Harlandale Independent School District

This week is National School Social Work Week! As such we’re shining a spotlight on some of the incredible social workers who make a difference every day here at Harlandale ISD – starting with Ms. Jennifer Montes! Ms. Montes is no stranger to our community! A former Adams Elementary student herself, she decided to come back to her roots and has now been serving Harlandale ISD students and families for 22 years, with most of her time spent at Adams Elementary and has now been at Gilbert Elementary for the past 5 years. A true advocate for students, Ms. Montes brings joy to campus every day, empowering students to be their very best. Her passion for helping others runs deep – so much so that she’s now serving the children of former students, making a lasting impact across generations! Fun Fact: If you ever want to chat about the Spurs, Ms. Montes is the ultimate fan – even her dog, Manu Puppovich, knows all about the game! Please join us in thanking Ms. Montes for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Harlandale community. We are so lucky to have her as part of our district family!

Happy Texas Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the rich history, resilience, and spirit of the Lone Star State. Let's all take a moment to reflect with Texas pride on the honor, bravery and determination that shaped the Lone Star State into what it is today. #HarlandaleLegacy

February is CTE Month at Harlandale ISD! And we wrap up this month of celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE), a program that empowers students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. Last but not least in our Featured Programs offered at our Harlandale ISD CTE Center is Professional Welding. Here, our students will have the opportunity to learn valuable welding techniques and skills which are necessary to earn their certifications that will prepare them for an exciting career in the Welding Industry. If you'd like to learn more about our CTE programs, take a look here: https://www.harlandale.net/page/career-technical-education #HarlandaleLegacy

Tomorrow is the day! Stop by tomorrow Saturday, March 1 is Harlandale ISD's annual Cinderella's Closet Giveaway! Come on by the Rayburn Center Cafeteria from 9:00AM-1:00PM. They will be granting wishes, one formal outfit at a time. As always, you can also donate gently used formal wear and help make a student's special occasion unforgettable!

Last night, the extremely talented students at Bellaire Elementary put on a wonderful celebration in honor of Black History Month, showcasing their talents and sharing the rich history of African American leaders and trailblazers. The event featured student-led presentations on influential historical figures, a moving performance by the school choir, a beautiful ballet solo, a captivating One Act Play, and an inspiring excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech, delivered by a proud 2nd grader! The celebration even included a special performance by the student mariachi band, making it a truly unique and memorable event. We would like to extend a huge thank you to the students for their hard work and dedication, as well as to the parents for their support during rehearsals. Your efforts made this celebration meaningful and special for everyone. All of us in the entire Harlandale District couldn't be prouder! #HarlandaleLegacy

February is CTE Month at Harlandale ISD! We are in the home stretch now as we continue to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE), a program that empowers students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. Up next on our Featured Programs offered at our Harlandale ISD CTE Center is Professional Plumbing. Here, our students will learn valuable skills and earn their certifications that will prepare them for an exciting career in the Plumbing Industry. If you'd like to learn more about our CTE programs, take a look here: https://www.harlandale.net/page/career-technical-education #HarlandaleLegacy

Don't forget, this Saturday, March 1 is Harlandale ISD's annual Cinderella's Closet Giveaway! Come on by the Rayburn Center Cafeteria from 9:00AM-1:00PM. They will be granting wishes, one formal outfit at a time. As always, you can also donate gently used formal wear and help make a student's special occasion unforgettable!

February is CTE Month at Harlandale ISD! We continue celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE), a program that empowers students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. Up next on our Featured Programs offered at Harlandale ISD CTE Center is Electrical. Here, our students will learn valuable skills and earn their certifications that will prepare them for an exciting career in the Electricity Industry. If you'd like to learn more about our CTE programs, take a look here: https://www.harlandale.net/page/career-technical-education #HarlandaleLegacy

Join us in congratulating Elia Rios, a 3rd grade student from Adams Elementary, for winning 1st place in the Harlandale District Science Fair! With the guidance of her science teacher, Ms. Lopez, Elia put popular laundry detergents, TIDE and HEB's Hill Country Faire, to the test! Her experiment not only revealed that the HCF brand leaves your laundry cleaner, but it is also more cost effective! Way to go Elia! We are so proud of your curiosity, hard work, and scientific discovery! #HarlandaleLegacy

February is CTE Month at Harlandale ISD! We continue celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE), a program that empowers students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. Up next on our Featured Programs offered at our Harlandale ISD CTE Center is Professional HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition). Here, our students will learn valuable skills and earn their certifications that will prepare them for an exciting career in the HVAC Industry. If you'd like to learn more about our CTE programs, take a look here: https://www.harlandale.net/page/career-technical-education #HarlandaleLegacy

Harlandale ISD is now accepting referrals for Gifted and Talented Testing for any K-12th grade student! Click here for more: http://bit.ly/GTREFERRAL #HarlandaleLegacy

Yesterday we had yet another successful mobile food pantry! Thank you to all of our staff who helped out and thank you to the San Antonio Food Bank for providing the goods! #HarlandaleLegacy

Reminder: Classes resume tomorrow, Feb. 19. We hope our students had a restful long weekend!

Reminder: Next week on Saturday, March 1 is Harlandale ISD's annual Cinderella's Closet Giveaway! Come on by the Rayburn Center Cafeteria from 9:00AM-1:00PM. They will be granting wishes, one formal outfit at a time. As always, you can also donate gently used formal wear and help make a student's special occasion unforgettable!

Please join us in congratulating Rebecca De La Rosa from STEM ECHS on being named the Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio Youth of the Year! Rebecca’s dedication, hard work, and leadership have earned her this incredible recognition, and her journey doesn’t stop here. She will be competing for the Texas Youth of the Year title from March 16 to 18 in Austin. Let’s all show our support and cheer her on as she represents our community with pride! Best of luck, Rebecca! We are all so proud of you!

Happy President’s Day! Today, we honor the leaders who have shaped our nation and celebrate the values of leadership, service, and dedication. Enjoy the day!

The Harlandale ISD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, February 17, at 6:15 pm at Leal Middle School. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX La Junta Directiva de Harlandale llevará a cabo su reunión programada mañana, 17 de febrero, a las 6:15 pm en Leal Middle School. Usted puede ver una transmisión en vivo en: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX

Reminder: There will be no classes on Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18. Classes will resume Wednesday, Feb. 19. Enjoy your long weekend Harlandale ISD! *STEM ECHS will resume classes on Monday, February 17

Celebrating CTE Month at Harlandale ISD! This February, we celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE), a program that empowers students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. Up next on our Featured Programs offered at our Harlandale ISD CTE Center is Professional Barbering. Here, our students will learn valuable skills and earn their certifications that will prepare them for an exciting career in the Barbering Industry. If you'd like to learn more about our CTE programs, take a look here: https://www.harlandale.net/page/career-technical-education #HarlandaleLegacy

The clock is ticking! Our 2025 Cultural Arts Fair Cover Design Contest is still open, but the deadline is quickly approaching! This year's theme, "Mosaic of Cultures | Mosaico de Culturas," was inspired by 1st grade student Bradley Gonzales. Whether it’s a construction paper mosaic, painted tiles, or even photography, encourage your child to get creative and submit their artwork. Don't miss the chance for your child's design to be featured on this year's Cultural Arts program cover!