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Would-be Doctors See Future More Clearly
Those prone to think, “My doctor looks like they are still in high school,” could have encountered a confirming sight at Scottish Rite for Children in October.
Karankawa Descendant Dubs Student ‘Friend Giving Back’
As a fourth grader, SMU history graduate student Tim Seiter became fascinated by the Karankawas, a coastal Indian tribe unique to Texas.
HPISD Board of Trustees Discusses Long-Term Goals
The board of trustees reviewed how to achieve its 5-year goals, including retaining exemplary staff, keeping families engaged, and using district resources efficiently, during a Jan. 11 work session.
Dallas ISD School Board Filing Open Until Feb. 16
Three seats are up for election, including District 1 which represents northwest Dallas and parts of Preston Hollow.
HPISD Board of Trustees Discusses Possibility of a Bond Issue at Jan. 16 Meeting
The school district should consider a bond issue as one possible solution to address pressing repairs at older HPISD campuses and increase teacher compensation, board of trustee members said at their Jan. 16 meeting.
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From Classrooms to the Sky
Every 20 years, the moon travels directly between the Earth and the sun, darkening the skies for a few minutes and revealing stars and planets.
SMU Cancels Classes Tuesday, Jan. 16
All undergraduate and most graduate classes at SMU have been canceled due to inclement weather on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
HPISD Closes Jan. 16 for Winter Weather
The district will continue to monitor the weather with county officials and will inform the community if there are any further changes.
Dallas ISD Closes Jan. 16 for Winter Weather
"We will continue monitoring the weather to determine Wednesday's plan," the district wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Dallas ISD Names New Police Chief
Albert Martinez, who currently serves as executive assistant chief of police for the Dallas Police Department, will take the reins on Feb. 14.
Scots Senior Pens Letter to Freshman Self, Others
As I reach my last semester at Highland Park High School, I have started thinking about what advice I would give my freshman self.
HPISD Debuts New Security System
Highland Park High School students passed through the district’s new weapons-detection system the morning of Thursday, Jan. 11.
Piano Teacher Offers Lessons in Enjoying Music
Performing for people like President Barack Obama might prove daunting for many pianists, but Miriam Morales has all the experience needed.
HPISD School Board Reviews State Performance Report
Highland Park ISD students improved their scores on last year’s annual state assessment and are qualifying for gifted and special education services in increasing numbers. The district is working to help students meet a state standard for college readiness.
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Move Over Sports; Parish Boasts STEM Booster Club
Parish Episcopal School’s sySTEMs Booster Club brings parents together to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math programming through fundraising and volunteer work.
Dallas ISD New Institute Creates Career-Ready Graduates
Students on the campus can participate in one of five career clusters that result in what district deputy chief Oswaldo Alvarenga describes as “high-skilled, high-wage, high-demand jobs”
Pershing Principal Named Dallas ISD Master Principal
The designation, earned by Lourdes Morales-Figueroa, is awarded annually to the top 10% of Dallas ISD principals in three categories: elementary schools, secondary schools, and choice schools.
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Armstrong PTA Over the Moon About Annual Auction Results
Organizers called the 2023 fundraiser Mission Armstrong.
Sports Switch Up
Scots tennis players traded in their rackets for paddles this fall to take on each other and members of the community in the increasingly popular sport.
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Racing, Trades, and Rankings Give HPHS Math a Sporting Chance
Highland Park High School has a Sports Analytics waitlist in the Moody Advanced Professional Studies program – not for any game, but for a spot in the class.