Schools
Uniform Sustainability
Fast-fashion, a recent plague on sustainability, is built on the massive consumption of low-quality, typically trendy clothing that ultimately ends up in Goodwill or the dump within months.
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HP Cheer Celebrates Century of Success on And Off The Field
Highland Park will celebrate a century of cheerleading this fall, and the growth of a nationally recognized program that has energized the community both on and off the field.
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Lessons in Flexibility
Enterprising and charitable students from Highland Park High School and St. Mark’s School of Texas have formed nonprofit ZG BrightFuture and taught fun summer classes at the Arlington Park Recreational Center.
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No Need to ‘Shake it Off’
Young Dallas Swifties didn’t face a cruel summer thanks to local camp programs with a new focus: Taylor Swift.
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Preston Hollow Schools Mark Senior Traditions
Seniors at Trinity Christian Academy and The Episcopal School of Dallas marked the start of their final year in high school.
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Club Kids HP Takes Classroom Outside
Veteran teacher Allyson Harrison plans to open Club Kids HP in September at Curtis Park, and she hopes students leave each day with finished homework and improved problem solving and social skills, as well as the occasional dirty clothes.
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HPISD Cuts Tax Rate for Sixth Consecutive Year
HPISD’s Board of Trustees reduced the district’s tax rate for 2024-25 to $0.8669 per $100 valuation on Aug. 20 by adopting the lowest maintenance and operations tier I rate permitted by the state.
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Highlander Stadium Field Named in Honor of Storied Coach
Highland Park’s legendary head football coach, Randy Allen, has led the Scots to honors including 23 district titles and almost 300 wins. Now, Highlander Stadium will honor him.
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The Scores Are in, and Many HPISD Students Got Top Marks
Texas hasn’t announced A-F grades yet, but based on this year’s standardized test results, each of Highland Park’s schools should make the honor roll.
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Highland Park Education Foundation Gifts $1.7 Million to HPISD
The Highland Park Education Foundation presented a check for $1.7 million — all of which will support teacher and staff salaries — to HPISD at the district’s Aug. 20 Board of Trustees meeting.
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HPISD Implements Clear Bag Policy at Athletic Events
Scots fans need to bring a new accessory to the next big game — a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag.
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