News and Announcements

At the Tuesday, May 13 regular school board meeting, the Board of Trustees appointed the following individuals to serve as new board officers.

During the Tuesday, May 13 regular school board meeting, Highland Park ISD officially swore in trustees Bryce Benson, Ellen Lee, and Michael Denton to serve three-year terms. Benson (Place 3) and Lee (Place 5) were reelected in the May election, while Denton was elected as the new trustee for Place 4.

At the May 13 school board meeting, Highland Park ISD honored outgoing Trustee Jae Ellis for his six years of dedicated service and leadership. Ellis, a proud alumnus and longtime supporter of HPISD, was recognized for his unwavering commitment to students, staff, and the broader HP community.

Parents, the last day of school is Friday, May 23! Please note the early release times for each campus:

Elementary – 1:00 PM
MIS – 1:00 PM
HPMS – 12:00 PM
HPHS – 12:30 PM

The HPISD Board of Trustees announced at the April 22 School Board Meeting, its commitment to increase teacher and staff salaries by a minimum of 4 percent for the 2025-26 school year.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year! Your dedication and impact on students help make HPISD an incredible place to learn and grow!

HP Family, a friendly reminder that all HPISD campuses and facilities will be closed March 10-14, 2025, for spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 17. We hope you have a fun and restful spring break!

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year! Your dedication and impact on students help make HPISD an incredible place to learn and grow!

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.

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!