We hope everyone has a restful long weekend!
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Las escuelas y oficinas de Harlandale ISD permanecerán cerrados el Lunes 25 de mayo en conmemoración Memorial Day.
¡Esperamos que todos tengan un fin de semana largo de descanso!
This special tradition recognizes their hard work and the exciting opportunities that await them in the years ahead. We look forward to all they will accomplish!
Once an Indian, Always an Indian!
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Nuestros estudiantes de Harlandale Middle School de Harlandale ISD celebraron un momento importante durante su Ceremonia de Transición, mientras se preparaban para iniciar el siguiente capítulo de su trayectoria educativa en Harlandale High School.
Esta tradición especial reconoce su arduo trabajo y las emocionantes oportunidades que les aguardan en los años que vienen. ¡Esperamos con entusiasmo todo lo que lograrán!
¡Una vez Indio, Siempre Indio!
Join us in congratulating all our students and staff members who were recognized during this evening's Harlandale ISD School Board Meeting:
• Abigail Arenas for earning two industry certifications in both Barbering and Cosmetology through our CTE programs.
• Marco Longoria for earning a gold medal and State Champion title with a first-place finish in the 50-meter run during the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games.
• Harlandale and McCollum High School bands and color guards for showcasing incredible performances during the 2026 Battle of Flowers Band Festival and Fiesta Flambeau Parade.
• Harlandale High School Marching Band earned 2nd Place Overall Band at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.
• Hannah Aguirre from McCollum High School for receiving the prestigious Battle of Flowers Association $10,000 scholarship
• Harlandale Middle School Jazz Band for earning 1st Place at the Fiesta Jazz Festival at St. Mary's University. Also Mr. Michael Ybarra for receiving the Outstanding Middle School Director Award for Excellence in Jazz Education.
• Alejandra Alvarez from McCollum High School for being selected to participate in the prestigious 2026 Grammy Camp in Nashville, Tennessee.
• McCollum High School had several athletes represent Harlandale ISD at the Regional Track Meet this season: Noelisa Espinoza, Kayley Leal, Layla Gonzales and Isabella Sanchez in the 4x400-meter relay; Johannah Fuentes in Girls Discus; Juliana Torrez in the Girls Triple Jump; and Aaliyah Mancha and Brooke Romo in the Girls Shot Put.
• Harlandale High School also had athletes compete in the Regional Track Meet this season: Katelynn Juarez in the Pole Vault, Fernanda Huerta-Castillo in the 100-Meter Hurdles, Chloe Fischer in the 800 Meters, Perla Valenzuela in the Shot Put and Jermaine Ramirez in the boys Shot Put.
• IT Quiz Bowl Team for earning 3rd Place at the SkillsUSA State Contest: Khaleb Sanchez, Derek Balderamas, Ernest Hernandez, Octavia Orta, Alexander Gonzalez, Nader Vasheghani and Javier Medina.
• SkillsUSA Welding Students earned 3rd place thanks to their craftsmanship and technical ability: Maricella Loera, Rogelio Alvarado, Nallely Lopez, Milagros Fernandez Lopez, Raymond Perales, Juan Perez and Joseph Vera Cruz.
• State-recognized Electrical Apprentices for taking an important step toward becoming Journeymen Electricians, demonstrating the real-world impact of Harlandale ISD’s Career and Technical Education programs.
• Hector Amador, Heriberto Cruces, Angel Orosco, Elijiah Garcia and Louis Ramos for officially becoming state-recognized Plumber Apprentices.
• Team Venom for representing Harlandale ISD at the Alamo City Electrathon and earning the Champion Award for Best Pit Crew: Alex Tijerina, Julian Cuellar, Chris Hernandez, Audriana Gonzalez, Yasmin Nomani and Ava Jose.
• Autumn Villalobos from McCollum High School for receiving Palo Alto College's Nursing Program Golden Ticket.
• Byron Aikens and Jose Torres for earning 9/10 State Approved Automotive Service Excellence Certifications.
• A group of students who earned their HVAC EPA Refrigerant Certification: Chris Garcia, Ikaika Dominguez, David Romero, Alexander Guel, Josiah Trevino and Andrew Espinosa.
