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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Sports Camp Registration Is Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for HPISD Summer Sports Camps is now open! A variety of camps are available including volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, soccer, Junior Belles, football, basketball, and much more! These camps are a great opportunity for students to learn new skills, stay active, and train with Highland Park coaches and athletes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A.L.L. Summer Camps Registration Is Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for the HPISD Academy of Lifelong Learning summer camps is now open! A wide variety of camps are available, including art, cooking, crafts, drawing and sketching, gym fun, Hot Wheels, LEGOs, fashion design, chess, game creators, Python coding, Camp Invention, babysitter training, drama, and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-27 Paraprofessionals of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2026-27 Paraprofessionals of the Year! Your dedication and impact on students help make HPISD an incredible place to learn and grow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-27 Teachers of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year! Your dedication and impact on students help make HPISD an incredible place to learn and grow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPMS Team Advances to State Destination Imagination Tournament]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Raider's Destination Imagination team earned first place at regionals and will compete at the state tournament in April.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Raiders Recognized at Texas Junior Youth & Government State Conference]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Approves 2026-27 HPISD Academic Calendar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The adopted calendar calls for the school year to begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and conclude on Friday, May 28, 2027.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A New Kind of Comfort: Therapy Dogs Arrive in HPISD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD has welcomed two trained therapy dogs, Piper and Lassie, to support student well-being across the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Seeks Community Feedback on Math Instructional Materials]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highland Park ISD is inviting parents, staff, and community members to review and provide feedback on math instructional materials currently under consideration for adoption through March 12.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Professional Job Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[#1 Rated 5A/6A Public School District in Texas]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[House Bill 1481: Cell Phone Policy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TAG Testing Registration Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BSSU Ends Aug. 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Condolences & Counseling Support]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TAG Information Session — December 8]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highland Park ISD will host a virtual TAG Information Session on December 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Board Approves 2025-26 Compensation Plan, Boosts Staff Raises and Starting Teacher Salaries]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars for the upcoming back to school events for your student on Monday, August 11!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Elect New Officers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the Tuesday, May 13 regular school board meeting, the Board of Trustees appointed the following individuals to serve as new board officers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 19:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benson, Lee, and Denton Sworn In as HPISD Trustees]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 18:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Recognizes Trustee Jae Ellis for Six Years of Dedicated Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 18:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Last Day of School/Early Release]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Approves 4% Raise]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-26 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Break is March 10-14]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-26 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/2055676</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weather Monitoring 1/7/25]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Dr. Mike Rockwood Named 2024 Person of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January is School Board Recognition Month]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Raiders bring books to life with creative gallery walk]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Ms. Johnson’s sixth-grade ELA class, students displayed their creativity and dedication through a gallery walk of their book models. While exploring each other’s projects, they shared insights and inspiration from their recent reads.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you for your support in Bond 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for supporting Bond 2024! Our community passed a maintenance & efficiency school bond, totaling $137.3 million.
The bond will address failing facility systems, needed repairs, safety updates, and make more funds available to increase teacher salaries. All of this will be accomplished without raising the HPISD tax rate—which remains the lowest in Dallas County.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sound of Music: Youth Addition]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1947463</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MIS halls are alive with the Sound of Music! Come see your 5th and 6th grade classmates bring this beloved musical to life! 
