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University Park Elementary Dads Club

The University Park Dads Club serves the children, families and faculty of University Park Elementary.

Upcoming Events

20 November 2025

UPDC Charity Poker Tournament 2025

Join us for an unforgettable night of revelry, camaraderie, football, poker, and fundraising! šŸ“… **Date/Time:** Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6–10 PM šŸ“ **Location:** DEC on Dragon Street šŸø **Bar […]

$215.00
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18 February 2026

All School Daddy/Daughter Valentine’s Dance

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes because we're bringing back the magic again at Dallas Country Club. This event is a favorite among dads and daughters alike. This […]

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07 March 2026

PCDC Family Picnic & BBQ Competition

Please join us forĀ family friendly picnic and BBQ competition!Ā Ā This event is fun for the whole family and is forĀ ALLĀ Dads Clubs and Park Cities families. Ā A portion of the proceeds willĀ benefitĀ the […]

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28 March 2026

PCDC Pickleball Tournament

Please join us for the Third Annual Park Cities Dads Club Pickleball Tournament on Saturday March 28, 2025, from 12 - 6pm.Ā  Each team should plan to play 2-3 games.Ā  […]

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20 April 2026

PCDC Teachers Cup Tournament

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The University Park Dads Club serves the children, families and faculty of University Park Elementary.

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Unfortunately, the Family Picnic and BBQ Competition scheduled for this Saturday, October 25th has been postponed due to inclement weather. 

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Thank you and our Sponsors for your patience and continued support for the Park Cities Dads Club! šŸ’›šŸ’™
Our Annual Father-Son Breakfast with Coach Allen a Our Annual Father-Son Breakfast with Coach Allen and the Scots Football Team was a great success. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this cherished tradition.
Friday Night Lights. Go Scots! #highlandparkfootba Friday Night Lights. Go Scots! #highlandparkfootball
Join us for Dads Club Night at @olivellasdallas o Join us for Dads Club Night at @olivellasdallas  on McFarlin across from SMU this Monday, Oct 6th!  10% of all sales go to support our teachers.  #parkcitiesdadsclub #hpisd #olivellaspizza
Join us for dinner this coming Monday, October 6th Join us for dinner this coming Monday, October 6th at Olivella’s Pizza on McFarlin by SMU.  Olivella’s is donating 10% of all sales to the Dads Club – all funds will be donated to support our teachers. See you there!
Great turnout for our UP Dad’s Club Happy Hour. Great turnout for our UP Dad’s Club Happy Hour. Always great to connect and reconnect with our incredible Dad’s. Thank you all for coming out! #up
This THURSDAY: Dad’s Night Out is ON! The wait This THURSDAY: Dad’s Night Out is ON! 
The wait is over, gentlemen — Happy Hour is happening! Join your fellow UP dads at Dunston’s Speakeasy this Thursday, September 11th from 5:30–7:30 PM.

Free drinks. Hearty bites. Zero guilt.
It’s the perfect excuse to meet some new faces, reconnect with old ones, and enjoy a beverage that doesn’t come with a bedtime story.  No RSVP needed — just show up, raise a glass, and embrace the dad life in style.
See you there, legends. šŸ»
Shoutout to Our Amazing UP Dads! We’re so luck Shoutout to Our Amazing UP Dads! 

We’re so lucky to have some of the best dads around—always ready to jump in and help, especially when it comes to serving lunch with a smile! šŸ˜„

Whether it’s dishing out pizza, handing out fruit cups, or just bringing some positive energy to the cafeteria, our students’ fathers show up in the best way. Their willingness to volunteer and be part of our school day makes a huge difference—and the kids love seeing their dads in action!

Thank you, dads, for being such an important part of our school community. Your support, time, and big hearts do not go unnoticed. šŸ’ŖšŸŽ

#ThankYouDads #LunchHeroes #SchoolCommunity #ParentVolunteers #dadswhoserve
Teacher Appreciation lunch hosted by the UP Dad’ Teacher Appreciation lunch hosted by the UP Dad’s Club was a huge hit! We are beyond grateful for the incredible teachers at UP – truly the best of the best! Our kids are so lucky to be guided, inspired, and taught by such passionate and dedicated educators. Thank you @mapleandmotor for the killer smash burgers. Here’s to an amazing school year ahead! Let’s Go Panthers!!!
#WelcomeBack #pantherpride #universitypark #uppanthers #updadsclub #teacherlife #teacherappreciation #up #teacher #teachers #weloveourteachers #universitypark #school #schoolsback
HPISD counselors are available this week to assist HPISD counselors are available this week to assist students.  The University Park Dads Club stands ready to assist.  #hpisd #campmystic
UP Families ā¤ļø Many of you have seen the heart UP Families ā¤ļø Many of you have seen the heartbreaking news of the devastating flooding in Hunt County, particularly at Camp Mystic. We are praying for all impacted and hope you will join us.  If you are in town we would love for you to join us this afternoon to pray for these families of Camp Mystic girls. 🐾
Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing Dad’s fr Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing Dad’s from your UP Dad’s Club! Thank you for being the great Father’s you are to our amazing kids! #fathersday
Bittersweet last lunch for these UP Dads and their Bittersweet last lunch for these UP Dads and their 4th grade daughters moving on to MIS. These girls will be missed in the halls of UP next year. 🄲
UP Daddy Daughter Dance Wednesday, February 19 f UP Daddy Daughter Dance
 
