Join us for Spring Break STEM Camp at the Harlandale Makerspace! Bring your child for a week of hands‑on STEM fun.
Who: Kinder - 8th grade Harlandale students
When: March 9–12, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: Jewel Wietzel Center Makerspace, 9131 Yett Ave Bldg 4, SATX 78221 (Harlandale)
Activities: e‑sports, 3D printing, and robotics, plus makerspace projects and more
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or use the link attached — spaces are limited. More information can be found on the registration form.
We look forward to seeing your young makers!
Registration link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0hQCg8TJIluORs3s-_Pvb22U0rxucCl8Fwi16Z-Y-iEQhXA/viewform
Who: Kinder - 8th grade Harlandale students
When: March 9–12, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: Jewel Wietzel Center Makerspace, 9131 Yett Ave Bldg 4, SATX 78221 (Harlandale)
Activities: e‑sports, 3D printing, and robotics, plus makerspace projects and more
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or use the link attached — spaces are limited. More information can be found on the registration form.
We look forward to seeing your young makers!
Registration link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0hQCg8TJIluORs3s-_Pvb22U0rxucCl8Fwi16Z-Y-iEQhXA/viewform
🍎✨ Teacher of the Year! ✨🍎
We are beyond proud to celebrate an incredible educator who truly makes a difference every single day. Congratulations to our very own, Cynthia Lopez, HMS Teacher of the Year! 🏆
Your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to your students inspire not only young minds, but also your colleagues and our entire community. You go above and beyond to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Thank you for the countless hours, the creative lessons, the patience, the encouragement, and the heart you pour into your classroom. This recognition is so well deserved! 🌟
Join us in congratulating an outstanding teacher who continues to shape the future — one student at a time. 💙📚
#TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation #ProudSchoolCommunity #ChampionsAreMadeHere
We are beyond proud to celebrate an incredible educator who truly makes a difference every single day. Congratulations to our very own, Cynthia Lopez, HMS Teacher of the Year! 🏆
Your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to your students inspire not only young minds, but also your colleagues and our entire community. You go above and beyond to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Thank you for the countless hours, the creative lessons, the patience, the encouragement, and the heart you pour into your classroom. This recognition is so well deserved! 🌟
Join us in congratulating an outstanding teacher who continues to shape the future — one student at a time. 💙📚
#TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation #ProudSchoolCommunity #ChampionsAreMadeHere
📢 Free Financial Education Session – Open to Students & Families!
HISD is excited to share an upcoming FREE financial education session available to our community!
This informative session will focus on building essential financial literacy skills, including:
✔️ Goal setting
✔️ Budgeting
✔️ Saving strategies
✔️ Understanding credit
These are practical tools that can benefit both students and their families now and in the future.
📅 Date: February 26
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1730 SW Military Dr.
We encourage you to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity! Please share with family and friends who may be interested.
#FinancialLiteracy #CommunityEvent #FamilyEngagement
HISD is excited to share an upcoming FREE financial education session available to our community!
This informative session will focus on building essential financial literacy skills, including:
✔️ Goal setting
✔️ Budgeting
✔️ Saving strategies
✔️ Understanding credit
These are practical tools that can benefit both students and their families now and in the future.
📅 Date: February 26
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1730 SW Military Dr.
We encourage you to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity! Please share with family and friends who may be interested.
#FinancialLiteracy #CommunityEvent #FamilyEngagement
🎨🚜 CALLING ALL HARLANDALE ISD STUDENTS! 🚜🎨
The JWC Makerspace is hosting the JCB Mural Art Contest, and we’re looking for an original design that captures the spirit of JCB culture—think commercial machinery, construction, innovation, and the bold energy behind the brand!
🏆 Winning artwork will be turned into a mural displayed outside the JCB Room in the JWC Makerspace!
📌 WHO CAN ENTER?
