News & Announcements

January is School Board Recognition Month, and we are proud to celebrate and express our heartfelt gratitude to the HPISD Board of Trustees! Your leadership, vision, and dedication make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to guiding HPISD toward excellence in education!

Following the recommendation from the District Leadership Committee and the Calendar Committee, the Board unanimously approved Calendar A for the 2025-26 academic year. To view the calendar, please click "calendars" under the Parents/Students tab above.

Congratulations to Dr. Mike Rockwood, superintendent of schools, for being named Park Cities People's 2024 Person of the Year! We appreciate your outstanding leadership at HPISD!

Due to the inclement weather and mobility issues for staff, all Highland Park ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 and Friday, January 10, 2025. Normal operations will resume on Monday, January 13, 2025.

HPISD is closely monitoring the weather in partnership with the National Weather Service, Dallas County, and neighboring school districts as we prepare for this potential inclement weather.

Any updates regarding school delays or closures will be communicated to parents and staff through email, our website, social media channels, and text alerts.

Join us Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. for a community pep rally in the HPHS competition gym to celebrate the Scots football team's incredible journey to the State Championship! The State game will take place Saturday, Dec. 21 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Read more for ticket info.

Our community overwhelmingly passed our maintenance and efficiency school bond totaling $137.3 million. To view the unofficial results, please visit dallascountyvotes.org.

This top-tier recognition highlights our dedication to building a strong college-going culture, offering students opportunities to earn college credit, and boosting college readiness!

Congratulations to the following HPHS students who have been recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars!

Congratulations to the 15 National Merit Semi-Finalists from HPHS! We are incredibly proud of you and are rooting for each of you as you move forward in your journey to become finalists!