Orr Set to Retire As HPISD Superintendent
Dr. Dawson Orr announced on Monday that he will retire as Highland Park ISD superintendent, effective Aug. 31. Orr has
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Many Questions, Few Answers on Bonds
With the clock ticking on the desire of Highland Park ISD to hold a bond election this spring, several key
Read moreHPISD: Small Steps Underway on Book Review
Last night’s HPISD school board meeting was back at its regular, MIS location, but parents and community members poured in
Read moreIt’s Homecoming Time Again at SMU
Last year, at the encouragement of my peers, I posted a slight humble-brag to remind you to attend SMU’s homecoming
Read moreHPISD Making Plans to Accommodate Growth
As it turns 100 years old, Highland Park ISD is still growing. However, the facilities problems facing HPISD trustees are
Read moreHPISD Trustees Approve 2-Percent Pay Raise
As of the 2014-2015 school year, employees of Highland Park ISD will receive a 2-percent pay raise, per a meeting
Read moreTrustees’ Christianity Should Not Offend You
The April edition of Park Cities People includes a chart breaking down the biographies of the Highland Park ISD trustees.
Read moreCafeteria Won’t Start Serving Food Until Nov. 11 at Earliest
Keep packing those lunches, Highland Park Middle School parents. The cafeteria’s completion date has been delayed a little farther. Jonathan
Read moreSports Club Purchases Pair of Big Ass Fans
Highland Park ISD trustees had two remaining gifts to approve for the fiscal year last night, and one of those
Read moreHP Arts Doles Out Awards to Two Advocates, One Teacher
HP Arts celebrated its 25th anniversary and announced the winners of its two annual awards at a meeting on April
Read moreBoard Dismisses Former Band Director’s Complaint
As Bradford Pearson noted back in November, John Gurke, former assistant band director at Highland Park High School, was dismissed
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