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HPISD Students Improve AP Test Scores
Students in Highland Park ISD are taking more advanced placement tests and performing better on the exams, the district’s board of trustees heard during an Aug. 12 meeting.
St. Mark’s Teens Help Others Learn Music
For two rising seniors at St. Mark’s School of Texas, music matters, and so does helping students access it.
HPISD Teacher Pay Among Highest in North Texas
Highland Park ISD’s teacher salaries will be among the area’s highest in the 2025-26 school year, a massive change from just five years ago when the district ranked last out of 25 school districts in pay for educators without master’s degrees, and near rock bottom for those with graduate degrees.
HPISD Coach Susan Bailey Honored With Howie Award
Highland Park ISD girls athletic director and coach Susan Bailey was recently recognized for her commitment to HPISD schools and passion for making a difference in the classroom and community.
HPISD Ranked Number One Among All 5A/6A Districts in State
Park Cities residents have long known that their school district is the state’s best, and now they have the marks to prove it.
Only a Few First Day Jitters at Hyer Elementary
Principal Debbie Burt was on hand as were fellow teachers and staff to welcome students to Hyer Elementary School during the first official day of classes of the new school year.
Like Father, Like Son
Most families are fortunate to see one debate state championship, but the wins are becoming a tradition for David Coale and his son, Camden.
School’s Cool — Just Ask the Mascots!
It’s not hard to get excited about the upcoming school year when the Dallas Mavericks ManiAACs are your hype guys.
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Second Graders Raise More Than $18,000 at Lemonade Stand Honoring Janie Hunt
Second-grade boys at Hyer Elementary School came together on Saturday at a pink lemonade stand to honor Janie Hunt, the big sister of their classmate Henry.
Teens Create Speech 4 Each
Two rising Hockaday seniors, Sophie Zhan and Misha “Mimi” Davison, have teamed up to create Speech 4 Each to help students who experience anxiety in public speaking and writing.
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Child Expert Offers Families Grief Guidance
The Park Counseling's Jennifer Kennedy emphasizes the importance of open, age-appropriate conversations
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Good Shepherd’s DRR Program Provides Hot Meals in Flood Aftermath
The team deployed to Hunt, Texas on July 7 to set up their rolling kitchen at, providing hot meals for first responders, volunteers, and members of the community impacted by the devastating floods.
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ESD Hosts Ribbon-Tying Gathering to Honor Flood Victims
More than 200 trees across campus were wrapped in ribbons
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Texas to Publish School Grades After Court Ruling
Release of ratings give families the opportunity to understand how their schools are serving students
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HP Soccer Forfeiture Appeal Denied
The UIL State Executive Committee has denied an appeal that would have restored Highland Park’s Class 5A Division II boys soccer championship.
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St. Rita Catholic Community Ties Ribbons in Tribute
Ribbons honor loss of St. Rita students Blair and Brooke Harber, and their Bradfield Elementary friend Lila Bonner
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Family Raises Funds to Honor Hadley Hanna
The family of Hadley Hanna, who would have started third grade at University Park Elementary this fall, is raising funds to create a lasting tribute to the 8-year-old victim of the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County.
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Families Honor Flood Victims With Ribbons
Hundreds of families have worked to turn the streets of the Park Cities into boulevards of green.
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Community Gathers in Grief and Prayer After Tragic Flooding Loss
Glass jars held the growing collection of written tributes
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Mom Organizes Camp Boxes for Affected Families
Park Cities mom Christine Goff hopes to share love and support with those affected by the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, and she is looking for help to make that happen.