✅ All students in the community
📅 DEADLINE:
🗓️ Thursday, April 23, 2026
📍 WHERE TO SUBMIT:
Turn in your artwork to a participating Harlandale ISD art teacher or directly to the JWC Makerspace
🎨 REQUIREMENTS:
✔️ Must be landscape orientation (horizontal)
✔️ Must include the JCB logo
✔️ Must include artistic elements tied to JCB culture (commercial machinery, symbols, themes, etc.)
✔️ One entry per person per category
👀 JUDGING:
Judging takes place after the deadline
🏅 Winner announced in May
🎁 Prize: TBD
✨ Bring your creativity, your style, and your best design—your art could become part of the Makerspace for everyone to see!
#HarlandaleISD #JWCMakerspace #JCB #StudentArtists #ArtContest #MuralDesign #CareerReadyCreativity #MakerspaceMagic 🎨🚧
The JWC Makerspace is hosting the JCB Mural Art Contest, and we’re looking for an original design that captures the spirit of JCB culture—think commercial machinery, construction, innovation, and the bold energy behind the brand!
🏆 Winning artwork will be turned into a mural displayed outside the JCB Room in the JWC Makerspace!
📌 WHO CAN ENTER?
✅ All students in the community
📅 DEADLINE:
🗓️ Thursday, April 23, 2026
📍 WHERE TO SUBMIT:
Turn in your artwork to a participating Harlandale ISD art teacher or directly to the JWC Makerspace
🎨 REQUIREMENTS:
✔️ Must be landscape orientation (horizontal)
✔️ Must include the JCB logo
✔️ Must include artistic elements tied to JCB culture (commercial machinery, symbols, themes, etc.)
✔️ One entry per person per category
👀 JUDGING:
Judging takes place after the deadline
🏅 Winner announced in May
🎁 Prize: TBD
✨ Bring your creativity, your style, and your best design—your art could become part of the Makerspace for everyone to see!
#HarlandaleISD #JWCMakerspace #JCB #StudentArtists #ArtContest #MuralDesign #CareerReadyCreativity #MakerspaceMagic 🎨🚧
HMS Family!!! Mark your calendars. The HMS National Junior Honor Society will hold their Induction Ceremony on February 24th, 2026 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the HMS Auditorium. Everyone is welcomed to attend. Wear your Sunday best and hope to see you there.
Our Harlandale ISD Student Advisory Committee recently toured the new Edmundo M. Zaragoza Multipurpose Arena as construction nears completion. Student representatives heard how this state of the art facility will support academics, fine arts, athletics and special events that elevate student experiences and showcase their talents.
Built with students at the center of every moment, the arena will host performances, competitions, celebrations and community gatherings. Thank you to our community for making this vision possible through Bond 2022.
Built with students at the center of every moment, the arena will host performances, competitions, celebrations and community gatherings. Thank you to our community for making this vision possible through Bond 2022.
🎉📚 Testing Dates Are Here! 📚🎉
Our school’s testing calendar for this year is ready! Please check out the attached flyer for all upcoming testing dates. Thank you for supporting our students and helping them put their best foot forward — we appreciate you! 💙✨
Our school’s testing calendar for this year is ready! Please check out the attached flyer for all upcoming testing dates. Thank you for supporting our students and helping them put their best foot forward — we appreciate you! 💙✨
HMS Family!!! Progress reports have been sent home today, Thursday, January 29th, with students. Please review your child’s grades and discuss their progress with them. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact their teacher(s) via Parent Square. Thank you for your support!
Our Harlandale ISD Transportation Department recently rolled out two new school buses, strengthening our fleet and supporting safe, reliable rides for students across Harlandale ISD. These additions help keep routes running smoothly and students arriving to school safely and on time.
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Nuestro Departamento de Transporte ha incorporado recientemente dos nuevos autobuses escolares, reforzando nuestra flota y garantizando un transporte seguro y fiable para los estudiantes del distrito escolar de Harlandale ISD. Estas nuevas unidades contribuyen a que las rutas funcionen sin problemas y a que los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela de forma segura y puntual.
