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HPISD Appoints New Bradfield Elementary Principal

People Newspapers Schools 5/16 4:18A Sarah Hodges

HPISD’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Aimee Hilton, assistant principal of Cheatham Elementary in Allen ISD, as the new principal of Bradfield Elementary during a meeting on May 14.

Dr. Aimee Hilton named Bradfield Elementary School Principal

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/15 5:04A

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Aimee Hilton as the new principal at Bradfield Elementary School during the May 14 school board meeting.

Last Day of School & Early Release Times

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/15 5:00A

The last day of school is Friday, May 24, 2024. All campuses will have an early release at the following times: Elementary Campuses – 1 p.m. MIS – 1 p.m. HPMS – 12 p.m. HPHS – 12:30 p.m.

Dallas Lutheran School Names Betsy Graham New Head

People Newspapers Schools 5/13 9:42A Maria Lawson

Graham comes from Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, where she has worked for 22 years and most recently served as principal of the kindergarten through eighth-grade school.

HPISD Announces New Athletic Director, Campus Leadership Changes

People Newspapers Schools 5/9 10:32A Sarah Hodges

The district announced on May 7 that Highland Park High School principal Jeremy Gilbert has been named the new HPISD Athletic Director. Highland Park Middle School principal Kevin Hunt has been promoted to Highland Park High School Principal....

HPISD announces new AD and MIS/HPMS and HPHS principals

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/7 11:27A

Three Highland Park ISD administrators have been named in advance of the 2024-2025 school year.

Hillcrest Responds to Antisemitic Bullying Allegations

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 9:59A Maria Lawson

Hillcrest High School is partnering with the American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, and Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum following allegations of antisemitism on campus.

Freshman To Compete in International Science, Engineering Fair

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 3:00A Sarah Hodges

A Highland Park High School freshman has found a way to detect the most prevalent and costly type of hospital-acquired infection before symptoms start. And her method only costs about 40 cents.

Fashion-Forward Friends Find Way to Swap More Affordably

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 2:30A Grace Chandler

Ursuline Academy senior Livia Lange aims to make a difference for her fashion-swapping peers with a new resale website, LivToBe.com.

Lance Currie Elected New Dallas ISD Trustee

People Newspapers Schools 5/5 7:46A Maria Lawson

He was elected to represent District 1, which represents northwest Dallas and parts of Preston Hollow, on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees with 3,128 votes.

MAPS Students Bring NASCAR Action to HPHS

People Newspapers Schools 5/3 12:07P Sarah Hodges

Students brought a bit of Daytona — complete with the scent of burning rubber, big wrecks and a dramatic finish — to Highland Park High School on May 3 during the Moody Advanced Professional Studies Grand Prix.

The Hillier School to Close After 56 Years of Serving Students

People Newspapers Schools 5/2 9:47A Sarah Hodges

The school, which charges a fraction of the tuition of its competitors and gives more than half its students financial aid, has been struggling for years and can no longer afford to stay open, chairman of the board Jeffrey S. Hillier said.