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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Sports Camp Registration Is Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for HPISD Summer Sports Camps is now open! A variety of camps are available including volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, soccer, Junior Belles, football, basketball, and much more! These camps are a great opportunity for students to learn new skills, stay active, and train with Highland Park coaches and athletes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A.L.L. Summer Camps Registration Is Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for the HPISD Academy of Lifelong Learning summer camps is now open! A wide variety of camps are available, including art, cooking, crafts, drawing and sketching, gym fun, Hot Wheels, LEGOs, fashion design, chess, game creators, Python coding, Camp Invention, babysitter training, drama, and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-27 Paraprofessionals of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2026-27 Paraprofessionals of the Year! Your dedication and impact on students help make HPISD an incredible place to learn and grow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-27 Teachers of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year! Your dedication and impact on students help make HPISD an incredible place to learn and grow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Approves 2026-27 HPISD Academic Calendar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The adopted calendar calls for the school year to begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and conclude on Friday, May 28, 2027.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A New Kind of Comfort: Therapy Dogs Arrive in HPISD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD has welcomed two trained therapy dogs, Piper and Lassie, to support student well-being across the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026–27 Preschool Registration Is Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families of 3- and 4-year-olds can register for HPISD’s 2026–27 Preschool Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[#1 Rated 5A/6A Public School District in Texas]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Seeks Community Feedback on Math Instructional Materials]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highland Park ISD is inviting parents, staff, and community members to review and provide feedback on math instructional materials currently under consideration for adoption through March 12.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Professional Job Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[An invitation-only hiring event connecting teachers and special education specialists with district and campus leaders at Highland Park ISD. Learn more and apply today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TAG Testing Registration Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[House Bill 1481: Cell Phone Policy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the 89th Legislative Session, Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 1481, which requires public school districts to implement policies restricting the use of personal communication devices by students during the instructional day. Read the full story by clicking the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BSSU Ends Aug. 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friendly reminder: Back to School Sign-Up (BSSU) closes this Friday, August 1! Be sure to complete your forms by visiting hpisd.org/bssu today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TAG Information Session — December 8]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highland Park ISD will host a virtual TAG Information Session on December 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Condolences & Counseling Support]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our hearts are heavy as we share the tragic news of the devastating floods that occurred in the Texas Hill Country. Counseling services will be offered to assist students and staff as they navigate this difficult time. Click the headline to read more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Board Approves 2025-26 Compensation Plan, Boosts Staff Raises and Starting Teacher Salaries]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its regular meeting on June 17, the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-26 compensation plan, including a 7% raise to midpoint for all district staff and additional increases for teachers with 5+ years of experience.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Elect New Officers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the Tuesday, May 13 regular school board meeting, the Board of Trustees appointed the following individuals to serve as new board officers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 19:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benson, Lee, and Denton Sworn In as HPISD Trustees]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the Tuesday, May 13 regular school board meeting, Highland Park ISD officially swore in trustees Bryce Benson, Ellen Lee, and Michael Denton to serve three-year terms. Benson (Place 3) and Lee (Place 5) were reelected in the May election, while Denton was elected as the new trustee for Place 4.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 18:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Recognizes Trustee Jae Ellis for Six Years of Dedicated Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the May 13 school board meeting, Highland Park ISD honored outgoing Trustee Jae Ellis for his six years of dedicated service and leadership. Ellis, a proud alumnus and longtime supporter of HPISD, was recognized for his unwavering commitment to students, staff, and the broader HP community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 18:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Last Day of School/Early Release]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/2070469</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, the last day of school is Friday, May 23! Please note the early release times for each campus:

Elementary – 1:00 PM
MIS – 1:00 PM
HPMS – 12:00 PM
HPHS – 12:30 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Approves 4% Raise]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The HPISD Board of Trustees announced at the April 22 School Board Meeting, its commitment to increase teacher and staff salaries by a minimum of 4 percent for the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-26 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2025-26 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year! Your dedication and impact on students help make HPISD an incredible place to learn and grow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Break is March 10-14]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HP Family, a friendly reminder that all HPISD campuses and facilities will be closed March 10-14, 2025, for spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 17. We hope you have a fun and restful spring break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st Day of School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are ready to welcome our Panthers back on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 14. Don’t forget the new start time for the 2024-25 academic school year is 7:55 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. doors will open at 7:30 a.m. We’ll see you soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:39:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet the Teacher]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Panthers, save the date for Meeting the Teacher from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, August 12!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:46:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Sign Up (BSSU)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back to School Sign Up (BSSU) is now LIVE! To complete your student's back to school sign up, please visit hpisd.org and click on the homepage banner!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:53:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Student Enrollment Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highland Park ISD is now welcoming new students for enrollment!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:34:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[24-25 Para of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jenna Caron is announced as UP Para of the Year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:49:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[24-25  Teacher of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jennifer Torres was named 24-25 Teacher of the Year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:43:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[University Park Electric Bike Regulations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We would appreciate your cooperation in sharing this information with your children, especially if they are frequent operators of e-bikes. The City Council approved these regulations to help keep everyone safe. Thank you to the Youth Advisory Commission, Public Safety Advisory Committee, and UPPD for their work on this topic and for their commitment to safety!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:53:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kim Banuelos named UP Principal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Kim Banuelos as the new principal at University Park Elementary School during the June 20 school board meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Mike Rockwood shares first message as HPISD Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is his first official week as the district's new leader after spending the past several weeks getting to know the HPISD community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:27:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD voters elect 2 to serve on Board of Trustees]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1762602</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highland Park ISD voters elected Blythe Koch and Pete Flowers to serve on the Board of Trustees in Saturday's election. Both will serve three-year terms until May 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Once a Scot, always a Scot!]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1769635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Dr. Tom Trigg shares an end of year message focused on the proud traditions of Highland Park ISD and the legacy built on strong community connections.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 16:18:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD welcomes Dr. Mike Rockwood]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1754965</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet & Greet event extends a warm welcome to the Rockwood family.