Highland Park ISD

Congratulations to our VB girls who received district awards!

It’s time to give a huge SHOUTOUT to our Buzz-Tastic Elementary Staff Member

Mrs. Gumfory! 💛

Mrs. Gumfory is nothing short of amazing. She’s fun, smart, wonderful with our kids, sweet, caring, and always ready to lend a hand. She truly makes our hive thrive!

Athletics this week:

Tuesday - HS girls basketball @ Booker (5/6pm)

Thursday - Varsity football playoff game vs New Home @ Floydada - 7pm

Friday - HS girls basketball @ Groom - 6pm

Get your football playoff shirt with this link! You only have till Saturday at 12pm so order ASAP!

https://gogandy.com/highland-park-football-playoffs-2025

Just a reminder....
Today is an Early Release Day *Nov. 7th @ 12:45

Basketball Fan shop links:

Boys:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GHHpeyXGrE

Girls:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LnnHskdhNu

Athletics this week:

Wednesday - 7,8 and JV Football at HP vs Fritch (5,6,7:30)
Thursday - Varsity Football at Fritch - 7pm

Purchase tickets for Wednesday with this link:

https://secure.payk12.com/school/Highland-Park-Secondary-School/628/events/274066

ATTENTION: The deadline to purchase SENIOR ADS in the yearbook has been extended to NOVEMBER 7. This will be the FINAL opportunity to purchase a senior ad.

Please visit the following link to purchase your ad by Friday.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1077583

🎃 NHS Students Bring “Zoo” Fun to the VA Hospital! 🦁🐯🐵 Our National Honor Society students had an amazing time at the VA Hospital’s Halloween Carnival this week! For their service project, students came dressed as animals while Mrs. Ellis served as the Zoo Keeper — bringing plenty of laughter and smiles to the event. 🐾🎩 Students helped with a variety of activities, including a costume station, arts and crafts, karaoke, temporary tattoos, slot machine, Velcro darts, and bean bag toss. They also served cake and punch to our veterans and guests. 🎂🥤 We’re so proud of our NHS members for their creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication to serving those who have served our country. 🇺🇸💙 #NHS #ServiceProject #Veterans #HalloweenCarnival #CommunityService #SchoolSpirit #ProudToServe

Senior night tonight!

Senior parents please be down on the football field by the tunnel at 6pm. We will begin introductions as close to 6:25 as we can. Thank you and see you at the game!

Ticket link for tonight:

https://secure.payk12.com/school/Highland-Park-Secondary-School/628/item/274051

You're invited to a Trunk or Treat before Friday night's football game.
October 31st @ 5:00pm at the Baseball/Softball Parking Lot.

Just a reminder:
If you have a special veteran you would like to honor for Veterans Day, scan the QR code or click on the link below to fill out the Google form. Please submit one form for each veteran that you would like to invite.
We will send an invitation for your veteran to join us for a special program and a luncheon in his/her honor on Tuesday, November 11th. Please submit the form by Wednesday, October 29th.

Please note: the Veterans Day Program is by invitation only. For questions or more information, email shari.ellis@hpisd.net.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexnoHbYEXmEZexdxSHXERaPNkcacwNoLSssejYIedd6XWvFA/viewform

Please join us this Thursday for the Monster Mash!

🦃 You’re Invited to Our Thanksgiving Meal! 🍂
We’re so thankful for our school community and would love for you to join us for our Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 20th, during grade-level lunches!

Ticket Details:
💳 All tickets are card only (no cash, please).
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the campus office.
👩‍🏫 HP students do not need a ticket — their meals will be purchased through our cafeteria system at the regular lunch price.

🥧 Meal Prices:
• Adults – $7
• Children – $5 (not HP students)

https://secure.payk12.com/school/Highland-Park-Secondary-School/628/4086

We are experiencing lightning strikes and have moved the football teams indoors. We may have to push the start time back but we are not sure for how long yet. We will keep you posted.

📢October Parent Newsletter Now Available!

Stay informed and connected! The October Highland Park ISD Parent Newsletter is now available at the link below:

🔗 https://secure.smore.com/n/t72nf

This newsletter includes information for parents and guardians of elementary, middle school, and high school students.

🎺💛 HPHS Mean Sting Hornets Send-Off! 💛🎺

Come cheer on your HPHS Band as they head to AREA!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 25th
🕐 Be in the school parking lot by the Band Hall doors at 1:20 PM to honk, yell, and show your support as the buses roll out!

Want to see the full performance and keep the energy going?
🎶 Head to Dick Bivins Stadium and be in the stands by 3:30 PM to catch the show and cheer on our amazing Hornets!

Let’s make some noise, HPHS! 🐝💛🎶

Time is running out to get your volleyball playoff shirts! The deadline for orders is today , Oct 23 at 10:00am. Thank you for your support!

Use this link to order your playoff shirt:

https://gogandy.com/higland-pvbp25

The 2025 Highland Park Hornet Band competed at UIL Region 1 Marching Contest this past Saturday, held at Dick Bivin’s Stadium. For the 5th year straight, the Hornet Band earned a perfect 1st division rating, receiving three 1’s from all three judges!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 HP now advances to the UIL Area A Marching Contest, held on October 25th, back at Dick Bivins. Highland Park will perform in the preliminary round at 3:30PM. Area Contest assembles finest 2A marching bands in all of West Texas to become Area finalists and State Marching Contest qualifiers. Special thanks to all of our marching band support staff, HP teachers, and parents! Without the support of YOU, this first goal of our season could not be achieved!