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‘Shark Tank’ for the Homeless

July 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments After8tEducate, education, schools, The Harris Center, The Hockaday School, Thomas Jefferson High School

The new residential wing of Dallas’ Fannie C. Harris Youth Center is about to receive a total makeover, courtesy of some local students.

Park Cities Schools

Cotton Candy Scouts

July 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Jordan Kiefer 0 Comments Boy Scout, Boy Scout Troop 35, Community, Cotten Candy Scouts, National Night Out, Park Cities, Park Cities Fourth of July Parade and Picnic, schools, Troop 35

Boy Scout Troop 35 has been an important part of the Park Cities Community for more than 82 years. But earning its nickname is a more recent achievement.

Park Cities Schools

GALLERY: Go 2019 Scots

June 21, 2019November 15, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Class of 2019, education, Go Scots, graduation, Highland Park, Highland Park High School, HPISD, Park Cities, schools, Scots, SMU

Highland Park High School celebrated on May 31 the graduation of its 2019 senior class at SMU’s Moody Coliseum. Graduates crossed the stage and received their diplomas clad in traditional Highland Park blue and gold.

Preston Hollow Schools

GALLERY: Congratulations Class of 2019

June 21, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Alcuin, education, graduation, Greenhill School, Hillcrest High School, Jesuit, Lakehill Prep, Parish Episcopal, preston hollow, schools, Shelton School, St. Mark's, The Hockaday School, Thomas Jefferson, Ursuline Academy, W.T. White

(ABOVE: The Hockaday School)

Park Cities Schools

District Moving Forward with Hyer Demolition

June 18, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 1 Comment Highland Park ISD, HPISD, Hyer Elementary, National Register of Historic Places, preston hollow, schools

As far as Highland Park ISD officials are concerned, demolition of the original Hyer Elementary building is going to begin this summer, with an eye on the campus opening for the 2020 – 2021 school year.

Park Cities Preston Hollow Schools

Hockaday Graduate Honored at 70th Class Reunion

June 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments education, Hockaday, Hockaday Alumnae Association, Mary Ann Hyde, preston hollow, Reunion, schools, The Hockaday Medal Award, The Hockaday School

Mary Ann Hyde was the belle of the ball at The Hockaday School reunion – with a caveat attached. This was no ordinary school reunion.

Park Cities Schools

HP Cheer Introduces 2019-20 Cheerleaders, Sparkling Scots, Scotsmen

May 30, 2019November 15, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Cheerleaders, Highland Park, Park Cities, schools, Scots, Scotsmen, Sports

(ABOVE – FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Varsity cheerleaders Lily Nussbaum, Tatum Sowden, Caroline Massey, Meg Ruk, Ally Wilder, Alyssa Lindblom.

Park Cities Preston Hollow Schools

Troops 70, 125, 577 Introduce New Eagle Scouts

May 30, 2019November 15, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, education, Grace Bible Church, schools, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, University Park Elementary School

These area Boy Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning a combination of 21 or more badges plus a special project.

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Sponsors, Volunteers Make Over Campuses

May 27, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Community, Community Campus Day, Dallas ISD, preston hollow, schools, United to Learn, Volunteering

With a $135,000 investment from 38 community sponsors, more than 450 volunteers made upgrades this spring to 35 school hallways and finished more than 21 outdoor projects.

Park Cities Schools

Academic Decathlon Takes Third Title in Four Years

May 23, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments education, Highland Park Academic Decathlon, Highland Park University, HPISD, schools

The Highland Park Academic Decathlon team is accustomed, by now, to winning championships.

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Principal To Get Fifth Elementary Ready for 2020

May 16, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Amanda Reyes, education, Highland Park ISD, HPISD, news, Park Cities, schools

A name for the newest Highland Park ISD elementary school may not be decided until October, but the district wasted no time in choosing a principal for the campus.