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Dads, Dirt, and a Whole Lot of Mulch
Wesley Prep dads club clean playground in festival of service
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Highlander Band Closes Outstanding Season
The Highlander Band completed its marching season on Nov. 1 with a fifth-place finish in the area competition, coming just a fraction of a point shy of qualifying for the State Marching Band Contest.
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‘Pippin’ Was an Extraordinary Journey, Both on and off the Stage
Highland Park High School students staged a spellbinding production of Pippin, which chronicles the journey of a young prince struggling to build an extraordinary life.
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Raider Media News Delivers Scary Good Halloween Broadcast
Raider Media News added some spooky twists to its weekly broadcasts on Oct. 30 and 31.
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UP Elementary Goes “Wild About Reading” With Creature Teacher Visit
University Park Elementary celebrated the success of its annual Read UP fundraiser with a wild assembly in the school’s cafetorium.
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HPISD Reports on Bond Projects, Progress
Highland Park ISD has freed up an additional $2.65 million annually that can be spent on teacher and staff salaries thanks to the passage of November’s bond.
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HPISD Recognizes Students, Principals
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees recognized the district’s National Merit Semifinalists, outstanding high school musicians, and campus leaders during its Oct. 21 meeting.
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St. Christopher’s Montessori Expands Learning Opportunities
The young learners at St. Christopher’s Montessori School aren’t the only ones growing.
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Sarah Hodges
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Oak Hill Academy Opens New High School Campus
Oak Hill Academy announced the opening of a new high school campus at Cochran Chapel, focused on providing neurodiverse students with a tailored, whole-child education.
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Grace Conley
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Creativity at Your Fingertips
With a love for forensics, fingerprints, and inspiring young minds, Abigail founded Minutiae Artistry, a program designed to introduce students to the world of forensic science through art.
Events
Innovative HP Alums to Share Inspirational Journeys
Trailblazing Highland Park alumni who have made their mark in fields including education, technology, finance, and government affairs will share their stories from 9 to 11 a.m. in a Scots Talk at Highland Park High School, 4220 Emerson Ave.
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Sarah Hodges
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Troop 80 Turns 80: A Great Time to Earn Eagle
BSA Troop 80 celebrated its 80th anniversary earlier this year by welcoming four new Eagle Scouts and honoring six troop members for their volunteer service.
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Theater Students Take Audiences on Journey of Discovery With ‘Pippin’
'Pippin' showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, and 18, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 19 in Highland Park High School’s Palmer Auditorium. Balcony tickets are $12, and reserved seats are $15. Tickets are available online or at the door.
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Sarah Hodges
News
JLD Funds Innovative Education for Dallas ISD
More than $77,000 of funding was distributed to 33 Dallas ISD educators thanks to the Junior League of Dallas and Texas Instruments.
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Grace Conley
Events
HPHS Theater Presents ‘Pippin’
Highland Park High School theater students will transport audiences to a world of glory and adventure during their production of 'Pippin' from Oct. 16 to 19 in Highland Park High School's Palmer Auditorium. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, and 18, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 19.
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Grace Conley
In Case You Missed It
Celebrating Tradition: Senior Year Moments
Senior traditions are more than just annual events at Preston Hollow’s independent high schools — they are meaningful milestones that foster connection, pride, and lasting memories.
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After Graduation the Show Can Go on for HPISD Art Fans
After a graduating senior takes their final bow in Palmer Auditorium, the curtain doesn’t have to go down on their family’s support of the arts in Highland Park ISD.
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Sarah Hodges
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TCA Students Recognized as National Merit Scholars
Samuel Qian, Nathan Youn, and Caroline Hatton have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program at Trinity Christian Academy.
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Grace Conley
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Hartzell Eyes Dramatic Ascent for SMU
More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, neighbors, and distinguished guests from across academia and the nation attended the inauguration and installation ceremony of SMU’s new president on Sept. 12 at the Moody Coliseum.
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Staff Report
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Cultivating Connection: A Science Teacher’s Blossoming Idea
Greenhill brings more native plants to campus, aims to restore Blackland Prairie