Schools
SMU Ceremony Honors Student Heroism
The SMU Police Department presented the prestigious “Citizens Commendation Award” to SMU doctoral student Magdeline Pike in recognition of her heroic actions.
Read moreTeam Cure Quest Hosts Music Festival To Benefit Cancer
Two ESD high school students are raising awareness and funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Read moreHighland Belles 2025-26 Lieutenants Announced
The Highland Belles drill team selected its lieutenants for the 2025-26 season on Jan. 8 following a demanding try-out process before a panel of experienced judges.
Read moreGirl Scouts Send Comfort, Cookies to Pacific Palisades
Hyer Elementary’s third-grade Girl Scouts plan to send a care package of their cookies and letters to Pacific Palisades firefighters.
Read moreVolunteer, Board Veteran to Seek Election to HPISD Board
A longtime school volunteer and a veteran board member each plan to run for places on the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees.
Read moreGreenhill’s Design+Innovation Program Sparks Invention
Junior Isabel (Isa) Tanner set out to redefine hydration for elite athletes by creating custom needs for real time performance.
Read moreArea Schools Remain Closed, Sports Cancelled
Highland Park ISD, Dallas ISD, and other Dallas area schools have announced that they will remain closed on Friday due to continued inclement weather and mobility issues for staff.
Read moreHPISD Has No Plans to Adopt State Instructional Materials
Highland Park ISD should rely on the expertise of its teachers, not the state’s controversial Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials, to continue delivering an exceptional education to students, parents told the district’s Board of Trustees during a State of the District meeting on Jan. 7.
Read moreDallas ISD Announces Winter Weather Closures
After careful consideration for anticipated road conditions and extreme temperatures, all Dallas ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on
Read moreHPISD Closes Jan. 9 for Winter Weather
All Highland Park ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, due to the potential for inclement weather and mobility issues for staff.
Read moreThe Hockaday School Teaches Science With a Purpose
Middle school students combine science and social impact through a partnership with Joppy Momma’s Farm.
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