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About
  • What is the STAAR
  • Activities Calendar FAQ
  • School Hours FAQ
  • Residency FAQ
  • District News FAQ
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  • Weather FAQ
  • Literature Distribution FAQ
  • 2008 Bond FAQ
  • Tax Rate FAQ
  • Robin Hood FAQ
  • ACE Fee FAQ
  • Football Season Tickets FAQ

FAQ

Helpful Facts about HPISD

•   What is the STAAR, and why is it replacing the TAKS?

•   Where can I find the district activities calendar?

•   What are HPISD's school hours?

Residency

•   What are the family residency rules for HPISD?

Communications 

•   How can I keep up to date on district news?

HPISD Traditions & History

•   Was a Scottish terrier ever a HPHS mascot? 

Policies

•   What is the process for deciding to close on bad weather days?

•   Can individuals distribute literature to students on public property?

Finance

•   What was included in the 2008 bond issue?

•   What is HPISD's tax rate?

•   Where is HPISD on its Robin Hood payments?

Athletics

•   What is the ACE fee?

•   How can I get Scot football season tickets?

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