Harlandale Independent School District

Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Let's all give a special shoutout to all of our passionate and hard-working cafeteria staff and Harlandale Child Nutrition team for all that they do! #SchoolLunchHeroDay

Reminder: Harlandale ISD will be closed Friday, May 2 for the Battle of Flowers Fiesta Holiday. Enjoy your long weekend and Happy Fiesta!

It's National School Principals' Day! At Harlandale ISD, we’re proud to celebrate the dedicated leaders who guide our campuses. Thank you Harlandale ISD principals for your leadership, your heart and the difference you make in our students’ lives every single day. Be sure to give your principal a shoutout in the comments below! #HarlandaleLegacy

Our Bi-District Champs are headed to the Area Round! Come out and cheer on the McCollum Cowboys Softball team as they take on Liberty Hill in a best-of-three playoff series this week! 📍: San Marcos High School (2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos, TX 78666) 🎟️: $6 Adults | $4 Students Game 1 📅: Thursday, May 1 🕓: 6:30 PM 🎟️: https://bit.ly/McCollumSoftballAG1 Game 2 📅: Friday, May 2* 🕓: 5:00 PM 🎟️: https://bit.ly/McCollumSoftballAG2 Let’s pack the stands and show our support — Go Cowboys! *Weather permitting

The next Bond Steering Committee meeting is today, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. and it will be held in the PDC room at our Central Office.

Join us in congratulating our students who were recently recognized with the Sheri Coleman Achievement Award for their leadership, growth and perseverance! Honorees included Marilyn Gonzales from Schultze Elementary, Teresa Fisher Gutierrez and Jayce Chantaca from Wright Elementary, Evangelina Cervantes from Leal Middle School and Jonas Villela from Terrell Wells Middle School. We’re proud of these students for setting a strong example across our District! #HarlandaleLegacy

A packed auditorium recently welcomed mariachi groups from McCollum High School, Kingsborough Middle School and Terrell Wells Middle School, whose performances filled the room with incredible music and passion. Seeing our young musicians share their gifts with that much heart and energy truly made the night memorable! #HarlandaleLegacy

The Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees Election will take place Saturday, May 3. We encourage all eligible voters to participate in the election process and make their voices heard. Every vote helps shape the future of our Harlandale Legacy! https://www.harlandale.net/article/1968451

Our McCollum Cowboys Girls Softball team dominated their first playoff game with an incredible 16-0 win over the Edison Bears! Let’s go, Cowboys!

We took Game 1, and now it’s time for Game 2! Let’s rally behind our McCollum High School Softball team as they face Edison again! 📍: SAISD Softball #2 Field (1002 Edwards, San Antonio, TX 78204) 🕒: 5:00 📅: Friday, April 25 🎟️: $5 Adults | $3 Students (https://bit.ly/CowboysSoftball)

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

Save the Date! On Saturday, May 10, the JWC Makerspace is hosting a Health Equity Network Pop-Up Event! In partnership with @sametrohealth, this event is all about supporting your family’s physical and mental wellness with FREE resources and fun activities for all ages. Here’s what you can expect: •Free fresh produce bags (while supplies last), courtesy of the @safoodbank •Healthy cooking demos from the Food Bank •Free plant giveaways to kickstart your summer garden •Activities like yoga (courtesy of @thedoseum), Shamanic Breathwork, and bike maintenance demos by @trekbikes—bring your bike! •Minecraft Airport Design Challenge tutorials from our STEM Department •Live registration for our Summer STEM Camp •Info from our community and industry partners, including @jcbna and @mysawsz Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow and connect!

BASEBALL UPDATE: Due to recent rain and field conditions, today’s Harlandale High School JV baseball game has been canceled. The varsity game has been moved to 6:00 PM at Southside High School. Come out and show your support—let’s go Indians!

