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Congratulations, Hillcrest High School Class of 2024
This year’s class is the second to graduate under principal Terrence Florie, who described the class as "resilient." The class of 2024 started high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and during senior year suffered the loss of two students and one coach.
HPISD Staff Recommends Potential 4% Salary Increase
District staff has recommended that HPISD’s board of trustees consider a 2% salary increase for staff in 2024-25, with an additional 2% increase to be paid retroactively if the district passes a bond that frees up additional funds for staff compensation.
Champions Bring Home a Win at This Year’s Buddy Bowl
Records were broken and champions crowned on May 18 in the action-packed seventh annual Buddy Bowl.
Troop 72G Introduces Three More Female Eagle Scouts
Three area girls have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning 21 or more badges plus completing a project.
HPISD Appoints New Bradfield Elementary Principal
HPISD’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Aimee Hilton, assistant principal of Cheatham Elementary in Allen ISD, as the new principal of Bradfield Elementary during a meeting on May 14.
Dallas Lutheran School Names Betsy Graham New Head
Graham comes from Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, where she has worked for 22 years and most recently served as principal of the kindergarten through eighth-grade school.
HPISD Announces New Athletic Director, Campus Leadership Changes
The district announced on May 7 that Highland Park High School principal Jeremy Gilbert has been named the new HPISD Athletic Director. Highland Park Middle School principal Kevin Hunt has been promoted to Highland Park High School Principal. Boone Elementary principal Amanda Reyes has been promoted to principal of McCulloch Intermediate School and Highland Park Middle School.
Hillcrest Responds to Antisemitic Bullying Allegations
Hillcrest High School is partnering with the American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, and Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum following allegations of antisemitism on campus.
Freshman To Compete in International Science, Engineering Fair
A Highland Park High School freshman has found a way to detect the most prevalent and costly type of hospital-acquired infection before symptoms start. And her method only costs about 40 cents.
Fashion-Forward Friends Find Way to Swap More Affordably
Ursuline Academy senior Livia Lange aims to make a difference for her fashion-swapping peers with a new resale website, LivToBe.com.
Lance Currie Elected New Dallas ISD Trustee
He was elected to represent District 1, which represents northwest Dallas and parts of Preston Hollow, on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees with 3,128 votes.
HPISD Staff Updates Board on Potential Bond and Budget Planning
HPISD staff plans to meet with principals and other campus leaders to clarify the projects in a potential bond that could appear on the ballot in November.
MAPS Students Bring NASCAR Action to HPHS
Students brought a bit of Daytona — complete with the scent of burning rubber, big wrecks and a dramatic finish — to Highland Park High School on May 3 during the Moody Advanced Professional Studies Grand Prix.
The Hillier School to Close After 56 Years
The school, which charges a fraction of the tuition of its competitors and gives more than half its students financial aid, has been struggling for years and can no longer afford to stay open, chairman of the board Jeffrey S. Hillier said.
Hockaday Freshman Named Dallas Youth Poet Laureate
Naisha Randha will hold the title for one year and work with Dallas Poet Laureate Dr. Mag Gabbert to encourage youth poetry.
Camps
HPHS Junior to Host Fourth Annual Fishing Camp
Highland Park High School junior Cullum Brown hopes young anglers get hooked on fishing this summer during his fourth annual fishing camp.
New Dallas ISD Police Chief Brings Heart of Service
Dallas ISD's new police chief, Albert Martinez, is combining his support for education with passion for serving.
Park Cities to Remember Molly Mullens in April 29 Memorial Service
A memorial service for third-grader Molly Mullens, who was killed in a car crash in March, will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Blvd.
Meet Your Candidates for Dallas ISD District 1 Trustee
Three candidates are on the ballot for the May 4 race, which represents northwest Dallas and parts of Preston Hollow.