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Boone Bulldogs Show Their HPISD Spirit

People Newspapers Schools 10/4 4:00A Sarah Hodges

Students at the district’s newest school will celebrate their HPISD heritage this year with the theme “Proud to be Plaid.”

University Scholars Track Dinosaurs, Welcome Students, Acquire Art

People Newspapers Schools 10/3 7:30A William Taylor

What do scientists need to track the journey of dinosaurs across two continents despite an ocean in between? Matching footprints.

HP Bass Team Reels in a Win at Season Opener

People Newspapers Schools 10/1 9:38A Sarah Hodges

The HP Bass Team took a bite out of the competition at its first event of the season on Sept. 14 at Lake Ray Roberts, finishing in the top spot out of 28 schools to capture the school title.

Sophomore Starting Quarterback Blazes New Path for Football Team

The Bagpipe Online 10/1 6:05A Juliana Maambo, Reporter

Sophomore Buck Randall is making Highland Park history. Randall is the first sophomore quarterback to start since 2005. Randall s football career began in his childhood, heavily influenced by encouragement from coaches. I attended summer camps...

New Principal, New Beginnings

The Bagpipe Online 10/1 6:02A Athena Akwenye, Reporter

Dr. Kevin Hunt did not set out to be an educator; in fact, Hunt had moved to Texas to gain state residency to apply to Texas medical schools. Then, while waiting to get into medical school, Hunt began substitute teaching, a decision that changed...

Review: Trader Joes continues to elevate autumn with its specialty items

The Bagpipe Online 9/25 5:51A Mila Segal, Senior communication

While other places wait till October or November to release their fall items, Trader Joes releases their autumnal goods in September to let shoppers begin enjoying fall treats early. Trader Joe s is a...

HPISD Board Recognizes UIL Solo and Ensemble Winners

People Newspapers Schools 9/23 5:44A Claudia Carson-Habeeb

Highland Park High School UIL winners recognized, bond proposal discussed.

Pep Rally 9/20/24

The Bagpipe Online 9/23 5:17A Olivia-Sophie Keijsers Koning

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Student Achievements

People Newspapers Schools 9/20 2:30A William Taylor

Highland Park High School seniors, take note: Interest in history or architecture can earn you a scholarship from Preservation Park Cities (PPC).

Saluting Three 2024 High School Grads at Service Academies

People Newspapers Schools 9/19 3:00A Aadhya Yanamadala

While many area 2024 graduates will head to traditional colleges soon, a few have already left home to begin higher education at service academies.

Lessons in Flexibility

People Newspapers Schools 9/3 7:00A Josh Hickman

Enterprising and charitable students from Highland Park High School and St. Mark’s School of Texas have formed nonprofit ZG BrightFuture and taught fun summer classes at the Arlington Park Recreational Center.

Mayor Johnson Hosts 28th Annual Back to School Fair

People Newspapers Schools 8/12 9:13A Lucy Van Meir

Students and families lined up at sunrise on Aug. 2 for the 28th Annual Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair, the one-stop shop for 10,000 economically disadvantaged families to get everything they need to go back to the classroom.

John J. Pershing Welcomes Students Back to School

People Newspapers Schools 8/12 9:08A Sarah Hodges

John J. Pershing Elementary kicked off the first day of school with cheers, hugs, and high fives on Aug. 12, and staff hopes to keep the celebration going with top achievement this year.