Playoffs continue! Let's keep cheering our McCollum Softball team tomorrow as they take on Edison once more on Game 2! Friday, April 25 5:00 PM SAISD Softball #2 Field, 1002 Edwards, San Antonio, TX 78204 Tickets: $5 Adults | $3 Students https://bit.ly/CowboysSoftball

Pre-K Registration Opens Tomorrow! Join us for a special registration event tomorrow, April 24, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Wright_HISD Elementary (115 E. Huff). 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, 24 de Abril, de 8:30 am a 3:30 pm en Wright_HISD Elementary (115 E. Huff). 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!

From Cultural Arts Parade winners to our standout student athletes, we could not be more proud to highlight dozens of honored guests during this month’s Regular School Board Meeting. Congratulations to all who were recognized. We can’t wait to see how you continue to shine for Harlandale ISD!

April is Autism awareness month and we shine a light on the important ways public schools support students with special learning needs. •Every student deserves the chance to learn and thrive. Thanks to federal law and Texas regulations, students with autism get the personalized support they need to shine in school and beyond. •The federal IDEA law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) guarantees Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for those needing extra help. Texas Schools Are Here to Help •Texas public schools support over 70,000 students with autism annually, making up more than 13% of all special education students. (TEA) •Specialized Learning Plans •Recognizing the unique needs of students with autism, Texas schools follow specific rules to address these in the IEP (Individualized Education Plan), notably through the Autism Supplement. What’s the Autism Supplement? •The Autism Supplement guides educators with research-based practices to help students with autism succeed, providing teachers with essential tools for top-notch education. Why It Matters •Every student deserves to thrive. IDEA and Texas regulations ensure students with autism receive personalized support to excel in school and beyond. #CelebrateTexasPublicSchools Abril es el mes de concientización sobre el autismo y destacamos las formas importantes en que las escuelas públicas apoyan a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales de aprendizaje. •Todo estudiante merece la oportunidad de aprender y prosperar. Gracias a la ley federal y las regulaciones de Texas, los estudiantes con autismo obtienen el apoyo personalizado que necesitan para brillar en la escuela y más allá. •La ley federal IDEA (Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades) garantiza Educación Pública Gratuita y Apropiada (FAPE) para quienes necesitan ayuda adicional. Las escuelas de Texas están aquí para ayudar •Las escuelas públicas de Texas apoyan anualmente a más de 70,000 estudiantes con autismo, lo que representa más del 13% de todos los estudiantes de educación especial. (TEA) •Planes de aprendizaje especializados •Al reconocer las necesidades únicas de los estudiantes con autismo, las escuelas de Texas siguen reglas específicas para abordarlas en el IEP (Plan de Educación Individualizado), en particular a través del Suplemento de Autismo. ¿Qué es el Suplemento de Autismo? •El Suplemento sobre Autismo guía a los educadores con prácticas basadas en investigaciones para ayudar a los estudiantes con autismo a tener éxito, brindando a los maestros herramientas esenciales para una educación de primer nivel. Por qué es importante •Cada estudiante merece prosperar. Las regulaciones de IDEA y Texas garantizan que los estudiantes con autismo reciban apoyo personalizado para sobresalir en la escuela y más allá.

Today we recognize the heart of our campuses and departments—our administrative professionals. Your attention to detail, steady support and behind-the-scenes work make an immense impact. Thank you for all that you bring to Harlandale ISD!

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we are especially grateful for the dedicated drivers who do more than get students from point A to B—they help deliver opportunity! Recently, several of our drivers got a chance to tour our Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) at Carroll Bell and saw firsthand the impact their work makes. From welding labs to HVAC classrooms, to computer programming and cybersecurity labs, and even dental and barbering training, they witnessed how students step into futures full of promise—and realized the daily role they play in helping them get there. Thank you to all our school bus drivers for your commitment, care and the pride you take in supporting our students’ journeys. #HarlandaleLegacy

Reminder: Classes resume tomorrow, April 22, 2025 We hope our students had a restful long break!