• Manuel Aguilar, for being named the 2026 Kid Mayor of the Splash Pad at Hemisfair’s Yanaguana Garden.
• Marco Garcia and Jesus Apolinar III from Harlandale High School's Theatre program for being cast as Orpheus and Hermes in Hadestown: Teen Edition at St. Philip's College.
• We now recognize 19 students from the McCollum High School Band program who qualified for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Also congratulations to their directors Gilbert Borrego, Matthew Settles and Briann Jasso for their leadership.
• Four incredibly talented student-artists from Harlandale High School who advanced to the State VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) Competition and earned the distinguished honor of receiving Gold Medals for their artwork: Daniela Garnica-Bolanos, Lola Zapata, Maricella Loera and Destiny Palm.
• McCollum High School Softball for battling their way to the Regional Championship, showcasing resilience and pride from the south side every step of the way.
• Total District Allotment generated this year for our Harlandale ISD TIA Designated teachers was a little over $2.4 million this year, an increase of $308k from last year.
Reminder: Parents and Guardians: Thursday, May 28, 2026, will be an early release day for all Harlandale ISD students.
Dismissal times:
• Pre-K: 11:35 AM
• Elementary Schools: 11:45 AM
• Middle Schools: 12:15 PM
• High Schools, FTA & STEM: 12:45 PM
Please plan accordingly for student pickup and transportation. We wish all of our students, staff and families a safe and restful summer!
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Recordatorio: El Jueves 28 de Mayo del 2026 será un día de salida temprana para todos los estudiantes de Harlandale ISD.
Horarios de salida:
• Preescolar: 11:35 AM
• Escuelas Primarias: 11:45 AM
• Escuelas Secundarias: 12:15 PM
• Escuelas Preparatorias, FTA y STEM: 12:45 PM
Por favor, planeen con anticipo la recogida y el transporte de los estudiantes. ¡Les deseamos a todos nuestros estudiantes, empleados y familias un verano seguro y relajante!
The Harlandale ISD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, May 20 , at 6:15 pm at McCollum High School. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX _____________________________________________________________________ La Junta Directiva de Harlandale llevará a cabo su reunión programada mañana, 20 de Mayo , a las 6:15 pm en McCollum High School. Usted puede ver una transmisión en vivo en: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX
Tomorrow is the day!
Join us for our May Mobile Food Pantry tomorrow, May 19 at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. The food truck will arrive between 9-11 AM. Distribution will begin as soon as the truck unloads until supplies last.
📆: May 19
🕤: 9:00 AM
📍: 4002 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78214
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer and help make a difference with our
food pantries, just fill out this form and we'll reach out to you:
https://bit.ly/harlandale-volunteer
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Mañana es el dìa!
Nuestra próxima despensa móvil de alimentos va a ser mañana, 19 de Mayo en el Estadio Harlandale Memorial. El camión de comida llegará entre las 9:00 y las 11:00 AM. La distribución comenzará en cuanto se descargue el camión, hasta agotar existencias.
📆: 19 de Mayo
🕤: 9:00 AM
📍: 4002 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214
Si usted o alguien que conozca les gustaría ser voluntarios y ayudar a marcar la diferencia con nuestras despensas de alimentos, completen este formulario y nos pondremos en contacto con ustedes:
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Junior and senior students competed in a friendly contest judged by local barbers, giving them the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have developed throughout the year while gaining valuable industry experience. In first place, we have Nathan Moreno from McCollum High School; second place went to Christian Medina from Harlandale High School; and third place was awarded to John Paul Fischer Jr. from McCollum High School.
Congratulations to all of our talented student barbers for their hard work and creativity!
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Los estudiantes de barbería de Harlandale ISD demostraron recientemente sus habilidades durante nuestra segunda edición anual del Desafío de Batalla de Barberos Estudiantiles.
Estudiantes Junios y Seniors compitieron en un concurso amistoso, juzgado por barberos locales, lo que les brindó la oportunidad de demostrar sus abilidades que han desarrollado a lo largo del año, al tiempo que adquirían una valiosa experiencia en la industria. El primer lugar se lo llevò Nathan Moreno de McCollum High School; el segundo lugar lo obtuvo Christian Medina de Harlandale High School; y el tercer lugar fuè otorgado a John Paul Fischer Jr. de McCollum High School.
