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Greetings Fellow Scots,
Thank you parents and families for supporting us through our first full week of school. We are off to a great start to the school year!
Last week we received our TEA accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year. HPHS scored a 96 out of 100 and earned six out of seven possible academic distinctions. We are proud of the work of our students and staff and will continue to strive for excellence and school improvement this year.
Last week our students acknowledged and signed the HPHS Honor Code Statement. At HPHS, all Scots are committed to demonstrating academic integrity every day.
So far, students are doing a great job at school following the new cell phone rules. Students are using their Yondr Pouches and are not using their cell phones on school property during the school day. Please help our students remember that they should not use laptops or any other devices as personal communications devices at school. Laptops should only be used at school and in class as directed by teachers for instructional purposes. Thank you for reminding your students of that expectation.
Thanks and Go Scots!
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Just a friendly reminder that all HPISD campuses will be closed on Monday, September 1, in recognition of the Labor Day Holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, September 2. | | |
PARKING REMINDERS
Now that the school year has started, we want to review and impress the importance of our parking rules and expectations.
Unfortunately, when students who park on HPISD property without administrative permission, they cause frustration and tardiness for those whose spaces they have taken. This, in turn, makes our students who are following the rules late for class thereby missing instructional time.
It also creates a problem for visitors, guests and volunteers who are unable to find parking when they arrive.
We are asking for parents and students to remember that if they have not been assigned a space by HP administration, they should not be parking at HPHS or HPISD; and for those who have been assigned a space, they should only be parking in their assigned spot if they arrive anytime between 6:00 am- 3:35 pm.
Parking Reminders:
- Sophomores and freshmen are not issued spaces, and they are not allowed to park in HPHS/ HPISD parking spaces and designated areas.
- Seniors and juniors who have been issued a space by HP Admin, may only park in the space assigned to them by HP administration.
- Students (of any grade level) who have not been assigned a space by HPHS administration, may not park on any HPHS/ HPISD property during the school day.
- School Parking is enforced 6:00 am- 3:30 pm.
Violations:
- Any student parking in any space or area that has not been assigned to them by HPHS administration will be towed at owner’s expense on the second violation.
- Continuous parking violations could result in disciplinary action taken by the student’s assistant principal.
- Students with driving violations (speeding, wrong way, etc.) will be subject to disciplinary consequences taken by the student’s assistant principal.
- Visitor/ volunteer parking is reserved and designated for visitors and volunteers only; it is not for student use.
- Handicapped spaces (garage and street) are reserved for those issued a state handicapped sticker/ placard/ license plate. These parking violations are subject for immediate tow at owner’s expense.
*HPHS/ HPISD parking spaces and designated areas includes: Parking Garage, Visitor/Volunteer, H-Lots, and all street parking along the high school, sports fields, along with all street parking on Douglas, Druid, Emerson Glenwick, Grassmere, Lovers Lane, Westchester; this also includes spaces and areas designated for specific groups and locations, including, but not limited to the Administration Building, Annex, Athletics, Clements, Education Foundation, Facilities, Highlander Stadium, Indoor facility, Scot Shoop, and Seay Tennis Center.
Please visit our Parking Information page for more information, including how to request a parking space.
| | SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED | | CARING SCOTS & STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND | | |
The HPHS PTA’s Caring Scots Program is here to support and uplift any high school family, student, or teacher facing challenges – and to celebrate special successes.
Funded by the generous donations of our families during BSSU, Caring Scots is our way of sharing love, care, and community when it’s needed most.
Please reach out to caringscots@hphspta.org – Requests are kept confidential.
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The HPHS Student Emergency Fund provides financial support to students for select needs.
Funded by a grant from La Fiesta de Las Seis Banderas and the generous donations of our families during BSSU, this assistance is available with school administration approval.
To request support, please contact Assistant Principal Troy Gray.
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DirectorySpot has been updated for the 2025-2026 school year.
Follow the instructions HERE for renewing or new users. If you have any questions contact the District Directory Chair at directory@hphspta.org.
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DID YOU MISS BSSU?
If you missed Back to School Sign-Up (BSSU) this summer, please complete Late BSSU by clicking the link below. Late BSSU will close Friday, August 29!
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE
Please email LateBSSU@hphspta.org with any questions.
| | | If your family has a second household that did not enter their directory information in BSSU and would like to be included in Directory Spot, please complete the form HERE. Your family’s information can be included in the directory even if you did not purchase one during BSSU. If you would like to purchase access to the directory, please follow the instructions in the Late BSSU link. Please contact directory@HPHSPTA.org with questions. | | |
The HPHS Counseling Department hopes everyone is off to a great start this school year! We have many exciting events happening this fall! Be on the lookout in the Counselor's Corner and emails for more information.
SENIORS COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP
| | COLLEGE REP VISIT FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS | | |
Fall 2025 PSAT Workshop
The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is designed to help you practice for the SAT, qualify for scholarships, and stand out to colleges.
All juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 and we want to help you prepare! Our in-house PSAT Prep Workshop will teach you tips, tricks and strategies to help you reach your PSAT Goals.
Our outstanding instructors, Scott Fortier (Mathematics) and
Becky Adams (English) will teach students the structure and content of the test so they can develop a system for attacking each question and boost their scores. We will practice all question types in timed settings and offer individualized feedback so students feel confident and relaxed on test day.
