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2024 Person of the Year: Mike Rockwood
Superintendent Mike Rockwood has been at the helm of Highland Park ISD for less than 24 months, but his team’s achievements have already shaped the district for years to come.
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Fans Say It’s Been a Great Season, We’re Proud of Our Team
Scots fans said they were disappointed by Saturday’s 32-20 loss to Smithson Valley in the state title game, but not in their team or its remarkable season.
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Jump Seat Coach Propels SMU Riding Team
Bringing the talents of each rider together as a team is key to Persons’ success
Scots Fans, Get Ready for Game Day!
Some of the most valuable players at Saturday’s state title game won’t be on the field.
HPISD Back Online After Network Outage
Highland Park ISD’s network and many core systems were back online Friday afternoon after an outage involving ransomware.
HP LitFest Announces Keynote Speaker
New York Times bestselling author of 'Beneath a Scarlet Sky' and former investigative reporter Mark Sullivan will deliver the keynote speech at the 30th annual Highland Park Literary Festival (HP LitFest).
And the Recommended 2025-2026 Academic Calendar Is …
Highland Park ISD’s Board of Trustees will consider approving a 2025-2026 Academic Calendar with a first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and last day on Friday, May 22, at its Dec. 17 meeting.
Events
HPHS Club, Community to Help Feed Malnourished Children
A club of Highland Park High School students hopes to prepare more than 100,000 meals for malnourished children around the world in February, and it is looking for volunteers and sponsors to help reach its goal.
Area Campuses Focused on Episcopal Identity, Dignity
What difference does Episcopal identity make, particularly in an academic setting, and how can educators live that out more authentically in a way that promotes dignity?
HPISD Affected by Ransomware
Highland Park ISD’s weeklong network outage involves ransomware, superintendent Mike Rockwood wrote in a Friday afternoon email to district families and staff.
Wesley Prep Students Present Gifts to Angel Tree
The Salvation Army's Major McFarland was presented a check for over $2,000 and loads of gifts for Angel Tree angels from WP second graders.
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No Need to “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” to Hear Alpine Music
'The Sound of Music' will fill the halls of McCulloch Intermediate School at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5, 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 thanks to the school's hardworking young thespians.
Scots Musical Tradition Gets a Professional Boost
Since 1934, Highland Park High School has featured a regiment of bagpipers, including the popular all-female Lassies of the 1960s and ’70s.
Events
Acclaimed Cellist to Perform at HP Digitarium
Highland Park ISD’s Digitarium at Pierce Planetarium will host an intimate winter concert on Dec. 11 with internationally renowned cellist SaiSai Ding.
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Hyer Hosts Inaugural Turkey Trot
Students at Hyer Elementary kicked off Thanksgiving break with some festive fun on Nov. 22 during the school’s first-ever Turkey Trot.
F1 Team Tackles Questions From MAPS Students
There are only 10 Formula 1 teams in the world, and on Oct. 16 one of them made a pit stop at Highland Park High School.
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Arrest Made in Connection with HPHS Threat
Police made an arrest on Nov. 22 in connection with an online threat to Highland Park High School, HPISD chief of police Mark Rowden wrote in an email message to families.
HPHS Adds Security Measures due to Threats
An investigation this week by the Highland Park ISD police, in coordination with the University Park and Highland Park police, has found that the threat was not credible, according to emails sent to parents from HPHS Principal Kevin Hunt and HPISD Police Chief Mark Rowden.
Students Raise Dough With Donuts for Angel Tree
Wesley Prep second-graders found a fun way to bring awareness, contributions, and budgeting lessons to help out during the holiday season.