Harlandale Independent School District

Today, Vestal Elementary joined schools across Texas in wearing green to show support for Hunt ISD as they began their first day of the 2025–26 school year. This statewide gesture aimed to highlight unity and remind Hunt ISD that they are not alone as they embark on a new year of learning. 💚
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Hoy, la Escuela Primaria Vestal se unió a las escuelas de todo Texas vistiendose de verde para mostrar su apoyo a Hunt ISD por comenzar su primer día del ciclo escolar 2025-26. Este gesto estatal destaca la unidad y le recuerda a Hunt ISD que no están solos en su inicio de su nuevo año de aprendizaje. 💚

Parents, join us for this month’s session of our Special Education Monthly Parent Training Series!

Chat & Chew – Special Education Overview
Presented by: Della Taylor, Director of Special Education
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Sosa Center, 901 March Ave.
Light snacks and drinks will be served as we come together to connect, learn and share resources to better support our students.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us in thanking TEXAS YES and Thomas J. Henry for their generous support!

Through the TEXAS YES Box of Dreams program, hundreds of our students received free school supply kits this week, giving them the tools they need for a successful school year.
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¡Únanse a nosotros para agradecer a TEXAS YES y a Thomas J. Henry por su generoso apoyo!

A través del programa Caja de Sueños (Box of Dreams) de TEXAS YES, cientos de nuestros estudiantes recibieron kits de útiles escolares gratuitos esta semana, brindándoles las herramientas necesarias para un año escolar exitoso.

Congratulations to those honored during our August School Board Meeting!

Mr. Robert Maldonado was recognized for partnering with Harlandale ISD to bring an 8-week, hands-on Summer Cybersecurity Program to our Carroll Bell Education Center.

The Boy Scouts of America were also in attendance to present Superintendent Mr. Gerardo Soto with the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award for his impact on preparing youth to become better citizens and leaders.

Congratulations! #HarlandaleLegacy
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¡Felicitaciones a los homenajeados durante nuestra reunión de la Junta Escolar de Agosto!

El Sr. Robert Maldonado fue reconocido por su colaboración con Harlandale ISD para ofrecer un Programa de Ciberseguridad de Verano práctico de 8 semanas en nuestro Centro Educativo Carroll Bell.

Los Boy Scouts of America también estuvieron presentes para entregar al Superintendente Gerardo Soto el Premio Elbert K. Fretwell al Educador Destacado por su impacto en la preparación de jóvenes para convertirse en mejores ciudadanos y líderes.

¡Felicitaciones! #HarlandaleLegacy

The Harlandale ISD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, August 18, at 6:15 pm at STEM ECHS. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX La Junta Directiva de Harlandale llevará a cabo su reunión programada mañana, 18 de agosto, a las 6:15 pm en STEM ECHS. Usted puede ver una transmisión en vivo en: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX

And the Indians are off to an exciting new year!

Harlandale High School's Meet the Indians brought students, families and alumni together for a night of school spirit and community pride. Thank you to everyone who joined us to cheer on our Indians! #HarlandaleLegacy
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¡Y los Indians comienzan un nuevo año emocionante!

El evento "Meet the Indians" de Harlandale High School reunió a estudiantes, familias y exalumnos en una noche de espíritu escolar y orgullo comunitario. ¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron para animar a nuestros Indians! #HarlandaleLegacy

Thanks to a $4,862 STEM grant from Toshiba America Foundation, students at Leal Middle School will now have the opportunity to work with brand-new VEX IQ robots! These hands-on tools will sharpen their skills in coding, design and engineering and prepare them for success in upcoming competitions and beyond. #OnlyatHISD
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Gracias a un otorgamiento de fondos para STEM de $4,862 de la Fundación Toshiba America, los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Leal ahora tendrán la oportunidad de trabajar con unos nuevos robots VEX IQ. Estas herramientas prácticas perfeccionarán sus habilidades de programación, diseño e ingeniería, y los prepararán para ser exitosos en las próximas competencias y más.

Join us tomorrow and Saturday as McCollum and Harlandale take the court for two days of competitive volleyball action. Bring your school spirit and cheer on our teams as they face off against schools from across the city!
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Acompáñenos mañana y el Sábado cuando McCollum y Harlandale entren a la cancha por dos días de voleibol competitivo. ¡Traigan su espíritu escolar y animen a nuestros equipos mientras se enfrentan a escuelas de toda la ciudad!

It's Parent Orientation Day at our Harlandale ISD Carroll Bell Education Center! Stop by between 5:00 and 6:30 PM to meet your teachers, visit our labs, and more! You’ll also get a preview of what to expect from our CTE programs this school year. We can’t wait to kick off our 2025–2026 school year with you!
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¡Es el Día de Orientación para Padres en nuestro Centro Educativo Carroll Bell de Harlandale ISD! Visítenos entre las 5:00 y las 6:30 PM para conocer a los maestros, visitar nuestros laboratorios y mucho más. También tendrán un adelanto de lo que les espera en nuestros programas de CTE este año escolar. ¡Estamos emocionados por comenzar año escolar 2025-2026 con ustedes!

What an exciting First Day of School! We loved welcoming our Harlandale ISD families back and seeing our students fill the classrooms once again. Be sure to share your favorite first day of school photos in the comments below!
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¡Qué emocionante primer día de clases! Nos encantó recibir de nuevo nuestras familias de Harlandale ISD y ver a nuestros estudiantes llenar los salones de clase una vez más. ¡Asegúrense de compartir sus fotos favoritas del primer día de clases en los comentarios!

Tomorrow’s the big day for Harlandale ISD! We cannot wait to see everyone back in our classrooms!

What are you most excited about for the first day of school?

Under Texas House Bill 1481, students may not have cell phones or other electronic devices out or in use during school hours. Our updated Electronic Devices Violation Consequence Matrix outlines what happens if this policy is violated, including progressive consequences for repeated offenses or non-compliance.

Please take a moment to review the matrix below and talk with your child about the expectations. Together, we can help create a focused, distraction-free learning environment.

As we get ready to welcome students back, our Harlandale ISD bus drivers have been busy completing their annual safety awareness training. Thank you Harlandale ISD Bus Drivers for the care you show in transporting our most precious cargo!
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Mientras nos preparamos para recibir a nuestros estudiantes una vez mas, nuestros choferes de autobús de Harlandale ISD han estado ocupados completando su capacitación anual de seguridad. ¡Les damos las gracias a ustedes nuestros choferes de autobús de Harlandale ISD por el cuidado que demuestran al transportar nuestra carga más preciada!

What a way to start the new school year! Thank you to our students, families, volunteers and sponsors for making this year’s Back to School Bash possible. Your support and energy have us even more excited for the first day of school tomorrow!

We’re now accepting 2025 Scoreboard Sponsorships for Harlandale Memorial Stadium. This is your chance to spotlight your business, celebrate a special occasion or cheer on a student, all while supporting our student athletes!

Read more here: www.harlandale.net/article/2351195

Can you feel the excitement? Harlandale ISD's first day of school is only two days away!

What’s packed and ready? Your backpack, your lunch, or your first-day outfit?

It's Orientation Day at all Harlandale ISD High Schools! Stop by between 1:00 and 4:00 PM to meet your teachers and get a glimpse of what’s ahead this school year.

We can’t wait to kick off a great 2025–2026 school year with you!

Three days and counting for Harlandale ISD's first day of school!

How are you spending these last few days of summer before school starts?