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4 Local High School Football Players Recognized By NFF

March 23, 2021March 25, 2021 Riley Farrell 0 Comments Covenant School, Dallas Covenant football, Dallas Jesuit, High school football, Highland Park High School

On Sunday, March 21, the National Football Foundation (FCC) Gridiron Club of Dallas Chapter honored four collegiate and 61 high school scholar-athletes during the chapter’s virtual Awards Show.

Park Cities Sports

Scots Surge Past Midlothian to Advance

February 27, 2021March 1, 2021 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Basketball, Go Scots, Highland Park, Highland Park High School, Park Cities, Sports

Highland Park ensured it will be playing in March for the fourth time in the past five years after a 57-48 win on Saturday.

Arts Park Cities Schools

With Masks, Outdoor Performances, Scots Arts Performances Must Go On

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Juliet Allan 0 Comments arts, choir, education, Highland Park choir, Highland Park High School, HP Fine Arts, Musicals, Park Cities, Schools, Shrek

Highland Park High School performing arts teachers and students have managed to persevere with creativity and flexibility despite the many pandemic challenges that emerged during the past year.

Park Cities Schools

PC Hope Coming to Your Door

February 17, 2021February 16, 2021 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments coronavirus, COVID-19, Highland Park, Highland Park High School, HPISD, mental health, Park Cities, Park Cities Hope, PC HOPE, Schools

After a year in which hope seemed in short supply, a community task force aims to boost public awareness about mental health resources available for students and families.

Park Cities Sports

Senior Leadership Fueled Another Double-Digit Win Season

January 25, 2021January 24, 2021 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Football, Go Scots, Highland Park, Highland Park High School, HPISD, Scots, Sports

Deep playoff run for Scots football ends with New Year’s Day loss to Denton Ryan

Election Park Cities Schools

HPHS Senior Finds Learning Opportunities in 2020 Election

December 2, 2020December 7, 2020 Shaye Wattson 0 Comments 2020, Congressional Campaign, Election, genevieve collins, Highland Park High School, HPHS, Margaret Anne Hurley, Park Cities, Schools, Senior opportunities

Historically, young Americans have tended toward less political involvement than older generations seen consistently at the polls.

Park Cities Sports

Schranks Relish Bond as Siblings, Teammates for Scots

December 1, 2020November 28, 2020 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Football, Grayson Schrank, Highland Park High School, Park Cities, Schranks, Scots, Sports, Tanner Schrank

Unfortunately for Tanner and Grayson Schrank, inside receivers — also known as slot receivers — don’t often match up against cornerbacks.

Community Park Cities Preston Hollow

Couple Seeks To Help Bridge Education Disparities

November 16, 2020November 13, 2020 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments Chris Popolo, Communities Foundation, Community, Dallas ISD, Education Disparities, Highland Park High School, Joe Popolo, preston hollow, Teach for America, Teach For America DFW

A Preston Hollow couple helped get technology resources for Dallas ISD students in a big way this fall by matching gifts to Teach For America DFW up to $50,000.

Coronavirus Park Cities Sports

Experienced Lady Scots Take Off-season Hurdles in Stride

August 27, 2020December 29, 2020 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Anna Claire Nichol, Grace Braner, Highland Park, Highland Park High School, Kennedy Westendorff, Lady Scots, Park Cities

Highland Park will enter its new season with plenty of motivation for another deep playoff run.

Park Cities Schools

Student Achievements: Six to Celebrate

August 21, 2020August 13, 2020 Staff Report 0 Comments Highland Park High School, Highland Park High School Academic Decathlon, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, HP Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Endowment, Key Coker Jr., Liam Conner, Moody Advanced Professional Studies Center, Olivia Briggs, Park Cities, Ryan McCord, Scout William Trotman, Scoutmaster Doug Trotman, Sohum Kulkarni, Student Achievements, The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Olivia Briggs, a 2020 Highland Park High School graduate, has received a $1,500 scholarship through the HP Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Endowment.

Business Park Cities

Student Entrepreneurs Help Downtown Businesses

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments coronavirus, COVID-19, GoFundMe, Highland Park High School, HPISD, Kicks350, Young Entrepreneur’s Club

HPHS club raises $8,500-plus to help stores hurt by looting