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HPISD: Masks To Be Optional Next School Year
Masks will be optional at Highland Park ISD campuses and facilities beginning next school year, the district shared in a letter to parents Tuesday.
Prestonwood Montessori at E.D. Walker To Host Mixer
Interested in a Montessori education? Prospective parents of incoming three-year-olds through second graders can take advantage of the opportunity to see Dallas ISD's newest Montessori campus this weekend.
Camps
Want To Make a Difference? Consider a Summer of Service
I clearly remember that feeling of the last day of school and the summer before me -- one filled with swimming lessons, Girl Scout camp, and all kinds of fun activities that my mom would find for us.
Sotello, Luna Among Principal of the Year Nominees
Hillcrest High School principal Joseph Sotello is among six secondary Dallas ISD principals nominated for Principal of the Year, and Nathan Adams Elementary principal Adrian Luna is one of 12 elementary nominees, the district announced this week.
Happenings on the Hill
Maybe this spring’s graduation speaker wouldn’t mind if audience members look at their phones and “swipe right” instead of listening closely to her commencement address on May 15.
HPHS Student Nominated In DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards
Highland Park High School John Paul Berry is among the nominees for a best actor award for the 10th-annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards (DSM HSMTA) for his role in the school’s production of Shrek The Musical.
Pandemic Experience Provides Lessons Through Family Conversations
Like most parents, Preston Hollow's Sarah Naughton, found herself caught by surprise last spring in the early stages of the pandemic.
Pershing Teacher Named Dallas ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year
Out of nine finalists, three Dallas ISD teachers were chosen for Teacher of the Year in a televised event that aired on WFAA's Good Morning Texas Monday morning -- and a familiar face at Pershing Elementary was one of those three.
Election
Diversity, Inclusion Key Issues in HPISD, Election
Months after students urged Highland Park ISD to implement diversity education, discipline users of racial slurs, and promote inclusion, those issues remain a source of contention within the district.
In Memoriam
HPISD Mourns Beloved’ Mama Drama,’ Leader of Fine Arts
Longtime Highland Park ISD educator Linda Raya, known affectionately as “mama drama” and the “fearless” leader of HPISD fine arts, left behind a storied legacy in the district that spans more than 40 years.
Pershing Kindergarten Teacher Finalist for Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year
In a year where teaching took on new challenges, one kindergarten teacher at Pershing Elementary has found himself on a list of nine Dallas ISD educators who the district feels represent what it means to be a teacher.
Election
HPISD Trustee Candidates File Second Campaign Finance Reports
Highland Park ISD place 1 trustee candidates Kelli Macatee and Doug Woodward's second campaign finance reports were posted Monday.
Camps
Bye, Bye Isolation. Time To Thrive at Sleepaway Camp
As we look toward brighter days this summer, parents who prioritize mental, as well as physical, health for their children often see sleepaway camp as a much-needed summer reset.
Get Ready to Plan Next Year: Dallas ISD Calendars Are Out
Depending on what school a student goes to, there will be three different varieties of calendars for Dallas ISD next year: a base calendar, an intersession calendar, and a "School Day Redesign" calendar.
Camps
Camp Changes: SMU, UT Dallas, Texas A&M Reveal Summer Programs
While federal and statewide plans for distributing three vaccines might mean an eventual return to normalcy, face-to-face college programs for summer 2021 are still tentative.
HPISD Official Says ‘Critical Race Theory’ Not Part of Curriculum, Some Parents Disagree
Some Highland Park ISD parents have expressed concern about 'critical race theory' being taught in classrooms, but a district spokesman says “critical race theory is not part of the curriculum. Period.”
Some Parents Decry Masks, One HPISD Trustee Hopeful For More Normal 2021-2022
Masking in the classroom has been a hot topic at Highland Park ISD board meetings nearly since students returned last fall, but one trustee predicted a more normal looking 2021-2022 school year during Tuesday’s board meeting.
Happenings on the Hill
Don’t expect Texas to follow Virginia’s lead in abolishing capital punishment anytime soon.
Wesley Prep Fourth-Graders Become Podcast People
After four years of producing books, Wesley Prep’s Common Ground Experiment took a digital turn for the pandemic.
A Need For (Learning And) Speed
Highland Park High School Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) engineering design students recently met their needs for learning and speed.