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Nuestro Departamento de Transporte ha incorporado recientemente dos nuevos autobuses escolares, reforzando nuestra flota y garantizando un transporte seguro y fiable para los estudiantes del distrito escolar de Harlandale ISD. Estas nuevas unidades contribuyen a que las rutas funcionen sin problemas y a que los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela de forma segura y puntual.
UPDATE: The 100th Day of School will now be Friday, January 30th since we were not able to attend school this past Monday, due to the weather.
HMS Family!!! The 100th day of school is approaching!!!!
💯🎉 100 days of learning + 100 cans of kindness!
We will celebrating the 100th Day of School on Friday, January 30th in style - students dressing up as 100 year old. Let's plan on filling the HMS hallways with big smiles, gray hair, and lots of laughs.
To make the day even more meaningful in the best way possible, by giving back.! Let's collect 100 cans of food for our community food pantry. What an amazing way to turn a fun milestone into an act of kindness. 🥫❤️
#100DaysSmarter #GiveBack #SchoolPride
HMS Family!!! The 100th day of school is approaching!!!!
💯🎉 100 days of learning + 100 cans of kindness!
We will celebrating the 100th Day of School on Friday, January 30th in style - students dressing up as 100 year old. Let's plan on filling the HMS hallways with big smiles, gray hair, and lots of laughs.
To make the day even more meaningful in the best way possible, by giving back.! Let's collect 100 cans of food for our community food pantry. What an amazing way to turn a fun milestone into an act of kindness. 🥫❤️
#100DaysSmarter #GiveBack #SchoolPride
📣 School Is Reopened! 📣
We’re excited to welcome our students back as we jump into some fun events and celebrations!
🛌 Pajama Day
Yes, pajamas are welcome! Comfort and fun encouraged.
🎓 Semester Ceremony
📅 January 27 ⏰ 5:00 PM
Join us as we recognize our students’ hard work and achievements.
Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see everyone back at school! 💙🏫
HMS Family!!! The 100th day of school is approaching!!!!
💯🎉 100 days of learning + 100 cans of kindness!
We will celebrating the 100th Day of School on Tuesday, January 29th in style - students dressing up as 100 year old. Let's plan on filling the HMS hallways with big smiles, gray hair, and lots of laughs.
To make the day even more meaningful in the best way possible, by giving back.! Let's collect 100 cans of food for our community food pantry. What an amazing way to turn a fun milestone into an act of kindness. 🥫❤️
#100DaysSmarter #GiveBack #SchoolPride
💯🎉 100 days of learning + 100 cans of kindness!
We will celebrating the 100th Day of School on Tuesday, January 29th in style - students dressing up as 100 year old. Let's plan on filling the HMS hallways with big smiles, gray hair, and lots of laughs.
To make the day even more meaningful in the best way possible, by giving back.! Let's collect 100 cans of food for our community food pantry. What an amazing way to turn a fun milestone into an act of kindness. 🥫❤️
#100DaysSmarter #GiveBack #SchoolPride
Our 6th grade students from Harlandale Middle School are stepping up and diving into the future of our city!
They attended and actively participated in the SA Smart Challenge Competition Clinic today (January 23, 2026), kicking off their journey in this exciting Mayor's K-12 Smart City Challenge.
In the SA Smart Challenge, student teams research real San Antonio-specific problems and propose innovative solutions—like strategies, products, or services (often powered by AI)—to improve quality of life in areas such as transportation, health care access, housing, sustainability, and more.
These young innovators are learning valuable STEM/STEAM skills through hands-on project-based learning, collaborating with mentors and professionals, and building their Research Pitch Decks for the competition ahead.
Proud of our HMS Braves for representing our school and community in this inspiring program!
Check out the SA Smart Challenge: https://www.sa-smart.org/
#SASmartChallenge #HarlandaleMiddleSchool #SmartCity #STEM #FutureLeaders #SanAntonioYouth #HMSPride
They attended and actively participated in the SA Smart Challenge Competition Clinic today (January 23, 2026), kicking off their journey in this exciting Mayor's K-12 Smart City Challenge.