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:59:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD Board of Trustees approves Rockwood as superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1753635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Mike Rockwood was unanimously named the ninth superintendent of Highland Park ISD at a special called board meeting April 18. Dr. Rockwood’s official first day as acting superintendent will be May 27.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:27:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[University Park Elementary School Principal Candi Judd announces retirement]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1751850</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After more than 30 years in education, University Park Elementary School Principal Candi Judd announced her retirement today, effective at the end of the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:58:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Art Show set for April 5]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1746728</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD proudly presents the 2022-23 District Art Show at 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Highland Park High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:30:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trustees announce Lone Finalist for Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1744104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously named Dr. Mike Rockwood as the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools to succeed Superintendent Dr. Tom Trigg as the district’s next leader.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:02:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teachers and staff to receive at least a minimum 3 percent raise]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1743810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The HPISD Board of Trustees announced at the March 21 School Board Meeting its commitment to increase teacher and staff salaries by a minimum of 3 percent for the 2023-24 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:23:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January Heart At Work honorees announced]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1730998</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD is proud to share January's Heart at Work winners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:16:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scheduled maintenance for Skyward is Feb. 17]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1726562</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD's student and employee management system, Skyward, will be offline for routine maintenance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:07:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-24 enrollment now open]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1720638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[New student enrollment for next school year is now open for the 2023-24 school year and Kindergarten Round-Up is at 9 a.m. Feb. 21 at each of the five HPISD elementary schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:44:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Missed instructional day to be made up on April 10]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1725638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[District announces bad weather make-up days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:03:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Link to Skyward is new]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1546749</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents will use a new URL to access the Skyward student management system beginning Jan. 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:43:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SPIRIT FRIDAY!]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1304351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Show your school spirit every Friday by wearing your UP gear. The class with the most spirit each week will get a shout out on KPAW!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:12:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Need to enroll a new student?  Click here to start the process.]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/589387</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:10:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPISD will be closed Friday, Feb. 3]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1716399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HPISD campuses and offices will be closed Friday, Feb. 3 out of an abundance of caution.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:57:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Use the HP Portal to access Online Instructional Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/752922</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:45:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School 2022-23, complete BSSU and APOR now through Aug. 5]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1635989</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each year HPISD families complete the online Back to School Sign Up (BSSU) process of updating family information and required documents as well as the opportunity to pay for supplies, yearbooks, directories, spirit wear and more. The Annual Proof of Residency (APOR) must also be completed at the beginning of each new school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BSSU now open]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1469412</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The online link to Back to School Sign Up for the 2021-22 school year is open Thursday, July 29 through 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:58:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Val-O-Grams]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/991394</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lead UP will be selling & delivering Val-O-Grams!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:09:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten & New Student Round UP]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1377701</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[More Information regarding Kindergarten round up and new student enrollment will be provided to our families on February 8th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:43:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DECLARATION FORMS COMING SOON]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1304370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents will receive an email with detailed information about selecting in-person or virtual learning for the second nine-week school grading period. Be sure to complete your form by Oct. 2.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:51:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TAG Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1125955</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Referral forms for spring testing are live for all 1st-11th graders. Submit: Now-Dec. 20th, 4 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:29:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Break]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1125953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Holiday for Students and Staff is November 27th-29th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Turkey Trot to Make A Lot!]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/1125954</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Community Service Event 1pm-3pm, Curtis Park]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:25:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kids Heart Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/991395</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kids Heart Challenge Event will run from February 6th- 22nd.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:54:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dads Club Father Daughter Breakfast]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/991392</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Dads Club Valentine Father Daughter Breakfast on
Thursday February 14th 7:00 a.m - 7:50 a.m. UP Elementary Cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GRUB GIVE BACK WEEKEND STARTS TODAY!]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/991391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Visit Grub Burger Bar Thursday, February 7th - Sunday, February 10th]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:38:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019 Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/973992</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School on January 21st]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/973975</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January 17th]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/973971</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTA Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/973985</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:27:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January 15th]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/973965</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:19:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TAG Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/944542</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The TAG Referral window for the spring semester is now open.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:32:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kaleidoscope of Friends]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/959462</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Inclusive Schools Week 12/3-12/7]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:11:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/959459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SNOW BIZ Evening performance will be Thursday, December 6th at 6pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:08:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Your Gobble On]]></title>
				<link>http://up.hpisd.org/apps/news/article/947559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gobble Grams will be sold before school November 12th & 13th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:53:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair is Here!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The UP Enchanted Book Fair will run from November 6th - November 12th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:57:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grandest Friends & Patriotic Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Monday, November 12th as we celebrate our Veterans and Grandest Friends!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:54:11 -0600</pubDate>
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