Creation of the Lightbulb: A History of Trial & Error If you ask an historian if Thomas Edison invented the [...]
Sending your child to an independent school in North Texas may be one of the most beneficial decisions you can make. [...]
Birthday Book Club! The Sid Richardson Library announces the return of the Birthday Book Club for the 2016-2017 school year. Parents [...]
Click here to learn more about the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival!
Deb recently attended the 21st Annual Independent School Management Heads Retreat in New Orleans. Independent School Management is one of the [...]
From Deb’s Desk… We hear it often, “pulled himself up by his bootstraps or stand on your own two feet”. Americans [...]
We offer a private education with a global vision, facilitated by trained educators at the forefront of 21st century educational practices. [...]
Dear Selwyn Community, In all walks of life, fall is the time to designate philanthropic giving and Selwyn is no exception. [...]
Welcome, Deborah Hof We are so excited to introduce our new Head of School, Deborah Hof! There is no denying the [...]
We hope you are having an amazing summer. The Selwyn faculty, staff, PTA and Board have been busy preparing for a [...]
Barry Hanstein retired at the end of the 2015-2016 school year after 32 years of dedicated service to Selwyn and was [...]
Nancy Hathaway writes that “Of all the legendary animals of art, folklore, and literature, the unicorn is the one with the [...]
What is Selwyn? It’s not just a school. It’s a family, a community of learners, a base of knowledge. Selwyn is [...]
“Is the glass half empty, or half full?” is a question often thought to identify optimists and pessimists. BUT if you [...]
When I began teaching at Selwyn and things would go wrong (as things always do), my students would frequently say, “Oh, [...]
Importance of Promotion Promotion is a public acknowledgement of transition between life stages. It is a way that we tell you [...]
The Forty-Fifth Commencement Ceremony was held 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27 in the Selwyn gym. We congratulate our students for a job [...]
Graduation is not about an end but rather a new beginning – in this case, twenty-three Unicorns’ exciting beginnings as new [...]
