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‘The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition’ Makes a Splash at HPMS
Audiences dove into the world of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition in April with Highland Park Middle School and McCulloch Intermediate School drama students.
HPISD Reviews Campus Climate Survey Results
Parents and students who responded to HPISD’s campus climate survey gave the district top marks for safety and security, and said teachers treat students with respect. But fewer than half of parents said the district provides quality academic or college advising, and 49 percent agreed with a statement that their child needs outside tutoring to understand course content.
Happenings on the Hill: Explore Punk Culture, Contemporary Spanish Textiles, and More
“Torn Apart: Punk + New Wave Graphics, Fashion, and Culture, 1976-86” runs through May 10 at SMU’s Hamon Arts Library, on the west side of the Meadows School of the Arts, 6101 Bishop Blvd.
North Dallas Schools View Eclipse With Curriculum
Students were guided through the phases while they happened and planned eclipse-related activities, such as creating pinhole viewers and studying eclipse science.
Hundreds View Solar Eclipse at SMU
The weather defied forecasts, and clouds cleared for long enough to allow for ample viewing at the school’s watch party. Dallas was the largest city in the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime sky show.
HPISD Community Advisory Committee Recommends Bond
HPISD’s community advisory committee has recommended the Board of Trustees consider a $130 to $140 million bond package to address capital improvement needs and make more funds available for teacher salaries.
Students Give ‘Transformative’ Concert at Carnegie Hall
String instrumentalists Vivian Zhou and Reagan Nguyen, still months away from becoming sophomores at The Hockaday School, have already played Carnegie Hall.
Cloudy Skies Don’t Block Eclipse Viewing in the Park Cities
The weather defied forecasts and clouds held off long enough to allow for ample eclipse viewing in Highland and University Park.
HPISD Trustees Consider New Science Instructional Materials
Teachers have praised the materials for their assessment opportunities, real-world applications, clear blueprint for instruction, and student texts. The board is slated to consider whether to adopt the materials for use in the 2024-25 school year at its April 16 meeting.
Dive into the World of SpongeBob with Drama Students
Audiences can plunge into "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition" with Highland Park Middle School and McCulloch Intermediate School drama students at HPMS from April 19 to 21.
Preschoolers to Show Their Style at Runway for Rise
The Ashford Rise School of Dallas will host its seventh annual Kentucky Derby themed fashion show, Runway for Rise presented by LTK, on Saturday, April 27, at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave.
North Dallas Schools Plan For April 8 Eclipse
Many schools in North Dallas will be safely viewing the eclipse with glasses, hosting activities for students, and studying the science behind what causes eclipses in the classroom.
Student Essayists Propose Ways to Make a Difference
After the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF) Dallas Area Chapter asked North Texas students to tackle that question last year, Highland Park students submitted five of the six winning essays.
Park Cities to Celebrate the Total Eclipse
Eyes will be on the sky in the Park Cities on April 8 during Dallas’ once-in-320-years total solar eclipse. Eclipse-viewing events are scheduled at SMU, HPISD schools, and Highland Park’s Fairfax Park.
In Case You Missed It
HPISD Students Improve Scores on Mid-Year Achievement Test
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade far outperformed their peers nationally on the winter MAP growth test, with sixth graders in HPISD exceeding average 12th grade scores in both math and reading.
Ursuline Academy, Dallas’ Oldest School, Celebrates 150 Years of Sisterhood
Ursuline celebrated its 150th birthday with party hats, songs, several birthday cakes, and games.
Highland Park Students on a Mission To Provide Books for Africa
ENTEBBE, Uganda – I took a deep breath as the car approached the home. This would be the first time I stood face-to-face with a project meant to change 33 kids’ lives forever.
The Police’s Stewart Copeland Earns 2024 Meadows Award
As the award recipient, Copeland will participate in an artistic residency at SMU where he will conduct the Meadows Symphony Orchestra in "Police Deranged for Orchestra," featuring some of The Police's best-known songs. The show will be April 16 at the 31st-annual Meadows at the Meyerson event.
Bond Election
Community Advisory Committee Considers Bond Proposal
HPISD’s Community Advisory Committee is meeting for the second time March 5 to consider items to include in a potential bond proposal that could appear on the ballot in November 2024 or May 2025.
