Board Approves 2026-27 HPISD Academic Calendar The adopted calendar calls for the school year to begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and conclude on Friday, May 28, 2027.
A New Kind of Comfort: Therapy Dogs Arrive in HPISD HPISD has welcomed two trained therapy dogs, Piper and Lassie, to support student well-being across the district.
TAG Testing Registration Now Open Highland Park ISD’s Talented and Gifted (TAG) Testing registration window is now open for 2026–2027 placement. Families of students in grades 1–11 may register from December 10 through January 12 at 4:30 p.m.
2026–27 Preschool Registration Is Open Families of 3- and 4-year-olds can register for HPISD’s 2026–27 Preschool Program.
#1 Rated 5A/6A Public School District in Texas The Texas Education Agency has released its 2025 A–F Accountability Ratings, and Highland Park ISD has earned the top spot among all 5A/6A public school districts in the state.
House Bill 1481: Cell Phone Policy During the 89th Legislative Session, Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 1481, which requires public school districts to implement policies restricting the use of personal communication devices by students during the instructional day. Read the full story by clicking the headline.
BSSU Ends Aug. 1 Friendly reminder: Back to School Sign-Up (BSSU) closes this Friday, August 1! Be sure to complete your forms by visiting hpisd.org/bssu today!
TAG Information Session — December 8 Highland Park ISD will host a virtual TAG Information Session on December 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Condolences & Counseling Support Our hearts are heavy as we share the tragic news of the devastating floods that occurred in the Texas Hill Country. Counseling services will be offered to assist students and staff as they navigate this difficult time. Click the headline to read more.
HPISD Board Approves 2025-26 Compensation Plan, Boosts Staff Raises and Starting Teacher Salaries At its regular meeting on June 17, the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-26 compensation plan, including a 7% raise to midpoint for all district staff and additional increases for teachers with 5+ years of experience.
