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Need a Last-Minute Valentine’s Poem? SMU Has You Covered
Hughes Fellow in Creative Writing Samyak Shertok has tips for the procrastinating romantic.
Scottie Joe’s Serves Up Sweet Treats at HPHS
Highland Park High School students and staff can fall in love with two new drinks on the menu in February at the school’s third-floor coffee bar.
HPHS Student Council Hosts Race to End Racism Forum
Students from about 40 area schools discussed probing questions on race, diversity and discrimination on Feb. 6.
Bradfield Learners Tackle Tricky Questions During School Science Fair
About 100 kindergarteners through fourth graders shared their projects during the Bradfield’s science fair on Feb. 2. Community volunteers judged the projects, and students enjoyed popsicles while the winners were revealed during afternoon assemblies.
Children at Risk Highly Ranks Sudie L. Williams Academy
The school was named number one in the elementary school category and number two in the middle school category.
Small But Mighty – Tennis Balls Can (But Rarely Do) Cause Head Injuries
It’s well known that playing football and soccer can cause head injuries, but how worried do we need to be about tennis?
Hockaday Sophomore Wins Congressional App Challenge
Anika Gopal created EyeSpy, an app that can detect if a driver is falling asleep.
Moms, Sons Grow Closer as Volunteer Gardeners
For the Park Cities mothers and sons who volunteered together in 2023, expectations for their gardening in West Dallas go beyond a harvest of tasty vegetables.
Bond Election
HPISD Trustees Begin Forming Bond Advisory Committee
The HPISD board of trustees took steps during its Feb. 1 work session to begin forming a community advisory committee to consider a potential bond issue to fund high-priority repairs and help the district meet long-term goals.
UP Elementary Students Satisfy Their Book Cravings with New Vending Machine
Students will have the opportunity to earn books for either good behavior or strong reading habits, said librarian Mary Valuck.
Trending on TikTok This January – #SMURush
Videos documenting the experience of sorority rush at SMU were trending on TikTok this January.
Dallas ISD Hosts 10th-Annual STEM Expo This Weekend
The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will allow students to investigate, design, and create real-world science, technology, engineering, and math activities and projects.
Compass School Hires New Director of Advancement
Katie Townend Doherty, who has spent the last 15 years as upper school admission division director at Hockaday, will start June 1.
HP CultureFest Explores a World of Food, Music, and Fun
A group formed to keep in touch during the pandemic still encourages Park Cities parents and students to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.
HPMS Choir Students Perform on the Court at Mavericks Game
Eighth-grade choir students at Highland Park Middle School took to the court amid high fives and applause to perform the National Anthem under the direction of Katie McDaniel, known to her students as “Ms. Mac.”
Robotics Club Demonstrates Progress With Venom Air Team
Robots are flying and taking interested Highland Park High School students to new heights.
Flick Fest to Feature Legal Drama ‘The Burial’
Get ready to celebrate literature and authors during the 29th annual Highland Park Literary Festival, also known as “LitFest.”
State of the District Breakfast Highlights HPISD Achievements, Challenges
HPISD superintendent Mike Rockwood shared district accomplishments and remarked on upcoming financial challenges during the annual state of the district breakfast with current and former board of trustees members on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
STEAM
Students Get Their Moment in The Sun
Problem-solving, ingenuity, and teamwork are tools that extend far beyond the confines of any classroom.
STEAM
Greenhill Senior Researches Stem Cells To Aid Leukemia Studies
Greenhill School senior Pooja Sanghvi is researching how hematopoietic stem cells – the ones that give rise to other blood cells – metabolize glucose, specifically in bone marrow.