Let's welcome our newest staff members by learning some fun facts about them.
Today, we are welcoming Chloe Yates.
Today, we are welcoming Chloe Yates.

Let's welcome our newest staff members by learning some fun facts about them.
Today, we are welcoming Josie Galvan.
Today, we are welcoming Josie Galvan.

Stay connected with your student’s reading journey!
Highland Park ISD parents can easily manage library accounts and access parental control features through the Follett Destiny system.
What You Can Do
Track Activity: View current checkouts, due dates, and full checkout history.
Manage Access: Search titles, authors, or subjects, and easily block or unblock specific books or subjects.
Switch Between Students: Use the top-right drop-down menu if you have multiple children in the district.
Checkout Notifications: Per SB13, you will automatically receive email notifications when your student checks out materials (with an option to unsubscribe at any time).
How to Log In
Visit the Destiny Verification Portal or scan the QR code.
https://destinyverification.follettsoftware.com/willow/district/destiny-V75H-J3WJ
Enter the primary email address linked to your Ascender Parent Portal account and click Get Access Code.
Check your inbox for an email from no-reply@follettlearning.com (Subject: Additional User Type Access Code).
Enter the 10-minute access code and hit Submit. Select Keep me logged in on this device to stay signed in for up to 60 days!
Explore available district library resources anytime at hpisd.net/page/library.
Highland Park ISD parents can easily manage library accounts and access parental control features through the Follett Destiny system.
What You Can Do
Track Activity: View current checkouts, due dates, and full checkout history.
Manage Access: Search titles, authors, or subjects, and easily block or unblock specific books or subjects.
Switch Between Students: Use the top-right drop-down menu if you have multiple children in the district.
Checkout Notifications: Per SB13, you will automatically receive email notifications when your student checks out materials (with an option to unsubscribe at any time).
How to Log In
Visit the Destiny Verification Portal or scan the QR code.
https://destinyverification.follettsoftware.com/willow/district/destiny-V75H-J3WJ
Enter the primary email address linked to your Ascender Parent Portal account and click Get Access Code.
Check your inbox for an email from no-reply@follettlearning.com (Subject: Additional User Type Access Code).
Enter the 10-minute access code and hit Submit. Select Keep me logged in on this device to stay signed in for up to 60 days!
Explore available district library resources anytime at hpisd.net/page/library.


Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest member of the HPISD Board of Trustees!
We are thrilled to have Josh Kroeger bring his passion, dedication, and vision to our district. Our trustees play a vital role in supporting our students, teachers, and staff, and we look forward to the incredible impact they will make in keeping the tradition of excellence strong across HPISD.
We are thrilled to have Josh Kroeger bring his passion, dedication, and vision to our district. Our trustees play a vital role in supporting our students, teachers, and staff, and we look forward to the incredible impact they will make in keeping the tradition of excellence strong across HPISD.


Let's welcome our newest staff members by learning some fun facts about them.
Today, we are welcoming Schuele Batenhorst.
Today, we are welcoming Schuele Batenhorst.

Don't forget to buy your student parking pass or tickets for a Hornet game on the school website.

The 2026-2027 school year has just started, but leaders at Highland Park ISD have already started setting a course for the future. Click the link to read more about The Cube and how it will benefit students and the community.
Interested in joining the Swarm? Visit www.hpisd.net to learn more and to get in on an exciting future.
https://www.hpisd.net/page/park-profiles
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.

