Schools
HPISD Board of Trustees Discusses Long-Term Goals
The board of trustees reviewed how to achieve its 5-year goals, including retaining exemplary staff, keeping families engaged, and using district resources efficiently, during a Jan. 11 work session.
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Dallas ISD School Board Filing Open Until Feb. 16
Three seats are up for election, including District 1 which represents northwest Dallas and parts of Preston Hollow.
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HPISD Board of Trustees Discusses Possibility of a Bond Issue at Jan. 16 Meeting
The school district should consider a bond issue as one possible solution to address pressing repairs at older HPISD campuses and increase teacher compensation, board of trustee members said at their Jan. 16 meeting.
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From Classrooms to the Sky
Every 20 years, the moon travels directly between the Earth and the sun, darkening the skies for a few minutes and revealing stars and planets.
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SMU Cancels Classes Tuesday, Jan. 16
All undergraduate and most graduate classes at SMU have been canceled due to inclement weather on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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HPISD Closes Jan. 16 for Winter Weather
The district will continue to monitor the weather with county officials and will inform the community if there are any further changes.
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Dallas ISD Closes Jan. 16 for Winter Weather
“We will continue monitoring the weather to determine Wednesday’s plan,” the district wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Dallas ISD Names New Police Chief
Albert Martinez, who currently serves as executive assistant chief of police for the Dallas Police Department, will take the reins on Feb. 14.
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Scots Senior Pens Letter to Freshman Self, Others
As I reach my last semester at Highland Park High School, I have started thinking about what advice I would give my freshman self.
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HPISD Debuts New Security System
Highland Park High School students passed through the district’s new weapons-detection system the morning of Thursday, Jan. 11.
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Piano Teacher Offers Lessons in Enjoying Music
Performing for people like President Barack Obama might prove daunting for many pianists, but Miriam Morales has all the experience needed.
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