Park Cities Online Local News

New Year, New Menu

The Bagpipe Online 10/1 8:20A Rohan Portteus, Editor-in-Chief

Red trays, rushed lunches and rowdy middle schoolers are now a figment of the past. After 24 consecutive years at the middle school, food service manager Brenda Vardell opted not to retire, but to become a Scot instead. Vardell s transition to...

New Twirler Takes The Stage

The Bagpipe Online 10/1 7:56A Emmeline Wallis, Reporter

From a young age, freshman Christina Paterson could not be found without one of her mom’s old batons in hand. Paterson, Highland Park s newest feature twirler, started competing at 10-years-old in New Jersey, but has always been twirling around...

2026–27 Preschool Registration Opens October 10

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 9/29 6:36A

Families of 3- and 4-year-olds can register for HPISD’s 2026–27 Preschool Program beginning at 8:00 AM on Friday, October 10, 2025. An informational session will be held on Thursday, October 9, from 9–10 AM at the Clements Leadership Center.

HPHS Recognizes National Merit Commended Students

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 9/22 8:24A

Highland Park High School is also proud to honor the students recognized as National Merit Commended Students in the 2026 program.

HPHS Celebrates National Merit Semifinalists

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 9/22 8:20A

Highland Park High School is proud to recognize 18 students who have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Pumpkins with Pizzazz Workshop

HPTX Library 9/11 10:54A

Create a beautiful fall centerpiece using pumpkins and succulents, presented by the Dallas County Master Gardener Association.

Ukelele for Beginners

HPTX Library 9/11 10:50A

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Josh Hickman - Author Event

HPTX Library 9/11 10:48A

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Library Closed

HPTX Library 8/30 10:31A

The Library will be closed until Tuesday, September 2.

Library Card Sign-Up Month

HPTX Library 8/23 10:52A

One Card, Endless Possibilities

Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups, and vendors with resources. Here is a list of...