We were honored to give Ms. Ritch a retirement celebration today! Congratulations 🎉
This past weekend, the 25-26 cheerleaders hosted a mini cheer camp for elementary students. The kids had so much fun and got to perform for their parents at the end. The future is bright at HP. GO HORNETS!!
Deadline to sign up is May 31!
HPISD is accepting transfer applications for the 2025-2026 school year. All returning and new transfer students must fill out an application. Our transfer application can be found by clicking on the following link or following the link on our website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBl1NpVOmTS6uK_-XhVlVkPPJPhPApocXDbki-w3RC-pdqTw/viewform?usp=header
What an incredible accomplishment for nine of our Seniors.
So proud of these 9 students for graduating from Amarillo College before they graduate high school.
#HighlandParkisthebest
Attention HP families: We need your help. Please read this guide and discuss it with your children. We appreciate you!
Upcoming important dates for athletics:
May 9 - Athletic banquet in the BMAC (doors open at 6pm)
May 16 - Physicals after school in the gym commons (all incoming 7th, 9th and 11th grade must have a physical to participate next year)
May 19 - Football parent meeting - 6pm in the auditorium (all incoming 7-12 grade)
We are blessed with the best!
Happy School Nurse Day to Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Navarrete
Upcoming important dates for athletics:
May 9 - Athletic banquet in the BMAC (doors open at 6pm)
May 16 - Physicals after school in the gym commons (all incoming 7th, 9th and 11th grade must have a physical to participate next year)
May 19 - Football parent meeting - 6pm in the auditorium (all incoming 7-12 grade)
Our teachers are the best! Thank you to our amazing teachers! We appreciate all that you do! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
Yearbooks will be delivered this week! If you did not purchase a yearbook for your student and want to be placed on the waitlist, please visit the appropriate link. Books will be offered on a first, come first serve basis. You will receive more information at the email address you provide on the Josten's website.
HS/MS Waitlist (5th-12th grades): https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08039300
Elementary Waitlist: PreK - 4th grade): https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01049217
Congratulations to the HP High School Concert Band as well as our 7/8th Grade Wind Ensemble who BOTH received 1st Division Ratings at The Greater Southwest Music Festival yesterday! 🥇🥇 Both ensembles performed beautifully on the Amarillo Civic Center Stage. Our high school band received an Outstanding Performance distinction from one of the three judges, which signifies a performance quality that is elevated higher than a regular "1". 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations to the newest inductees of the Highland Park National Honor Society. Sonia Hernandez, Paizleigh Rhame, Cadence Cowden, Constence Cowden, Kendall Saylor, Brenlyn Caswell, Candy Land, Ryan Hopper, Ayleen Chavez, Joanna Hoang, Bailey Dominguez, Kiley Ham, Joseph Hoang. These young people qualified for membership based on their outstanding merits in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Congratulations!
Just a reminder....we will have school on Monday, May 5th.
Big changes are on the horizon for the City of Amarillo and Northeast Potter County. In addition to the new Buffalo Highlands housing development, Highland Park ISD is breaking ground on new state-of-the-art facilities, including an Early Learning Academy and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. These exciting developments reflect Highland Park's strong commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students and supporting long-term community growth.
Watch the attached video to see the vision:
https://www.hpisd.net/article/2182439
HPISD is accepting transfer applications for the 2025-2026 school year. All returning and new transfer students must fill out an application. Our transfer application can be found by clicking on the following link or following the link on our website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBl1NpVOmTS6uK_-XhVlVkPPJPhPApocXDbki-w3RC-pdqTw/viewform?usp=header
You're Invited to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Buffalo Highlands Development including HPISD facilities: Early Learning Academy and CTE Center
Thursday - May 1st @ 9:00am
HWY 136/Hastings
Please have all cafeteria charges paid by Friday, May 16th. Payments can be made online: https://www.hpisd.net/o/hpisd/page/cafeteria
If you have any questions please contact, kristin.messer@hpisd.net
This past weekend, the Highland Park Hornet Band traveled to Arlington, TX to compete in the 2025 Music In The Parks competition.
In HP's division, there were 6 high school bands from a region encompassing Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Highland Park received a Superior rating and placed 2nd overall!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏆
Band members got to spend the remainder of their Saturday at Six Flags Over Texas. 🎢
Outstanding students representing HP, Amarillo, the panhandle, and TX as superior musicians and great people!😊
