Schools
Need a Last-Minute Valentine’s Poem? SMU Has You Covered
Hughes Fellow in Creative Writing Samyak Shertok has tips for the procrastinating romantic.
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Scottie Joe’s Serves Up Sweet Treats at HPHS
Highland Park High School students and staff can fall in love with two new drinks on the menu in February at the school’s third-floor coffee bar.
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HPHS Student Council Hosts Race to End Racism Forum
Students from about 40 area schools discussed probing questions on race, diversity and discrimination on Feb. 6.
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Bradfield Learners Tackle Tricky Questions During School Science Fair
About 100 kindergarteners through fourth graders shared their projects during the Bradfield’s science fair on Feb. 2. Community volunteers judged the projects, and students enjoyed popsicles while the winners were revealed during afternoon assemblies.
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Children at Risk Highly Ranks Sudie L. Williams Academy
The school was named number one in the elementary school category and number two in the middle school category.
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Small But Mighty – Tennis Balls Can (But Rarely Do) Cause Head Injuries
It’s well known that playing football and soccer can cause head injuries, but how worried do we need to be about tennis?
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Hockaday Sophomore Wins Congressional App Challenge
Anika Gopal created EyeSpy, an app that can detect if a driver is falling asleep.
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Moms, Sons Grow Closer as Volunteer Gardeners
For the Park Cities mothers and sons who volunteered together in 2023, expectations for their gardening in West Dallas go beyond a harvest of tasty vegetables.
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HPISD Trustees Begin Forming Bond Advisory Committee
The HPISD board of trustees took steps during its Feb. 1 work session to begin forming a community advisory committee to consider a potential bond issue to fund high-priority repairs and help the district meet long-term goals.
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UP Elementary Students Satisfy Their Book Cravings with New Vending Machine
Students will have the opportunity to earn books for either good behavior or strong reading habits, said librarian Mary Valuck.
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Trending on TikTok This January – #SMURush
Videos documenting the experience of sorority rush at SMU were trending on TikTok this January.
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