The Highland Park Independent School District is located immediately north of downtown Dallas in the 6.21-square-mile suburban area of Highland Park, University Park and a small part of North Dallas. HPISD serves approximately 33,640 residents who are predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders in the Dallas community. Since Highland Park schools were founded in 1914, there continues to be a proud tradition of excellence in academic, fine arts, athletics and community service.
Dallas is home to the State Fair of Texas, some of the finest museums in the Southwest and many professional sports teams. Southern Methodist University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the South, is located in the Park Cities and offers a variety of concerts, lectures and athletic events to the surrounding area. 
The Highland Park Independent School District first opened its doors in October of 1914 with a four-room building on Cornell Avenue. Since then, it has grown to a district comprised of eight campuses: five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school. The district has an enrollment of approximately 6,700 students and employs nearly 800 people, including more than 450 teachers. 

Primary Education

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Highland Park ISD

Mike Rockwood

Vanessa Renna

Summer Belanger

Rebecca Bridges

Natalie Hessong

Kim Sweaney

Katrina Hallman

Julie Hirsh

Jenna Caron

Jackie Holmsen

Amanda Biegler Wall

Vi An Vo

Ryan Newberry

Paul Jefferis

Marc Lechlitner

Katie Johnson

Jordan Yates

Emily Miznazi

Dragica Stojadinovic

Christian Rivera-Perez

Collin Soltis

Cecilia Muris Zinzi

Bobby Leidner

Amanda Cardwell

Toby Whisenhunt

Tim Caffee M.ed.

Terry Letterman

Sydney Tucker

Susanna Plemons

Stacy Marshall Shoaf

Stacy Bagwell

Sara de Oliveira

Sarabeth Moffett

Morgan Willey

Maggie Johnson

Madelyn Marks

Kendall Klingaman

Julie Grigsby

Joy Rumsey

Jordan Moore

John Hinton

Mat. Jacquelyn Austin M.ed.

Jackelin Ortiz

Hayden Foster

Hana Kim

Hamin Kim

David Fahnle

Dana Caron M.ed.

Dalton Glenn

Brandon Aguillon

Berkley Slover

Aubrey Strohla M.ed

Allison Whitmeyer

Rhonda Hermanski

Shorr Heathcote

Brenda West

Chase B. Park

Ana Avila

The Teaching Team at Highland Park ISD is composed of dedicated educators specializing in a broad range of subjects across eight campuses, which include five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school. This team is responsible for delivering high-quality education in subjects such as science, mathematics, Spanish, drama, social studies, fine arts, physical education, and special education, among others. Their primary focus is to foster academic excellence, support student development, and uphold the district's proud tradition of educational achievement and community service.

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