Performances are Thursday, December 5 at 6pm, Friday, December 6 at 4pm and Saturday, December 7 at 2pm in the MIS/HPMS Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:35:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPMS Raider Band honors veterans with inspiring concert]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1947464</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Nov. 7, the HPMS Raider Band held their annual Veterans Day Concert, led by HPMS directors Mr. John Vanhook and Ms. Lindsay Pfaff, along with HPHS Directors Ms. Lisa Stiles and Mr. Quiyan Murphy. Band students captivated the audience with patriotic songs to honor our military veterans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:28:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st Day of School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are ready to welcome our Raiders back on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 14. Don’t forget the new start time for the 2024-25 academic school year is8 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. doors will open at 7:30 a.m. We’ll see you soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:05:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BSSU and Annual Proof of Residency forms open on July 24, 2024, at hpisd.org]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1944561</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:47:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[24-25 Student Sports Passes]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1943074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student Sports Passes for grades 7-12 go on sale July 24 at 8 a.m. on http://ScotsIllustrated.com/HTtickets. For questions, please reach out to Ashley Hagey at hageya@hpisd.org.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:04:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date!]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1943075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back to School Sign Up (BSSU) for 2024-25 will open July 24-31. Sign up anytime, anywhere, using your phone, iPad, or computer! Parents can log in to the BSSU system using the parent's Skyward username and password.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:45:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Approve 2% Raise]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the regularly scheduled school board meeting on June 11, the Board of Trustees approved the district's budget for the 2024-25 school year. The budget includes a 2 percent raise for teachers and staff, along with a $2,800 increase in each employee's annual salary due to the district's medical contributions plan/salary swap.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:46:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD announces new AD and MIS/HPMS and HPHS principals]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1943077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Highland Park ISD administrators have been named in advance of the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:48:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kim Banuelos named UP Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1779101</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Kim Banuelos as the new principal at University Park Elementary School during the June 20 school board meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[City Council of University Park approves new electric bike regulations]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1800220</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the school year ramps up, we would appreciate your cooperation in sharing this information with your children, especially if they are frequent operators of e-bikes. The City Council approved these new regulations to help keep everyone safe. Thank you to the Youth Advisory Commission, Public Safety Advisory Committee, and UPPD for their work on this topic and for their commitment to safety!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:33:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD welcome two new head coaches]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1782258</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Todd Monsey and Justin James are joining the Lady Scots coaching staff as head coaches for the girls basketball and gymnastics teams.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:40:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Mike Rockwood shares first message as HPISD Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1772028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is his first official week as the district's new leader after spending the past several weeks getting to know the HPISD community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:27:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPMS Exam Review Page]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1852837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you need another copy of your exam review, we have them here!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:05:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD voters elect 2 to serve on Board of Trustees]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1762602</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highland Park ISD voters elected Blythe Koch and Pete Flowers to serve on the Board of Trustees in Saturday's election. Both will serve three-year terms until May 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Once a Scot, always a Scot!]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1769635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Dr. Tom Trigg shares an end of year message focused on the proud traditions of Highland Park ISD and the legacy built on strong community connections.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 16:18:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Recycling project helps reduce carbon footprint in honor of Earth Day]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1754966</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mis and HPMS students partnered with the City of UP and HPHS students in the MAPS program to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment through recycling.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:11:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD welcomes Dr. Mike Rockwood]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1754965</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet & Greet event extends a warm welcome to the Rockwood family.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:59:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Board of Trustees approves Rockwood as superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1753635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Mike Rockwood was unanimously named the ninth superintendent of Highland Park ISD at a special called board meeting April 18. Dr. Rockwood’s official first day as acting superintendent will be May 27.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:27:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Art Show set for April 5]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1746728</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD proudly presents the 2022-23 District Art Show at 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Highland Park High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:30:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trustees announce Lone Finalist for Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1744104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously named Dr. Mike Rockwood as the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools to succeed Superintendent Dr. Tom Trigg as the district’s next leader.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:02:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teachers and staff to receive at least a minimum 3 percent raise]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1743810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The HPISD Board of Trustees announced at the March 21 School Board Meeting its commitment to increase teacher and staff salaries by a minimum of 3 percent for the 2023-24 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:23:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[United to Beat Malaria-MIS Student Leadership Club fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1740934</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over the week of February 27th, MIS Raiders in the Student Leadership Club have gone forth to serve by hosting a fundraiser to help provide malaria nets.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:13:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January Heart At Work honorees announced]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1730998</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD is proud to share January's Heart at Work winners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:16:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Missed instructional day to be made up on April 10]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1725638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[District announces bad weather make-up days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:03:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MIS Sixth-graders Water Walk]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1682611</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MIS Annual Water Walk (Click the title for more information & video)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:09:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Link to Skyward new]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1546756</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents will use a new URL to access the Skyward student management system beginning Jan. 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:59:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD will be closed Friday, Feb. 3]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1716399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD campuses and offices will be closed Friday, Feb. 3 out of an abundance of caution.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:57:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scheduled maintenance for Skyward is Feb. 17]]></title>
				<link>http://mishpms.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1726562</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD's student and employee management system, Skyward, will be offline for routine maintenance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:07:05 -0600</pubDate>
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