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HPISD Gets an A from TEA, But One Campus Got a B

Highland Park ISD received an A with a 98 out of 100 in the Texas Education Agency’s 2022 A-F accountability ratings, up from 97 in 2018-2019 and 96 in 2017-2018.

Student Achievements

The award-winning Highland Belles drill team, celebrating four decades this year, will host its annual spaghetti supper and online auction/raffle fundraiser on Aug. 26 ahead of the Highland Park vs. Marcus game.

Pick Two

After the May election, the Highland Park ISD board of trustees will have at least one new face.

Student Achievements:

No debate about it, pumpkin recycling is cool and commendable

‘You Want The Very Best Teachers’

Studies show teacher pay plays a role in keeping qualified teachers in the classroom.

Retired! Donna Pierce Stars in Her Final Planetarium Show

Astronomy teacher Donna C. Pierce, wearing a periwinkle spacesuit and signature red lipstick, greeted every attendee personally before her final starry sky show in her namesake planetarium. (Read time: 3.1 minutes)

Can You Graduate From The School Board?

In 12 years as a trustee, former school board president Jim Hitzelberger helped see Highland Park ISD through two bond elections plus facilities overhauls, rezoning, the opening of a fifth elementary school, and a global pandemic.

Visit Our Inboxes, Show Out in Fourth

The Fourth of July is a pretty big deal in a normal year, but after so many festivities were reimagined (how many times did we use that word in 18 months?) last year at the height of the pandemic, we expect this year people will really flex those patriotic muscles.

Cold Weather, Warm Neighbors

While many Texans were without necessities like power and water during the winter storm in February, North Texans came together to help each other through it.

Hyer Elementary’s New Facilities Come With Nods To Tradition

While Hyer Elementary Huskies returned to a newly-rebuilt building in September, some traditions, like parents and children eating together in Balto’s Courtyard, remain.

Coronavirus

Boone Prepares to Open During Unprecedented Circumstances

Even before pandemic prompted school districts to pivot to virtual instruction, Highland Park ISD was preparing to make history by opening its fifth elementary school.