Harlandale Independent School District

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

The Harlandale ISD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, April 22 at 6:15 pm at Adams Elementary. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX La Junta Directiva de Harlandale llevará a cabo su reunión programada maña 22 de abril, a las 6:15 pm en Adams Elementary. Usted puede ver una transmisión en vivo en: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX

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

Harlandale ISD encourages all eligible voters to take part in the upcoming school board election on Saturday, May 3. School board members help shape the future of our schools—your voice matters! Visit our Elections page for more info: https://www.harlandale.net/article/1968451

This week is Public School Volunteer Week! To all the incredible individuals who give their time and heart to the betterment of our community, we want to say Thank You So Much! Your support truly makes a lasting difference. #HarlandaleLegacy

Happy Easter to all of our Harlandale ISD families! May your day be filled with hope, happiness and time well spent with loved ones.

Reminder: Tomorrow is a Student and Staff Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22 2025. STEM ECHS will resumes classes on Monday, April 21 as scheduled.

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

Enjoy your long weekend! Classes resume Tuesday, April 22. *STEM ECHS will resume classes on Monday, April 21.

Help us congratulate Harlandale High_HISD's Coach Olivarez for receiving the KENS 5 EXCEL Award! After 12 years in education, he’s earned this honor by balancing discipline, teamwork and a strong sense of humor! https://bit.ly/3EnyI3Q #HarlandaleLegacy

Join us in congratulating the Harlandale High School Million Dollar Band for making school history at this year’s UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation! Just recently, for the first time ever, the band was split into three separate ensembles—Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band—each made up of about 40 students. All three went to earn first division ratings in both concert performance and sight reading! Combined with their first division in marching earlier this year, the band secured the coveted UIL Sweepstakes! Way to go, Harlandale High School Million Dollar Band! #HarlandaleLegacy

Multiple middle schools hit the court last week for the Special Olympics basketball tournament—and what a time it was! From high-fives to buzzer beaters, fun was had by all. Shoutout to Terrell Wells for taking home the championship title with a 13-10 win in the final game! Join us in thanking the coaches, staff and families who helped make this event a slam dunk. #HarlandaleLegacy

Gillette students got a once-in-a-lifetime experience last Friday, attending the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest!

Join us in congratulating McCollum High_HISD junior Elijah Perez, whose artwork was selected for "Sí, Se Puede!", a student art exhibit honoring civil rights leader Dolores Huerta’s 95th birthday! Elijah’s piece will be on display at MACRI’s Visitor Center (2123 Buena Vista St, San Antonio, TX 78207) from March 3 to April 18, 2025. Congratulations, Elijah! #HarlandaleLegacy

Pre-K Registration Opens Tomorrow! Join us for a special registration event tomorrow, April 9, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Vestal_HISD Elementary (1102 Cantrell Dr.). 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, 9 de Abril, de 8:30 am a 3:30 pm en Vestal_HISD Elementary (1102 Cantrell Dr.). 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!