Let's welcome our newest staff members by learning some fun facts about them.
Today, we are welcoming Kade McGowen.
Today, we are welcoming Kade McGowen.
Highland Park ISD will have a 2-hour delayed start today, August 19th, opening at 10:00 AM due to a water main break affecting our buildings. Crews are actively working on repairs, and we expect water service to be fully restored before students arrive. Staff please arrive by 9:30am
The volleyball games scheduled for tonight at HP have been moved to Accelerate and will be at 5 and 6pm. Come out and support our girls!
🚨 URGENT NOTICE FOR PARENTS 🚨
Due to a city water main break affecting our facilities, the school will be dismissing early today at 2:00 PM.
Dismissal Time: 2:00 PM
Buses: Bus routes will run starting at 2:00 PM. Expect students to be home earlier than usual.
After-School Programs: All after-school activities, sports, etc are canceled for this afternoon.
Please ensure someone is available to receive your child or meet them at the bus stop. Thank you for your swift cooperation and understanding!
Due to a city water main break affecting our facilities, the school will be dismissing early today at 2:00 PM.
Dismissal Time: 2:00 PM
Buses: Bus routes will run starting at 2:00 PM. Expect students to be home earlier than usual.
After-School Programs: All after-school activities, sports, etc are canceled for this afternoon.
Please ensure someone is available to receive your child or meet them at the bus stop. Thank you for your swift cooperation and understanding!
Let's welcome our newest staff members by learning some fun facts about them.
Today, we are welcoming Angell Ray.
Today, we are welcoming Angell Ray.
Beginning tomorrow, August 18th, Highland Park ISD will use a new text-based system to keep you informed about your child's attendance and to make it easy for you to reach us.
Here's what to expect:
📩 You'll receive a text if your child is marked absent.
↩️ You can reply directly to explain the absence, ask a question, or let us know what's going on.
📊 If absences are adding up, we'll reach out early because we'd rather help now than wait.
Here are the specific phone numbers you will see. These are only available for texts, not phone calls. Please save them so you can use them throughout the school year.
High School: 806-602-4018
Middle School: 806-425-8134
Elementary: 806-207-9648
Here's what to expect:
📩 You'll receive a text if your child is marked absent.
↩️ You can reply directly to explain the absence, ask a question, or let us know what's going on.
📊 If absences are adding up, we'll reach out early because we'd rather help now than wait.
Here are the specific phone numbers you will see. These are only available for texts, not phone calls. Please save them so you can use them throughout the school year.
High School: 806-602-4018
Middle School: 806-425-8134
Elementary: 806-207-9648
Let's welcome our newest staff members by learning some fun facts about them.
Today, we are welcoming Amy Ellis.
Today, we are welcoming Amy Ellis.
First Day of School is Tomorrow, August 17th
We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Congratulations Lady Hornets!! Come watch some Lady Hornet Volleyball!
We play at home on Tuesday!
🚗 Elementary Traffic & Dismissal Reminders 🚗
Help us keep drop-off and pick-up running smoothly and safely! Here is what you need to know:
Morning Drop-Off
Location: Front of the building (Door 5) for ALL elementary students.
Timing: Doors open at 7:30 AM (students must be dropped off before school starts).
Building Access: Parents are asked to remain in the entry and foyer area. Only staff and students may pass beyond the foyer doors.
Staff Assistance: Friendly staff members will be ready in the foyer to walk any students to class who need a hand!
Afternoon Dismissal
Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Front of the building (Door 5).
2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade: East side of the building (Door 18).
📍 Please check the attached map below to visualize the drop-off and pick-up zones. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!
Help us keep drop-off and pick-up running smoothly and safely! Here is what you need to know:
Morning Drop-Off
Location: Front of the building (Door 5) for ALL elementary students.
Timing: Doors open at 7:30 AM (students must be dropped off before school starts).
Building Access: Parents are asked to remain in the entry and foyer area. Only staff and students may pass beyond the foyer doors.
Staff Assistance: Friendly staff members will be ready in the foyer to walk any students to class who need a hand!