In the SA Smart Challenge, student teams research real San Antonio-specific problems and propose innovative solutions—like strategies, products, or services (often powered by AI)—to improve quality of life in areas such as transportation, health care access, housing, sustainability, and more.
These young innovators are learning valuable STEM/STEAM skills through hands-on project-based learning, collaborating with mentors and professionals, and building their Research Pitch Decks for the competition ahead.
Proud of our HMS Braves for representing our school and community in this inspiring program!
Check out the SA Smart Challenge: https://www.sa-smart.org/
#SASmartChallenge #HarlandaleMiddleSchool #SmartCity #STEM #FutureLeaders #SanAntonioYouth #HMSPride
Attentions 8th Grade Parents:
Permission slips are due Tuesday, January 20th.
This one form covers THREE 8th grade field trips focused on exploring high school options:
🚌 Jan. 21 – CTE Expo
🏫 Jan. 23 – Harlandale High School Tour
🔬 Feb. 6 – STEM High School Visit
These trips help students learn about programs, pathways, and opportunities for high school.
✍️ Please return the signed permission slip by January 20th so your student can attend.
Permission slips are due Tuesday, January 20th.
This one form covers THREE 8th grade field trips focused on exploring high school options:
🚌 Jan. 21 – CTE Expo
🏫 Jan. 23 – Harlandale High School Tour
🔬 Feb. 6 – STEM High School Visit
These trips help students learn about programs, pathways, and opportunities for high school.
✍️ Please return the signed permission slip by January 20th so your student can attend.
Game Day!!! Let's go, Braves!!!!
ATTENTION: All 6th grader parents, make sure your student has their booster shots for the 7th grade. This is a clinic offering all shots for free. Please read the attached flyer.
Today we celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 💙
We would like to thank our Harlandale Middle School - SRO (School Relations Officer) Alvarado for keeping our campus safe, supporting our students, and building strong, positive relationships between law enforcement and our school community everyday. We are grateful for your service and dedication!
Officer Alvarado, your presence makes a difference and we truly appreciate you.
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #BravePride #ChampionsAreMadeHere
We would like to thank our Harlandale Middle School - SRO (School Relations Officer) Alvarado for keeping our campus safe, supporting our students, and building strong, positive relationships between law enforcement and our school community everyday. We are grateful for your service and dedication!
Officer Alvarado, your presence makes a difference and we truly appreciate you.
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #BravePride #ChampionsAreMadeHere
HMS Family!!! Report Cards have been sent home today, Thursday, January 08th, with students. Please review your child’s grades and discuss their progress with them. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact their teacher(s) via Parent Square. Thank you for your support!
Thank you to everyone who helped make our December Mobile Food Pantry a success!
Together with San Antonio Food Bank, we distributed more than 33,000 pounds of food, including fresh produce, and served 368 families across our community.
A special shout out to our students along with our dedicated community volunteers who made it all happen. We’re grateful to continue supporting our families and strengthening our community one pantry at a time.
Together with San Antonio Food Bank, we distributed more than 33,000 pounds of food, including fresh produce, and served 368 families across our community.
A special shout out to our students along with our dedicated community volunteers who made it all happen. We’re grateful to continue supporting our families and strengthening our community one pantry at a time.
What a day of music, culture and community!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Harlandale ISD Mariachi Festival at McCollum High School. Students from across our elementary, middle and high schools filled the day with incredible performances, showcasing the talent, pride and tradition of our mariachi programs.
Families enjoyed great music, food and time together as we celebrated our students and the rich cultural roots that make Harlandale ISD so special. We’re grateful for our musicians, directors, staff and community for making this event such a success and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Harlandale ISD Mariachi Festival at McCollum High School. Students from across our elementary, middle and high schools filled the day with incredible performances, showcasing the talent, pride and tradition of our mariachi programs.
Families enjoyed great music, food and time together as we celebrated our students and the rich cultural roots that make Harlandale ISD so special. We’re grateful for our musicians, directors, staff and community for making this event such a success and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
