Harlandale Independent School District

Countdown Continues: 4 Days to Go! We’re getting closer! The Cultural Arts Parade & Fair is just around the corner, bringing a day full of excitement for the whole family. Come cheer on the incredible performers, enjoy delicious food, and take part in the fun activities waiting for you! >Saturday, March 29: Parade starts at 9am & Fair is from 11am - 2 pm >Harlandale Memorial Stadium Details at: Harlandale.net/caf

At last night’s Board of Trustees meeting, members experienced the power of ViewSonic Interactive Display Screens firsthand! Teachers from elementary and middle school shared how these high-accuracy touchscreen displays make lessons more engaging and interactive—far surpassing traditional projectors. The demo wrapped up with a high school student showcasing the benefits at that level, proving these smart screens are a game-changer for all grade levels! #HarlandaleLegacy

Countdown continues: 5 Days to Go! Harlandale ISD’s 2025 Cultural Arts Parade & Fair is almost here! In just five days, our students and community will come together for a day of music, performances, food, and fun. Don’t miss out on this annual tradition celebrating the culture and spirit of Harlandale! >Saturday, March 29: Parade starts at 9am & Fair is from 11am - 2 pm. >Harlandale Memorial Stadium For full details, visit: Harlandale.net/caf

UPDATE: Due to the weather, this week's Middle School Soccer games have been moved up a day to Wednesday, March 26 from Thursday. Game times are staying the same, so we hope to see everyone there! Come out, cheer on our teams, and show them your support!

The Harlandale ISD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, March 24 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, 24 de marzo, a las 6:15 pm en STEM ECHS. Usted puede ver una transmisión en vivo en: www.youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX

This week, our JWC Makerspace held their Spring Elementary E-Sports In-District Tournament which always brings excitement and friendly competition with it! Students from seven of our elementary schools are brought together to battle it out in popular games like Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Switch Bowling, and Tennis! This tournament gives students the chance to showcase their skills while developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving--key 21st-century skills that will benefit them in school and beyond. Events like this also can also open doors to STEM careers, changing the trajectory of our students' futures. A huge Thank You to everyone who helped organize this incredible event and to all the students who participated! The energy and excitement were truly unforgettable. The JWC Makerspace continues to be a fantastic space for innovation and hands-on learning in Harlandale ISD! Let’s hear it for our amazing young gamers! #HarlandaleLegacy

Are you ready to experience life as a Jaguar? Don’t miss "Future Jaguar Day" at Texas A&M University-San Antonio tomorrow, March 22, from 9 AM to 1 PM. This is your opportunity to see what it’s like to be part of the Jaguar family. #HarlandaleLegacy

Congratulations to our McCollum Cowboys girls soccer team on their impressive 8-3 playoff victory over Edison last night! Their dedication, teamwork, and hard work throughout the season continue to pay off, and we couldn’t be prouder of their success. The girls will be advancing to the Area round of the Playoffs at Pieper HS. The Area Playoff game will be played on Tuesday, March 25th. Game time is 7PM. The address to Pieper High School is 1400 Kinder Parkway, San Antonio, Texas. The entire Harlandale community stands behind them as they push forward in the playoffs. Let’s keep the support going—cheer them on as they continue their journey! Way to go, Cowboys! #HarlandaleLegacy

It was a big day for Harlandale ISD as we broke ground on two major projects that will expand opportunities for our students and community. We celebrated the future Edmundo M. Zaragoza Multi-Purpose Arena — a state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena that will host academic, fine arts and athletic events, giving our students a first-class space to showcase their talents. We also broke ground at the Frank Tejeda Sports Complex, which will include upgraded turf softball/baseball fields, and newly constructed tennis courts. These projects are more than just upgrades — they are spaces where our students will compete, perform and shine. We look forward to welcoming families, alumni and visitors from across the state to witness the talent and dedication of our students. Thank you to our community for making this possible through Bond 2022!

Pre-K Registration Opens Tomorrow! Join us for a special registration event tomorrow, March. 20, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Gillette Elementary School (625 Gillette Blvd.) 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, 20 de Marzo, de 8:30 am a 3:30 pm en Gillette Elementary School (625 Gillette Blvd.) 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!

