News and Announcements

Students from McCulloch Intermediate School and Highland Park Middle School earned top honors at the Texas Junior Youth & Government State Conference, where they participated in hands-on government simulations and were recognized for their leadership, public speaking, and civic engagement.

An invitation-only hiring event connecting teachers and special education specialists with district and campus leaders at Highland Park ISD. Learn more and apply today.

The adopted calendar calls for the school year to begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and conclude on Friday, May 28, 2027.

HPISD has welcomed two trained therapy dogs, Piper and Lassie, to support student well-being across the district.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Highland Park ISD will host a virtual TAG Information Session on December 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.