Wednesday, February 19 from
6:00-8:30 p.m. at Dallas Country Club
 
Grab your dancing shoes and start stretching—it’s almost time for our Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance! Get ready to bust a move, feast like royalty, and make memories that’ll have you laughing for years. Your ticket includes dinner, dancing, games, and photos—because what’s a night of epic dad moves without photographic evidence?
 
Ticket Pricing: $125 per dad no matter how many daughters.
FOOD & BEVERAGE TO BE PROVIDED

Click the link below to snag your ticket!
 
https://universityparkdadsclub.com/event/2025-dance/
The UP Dad’s Club extend our heartfelt gratitude The UP Dad’s Club extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible HP community for donating over 40 bikes to our Annual bike drive benefitting Bike Friendly South Dallas. @bikefriendlysouthdallas Your generous support and participation to this meaningful organization and cause are deeply appreciated.

For more information on this organization please visit: bikefriendlysouthdallas.org
TOMORROW- SATURDAY – JAN 4 8am-12pm Join us in d TOMORROW- SATURDAY - JAN 4 8am-12pm
 
Join us in donating your youth & adult bikes to the @updadsclub ā€˜s 1st Annual BIKE DRIVE benefitting @bikefriendlysouthdallas !
Drop time is January 4th from 8am-12pm at UP Elementary bike racks on Amherst & Dickens. Thank you for helping this great cause. If you have questions please reach out to Matt Comeaux. See you tomorrow!
Sign up for the best night of the year! The UP Dad Sign up for the best night of the year! The UP Dad’s Club Poker Tournament is BACK and we are hoping to make it the largest Dad’s Club Event of the year. Last year we had over 60 dad’s participate, and this year we are aiming for 100! Let’s make it happen for the kids and the school! 

This event is an absolute BLAST. Open Bar, Unlimited food, Amazing views of downtown, Great camaraderie, Cigars, AMAZING PRIZES, and a POKER tournament! You DO NOT have to be a skilled poker player. This event is for ALL DADS! Feel free to tell a friend to register! All proceeds go to the school! Entry ticket (includes $2,000 chips, door prizes, open bar, food) via the QR code or link below. REGISTER TODAY! 

DATE: November 21st
TIME: 6PM-10PM
LOCATION: DEC ON DRAGON

PURCHASE TICKETS (QR CODE OR DIRECT LINK)
https://universityparkdadsclub.com/event/2024-poker/
TOMORROW – 7:15AM – THURSDAY – OCTOBER 17TH The U TOMORROW - 7:15AM - THURSDAY - OCTOBER 17TH

The UP Dad's Club is hosting a Father/Son Breakfast at UP where you and your son will get to meet Head Coach Allen and members of the HP Scots Varsity Football Team!Ā 

This is open to kids and dads of all grades--K through 4th Grade.Ā  So bringĀ your sons and your appetite (Breakfast Tacos, donuts and coffee will be available). Ā Thank you @zestcafedallas for sponsoring our event! 

Whether your son is into football or not, this is a great opportunity for you kids to meet Coach Allen and the player's who are invited to sign autographs.
UP Dad’s Club Lunch Duty. We have the best Dad’s who love our school and kids. #uppanthers #universityparktx #universitypark
UP Dad’s Tailgate Block Party!!! TOMORROW Friday UP Dad’s Tailgate Block Party!!! TOMORROW Friday September 20th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
3800 Block of Amherst

Come join us TOMORROW for a family friendly pre-game block party before the HP Varsity Football Game! We will have food by Hamburger Man, a Margarita Machine and beverages for all, bounce houses, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Games for the Kids and more. All UP families are invited! Party ends at kickoff. Wear your best Scots gear! 

The event is sponsored by the UP Dad’s Club and is FREE to all families. Venmo Donations for Hamburger Man welcomed on site.

See you there!
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Our Mission

The University Park Dads Club serves the children, families and faculty of University Park Elementary through classroom enrichment activities, community engagement and financial support. The Club is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all the children in the UP community and beyond.


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The University Park Dads Club is a constituent of the Park Cities Dads Club, which serves the children, families and faculty of all schools in the Highland Park Independent School District.

Park Cities Dads Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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