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Superintendent highlights state championships, art show and $1.2 million in foundation gifts

Highland Park Independent School District Board of Trustees · April 28, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Mike Rockwood reported student state championships in debate and golf, showcased an art exhibit, and noted the HP Education Foundation received $1.2 million in gifts this month—bringing year-to-date donations to more than $9.6 million.

Superintendent Dr. Mike Rockwood briefed the board on recent student accomplishments and community support for the district.

Dr. Rockwood noted state-level successes — the UIL 5A Cross-Examination Debate championship and two golf teams qualifying for state tournaments with second- and third-place finishes — and highlighted an art show featuring pottery, paintings and stencil work from students. He also reported that the HP Education Foundation received $1.2 million in gifts this month, bringing year-to-date giving to more than $9.6 million and a recaptured-dollar equivalent of over $24.2 million for the district.

The board formally recognized debate champions Camden Coale and Layton Braziel during the meeting. The minutes do not include detailed breakout of donors or the specific purposes for all gifts; where amounts or purposes were not specified, the minutes record them as not specified.