San Antonio Metro Health will be hosting several vaccine clinics in the coming days, including one in our Harlandale Middle School cafeteria this Friday, Oct. 6 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
COVID-19 vaccines will be available to individuals with no health insurance or whose health insurance does not cover the vaccines. While no appointment is needed, please note that space is limited. Please see the fliers below for additional details.
October is Fentanyl Awareness Month. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin. It is a major contributor to accidental drug overdose deaths in Texas. Talk to your loved ones about the dangers of fentanyl. Together, we can save lives.
Get the facts: txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
October is National Crime Prevention Month. Thank you Harlandale Police Department for working hard to protect our #HarlandaleFamily and schools year-round!
Let's all be vigilant and take precautions to keep our community safe. #HarlandaleCares
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Let's stand together to create a safe and supportive environment for all our students.
Did you know? As part of our efforts to mitigate bullying and promote school safety, Harlandale ISD partnered with Anonymous Alerts, an online anonymous reporting tool. Students or parents can anonymously report any suspicious activity, bullying or other student related issues. We encourage students to protect themselves and stand up for their peers online.
To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3F1Xkfq
It's National Principals Month! Join us as we extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing Harlandale ISD principals who lead our schools and inspire our students.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to excellence. #ThankAPrincipal
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us as we honor the strength and resilience of our Harlandale Family members who have been affected by this disease. #HarlandaleCares #FightLikeAGirl 🫶🏻
Today, we celebrate our Harlandale ISD custodians for everything they do to keep our schools and workplaces running smoothly.
Thank you for working hard to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable learning environment for our district! #HarlandaleFamily
Two of our very own students represented Harlandale ISD at the Special Olympics of Texas - Breakfast with Champions fundraising event this morning!
Special Olympics Athlete: Jason Ruiz, Jr and Special Olympics Partner: Gabriel Escobar along with Adapted Physical Education Head Coach Joshua Hernando, spoke about their experiences at Harlandale ISD, the power of physical education and the opportunities they've been given thanks to the Special Olympics! Thank you to all of our special education students and staff for upholding the Harlandale Legacy and thank you Jason and Gabriel for representing us with great pride!
Celebrate High School Voter Registration & National Voter Education Week with Youth Voter Fest at the UTSA Downtown Campus this Saturday, Sept. 30! Learn about your voting rights, get registered to vote and meet others who are passionate about making a difference during this free event!
📆: Saturday, September 30th
⌚️: 11am - 2pm
📍: UTSA Downtown Campus
Join us at our Harlandale ISD DoSeum Makerspace for a fun filled community night! Bring the whole family and come make your mark on October 25, from 5:30-7:00PM.
Join our SOSA team for their next Family Engagement Wellness Series, where you'll have the opportunity to learn about financial basics with River City Federal Credit Union!
We have wonderful news Harlandale Family! This week, the Texas Education Agency approved a special waiver for Harlandale ISD that made 12 long-term substitutes eligible to become official Harlandale ISD teachers!
As part of the TEA Waiver, the long-term substitutes who have degrees, were hired as teachers at Harlandale ISD as they work toward completing an alternative certification program.
"We are grateful to the TEA for approving these waivers and are excited to take advantage of this opportunity to hire more qualified teachers for our students," said Harlandale ISD Superintendent Mr. Gerardo Soto. "These waivers will give us the flexibility we need to fill vacant teaching positions and ensure that our students have access to the high-quality instruction they deserve."
Please join us in congratulating our newest teachers! To apply for a position at Harlandale ISD, please visit www.harlandale.net/apply.
This month we had the honor of recognizing an amazing group of students and staff for their accomplishments in education, athletics and community efforts! Thank you for all that you do!
Reminder: Early release on Friday, September 22 is ONLY for elementary schools. Monday, September 25 is a student holiday (not including STEM ECHS,) staff is expected to report to work on Monday to plan for the next six weeks of instruction.
We're proud to announce our Harlandale ISD Extended Day Program was presented with a check for $500,000 from Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., to help sustain and expand our after school enrichment programs! Their generous donation will support providing high-quality, academic enrichment based programs to all our students and families. Thank you to our wonderful faculty and staff, Superintendent Gerardo Soto, Board of Trustees, and department leaders for their continued support!
Join us Friday, September 22 for a volleyball toy drive thanks to the Harlandale ISD Police Department and Athletics Office! The toys will be distributed to the Harlandale community during the Christmas Holiday! Those who bring a brand new unwrapped toy, will receive free entry to the Harlandale vs. Eagle Pass volleyball game.
We are proud to announce that the Harlandale ISD School Board unanimously approved the hiring of international educators through the H-1B Visa Program!
“By bringing diverse perspectives and global expertise into our classrooms, we aim to broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding, and prepare our students for a globally interconnected world," said Superintendent, Mr. Gerardo Soto.
The district hopes to begin hiring international teachers as soon as possible in order to help fill the currently open teaching positions.
International educators may begin their application process by visiting harlandale.net/apply. Immediate openings available for Dual Language Elementary and Secondary Spanish teaching positions.
Happy National IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our Information Services department for all that you do for Harlandale ISD & the community!
Congratulations to the following Harlandale ISD Graduates in Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing!
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and other adults.
The newly certified MHFA instructors consist of Harlandale ISD Social Workers, Counselors, a Teacher, and a Principal! (Sheila Harper-Penn, Counselor at Adams, Therese Jimenez, Counselor at Bellaire, Jackie Ornelas, Social Worker at Collier, Jennifer Montes, Social Worker at Gilbert, Lauren Gutierrez, Social Worker at Harlandale Care Center, Alison Gonzales, Social Worker at Harlandale HS, Lea Walberg, Social Worker at HMS, Jessica Moya, Social Worker at KMS, Becky Gonzalez, Social Worker at LMS, Jeffrey Martinez, Lead Counselor at MHS, Angela Solis, Social Worker at Schulze, Roxanne Saldana, Social Worker at STEM-ECHS, Joseph Manjarrez, Counselor at Stonewall Flanders, Patricia Perez, Teacher at TWMS, Tina Mireles, Principal at Vestal, Kelly Welch, Social Worker at Wright.)
Prior to the first day of the instructor-led training, participants completed almost one hour of online training and self-paced work.
Two National Trainers lead an intense 3-day interactive course in real time over 3 consecutive days at College Cafe on September 13th - 15th.
Our newly certified Mental Health First Aid Instructors for Harlandale ISD will now train their campus and district staff throughout the school year. We are proud of our district's commitment and dedication to the mental health and well-being of our students!
Special thanks to Brian Jaklich, Coordinator of Social Workers for organizing this training, and Reina Delgado Gallegos, Director of Student Support Services with support and funding from the Bexar County - ARPA Grant- American Rescue Plan Act.
Attendance matters! In efforts to recognize great attendance, students who are present every Monday and Friday starting Friday, September 15 through Monday, October 30 will be eligible for a chance to win 5 Frontier Bowl tickets and a Family Meal for 5. One student from every campuses will win this attendance incentive. Be here Harlandale Family, because good attendance is the key to success!
