Schools
2024 Person of the Year: Mike Rockwood
Superintendent Mike Rockwood has been at the helm of Highland Park ISD for less than 24 months, but his team’s achievements have already shaped the district for years to come.
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Fans Say It’s Been a Great Season, We’re Proud of Our Team
Scots fans said they were disappointed by Saturday’s 32-20 loss to Smithson Valley in the state title game, but not in their team or its remarkable season.
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Scots Fans, Get Ready for Game Day!
Some of the most valuable players at Saturday’s state title game won’t be on the field.
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Jump Seat Coach Brings Drive, Dedication to SMU Riding Team
The SMU mustang holds a special meaning for the university’s National Champion Equestrian Team, the animal’s fencing ability mirroring the mascot’s significance in overcoming obstacles.
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Compass School Speaker Series Tackles Topics Like Brain Development
Texas weather may seldom prove conducive to fireside chats, but that hasn’t stopped an independent Dallas co-ed school from invoking
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HPISD Back Online After Network Outage
Highland Park ISD’s network and many core systems were back online Friday afternoon after an outage involving ransomware.
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HP LitFest Announces Keynote Speaker
New York Times bestselling author of ‘Beneath a Scarlet Sky’ and former investigative reporter Mark Sullivan will deliver the keynote speech at the 30th annual Highland Park Literary Festival (HP LitFest).
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And the Recommended 2025-2026 Academic Calendar Is …
Highland Park ISD’s Board of Trustees will consider approving a 2025-2026 Academic Calendar with a first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and last day on Friday, May 22, at its Dec. 17 meeting.
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HPHS Club, Community to Help Feed Malnourished Children
A club of Highland Park High School students hopes to prepare more than 100,000 meals for malnourished children around the world in February, and it is looking for volunteers and sponsors to help reach its goal.
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Area Campuses Focused on Episcopal Identity, Dignity
What difference does Episcopal identity make, particularly in an academic setting, and how can educators live that out more authentically in a way that promotes dignity?
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HPISD Affected by Ransomware
Highland Park ISD’s weeklong network outage involves ransomware, superintendent Mike Rockwood wrote in a Friday afternoon email to district families and staff.
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