Another incredible day of giving back! Yesterday, together with the San Antonio Food Bank, Harlandale ISD hosted a successful mobile food pantry event, serving more than 260 families and distributing an amazing 20,000 pounds of food! A huge shoutout to our incredible volunteers who always make this event possible. Your dedication and hard work are truly making a difference in our community! #HarlandaleCares #EndHungerSA #HarlandaleLegacy

It was a once in a lifetime moment for Bellaire_HISD Elementary student Sebastián Ortiz as he was surprised with the news that he won the 2025 Cultural Arts Fair Program Cover Contest! Congratulations Sebastián! #HarlandaleLegacy

Reminder: Classes resume tomorrow, March 17. We hope everyone had a restful Spring Break!

Harlandale ISD is committed to providing students with opportunities that inspire innovation and open doors to future careers! Recently, 20 female students from Terrell Wells_HISD Middle School participated in the IDRA San Antonio STEM Youth Summit at St. Philip’s College, an event designed to spark a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Through hands-on workshops, technology demonstrations, and interactions with STEM professionals, our students explored new ideas, built critical thinking skills, and discovered the vast possibilities within STEM fields. With the support of our dedicated educators, Mr. Anguiano and Mrs. Morenz, they had a chance to network, learn, and grow in an environment that champions diversity in STEM. At Harlandale ISD, we take pride in ensuring our students have access to enriching experiences that prepare them for the future. We are proud of these young innovators and can’t wait to see where their STEM journey takes them next! #HarlandaleLegacy

We are thrilled to announce that Analysa Garcia, an 8th-grade student from Terrell Wells Middle School, currently has her artwork featured in the "'¡SÍ, SE PUEDE!' Student Art Inspired by Dolores Huerta" Exhibition at the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI)! Under the guidance of her teacher, Mr. Tirzo Martinez, Analysa’s incredible talent has earned her a spot among 17 other students from across Bexar County whose works are also on display. The exhibition runs March 3rd – April 19th at MACRI. Please join us in congratulating Analysa on this incredible achievement! We also invite you to please support Analysa by stopping by to see her amazing artwork. #HarlandaleLegacy

The McCollum High_HISD Winterguard did it again! After earning 1st place in the Scholastic Novice category at the McCollum Colorguard Contest in January, they recently secured another 1st place victory, this time in the Scholastic Regional AA category at the TECA (Texas Educational Colorguard Association) Jourdanton Colorguard Contest! With 18 dedicated members, their talent, precision, and hard work continue to shine on the competition floor. Please join us in congratulating the McCollum Winterguard on their incredible achievements! #HarlandaleLegacy

Harlandale ISD students recently put their problem-solving skills to the test at the DSE K-12 Youth Data Challenge, a competition held as part of the first-ever Data Science Education K-12 Research to Practice Conference at The DoSeum. Sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Valhalla Foundation, this event brought students together to analyze real-world data and propose creative solutions for improving our Makerspace program. With guidance from UTSA mentors, our students worked in teams to tackle the challenge, strengthening their data science, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Their hard work and innovative ideas truly made an impact! Join us in congratulating all of our participants for their dedication and outstanding efforts! #HarlandaleLegacy

Harlandale’s Future Engineers Shine at the Makerspace Engineering Fair! Our Harlandale Makerspace center recently hosted an exciting Engineering Fair, giving our middle school students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills! These students, whose projects were selected as the best from their schools, competed in an in-district competition, pitching innovative ideas to solve real-world problems. A panel of judges evaluated the projects and awarded students in categories such as "Most Innovative Design," "Best Presentation," and "Best Overall Project." Events like this help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally—preparing them for even bigger challenges ahead. Congratulations to all our participants for their hard work and ingenuity! We can’t wait to see where your ideas take you next! #HarlandaleLegacy

Reminder to move your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed tonight. Who else is excited for the extra hour of daylight in the evenings!? #springforward

Happy Spring Break Harlandale ISD! Schools and offices will be closed from March 10-14. Enjoy the time off, recharge, and embrace the spring vibes! See you refreshed and ready for success on Monday, March 17!