Reminder to parents of Spurs Choir students. There is no after-school choir practice after school today (Wednesday, Feb. 19th) due to required training for all teachers. Please pick up your student(s) at the regular 3:25 p.m. dismissal time.
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!
BOOTS & BLING tickets are now sold out.
Boots & Bling
Daddy-Daughter Dance
February 21, 2025
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT AT THIS TIME.
Harlandale ISD was honored to host the NCAA Final Four TipOff Press Conference at The Rayburn Clubhouse this week, where city and NCAA leaders came together to discuss the impact this tournament will have in our city. During the special media event, they also gave a shoutout to our Gillette Elementary students who are currently competing in the NCAA Read to the Final Four Challenge! We’re excited to be part of something special that brings together sports, education, and community!
Girl Scout Troop 5099 Cookie Sale - you know you want some.
Just a reminder that the Health Fest is tomorrow from 5-7 at the Stadium with dozens of Health & Wellness vendors, fitness classes, activities, booths and free raffle prizes.
Attention All Girls: Chess Tournament Saturday Feb. 22nd See Flyer to register now.
The 2025 Cultural Arts Fair Cover Design Contest is now open! "Mosaic of Cultures | Mosaico de Culturas" is this year's theme courtesy of 1st grade student Bradley Gonzales.
From construction paper mosaics to painted tiles or even photography, encourage your child to take part in the contest and their artwork could be featured on this year's Cultural Arts program!
Thank you Gillette Math Committee for a successful Family Math Casino Night 2025. Appreciation goes out to the Gillette Spur Choir, the Math Committee, and the teachers and staff at Gillette Elementary. We ♥ Math.
Attention ACE parents and guardians - Dismissal today (Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025) will be from the gym due to Math Family Casino Night activities in the cafeteria. Please enter through the driveway east on campus.
Read to the Final Four! Schools, teachers and students who participate in this tournament-style challenge (complete with Selection Day and bracket) get a shot at scoring fun prizes, free books and a library makeover as they go head-to-head for the title of Reading Champion! We congratulate our third grade readers for being one of 68 finalists in San Antonio. Special thanks go out to Mrs. Rebeca Jimenez, librarian, and Mrs. Erica Hernandez-Cruz, Ms. Melissa Torres, and Mrs. Elizabeth Villarreal, third grade teachers. Good luck!
Spring practice schedule for the students in the ESports Club at Gillette. Check with your students to know if he/she is in Group A or Group B for practice days.
¡Feliz 2025! Estamos emocionados de darles la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes después de sus vacaciones de invierno mañana, miércoles 8 de enero, para un gran segundo semestre!
Estamos monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas esta semana y queremos mantenerlos informados. Por el momento, las clases están programadas para comenzar mañana, miércoles 8 de enero.
Anticipamos un clima frío, pero seco hasta el miércoles 7 de enero, con temperaturas tan bajas como los 30 grados F. El período de tiempo que estamos monitoreando de cerca es el Miércoles por la noche hasta las primeras horas del Jueves debido a que existe posible precipitación. Continuaremos monitoreando el pronóstico del clima de cerca y les brindaremos actualizaciones lo antes posible si las condiciones cambian.
Si es necesario cerrar las escuelas el Jueves 9 de enero, haremos todo lo posible para comunicarlo para la noche del miércoles 8 de enero. Sin embargo, dado que las condiciones climáticas pueden cambiar rápidamente, una decisión tomada el Jueves por la mañana será finalizada para las 5:15 a. m. y el proceso de notificación comenzará inmediatamente después.
Las familias serán notificadas por mensaje de texto, llamada, correo electrónico, redes sociales, nuestro sitio web y medios de comunicación locales.
Gracias por su paciencia y por mantenerse conectados. Tengan en cuenta que siempre le damos prioridad a la seguridad de nuestro personal y estudiantes de Harlandale ISD al tomar cualquier decisión.
Weather Watch
Harlandale ISD
January 7, 2025
Happy 2025! We are excited to welcome our students back from Winter Break tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 8 for a great second semester!
We are closely monitoring weather conditions this week and want to keep you informed. As of now, school is scheduled to begin as planned tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 8.
We anticipate cold, but dry weather through Wednesday, Jan. 7 with temperatures as low as 30 degrees. The timeframe we are closely monitoring is Wednesday night into early Thursday due to potential precipitation. We will continue to monitor the forecast closely and provide updates as soon as possible if conditions change.
If it is necessary to close schools on Thursday, Jan. 9, we will make every effort to communicate this by the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 8. However, since weather conditions can change quickly, a decision made on Thursday morning will be finalized by 5:15 a.m., and the notification process will begin immediately after. Families will be notified via text, call, email, social media, our website, and local news outlets.
Thank you for your patience and for staying connected. Please know we will always prioritize the safety of our Harlandale ISD staff and students when making any decision.
Join the Gillette Math Committee for a Family Night at our annual Math Casino Night.
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Hours: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Games, prizes, and community fun!
Brighter Bites distribution will resume in the spring semester.
Family Reading Night - Winter Wonderland was a huge success. Thank you to all of the Gillette community for your preparation and participation. We <3 our families!
Congratulations to the Winter Wonderland Raffle winners: Ariel Vargas, Ali Tolentino Bonilla,
Phoebe Sanchez, Yeyetzin Villarreal, and Ariana Esquivel.
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF A.C.E. STUDENTS -- THERE WILL BE NO AFTER SCHOOL A.C.E. PROGRAM THE WEEK OF DEC. 16 - 19TH. STUDENTS WILL GO HOME VIA BUS, CAR PICKUP, OR FRONT PICKUP AT 3:25 P.M.
