Greenhill's 75th Anniversary

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75 Years of Greenhill School

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CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY AND EMBRACING THE FUTURE

Greenhill School commemorated our 75th anniversary during the 2025-2026 school year. We hope you enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane, learning about the school's rich history, and, of course, joining us in celebration!

Our History

Discover the milestones that have shaped Greenhill School into what it is today, from its humble beginnings in 1950 to today!

Greenhill Faces

Greenhill has been shaped by remarkable individuals whose leadership, vision, and dedication have left a lasting impact.

Lift Every Voice Exhibit

This powerful exhibit honors 75 extraordinary former students, employees, and parents of color from our first fifty years.

Legends Exhibit

Greenhill is fortunate to have 93 employees who have worked at the shcool for at least 25 years. See their favorite memento from their time on the Hill.

Greenhill Highlights

1950

HEAD OF SCHOOL BERNARD FULTON OPENS GREENHILL SCHOOL

1950

1958

ADMITTED INTO SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY CONFERENCE

1958

1959

CAMPUS MOVES TO ADDISON

1959

1963

MAIN BUILDING SUFFERS FIRE

1963

1963

FIRST GREENHILL HOMECOMING

1963

Mid-1960s

PEACOCKS COME TO CAMPUS & WATER TOWER TRADITION BEGINS

Mid-1960s

1965

FIRST BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUILDINGS

1965

1966

THE EVERGREEN'S FIRST ISSUE

1966

1969

SAVE THE LAND CAMPAIGN

1969

1970

PRIMER BEGINS

1970

1973

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL PROJECT ESTABLISHED

1973

1976

PHILLIP G. FOOTE BECOMES HEAD OF SCHOOL

1976

Late-1970s

FINANCIAL AID ADDED TO BUDGET

Late-1970s

1985

GREENHILL NAMED EXEMPLARY PRIVATE SCHOOL

1985

1987

UPPER SCHOOL BUILDING SUFFERS FIRE

1987

1990

COMMENCEMENT MOVES TO THE MEYERSON

1990

1992

PETER BRIGGS BECOMES HEAD OF SCHOOL

1992

1993

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING BEGINS IN PRESCHOOL

1993

1996

SENIOR SWEATSHIRT TRADITION BEGINS

1996

1997

HEART OF THE HILL GATHERINGS START

1997

Late-1990s

DEBATE PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL SUCCESS

Late-1990s

1999

NUTCRACKER BECOMES LONGEST RUNNING DFW BALLET

1999

2000

SCOTT GRIGGS BECOMES HEAD OF SCHOOL

2000

2000

INAUGURAL FOUNDERS DAY ASSEMBLY

2000

2003

PEACE, LOVE, AND DIVERSITY CELEBRATION BEGINS

2003

2009

FILM PROGRAM SHORT ACCEPTED INTO SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST

2009

2018

LEE J. HARK BECOMES HEAD OF SCHOOL

2018

2024

LAUNCH OF DESIGN + INNOVATION LAB

2024