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Dallas ISD Joins Other Texas Districts in TEA Lawsuit
The Board of Trustees voted to join dozens of Texas districts, as those involved believe the changes and lack of advance notice will cause harm to students, team members, families, and the community and not represent districts adequately.
Thomas Jefferson HS Celebrates New Football Field
The Dallas Cowboys, the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation, and the NFL Foundation made a $1 million donation to reconstruct the high school's football field.
BSA Troop 577 Introduces Five New Eagle Scouts
These area students have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning a combination of 21 or more badges plus a special project.
Former Exchange Students Enjoy Tiny Reunion
Former Highland Park High School students peered into the Scots history display at their old campus, fingertips pressed on the glass as they pointed to tiny faces on a class picture.
HPMS Assistant Principal Recognized by TASSP
Highland Park Middle School assistant principal Meghan Coates was named a 2023-2024 Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) region 10 outstanding principal of the year.
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Hockaday Installs Laura Leathers as Head of School
As the 14th head of school in Hockaday history, she was installed as a convocation and installation ceremony in Hockaday's Penson Athletic Center.
First Day of School Brings Superintendent to Walnut Hill
Dallas ISD is “minimizing standardized assessments” this year by focusing on hands-on, project-based work rather than taking practice standardized exams each grading period.
Duchesses Take Their Bows at 2023 La Fiesta Presentation Gala
The 2023 duchesses and escorts were formally presented at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
Are You a Caniac Fan of Scots Football?
Whether your “one love” is Highland Park football or Raising Cane’s chicken, the Scots have a deal for you.
HP Education Foundation Launches Endowment Campaign
The Highland Park Education Foundation (HPEF) launched the public phase of “Lead for Tomorrow,” a multi-year endowment campaign seeking to raise $40 million by the end of 2026.
Santos Rodriguez Memorialized by SMU
SMU is expected to announce the next recipient of the Santos Rodriguez Memorial Endowed Scholarship soon, slightly more than 50 years after a Dallas police officer fatally shot 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez on July 24, 1973.
Dallas ISD Trustees to Vote on Alternate Plan to Mandated Campus Officers
The district needs 167 more officers and supplemental funding to alight with provisions outlined in Texas House Bill 3, which required armed security officers on all campuses during regular school hours effective Sept. 1.
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Gold Award Winners: 8 Area Students Earn Girl Scouting’s Highest Honor
In June, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas presented Gold Award pins to several girls from Preston Hollow area schools.
Dallas ISD STAAR Scores Show Mostly Increases from 2022
The 2023 test was redesigned to only be offered online with a few exceptions and to include more open-ended questions, but students demonstrated gains in most categories from spring 2022 to spring 2023.
Rotary Club of Dallas Honors Two PH Teachers
The recipients of this year's Service Above Self Awards are Anna Marie Sifford from Hillcrest High School and Adriana Popa from Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy.
STAAR Results Are In. How Did HPISD Fare?
Parents statewide got their first look at their 3-8 grade students’ State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test results last week.
Highland Park ISD Back to School 2023
Highland Park ISD students returned to class Aug. 15.
Dallas ISD Buses Introduce Safety Technology Upgrades
Parents and guardians will also be able to see their students' bus route and live location when they download Edulog. Other features include the ability to receive push notifications with information about delays, route changes, and arrival times.
Three Area Students Earn Girl Scouting’s Highest Honor
In June, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas presented Gold Award pins to these girls from the Park Cities.
Exhibit Features Hillcrest High Artists
A team of four Hillcrest students joined forces to create an exhibit for the SPARK! PRISMATIC immersive pop-up.