Join us at our Harlandale ISD DoSeum Makerspace for a fun filled community night! Bring the whole family and come make your mark on October 25, from 5:30-7:00PM.
Join our SOSA team for their next Family Engagement Wellness Series, where you'll have the opportunity to learn about financial basics with River City Federal Credit Union!
We have wonderful news Harlandale Family! This week, the Texas Education Agency approved a special waiver for Harlandale ISD that made 12 long-term substitutes eligible to become official Harlandale ISD teachers!
As part of the TEA Waiver, the long-term substitutes who have degrees, were hired as teachers at Harlandale ISD as they work toward completing an alternative certification program.
"We are grateful to the TEA for approving these waivers and are excited to take advantage of this opportunity to hire more qualified teachers for our students," said Harlandale ISD Superintendent Mr. Gerardo Soto. "These waivers will give us the flexibility we need to fill vacant teaching positions and ensure that our students have access to the high-quality instruction they deserve."
Please join us in congratulating our newest teachers! To apply for a position at Harlandale ISD, please visit www.harlandale.net/apply.
This month we had the honor of recognizing an amazing group of students and staff for their accomplishments in education, athletics and community efforts! Thank you for all that you do!
Reminder: Early release on Friday, September 22 is ONLY for elementary schools. Monday, September 25 is a student holiday (not including STEM ECHS,) staff is expected to report to work on Monday to plan for the next six weeks of instruction.
We're proud to announce our Harlandale ISD Extended Day Program was presented with a check for $500,000 from Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., to help sustain and expand our after school enrichment programs! Their generous donation will support providing high-quality, academic enrichment based programs to all our students and families. Thank you to our wonderful faculty and staff, Superintendent Gerardo Soto, Board of Trustees, and department leaders for their continued support!
Join us Friday, September 22 for a volleyball toy drive thanks to the Harlandale ISD Police Department and Athletics Office! The toys will be distributed to the Harlandale community during the Christmas Holiday! Those who bring a brand new unwrapped toy, will receive free entry to the Harlandale vs. Eagle Pass volleyball game.
We are proud to announce that the Harlandale ISD School Board unanimously approved the hiring of international educators through the H-1B Visa Program!
“By bringing diverse perspectives and global expertise into our classrooms, we aim to broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding, and prepare our students for a globally interconnected world," said Superintendent, Mr. Gerardo Soto.
The district hopes to begin hiring international teachers as soon as possible in order to help fill the currently open teaching positions.
International educators may begin their application process by visiting harlandale.net/apply. Immediate openings available for Dual Language Elementary and Secondary Spanish teaching positions.
Happy National IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our Information Services department for all that you do for Harlandale ISD & the community!
Congratulations to the following Harlandale ISD Graduates in Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing!
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and other adults.
The newly certified MHFA instructors consist of Harlandale ISD Social Workers, Counselors, a Teacher, and a Principal! (Sheila Harper-Penn, Counselor at Adams, Therese Jimenez, Counselor at Bellaire, Jackie Ornelas, Social Worker at Collier, Jennifer Montes, Social Worker at Gilbert, Lauren Gutierrez, Social Worker at Harlandale Care Center, Alison Gonzales, Social Worker at Harlandale HS, Lea Walberg, Social Worker at HMS, Jessica Moya, Social Worker at KMS, Becky Gonzalez, Social Worker at LMS, Jeffrey Martinez, Lead Counselor at MHS, Angela Solis, Social Worker at Schulze, Roxanne Saldana, Social Worker at STEM-ECHS, Joseph Manjarrez, Counselor at Stonewall Flanders, Patricia Perez, Teacher at TWMS, Tina Mireles, Principal at Vestal, Kelly Welch, Social Worker at Wright.)
Prior to the first day of the instructor-led training, participants completed almost one hour of online training and self-paced work.
Two National Trainers lead an intense 3-day interactive course in real time over 3 consecutive days at College Cafe on September 13th - 15th.
Our newly certified Mental Health First Aid Instructors for Harlandale ISD will now train their campus and district staff throughout the school year. We are proud of our district's commitment and dedication to the mental health and well-being of our students!
Special thanks to Brian Jaklich, Coordinator of Social Workers for organizing this training, and Reina Delgado Gallegos, Director of Student Support Services with support and funding from the Bexar County - ARPA Grant- American Rescue Plan Act.
Attendance matters! In efforts to recognize great attendance, students who are present every Monday and Friday starting Friday, September 15 through Monday, October 30 will be eligible for a chance to win 5 Frontier Bowl tickets and a Family Meal for 5. One student from every campuses will win this attendance incentive. Be here Harlandale Family, because good attendance is the key to success!
Today marks the 22nd Anniversary of September 11, 2001. Please join us as we remember and honor those we lost.
#September11 #NeverForget
Thank you Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa, President of @TAMUSanAntonio for meeting with Superintendent Gerardo Soto to discuss the opportunities and futures of our students! We are excited to expand and enhance our relationship with the University of A&M-San Antonio!
Our very own Sebastian Hernandez represented Harlandale ISD and was the only high school student to speak on behalf of the benefits of @TAMUSA's brand new #JaguarPromise initiative! With the Jaguar Promise, eligible transfer students and incoming freshmen who graduate in the top 35% of their class can now receive free tuition from A&M-San Antonio. Sebastian plans to use the #JaguarPromise to become a Sports Journalist!
Learn more about the Jaguar Promise program here: https://www.tamusa.edu/jaguar-promise/
Parents, join the Special Education Department September 21, from 6-7PM for the first of their monthly parent training meetings! This month's meeting is "I'm All Ears About Hearing Loss." Can't make it in person? Join live on Zoom using the following link: bit.ly/3qSwqmJ
Mark your calendars! Our first Open House events of the semester take place this week!
Elementary Schools: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
Middle Schools: Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
High Schools: Thursday, Sept. 7 2023
All events will take place from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
This Saturday come out and support @UTSAFTBL in the Alamodome!
A portion of proceeds from tickets purchased via the link below will go back to the Harlandale Education Foundation!
UTSA 🆚 Texas State
🕝 2:30 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 9
Tickets: utsa.spinzo.com/hisd
#LetsGo210
Thank you Harlandale ISD staff for your service and dedication to our students and community. We appreciate everything you do for our district . 💛 #LaborDay
Enjoy your 3-day weekend, Harlandale Family! Classes resume Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. #LaborDay
Hall of Fame voting is now open! Visit the link below to vote for this year's Hall of Fame members. Remember, you must be a Hall of Fame member to cast your vote! bit.ly/3QT2pxp
