Highland Park ISD

‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’

April 7, 2025April 14, 2025 Sarah Hodges 0 Comments Girl Scouts, Highland Park ISD, Park Cities, PCN, University Park

Noemi Tsai felt isolated when she was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder and depression.

Freedom From Limits and Nuts in Cookie Decor Course

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Sarah Hodges 0 Comments Bradfield Elementary, cookies, Highland Park ISD, Hyer Elementary, PCN

Normal rules don’t apply when you’re on spring break, or when you’re dealing with frosting.

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Learning, Fun Blend in Harmony for HPISD Honor Choir

March 25, 2025March 31, 2025 Sarah Hodges 0 Comments choir, Highland Park ISD, Park Cities

Young singers are finding their voices in Highland Park ISD’s Fourth and Fifth Grade Honor Choir, which returned this year for the first time since 2017.

HPHS Angler Captures Spot on All-American Team

March 13, 2025March 25, 2025 Sarah Hodges 0 Comments Highland Park High School, Highland Park ISD, Park Cities, schools

Highland Park ISD senior Dylan Sorrells is reeling in top honors for his angling skills.

Newcomers 2023-2024

June 1, 2023September 7, 2023 Staff Report 0 Comments Highland Park ISD, newcomers, Schools

Established in 1914 with a four-room school building and 95 students, HPISD has grown into a celebrated school district with eight campuses serving Highland Park and University Park and nearly 7,000 students.

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HPISD Gets an A from TEA, But One Campus Got a B

October 17, 2022October 25, 2022 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments Highland Park, Highland Park ISD, HPISD, PCN, Texas Education Agency

Highland Park ISD received an A with a 98 out of 100 in the Texas Education Agency’s 2022 A-F accountability ratings, up from 97 in 2018-2019 and 96 in 2017-2018.

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Student Achievements

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments Highland Park ISD, Park Cities, PCN, Student Achievements

The award-winning Highland Belles drill team, celebrating four decades this year, will host its annual spaghetti supper and online auction/raffle fundraiser on Aug. 26 ahead of the Highland Park vs. Marcus game.

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Pick Two

March 28, 2022April 26, 2022 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments Highland Park, Highland Park ISD, HPISD, HPISD 2022 ELECTION, HPISD board, HPISD Board Election, HPISD board of trustees, Park Cities, Schools

After the May election, the Highland Park ISD board of trustees will have at least one new face.

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Student Achievements:

March 22, 2022March 18, 2022 Greg Nielsen 0 Comments Boy Scouts, Highland Park High, Highland Park ISD, Lillian Goetz, Marie Claire Richardson, Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Park Cities, Peyton Bono Goetz, Schools, Student Achievements, Whit Mabus

No debate about it, pumpkin recycling is cool and commendable

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‘You Want The Very Best Teachers’

November 29, 2021November 24, 2021 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments Highland Park, Highland Park High School, Highland Park ISD, HPISD, Park Cities, proposition A, Salary Increase, teacher salary, Teachers

Studies show teacher pay plays a role in keeping qualified teachers in the classroom.

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Retired! Donna Pierce Stars in Her Final Planetarium Show

July 16, 2021July 19, 2021 Juliet Allan 0 Comments Astronomy Teacher, Donna Pierce, Highland Park, Highland Park ISD, HPISD, Juliet Allan, Park Cities, Park Cities People, Schools, Teachers

Astronomy teacher Donna C. Pierce, wearing a periwinkle spacesuit and signature red lipstick, greeted every attendee personally before her final starry sky show in her namesake planetarium.
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