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Principal's Message

Welcome University Park Panthers to the 2024-25 School Year! I am absolutely elated to be coming back HOME to my childhood elementary school again, as the principal! From Pumpkin Day to the Bike Rodeo, I simply can’t wait to experience all the rich traditions that have been maintained and continued, since I was a child at University Park.

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Through sharing knowledge as a cornerstone of wisdom, our role is to inspire our students to become lifelong learners committed to excellence, integrity and community service.

Recent News

A New Kind of Comfort: Therapy Dogs Arrive in HPISD

HPISD has welcomed two trained therapy dogs, Piper and Lassie, to support student well-being across the district.

TAG Testing Registration Now Open

Highland Park ISD’s Talented and Gifted (TAG) Testing registration window is now open for 2026–2027 placement. Families of students in grades 1–11 may register from December 10 through January 12 at 4:30 p.m.

2026–27 Preschool Registration Is Open

Families of 3- and 4-year-olds can register for HPISD’s 2026–27 Preschool Program.

#1 Rated 5A/6A Public School District in Texas

The Texas Education Agency has released its 2025 A–F Accountability Ratings, and Highland Park ISD has earned the top spot among all 5A/6A public school districts in the state.

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