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HPISD Staff to Receive First Bond Benefits in December
HPISD teachers and staff will receive $1,400 stipends next month thanks to the $137.3 million bond passed by voters on Nov. 5.
Congratulations National Merit Semifinalists
People Newspapers recognizes the 2025 National Merit Semifinalists from schools we cover for achieving a status earned by fewer than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
St. Mark’s Student Surpasses Book Drive Goal
While pursuing the rank of Eagle Scott, Arjun Poi partnered with Rays of Light, the senior collecting over 1,100 books for the organization.
Scots Football Game Rescheduled due to Weather
Can’t wait for Friday night football? Thanks to the weather forecast, you won’t have to.
ACC Membership Brings New Excitement to Campus
The palpable excitement on campus due to admission into the “Power Four” ACC has reinvigorated Mustangs fandom to a fever pitch, raising the bar for SMU sports teams across the board.
Events
United to Learn Brings Interactive Lessons to Students
Jesuit senior Jack Reynolds fielded questions from Preston Hollow Elementary students during their interactions with a visiting petting zoo.
Bradfield Students Blaze New Trails at CAMP READ-A-LOT
Bradfield Broncos broke records at this year’s CAMP READ-A-LOT themed Reading Rodeo, raising more than $155,000 for their school during a week of page-turning fun and friendly competition.
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Highland Belles Drill Team Announces 2024-2025 Honor Squads
Highland Park High School’s award-winning Highland Belles Drill Team has announced the 2024-2025 honor squads, which recognize Belles for their excellence in dance and high kick.
HP Angler Named to All-State Fishing Team
Highland Park Senior Dylan Sorrells is one of only two anglers from Texas who has been named to the Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team.
HP Bass Team Catches Another Win
The Highland Park Bass Team dominated the competition on Oct. 26 at Lake Lewisville, reeling in its third school title at its third event of the year.
People To Know
SMU To Honor Distinguished Alumni, Emerging Leader
Five outstanding leaders in entrepreneurism, community advocacy, public service, sports management and philanthropy will be honored at a presentation and dinner Oct. 31.
Have a Problem? Ask These Armstrong Inventors for Help
Are you struggling to get your frozen ice cream out of the carton? Did greedy goblins steal the candy you left on the porch last Halloween?
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Audiences Journey Into the Past with ‘Anastasia: The Musical’
Highland Park theater students took audiences on a magical adventure with a young woman struggling to unravel the mystery of her past during October's production of Anastasia: The Musical.
News
E-Bike Regulations on the Table at Breakfast Discussion
Highland Park's Town Council voted Oct. 15 to restrict e-bike usage to licensed drivers, to require e-bikers to wear a helmet if they’re under 21, and to make e-bike operators obtain permits from the town
Junior League Grants Support Innovation in Education
The program funds special projects addressing reading and literacy; diversity; special education; science, technology, engineering and math; arts and culture, across one or more grade levels.
TCA Students’ Academic Achievements Recognized
Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) has announced students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and College Board.
HP Cheer Celebrates Century of School Spirit
Highland Park Cheer celebrated its 100th birthday on Oct. 17 by showcasing the tumbling skills, team spirit, and history and that have made HP’s program one of the nation’s best.
HPISD Board Reviews Bond, Why It Won’t Raise Tax Rate
The HPISD Board of Trustees heard recently from a parent on why voters should support the $137.3 million bond on ballots Nov. 5, and from staff on why passing the bond won’t mean a tax rate increase.
UP Elementary Librarian Receives Award for Outstanding Communication
University Park Elementary School Librarian Mary Valuck was recognized recently as the sole recipient of the F.L. Elder Award from the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
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HPISD Celebrates District Police Department’s First Promotion
Highland Park ISD celebrated the first promotion within its police department since the department’s founding in 2015 during a recent Board of Trustees meeting.