Harlandale Independent School District

The next Bond Steering Committee meeting is set for Tuesday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. It will be held in the PDC room at our Central Office.

Enjoy your long weekend! Classes resume Tuesday, April 22. *STEM ECHS will resume classes on Monday, April 21.

Help us congratulate Harlandale High_HISD's Coach Olivarez for receiving the KENS 5 EXCEL Award! After 12 years in education, he’s earned this honor by balancing discipline, teamwork and a strong sense of humor! https://bit.ly/3EnyI3Q #HarlandaleLegacy

Join us in congratulating the Harlandale High School Million Dollar Band for making school history at this year’s UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation! Just recently, for the first time ever, the band was split into three separate ensembles—Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band—each made up of about 40 students. All three went to earn first division ratings in both concert performance and sight reading! Combined with their first division in marching earlier this year, the band secured the coveted UIL Sweepstakes! Way to go, Harlandale High School Million Dollar Band! #HarlandaleLegacy

Multiple middle schools hit the court last week for the Special Olympics basketball tournament—and what a time it was! From high-fives to buzzer beaters, fun was had by all. Shoutout to Terrell Wells for taking home the championship title with a 13-10 win in the final game! Join us in thanking the coaches, staff and families who helped make this event a slam dunk. #HarlandaleLegacy

Gillette students got a once-in-a-lifetime experience last Friday, attending the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest!

Join us in congratulating McCollum High_HISD junior Elijah Perez, whose artwork was selected for "Sí, Se Puede!", a student art exhibit honoring civil rights leader Dolores Huerta’s 95th birthday! Elijah’s piece will be on display at MACRI’s Visitor Center (2123 Buena Vista St, San Antonio, TX 78207) from March 3 to April 18, 2025. Congratulations, Elijah! #HarlandaleLegacy

Pre-K Registration Opens Tomorrow! Join us for a special registration event tomorrow, April 9, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Vestal_HISD Elementary (1102 Cantrell Dr.). Our Pre-K program gives young learners a strong foundation to build the skills they need to grow and succeed. We can’t wait to welcome your little one to Harlandale ISD! We'll see you there! Registración para Pre-K empieza mañana! Los invitamos a venir a nuestro evento especial de registro mañana, 9 de Abril, de 8:30 am a 3:30 pm en Vestal_HISD Elementary (1102 Cantrell Dr.). Nuestro programa de Pre-K les brinda a nuestros estudiantes jóvenes una base solida para desarrollar las habilidades que necesitarán al crecer y tener éxito. Estamos entuciasmados de darles la bienvenida a sus pequeños a Harlandale ISD!

April 7-11 marks Gifted and Talented Awareness Week! We are proud to recognize and celebrate the unique talents of our GT students. Shoutout to our educators and families who support and inspire them every day! #HarlandaleLegacy

It’s National Library Week, and we’re celebrating the heart of every campus—our libraries! Stay tuned as we are going to showcase a couple of unique features from two of our libraries! #HarlandaleLegacy

This week is Assistant Principals Week, and we’re celebrating our dedicated assistant principals. Thank you for your hard work, leadership and commitment to supporting our students, staff and families across Harlandale ISD. We appreciate all that you do. #HarlandaleLegacy

Today is National Librarian Appreciation Day, and here at Harlandale ISD, we are proud to recognize the incredible librarians across our district. Thank you for fostering a love of reading, supporting student learning and helping our campuses thrive every day. #HarlandaleLegacy

A couple of our schools found creative ways to motivate students as they gear up for STAAR testing. At Harlandale Middle School, students, staff and parents teamed up to create motivational posters that now hang throughout the campus, encouraging students to do their best! Then at Gilbert Elementary, students from all grades participated in a spirited pep rally. Even our Harlandale High School cheerleaders and football players joined in to show their support and cheer on the younger students. Please join us in encouraging all of our Harlandale ISD students who have worked hard preparing for the STAAR test. #HarlandaleLegacy

Registration Now Open for Challenge to ASPIRE Summer Camps! Texas A&M University-San Antonio is now accepting registrations for the Challenge to ASPIRE summer camps, designed for elementary (rising 3rd-5th graders) and middle school (rising 6th-8th graders) students. Open to all ASPIRE elementary and middle school students, these camps offer hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Campers will take part in daily sessions and challenges led by A&M-San Antonio faculty, local museums, and national research organizations. Spots are limited, and registration is required, so please visit the following link and secure your spot early! https://www.tamusa.edu/aspire/challenge-to-aspire-summer-camps.html

KSAT interviews our Harlandale High_HISD Students that participated in this year's BexarFest! https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/04/02/bexarfest-to-celebrate-local-students-studying-media-with-wednesday-awards-ceremony/

McCollum's game against Southsan has been moved. The Varsity game will now take place this Friday, April 4 at 5:00 PM at Southsan; and JV will take place on Saturday, April 5 at 11:00 AM at Southsan. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you there to cheer on our students!

Join us in congratulating our incredible Harlandale High_HISD students for earning nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Picture—and for taking home the award for Best Sound at this year's BexarFest! Their hard work and creativity brought the mission of San Antonio Dance to life, showcasing the power of storytelling through media. Our award-winning team includes Kristen Jude Martinez, Syrus Flores, Juan Escoto and Jose Muñoz and is led by their teacher Michael Cantu. We could not be prouder of these talented students. Their success truly highlights the passion and creativity within Harlandale ISD’s media programs. #HarlandaleLegacy #BexarFest

Harlandrone: The Ultimate Indoor Drone Challenge! Students from across Harlandale ISD took over the JWC Makerspace for a one-of-a-kind drone competition that put their teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test. From navigating obstacles and cracking puzzles to competing in a trivia showdown and testing their drone knowledge, our K-8 students were all in. They even got a glimpse into drone licensing and Virtual Reality games! Thank you to our students, staff and organizers for making Harlandrone an unforgettable experience. #HarlandaleLegacy

Today marks Autism Awareness Day. A day to recognize, support and celebrate individuals with autism while promoting understanding and acceptance. Let’s continue to advocate for awareness and embrace the unique strengths each person brings.

Bravo to Harlandale High School Dreamcatcher Theatre! Our talented student actors recently brought "Cyrano de Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand to life in a captivating one-act performance, showcasing their dedication, passion, and incredible storytelling skills. Congratulations to the cast and crew for an unforgettable show! #HarlandaleLegacy