Afternoon Dismissal
Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Front of the building (Door 5).
2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade: East side of the building (Door 18).
📍 Please check the attached map below to visualize the drop-off and pick-up zones. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!
Texas law requires all students to keep personal communication devices off, out of sight, and unused during the school day - including lunch and passing periods.
This includes:
📱 Cell phones
⌚ Smartwatches
💻 Tablets & personal laptops
🎧 Earbuds, headphones, and Bluetooth-enabled devices
This includes:
📱 Cell phones
⌚ Smartwatches
💻 Tablets & personal laptops
🎧 Earbuds, headphones, and Bluetooth-enabled devices
Congratulations to our Highland Park High School for receiving an A rating. We are so proud of our students and staff!! 🎉
Did you know that HPISD has an app? It's everything Highland Park ISD in your pocket. You can find it in your App Store or Google Play by searching Highland Park ISD - Amarillo.
🚨 ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS 🚨
If you have not completed registration for your New or Returning student, they will not be able to attend class until it is complete (which may take a day or two)! 🎒📚
First Day of School is Monday, Aug. 17th
Not sure if your student's registration is finished? We’re here to help!
📞 Give us a call to verify your status today. Let's make sure everyone is ready for day one!
Elementary - 806-335-1334
Middle School and High School - 806-335-2821
If you have not completed registration for your New or Returning student, they will not be able to attend class until it is complete (which may take a day or two)! 🎒📚
First Day of School is Monday, Aug. 17th
Not sure if your student's registration is finished? We’re here to help!
📞 Give us a call to verify your status today. Let's make sure everyone is ready for day one!
Elementary - 806-335-1334
Middle School and High School - 806-335-2821
Elementary Meet the Teacher is tonight from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Please bring your child's supplies.
We can't wait to see everyone.
Please bring your child's supplies.
We can't wait to see everyone.
🌟 CONGRATULATIONS, Kevin Sawyer! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Sawyer has been selected for the Leadership TASB Class of 2027! Out of trustees from across Texas, only 26 were chosen for this premier program.
Over the next year, he’ll engage in intensive training across the state to earn the distinction of Master Trustee—all to better serve our HPISD students and community.
We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Sawyer has been selected for the Leadership TASB Class of 2027! Out of trustees from across Texas, only 26 were chosen for this premier program.
Over the next year, he’ll engage in intensive training across the state to earn the distinction of Master Trustee—all to better serve our HPISD students and community.
Are you a new HP Middle School or HP High School student? Come take a tour, check out the campus, and get ready for a great year!
🗓 Date: Friday, August 14th
⏰ Times: 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Meet at the Secondary Office
🗓 Date: Friday, August 14th
⏰ Times: 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Meet at the Secondary Office
📣 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION REMINDER
Did you drop off your paperwork in person? You're not quite done yet! 📲
ALL new and returning students must complete the online registration form to be fully enrolled for the upcoming school year.
Please take 5 minutes to finish your online registration today: https://www.hpisd.net/o/hpisd/page/registration-information
Thank you for helping us get ready for a great year! 🎒
Did you drop off your paperwork in person? You're not quite done yet! 📲
ALL new and returning students must complete the online registration form to be fully enrolled for the upcoming school year.
Please take 5 minutes to finish your online registration today: https://www.hpisd.net/o/hpisd/page/registration-information
Thank you for helping us get ready for a great year! 🎒
Meet the Teacher is Thursday, August 13th from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Please bring your child's school supplies.
Meet the Teacher will only be for our Elementary Campus.
Middle School and High School will host an Open House in September.
Please bring your child's school supplies.
Meet the Teacher will only be for our Elementary Campus.
Middle School and High School will host an Open House in September.
What makes Highland Park ISD special? It's a million things. This summer, we want to highlight just a few of them and show everyone the jewel we have right outside Amarillo. Every week Park Profiles will feature someone or something that makes Highland Park the place to be. Want to join The Swarm? Visit: https://www.hpisd.net/page/park-profiles
This week we talked to two students who have been Lifelong Hornets.
This week we talked to two students who have been Lifelong Hornets.
