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HPMS Principal Says Article About Gender Survey ‘Factually Incorrect’
A link to a Dallas City Wire story claiming eighth graders in Highland Park ISD were asked to complete a survey asking about their ‘gender identity’ is circulating, but Highland Park Middle School principal Dr. Christopher Miller said Wednesday that eighth graders weren’t assigned such a survey.
HP Girls Rally, Outlast Memorial in PKs
After surviving and advancing, Highland Park will meet Frisco Wakeland in the regional final at 7 p.m. Friday in Mesquite.
Keeping It Chill: Minnesota-Born ESD Senior Stands Out on the Ice
In her native Minnesota, thousands of teenage girls play ice hockey — both for their school and year-round traveling teams.
In Case You Missed It
HPISD Mourns Beloved ‘Mama Drama’ Linda Raya
The Highland Park ISD community is mourning beloved educator Linda Raya, known affectionately as “mama drama.”
Crime
HPDPS Warns of Arrest Warrant Scam
The Highland Park Department of Public Safety (HPDPS) is warning residents about an ‘arrest warrant’ scam in which callers use the threat of arrest to get people to pay them money.
TEA Says Some Districts Experienced Disruption During Online STAAR Testing
Students who were due to begin their State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Tuesday may have to wait -- the Texas Education Agency advised some districts to postpone testing after students had problems connecting to the online testing platform.
EarthxFilm Will Offer Hybrid Edition of Film Festival Next Week
As Earth Day approaches, EarthxFilm will provide plenty of visual and educational treats — whether you opt to stay home and watch virtual, or attend outdoor and drive-in showings of the films the festival will offer.
Coronavirus
Jenkins: 60 And Older Can Get Vaccinated at Fair Park With No Appointment
As Dallas County announced Monday that 46.7% of county residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said anyone 60 or older can get their first dose at the Fair Park mega site without an appointment beginning today.
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Sims, Lady Scots Dominate 13-5A Meet
Highlighted by a school-record sprint, the Highland Park girls added another track and field district championship at the 13-5A meet.