Prepping for the PSAT helps get you ready for the SAT, but did you know that a high score can qualify you for National Merit Scholarships and other awards? Gain an even greater advantage toward your Top-choice school.
Click here for registration: Fall 2025 PSAT Workshop
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SPAGHETTI SUPPER - THIS FRIDAY
The Belles are kicking off football season with the annual Spaghetti Supper on Friday, August 29th. Go to www.SupportTheBelles.org to buy your dinner tickets, raffle tickets, and bid on the fabulous auction items. The auction is OPEN for bidding and closes at midnight on August 29. Go Scots!!!
| | MEN'S SOCCER PARENT MEETING | | |
2025-2026 HP Men's Soccer Parent Meeting:
- Thursday, September 11th
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- HPHS Learning Theater EC228
Meeting is for the parents of current players, as well as anyone who is interested and wants additional information about becoming part of the program.
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BLUE OUT SHIRTS
BLUE OUT GAME Oct 3rd – Get your Shirts Now!
The Blue Out Game is Friday, October 3rd, and it has been a long tradition of the Highlander Band to Blue Out the Stadium. We are playing against Red Oak, a big district rival! Show your support for the Scots and help the Highlander Band raise some funds!
Blue Out shirts are available for purchase HERE until Sept 5th!
Grab your shirt before we sell out!
| | Highland Park Volleyball delivered a standout performance at the Northwest ISD Tournament, finishing in 2nd place with an impressive 7-1 record. The Scots showcased teamwork, grit, and skill throughout the weekend, earning recognition for four exceptional players. Brooklyn Bailey and Sarah Floyd were named to the All-Tournament Team, while Anna Lee took home Tournament Setter, and Gigi Whann was awarded Tournament Defensive Player. Way to go, Scots! | | |
The Highland Park Volleyball program is off to a great start this season. Players from all levels, Varsity, JV1, JV2, and Freshman, came together for an All-Program Retreat to build team spirit and prepare for the season ahead.
This past Tuesday, all pre-Varsity teams competed against Coppell, and each team showed tremendous effort on the court.
JV1 worked hard together as they finished strong in the third set to earn a well-deserved win.
JV2 played a close match and came out on top with a 2-1 victory. Emily Thornton led the team with 7 kills and was voted Player of the Game by her teammates.
For the Freshman team, according to Coach Standridge, “The girls did a great job taking care of this (Coppell) team, as they were supposed to do.”
Come support all our teams this Tuesday, August 26, at home as they take on Rockwall. Let’s cheer them on as they continue their season.
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SCOTS TENNIS
HP Tennis is still undefeated at home and ranked #3 in Texas! The Scots beat up on two district opponents this week. Tuesday they took down Creekview 19-0, and on Friday they beat a solid Frisco Lone Star team 17-2!
On Tuesday, the team travels to RL Turner High School to play another district opponent. Friday, come on out to Seay at 4:30 to watch the Scots battle against perennial 6A powerhouse Southlake!
Players having big wins and receiving team awards this week include Sophomore Elizabeth Dao, Junior Roberto Newell, Junior Elise Parra and Sophomore Eric Weinberg!
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LADY SCOTS CROSS COUNTRY
Lady Scots Cross Country Results
The Lady Scots Cross Country Team had a great race day at the 40th Greenhill 6-Mile Relay on Saturday, August 23rd at Norbuck Park in Dallas.
In the 6A/5A Varsity Girls Division, there were 26 teams, and the Lady Scots placed 3rd and 9th. The relay members for the 3rd place team were sophomore Paisley Bassett, sophomore Finley Heckler, senior Presley Pate, and freshman Stella Pruett. The relay time was 37:14 – the 16th fastest relay time in the history of the Lady Scots. The 9th place relay members were juniors Claire Deeken and Annie Cooper, senior captain Julia Berlin, and junior Campbell Ragan. The relay time was 39:37.
In the Junior Varsity “A” Girls Division, there were 37 teams. HP had two teams compete in this division. The teams placed 5th and 7th. The 5th place relay members were seniors Ava Thropp and Eva Boutros, junior Jenna McCombs, and senior Campbell Dean. The 7th place team consisted of sophomores Katelyn Baumgartner, Kate Furgeson, Kate Swaldi, and Anna Odom.
In the Junior Varsity “B” Girls Division, there were 44 teams. HP had four teams compete in this division. The top HP team placed 6th. The relay members were juniors Avi Levy, Ellie Chong, Emery Paulsen, and senior captain Gracie Golden.
Results
The next meet for the Lady Scots will be the Coach T – Marcus Invitational at North Lakes Park in Denton. The first race begins at 7:00 a.m.
Go Scots!
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CROSS COUNTRY
The Running Scots competed well at the Southlake 2 Mile XC Invitational on Saturday at Bob Jones Park.
Varsity Elite finished 7th overall with only 5 runners. The team was led by Luke Hall who finished 19th overall with a personal best time of 10:05.02.
The team also competed well in the Varsity Open and JV divisions. Collin Krantz for Open and Hobbs Thayer for JV led both teams. Krantz finished 21st overall with a personal best time of 10:41. All 15 runners in both divisions ran personal best 2-mile times.
Runners of the week are Luke Hall (Varsity Elite), Collin Krantz (Varsity Open), Ranger Walsh (Varsity Open), and Hobbs Thayer (JV).
The team will race next Saturday at the Coach T-Marcus Invitational at North Lakes Park in Denton. Race-time is 7:00 am.
Go Scots!!
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