Schools
Award-Winning Pianists Inspire Their Students at SMU
She’s won the top prizes at national and international piano competitions, but for this music educator at SMU, nothing is more exciting and rewarding than being in the classroom with her students.
Read moreHPMS Paraprofessional Resigns, Accused of Possession of Obscene Material
A staff member at Highland Park Middle School accused of possession of pornography or obscene material resigned Feb. 22.
Read moreHPHS Theater Students Stage Production of ‘Into the Woods’
The production, which features music from Stephen Sondheim, runs from March 1-3, with showtimes at 7 p.m. on March 1-2, and at 2 p.m. on March 3. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Read moreHPHS Students Navigate Modern Media in New MAPS Course
Students in Brandon Jackson’s modern media course at HPHS are learning to navigate today’s world of news and information and are finding their own voices along the way.
Read moreHockaday Freshmen Selected for Carnegie Student Series
The pair, Vivian Zhou and Reagan Nguyen, will join performers from all 50 U.S. states, Guam and the Virgin Islands, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan for a special performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City this month.
Read moreThree Candidates Run for Dallas ISD District 1 Seat
Lance Currie, Chris Roberts, and Maureen Milligan will be on the May 4 ballot. Bob Miller filed for candidacy but will be withdrawing his application.
Read moreHPISD Launches STEAMology Podcasts
Podcasts will address STEAM content knowledge, teaching style and pedagogy. Some will also focus on the April 8 total solar eclipse, with the aim that educators have the background knowledge to feel confident talking about the once-in-320-year event with their students.
Read moreLike Daughter, Like Father
Tchinda Machedjou moved to the United States from Cameroon in Central Africa five years ago, graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2023, and earned a full ride to Harvard.
Read moreWoodward, Bonfield to Continue Service on HPISD School Board
The filing window for the May 4, 2024 election closed on Feb. 16, and no other candidates completed applications for a place on the ballot, according to the election information section of the HPISD website.
Read moreHP Arts Honors Outstanding Educators, Arts Advocate
HP Arts recognized the district’s outstanding teachers and community arts advocate during its annual Teacher Appreciation Reception on Feb. 15.
Read moreBSA Troop 80 Introduces Three New Eagle Scouts
These area students have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires
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