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Raider Band Gives Voice to Child’s Story at Spring Concert
The Raider band will fill Highland Park Middle School with both music and meaning at its annual spring concert at 6:30 p.m. on May 15.
Election
Denton Wins HPISD Board Seat
Michael Denton Jr. has defeated Jon Altschuler in the race for Place 4 on the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees.
HP Bass Team Hooks Win at Regional Tourney
The Highland Park Bass Team reeled in its sixth consecutive school win on April 26, and this was a big one.
Compass School Fireside Chat to Focus on Leadership
As part of its signature speaker series, Compass will host a discussion, "Navigating Leadership," on April 30 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
Belles Win Top Awards at Dance Nationals Competition
The Highland Belles were named national champions for their class size in jazz, kick, pom, and contemporary on March 2 at the Contest of Champions Dance Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
In Case You Missed It
HPISD Gets Belated “A” Overall Rating on 2023 Report Card
The Texas Education Agency has finally released its 2023 letter grades for Texas school districts, and Highland Park ISD has received top marks.
Election
Early Voting Underway in Election for HPISD Board
Early voting has begun in the Highland Park ISD board of trustees election for places 3, 4, and 5.
HPISD Approves 4% Pay Raise in Next School Year
Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees approved a 4% pay raise for teachers in the 2025-26 school year during its April 22 meeting.
Wesley Prep Brings Community Into Classroom
Each spring, as part of their Community Helpers Program, Wesley Prep invites guests to campus for in-house field trips. This year included visits from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, Dallas Fire Rescue, Woodhill Dental, and the Dallas Zoo.
Slick Back Your Hair And Grab Your Saddle Shoes!
Highland Park fifth through eighth graders brought the hit musical Grease to the stage in April in a lively production filled with vintage style and some new twists.
HPISD Cannot Regain State Soccer Title, Trustees Say
Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees has “turned over every stone,” but has found no grounds to challenge the forfeiture of the Class 5A Division II boys soccer title, board members wrote in a Friday afternoon email.
Ellis Departs HPISD Board, Stays Committed to Community
Outgoing Highland Park ISD board of trustees member Jae Ellis responded in writing to questions from People Newspapers about his achievements as a board member, decision not to run again, and future plans.
HPISD Board Talks Bond, Teacher Salaries
While students enjoy their summer holiday, Highland Park ISD plans to get to work on projects funded by its $137.3 million bond.
Renee Jiang Takes Her Flute Playing Skills to Historic U.S. Stage
Why wait until adulthood before performing at Carnegie Hall?
SMU Launches MeSpace Sensory-Friendly Workspace
Through a collaboration with the DASS office, Hughes-Trigg Student Center, and SMU Libraries, SMU is testing MeSpace, a plug-and-play, sensory-friendly study space .
HPISD Honors Aquatics, Wrestling, Music Students
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees celebrated students' accomplishments during its March 25 meeting.
HPHS Senior Renovates High School Sensory Room
The sensory room at Highland Park High School is getting a major upgrade this spring thanks to the generosity of the community and the hard work of HPHS senior Piper Heath.
Society
Party Hopping
While officials in Washington, D.C. wrestle with the role of the federal government in education, North Texas nonprofits are demonstrating how much Dallas donors will give.
Entrepreneurship Students Dive Into ‘Shark Tank’ Competition
Who says you have to swim with the sharks to soar like an eagle?
‘Grease: School Version’ Coming to MIS/HPMS
Performances of 'Grease: School Version' are at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, in the McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School auditorium, 3555 Granada Ave.