¡Felicidades a todos nuestros talentosos estudiantes de barbería por su arduo trabajo y creatividad!
Join us in recognizing our dedicated Harlandale ISD speech-language pathologists for the important role they play in helping our students strengthen their communication skills.
It is thanks to their dedication and hard work that our students are able to find their voices and connect with the world around them.
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¡Es el Día Nacional del Patólogo del Habla y el Lenguaje!
Acompàñennos a reconocer a nuestros dedicados patólogos del habla y el lenguaje de Harlandale ISD por el importante papel que desempeñan al ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a fortalecer sus habilidades de comunicación.
Gracias a su dedicación y arduo trabajo, nuestros estudiantes logran encontrar su propia voz y conectarse con el mundo que los rodea.
It is SPURS day at Harlandale ISD and our District sure knows how to support them!
Our students and staff wore their San Antonio SPURS regalia to cheer them on throughout our schools.
Go SPURS Go!
#GOSPURSGO
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¡Hoy es el día de los SPURS en e Harlandale ISD, y nuestro distrito sin duda sabe cómo apoyarlos!
Nuestros estudiantes y empleados vistieron sus atuendos de los San Antonio SPURS para animarlos por todas nuestras escuelas.
Reminder!
Join us for our May Mobile Food Pantry on May 19 at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. The food truck will arrive between 9-11 AM. Distribution will begin as soon as the truck unloads until supplies last.
📆: May 19
🕤: 9:00 AM
📍: 4002 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78214
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer and help make a difference with our
food pantries, just fill out this form and we'll reach out to you:
https://bit.ly/harlandale-volunteer
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Recordatorio!
Nuestra próxima despensa móvil de alimentos va a ser el 19 de Mayo en el Estadio Harlandale Memorial. El camión de comida llegará entre las 9:00 y las 11:00 AM. La distribución comenzará en cuanto se descargue el camión, hasta agotar existencias.
📆: 19 de Mayo
🕤: 9:00 AM
📍: 4002 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214
Si usted o alguien que conozca les gustaría ser voluntarios y ayudar a marcar la diferencia con nuestras despensas de alimentos, completen este formulario y nos pondremos en contacto con ustedes:
https://bit.ly/harlandale-volunteer See less
Harlandale ISD students from across our Elementary, Middle and High Schools recently came together at our Makerspace Center for the District Chess Tournament.
This event showcased our students' strategic thinking and focus as they put their skills to the test. The top individual honors at each level went to Adrian Espinoza from Stonewall Flanders Elementary, Abram Ibarra from Kingsborough and Sampson Burge for STEM ECHS.
Congratulations to all who participated!
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Estudiantes de Harlandale ISD provenientes de nuestras escuelas primarias, secundarias y preparatorias se reunieron recientemente en nuestro Centro Makerspace para participar en el Torneo de Ajedrez del Distrito.
Este evento saco a resaltar el pensamiento estratégico y la concentración de nuestros estudiantes, quienes pusieron a prueba sus habilidades. Los máximos honores individuales en cada nivel fueron para Adrian Espinoza de la Escuela Primaria Stonewall Flanders, Abram Ibarra de Kingsborough y Sampson Burge de STEM ECHS.
¡Felicidades a todos los que participaron!
Their hard work and teamwork carried them all the way to the Regional Championship, an incredible accomplishment and a testament to their dedication throughout the year.
We are all very proud of your accomplishments!
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¡Felicidades a nuestro equipo de sóftbol de los McCollum Cowboys de Harlandale ISD por su destacada temporada!
Su arduo trabajo y su espíritu de equipo las llevaron hasta el Campeonato Regional, un logro increíble y un testimonio de su dedicación a lo largo de todo el año.
¡Todos estamos muy orgullosos de sus logros!
This Golden Ticket program recognizes one outstanding senior from each partner district, and secures their place in the Palo Alto College of Nursing Cohort Class of 2027.
