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Highland Park Education Foundation Awards Largest-Ever Gift To HPISD
The Highland Park Education Foundation (HPEF) Board of Directors approved a $1.7 million grant request from Highland Park ISD that will help provide a 5% pay increase to district staff during the 2022-23 school year.
New Girl Scouts Installation Encourages Girls Interested in STEM
A new installation at the STEM Center of Excellence aims to inspire girls to imagine their futures in science, technology, engineering, and math — and they can earn a badge while doing so.
Dallas ISD Names Lone Finalist For Superintendent Job
Austin ISD Superintendent and former Dallas ISD chief of school leadership Dr. Stephanie Elizalde was named the lone finalist for the top job in Dallas ISD Wednesday.
Dallas Education Foundation Names Choice/Magnet Principal of the Year
The Dallas Education Foundation awarded six teachers and principals of the year last week, including Michael Jackson of the Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy.
HPISD Swears In New Trustees (Minus One)
The newly-elected Highland Park ISD board of trustees took the oath of office Tuesday with one notable exception – the winner of the place 4 seat held by incumbent Jae Ellis after challenger Tyler Beeson requested a recount.
A Big Check, Winning Letter, And Impressive Scholars
The 64th Annual Junior Symphony Ball raised a record-shattering $446,000 for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League.
Student Achievements: Big Check, Impressive Scholars
The 64th Annual Junior Symphony Ball raised a record-shattering $446,000 for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League.
Highland Park Celebrates Twice the Dedications
Highland Park ISD recently celebrated the dedications of the district's fifth elementary school, Michael M. Boone Elementary, and the newly rebuilt Hyer Elementary.
Make a Difference Camper Turns Lemons Into Shoes
Will Schardin motivated by Good Shepherd chaplain’s lesson
Voices
License to Learn: Georgetown University Offers Spy Class
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a spy? Going undercover to solve a mystery? Living a secret, double life? That dream is not as far out of reach as you may think.
SMU Breaks Ground On $140M Business School Expansion/Renovation
SMU celebrated the groundbreaking May 6 for a $140 million renovation and expansion of the Cox School of Business.
May 7 Election Results
Voters in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow neighborhoods headed to the polls Saturday for elections including for two Highland Park ISD board of trustee seats and Dallas College trustee seats.
Big Tex Scholarship Program Awards More Than $1.2M
The State Fair of Texas awarded $1.2 million in scholarships this year, including to students from six Dallas ISD schools – Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Franklin D. Roosevelt, James Madison, Lincoln, North Dallas, and Woodrow Wilson high schools.
Dallas ISD Teachers, Staff Demand Higher Pay
Educators use school board’s public comment period to voice concerns
How Did HPHS Fare In 2022 Rankings?
Much has been made about Highland Park ISD’s rankings, with at least one candidate for the Highland Park ISD board of trustees referencing the U.S. News and World Report rankings on a campaign website.
CEO Hopes To Foster Entrepreneurship With Gift To SMU
Cenergistic CEO William Spears made the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU to SMU’s Cox School of Business.
HPISD Dedicates William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center
Highland Park ISD Monday celebrated the dedication of the newly-named William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center.
Local Students Named Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees
Broadway Dallas recently announced the nominees for the 11th-annual High School Musical Theatre Awards and students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Highland Park High School are among the nominees for outstanding supporting performer.
Early Voting Begins in HPISD School Board Elections
Early voting has begun in the Highland Park ISD board of trustees elections for the place 4 and 5 seats.