Harlandale Independent School District

Join us in congratulating Elia Rios, a 3rd grade student from Adams Elementary, for winning 1st place in the Harlandale District Science Fair! With the guidance of her science teacher, Ms. Lopez, Elia put popular laundry detergents, TIDE and HEB's Hill Country Faire, to the test! Her experiment not only revealed that the HCF brand leaves your laundry cleaner, but it is also more cost effective! Way to go Elia! We are so proud of your curiosity, hard work, and scientific discovery! #HarlandaleLegacy

February is CTE Month at Harlandale ISD! We continue celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE), a program that empowers students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. Up next on our Featured Programs offered at our Harlandale ISD CTE Center is Professional HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition). Here, our students will learn valuable skills and earn their certifications that will prepare them for an exciting career in the HVAC Industry. If you'd like to learn more about our CTE programs, take a look here: https://www.harlandale.net/page/career-technical-education #HarlandaleLegacy

Harlandale ISD is now accepting referrals for Gifted and Talented Testing for any K-12th grade student! Click here for more: http://bit.ly/GTREFERRAL #HarlandaleLegacy

Yesterday we had yet another successful mobile food pantry! Thank you to all of our staff who helped out and thank you to the San Antonio Food Bank for providing the goods! #HarlandaleLegacy

Reminder: Classes resume tomorrow, Feb. 19. We hope our students had a restful long weekend!

Reminder: Next week on Saturday, March 1 is Harlandale ISD's annual Cinderella's Closet Giveaway! Come on by the Rayburn Center Cafeteria from 9:00AM-1:00PM. They will be granting wishes, one formal outfit at a time. As always, you can also donate gently used formal wear and help make a student's special occasion unforgettable!

Please join us in congratulating Rebecca De La Rosa from STEM ECHS on being named the Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio Youth of the Year! Rebecca’s dedication, hard work, and leadership have earned her this incredible recognition, and her journey doesn’t stop here. She will be competing for the Texas Youth of the Year title from March 16 to 18 in Austin. Let’s all show our support and cheer her on as she represents our community with pride! Best of luck, Rebecca! We are all so proud of you!

Happy President’s Day! Today, we honor the leaders who have shaped our nation and celebrate the values of leadership, service, and dedication. Enjoy the day!

The Harlandale ISD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, February 17, at 6:15 pm at Leal Middle School. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX La Junta Directiva de Harlandale llevará a cabo su reunión programada mañana, 17 de febrero, a las 6:15 pm en Leal Middle School. Usted puede ver una transmisión en vivo en: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX

Reminder: There will be no classes on Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18. Classes will resume Wednesday, Feb. 19. Enjoy your long weekend Harlandale ISD! *STEM ECHS will resume classes on Monday, February 17

Celebrating CTE Month at Harlandale ISD! This February, we celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE), a program that empowers students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-demand, high-wage careers. Up next on our Featured Programs offered at our Harlandale ISD CTE Center is Professional Barbering. Here, our students will learn valuable skills and earn their certifications that will prepare them for an exciting career in the Barbering Industry. If you'd like to learn more about our CTE programs, take a look here: https://www.harlandale.net/page/career-technical-education #HarlandaleLegacy

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!

This week, Bellaire Elementary had the honor of welcoming El Rey Feo and his royal court for a special visit. He and his queen shared a message about the importance of staying in school, working hard, and believing in oneself to achieve great things. Thank you, Your Highness, for your time, and commitment to supporting education in our community! #HarlandaleLegacy

Join us in congratulating Gillette Elementary for moving on to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA's Read To The Final Four program! Go Harlandale ISD!! #HarlandaleLegacy

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has once again approved Harlandale ISD’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations, recognizing high performing educators for their hard work and impact in the classroom. This year, 73 additional teachers across elementary, middle and high school levels have earned a new designation! Harlandale ISD now has more than 200 teachers recognized through the TIA program, a milestone that speaks to the passion and impact of our District’s classroom teachers. Congratulations to all Harlandale ISD teachers who earned this well-deserved recognition! Read more: https://bit.ly/40V9WPU

Granting wishes, one formal outfit at a time! Harlandale ISD's annual Cinderella's Closet returns March 1, at the Rayburn Center Cafeteria from 9:00AM-1:00PM. Donate gently used formal wear and help make a student's special occasion unforgettable!

Reminder: Classes resume tomorrow, Feb. 11. We hope everyone had a safe and relaxing long weekend!

Reminder: Schools & offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 10. Classes will resume Tuesday, Feb. 11. Enjoy your long weekend Harlandale ISD! *STEM ECHS will resume classes on Monday, February 10

As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we are happy to spotlight Mr. Preston “Bubba” Adams, a dedicated counselor at Frank Tejeda Academy. Mr. Adams has been a valued member of Harlandale ISD for more than three decades, spending 19 years at McCollum High School before bringing his expertise and heart to Frank Tejeda Academy, where he has served as a counselor for the past 12 years. One of the most memorable moments in his career came when he counseled a student who doubted her ability to succeed in college. Mr. Adams reassured her that success was not only possible but within reach. Years later, she returned to his office, diploma in hand, beaming with pride as she said, “Mr. Adams, I did it. I’m a registered nurse.” It’s moments like these that fuel his passion for counseling. Fun fact: Mr. Adams has never owned a cell phone! Thank you, Mr. Adams, and all of our incredible Harlandale ISD counselors for your dedication, and the lasting impact you make in the lives of our students every single day.

This week, we continue to celebrate the incredible school counselors who make a difference in our students' lives every day! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Ms. Bryna Cardenas, counselor at Leal Middle School! Meet Ms. Bryna Cardenas – Leal Middle School Counselor Born and raised in San Antonio, Ms. Cardenas is a proud product of the Southside. After graduating from South San High School, she pursued her passion for education by earning her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2008. She spent 10 years shaping young minds as a Pre-K, Kinder, and 3rd-grade teacher before earning her Master’s in Counseling from Texas A&M San Antonio. Ms. Cardenas has been a dedicated counselor at Harlandale ISD for six years and just last year she transferred to Leal Middle School, where she had an unforgettable experience—reuniting with students she once taught in elementary school! Seeing familiar faces in her 8th-grade class was a special moment, as the bonds she built years ago helped students feel comfortable opening up about their emotions, challenges, and future goals. She describes it as a blessing in disguise to be part of their journey once again and to help send them off to high school with confidence. Fun fact: Ms. Cardenas is a rock music fan who loves attending rock concerts! Stay tuned as we celebrate members of our amazing counseling team!