All of us at Harlandale ISD are very proud of this remarkable achievement and look forward to seeing the difference she will make as a future nurse.
#HarlandaleLegacy
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¡Felicidades a Autumn Villalobos de la Escuela Preparatoria McCollum por haber recibido recientemente el Boleto Dorado del Programa de Enfermería de Palo Alto!
Este programa del Boleto Dorado reconoce a un estudiante senior sobresaliente de cada distrito asociado y asegura su lugar en la cohorte de la Clase de 2027 del Colegio de Enfermería de Palo Alto.
Todos nosotros en Harlandale ISD estamos muy orgullosos de este extraordinario logro y esperamos con entusiasmo ver la diferencia que ella marcará como una futura enfermera.
Led by experienced coaches, these clinics focus on skill development, confidence, leadership and creating a positive environment for young athletes to grow both on and off the court.
Sessions take place every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout June.
👉 Register here: https://givebutter.com/tbe-summer-clinics
👉 Learn more: https://www.thebasketballembassy.org/mcsp-summer-clinics
Who’s ready to hit the court this summer?
Dismissal times:
• Pre-K: 11:35 AM
• Elementary Schools: 11:45 AM
• Middle Schools: 12:15 PM
• High Schools, FTA & STEM: 12:45 PM
Please plan accordingly for student pickup and transportation. We wish all of our students, staff and families a safe and restful summer!
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Recordatorio: El Jueves 28 de Mayo del 2026 será un día de salida temprana para todos los estudiantes de Harlandale ISD.
Horarios de salida:
• Preescolar: 11:35 AM
• Escuelas Primarias: 11:45 AM
• Escuelas Secundarias: 12:15 PM
• Escuelas Preparatorias, FTA y STEM: 12:45 PM
Por favor, planeen con anticipo la recogida y el transporte de los estudiantes. ¡Les deseamos a todos nuestros estudiantes, empleados y familias un verano seguro y relajante!
We are very proud and excited for them as they begin this next chapter in their lives.
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¡Felicidades a Mia Padròn y Victoria Rodriguez de Harlandale High School por firmar para jugar al siguiente nivel con los Cedar Valley Suns!
Estamos muy orgullosos y entusiasmados por ellas al comenzar este nuevo capítulo en sus vidas.
Superintendent Mr. Soto thanked student leaders for sharing their feedback and ideas that will help our district move forward in the right direction.
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Nuestro Consejo Asesor Estudiantil de Harlandale ISD se reunió una vez màs para una junta significativa, centrada en las opciones del menú para el próximo año escolar y en los programas que se ofrecen en todos los niveles de nuestras escuelas.
El superintendente, el Sr. Soto, agradeció a los líderes estudiantiles por compartir sus comentarios e ideas, los cuales ayudarán a nuestro distrito a avanzar en la dirección correcta.
We want to give big Thank You to all Harlandale ISD employees who supported the Harlandale Education Foundation through this year’s fund drive. Your generosity continues to help our students as they embark on their college careers.
As a token of appreciation, employees that qualify have received branded Harlandale Education Foundation foldable chairs.
Thank you for investing in the future of Harlandale ISD.
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Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todos los empleados de Harlandale ISD que apoyaron a la Fundaciòn Educativa de Harlandale durante la campaña de recaudación de fondos de este año. Su generosidad continúa brindando apoyo a nuestros estudiantes a medida que emprenden sus carreras universitarias.
Como muestra de agradecimiento, empleados que calificaron para ello han recibido sillas plegables con la marca de la Fundaciòn Educativa de Harlandale.
Gracias por invertir en el futuro de Harlandale ISD.
Their hard work and determination throughout the season led them to this outstanding accomplishment. Congratulations on a remarkable year!
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Nuestros estudiantes-atletas de Harlandale ISD representaron recientemente a nuestro distrito con orgullo en el encuentro regional de atletismo.
Su arduo trabajo y determinación a lo largo de la temporada los llevaron a este logro excepcional. ¡Felicidades por un año extraordinario!
📍: STEM Early College High School Cafeteria (4040 Apollo St)
📅: Monday, May 26
🕗: 9:00 AM
