Highland Park ISD

New Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedure at HP Elementary

Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, all student drop-offs and pick-ups at the front of the elementary school will take place only in the eastbound lane directly in front of the building.

The other two lanes in the parking lot will remain open for through traffic (both eastbound and westbound). For everyone’s safety, please do not stop or park in these lanes—even briefly—as was done in previous years.

This new procedure only applies to the front drop-off and pick-up area of the elementary school.

Keeping the other lanes clear is essential in case emergency vehicles need access to the school. We appreciate your support in helping us keep all students and staff safe.

We’ve attached a diagram to help clarify the new drop-off/pick-up area.

Thank you for your cooperation—we’re excited to welcome your student to a great new school year!

Highland Park ISD is reviewing its policy in light of the new state law. We'll keep families updated as we finalize our plans.

Starting with the 2025–26 school year, a new Texas law will require 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 (including BYOT)

🎧 Earbuds, headphones, and Bluetooth-enabled devices

We encourage families to start talking with students now about what this will look like during the school day. Thank you for partnering with us!

Just a reminder, in-person registration is today and tomorrow in the High School Commons.
Today, Aug. 4th from 3:00pm-7:00pm and tomorrow, Aug. 5th 8:00am-12:00pm. In-Person Registration is for anyone new to the district or if you need help with your online registration. More information can be found at https://www.hpisd.net/page/registration-information.

If you have not done so already, please submit a Google form per student needing school transport to and from home.
● If you have any questions, you can email the transportation department: denisse.vega@hpisd.net
● Emails with important bus information will go out after registration days.
● Any requests submitted after registration days may take 1 to 2 business days to receive an email with important bus details, as well as an approved bus rider.

Bus Request for In-District Students
LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf32hEu1msoAMaLIT8YqPSCl6HF_BRExGARnBRs3rKA3t_Cgg/viewform?usp=sf_link?

Towards the end of last school year, The HP High School Hornet Band entered the Texas Outstanding Performance Series. The OPS is a statewide tournament for concert bands. Bands from all over the state submit recordings from their Spring Concert season to be judged over the Summer. HP submitted two recordings and both advanced to the area round! Both recordings finished 4th in area and HP had the highest finish of and 2A schools in our entire region! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Band is BACK! Summer Band begins this week for all HP High School Band members. All 9th graders, new marchers, percussion and color guard will begin tonight (Tuesday) and Full Band will begin on Thursday! We are looking forward to another great HP Hornet Marching Band season!

Mark Your Calendar
*In-Person Registration at the High School Commons - Aug. 4th, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm and Aug. 5th, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Transportation Request Deadline - Aug. 9th
Meet the Hornets at the Main Gym - Aug. 13th, 6:00 pm
Meet the Teacher - Aug. 18th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First Day of School - Wednesday, Aug. 20th
* In-Person Registration is for anyone new to the district or if you need help with your online registration. More information can be found at https://www.hpisd.net/page/registration-information

Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Stewart, being recognized for 20 years at the annual Ag Conference. 🎉

Summer is almost over but that means HP sports are right around the corner! Below you will find some important information for summer workouts, football, volleyball and cross country. GO HORNETS!!!!

Remaining summer schedule:
7/21 - 7/24 (7-9) normal workouts
7/28 - 7/31 HS Boys Captains workouts (8-10am)

Football (contact: ty.stout@hpisd.net)
July 28 - HS equipment check out (9-3pm)
July 29 - MS equipment check out (9-3pm)
August 4 - First day of HS Fall camp
August 8 - HS Football pictures (11:30)
August 9 - Intersquad scrimmage @ HP 9am

Volleyball (contact: matt.taylor@hpisd.net)
July 28 - Team camp @ HP Session 1 (9-11:30) Session 2 (12:30 - 3PM)
July 29 - Team camp @ HP Session 3 (9-11:30) Session 4 (12:30 - 3PM)
August 1 - First day of practice (7-11:30)
August 8 - VB pictures (10AM)

Cross Country (contact: derek.johnson@hpisd.net)
August 4 - Practice (8-10)
Practice starts first day of school

Meet the hornets will be on August 13th at 6PM in the main gym. We hope to see you there!

Our football camp is tomorrow, and our basketball camp is on Thursday. You can still sign up today or register in the morning! Scan the QR code to register. GO HORNETS!!!!

We're Hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year!!

Highland Park FFA members Haley Rogers and Roxanne Shields received their Lone Star Degrees today. This is the highest degree of membership the State FFA Association can award. FFA members may apply to receive the Lone Star Degree only after they have received the Chapter degree. Those wishing to receive their Lone Star Degree must have been an active FFA member for at least two years, complete at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintain a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, invest significant time and money in their SAE, demonstrate their leadership skills and show a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above. Congratulations to Haley and Roxanne for all the hard work to get to this point!

HPISD school board members are attending the Summer Leadership Institute in Fort Worth this week, hosted by TASB. We appreciate their time and commitment to serving our community!

That’s a wrap on our first-ever Lady Hornets Softball Camp! We can’t wait to watch these future stars shine on the field this season, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s camp!

📣 Registration is now open for the 2025–2026 school year at HPISD! Visit www.hpisd.net and click on the Registration link to find everything you need to get started — including important info and registration forms. We’re excited to welcome both new and returning families! -

Don't forget to sign up for our baseball camp and our sports camp! Use the QR codes below. GO HORNETS!!!

📣 Reminder! Highland Park Softball Camp starts TOMORROW! 🥎 We’re excited to kick off camp at the HP Softball Field starting Monday, June 16! ⏰ Grades 2–4: 8:00–10:00 AM ⏰ Grades 5–8: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM ✅ Late registration is still open! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time—but camp shirts for late sign-ups will be delivered after camp. 💚 Campers will receive a snack and a drink each day, so just bring your glove, a water bottle, and your game face! 📍 HP Softball Field 📩 Questions? eliza.martinez@hpisd.net 🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/xWAGZDKm5ZsRdzHp9