From Mrs. Arce HMS Choir Life Classroom News

HMS Family!!! Report Cards have been sent home today, Thursday, November 06th, 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!
🎉 Last Weeks' - Student of the Week Spotlight! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere



🩸 Learn to Save a Life! 🩸
Join us for a Stop the Bleed training and gain the skills to take action in an emergency. In just a short session, you’ll learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and provide quick, effective care before help arrives.
👉 Date/Time: November 18th / 4:00pm - 4:45pm
👉 Location: HMS Cafeteria
💪 Be the difference between life and death — Stop the Bleed!
#StopTheBleed #SaveALife #FirstAid #ChampionsAreMadeHere
Join us for a Stop the Bleed training and gain the skills to take action in an emergency. In just a short session, you’ll learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and provide quick, effective care before help arrives.
👉 Date/Time: November 18th / 4:00pm - 4:45pm
👉 Location: HMS Cafeteria
💪 Be the difference between life and death — Stop the Bleed!
#StopTheBleed #SaveALife #FirstAid #ChampionsAreMadeHere

HMS Family!!!! We invite you to fill out this form to help us recognize and honor the veterans who have served our country. By sharing information about the veterans in your life, we can celebrate their service and sacrifices as part of our Veterans Day observance at Harlandale Middle School. Thank you for helping us make this Veterans Day special! In addition, we would like to invite any veteran in our HMS community to join our Veterans Day hall parade on November 11, at 3pm.
Veterans Day Google Form Link
Veterans Day Google Form Link

Our Harlandale ISD community came together for a beautiful evening of celebration at this year’s District Family Night: Remember Me Night, a Día de los Muertos themed event hosted at Harlandale High School.
Families enjoyed colorful ofrendas, student artwork, performances from our choirs and the HHS Mariachi, along with games and prizes, face painting, treats and plenty of community fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all our amazing staff who helped make the night so special.
Families enjoyed colorful ofrendas, student artwork, performances from our choirs and the HHS Mariachi, along with games and prizes, face painting, treats and plenty of community fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all our amazing staff who helped make the night so special.










🎀 Red Ribbon Week 2025 🎀
This week, our Braves are showing their spirit and standing strong against drugs! 💪❤️
👕 Monday – Pajama Day: Dream Big & Chase your Goals! 😴✨
👯♀️ Tuesday – Team Up Against Drugs Day: Wear your favorite team Jersey! 🏈⚽🏀
🔴 Wednesday – Red Out Day: Wear as much RED as possible! ❤️
🌟 Thursday – Swap Drugs for a Better Life Day: Students become Teachers & Teachers become students! 💼🚀
💙 Friday – Braves Have Character Day: Dress as Your Favorite Storybook Character! 💙🤍❤️
Let’s make this a week to remember!
#RedRibbonWeek #BravesHaveCharacter #ChampionsAreMadeHere
This week, our Braves are showing their spirit and standing strong against drugs! 💪❤️
👕 Monday – Pajama Day: Dream Big & Chase your Goals! 😴✨
👯♀️ Tuesday – Team Up Against Drugs Day: Wear your favorite team Jersey! 🏈⚽🏀
🔴 Wednesday – Red Out Day: Wear as much RED as possible! ❤️
🌟 Thursday – Swap Drugs for a Better Life Day: Students become Teachers & Teachers become students! 💼🚀
💙 Friday – Braves Have Character Day: Dress as Your Favorite Storybook Character! 💙🤍❤️
Let’s make this a week to remember!
#RedRibbonWeek #BravesHaveCharacter #ChampionsAreMadeHere

From Harlandale ISD Facebook Page:
October is National Principals Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on the leaders who keep our campuses moving forward.
Every winning team needs great leadership, and our Principals bring that to the field every day. To honor their dedication, we’re featuring them on their own sports card! We’ll be revealing them a few at a time—so be sure to follow along and collect them all.
Today’s featured Principal is:
Maria Lara from Harlandale Middle School
Alma Mater: UT Rio Grande Valley
Favorite Subject: Reading
Extracurriculars: Running
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Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores, y queremos destacar a los líderes que impulsan el progreso de nuestras escuelas.
Todo equipo ganador necesita un gran liderazgo, y nuestros directores lo demuestran en el campo a diario. Para honrar su dedicación, ¡los presentamos en su propia carta deportiva! Las revelaremos algunos a la vez, así que no se pierdan la publicación y coleccionenlas todas.
Las directoras destacadas de hoy son:
Maria Lara de Harlandale Middle School
Alma Mater: UT Rio Grande Valley
Materia Favorita: Lectura
Actividades Extracurriculares: Correr
October is National Principals Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on the leaders who keep our campuses moving forward.
Every winning team needs great leadership, and our Principals bring that to the field every day. To honor their dedication, we’re featuring them on their own sports card! We’ll be revealing them a few at a time—so be sure to follow along and collect them all.
Today’s featured Principal is:
Maria Lara from Harlandale Middle School
Alma Mater: UT Rio Grande Valley
Favorite Subject: Reading
Extracurriculars: Running
____________________________
Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores, y queremos destacar a los líderes que impulsan el progreso de nuestras escuelas.
Todo equipo ganador necesita un gran liderazgo, y nuestros directores lo demuestran en el campo a diario. Para honrar su dedicación, ¡los presentamos en su propia carta deportiva! Las revelaremos algunos a la vez, así que no se pierdan la publicación y coleccionenlas todas.
Las directoras destacadas de hoy son:
Maria Lara de Harlandale Middle School
Alma Mater: UT Rio Grande Valley
Materia Favorita: Lectura
Actividades Extracurriculares: Correr

🎉 Last Weeks' - Student of the Week Spotlight! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere



🏈💥 TOUCHDOWN TIME! 💥🏈
Our incredible athletes hit the field with passion, power, and plenty of team spirit at this year's Special Olympics Flag Football event! 🏃♂️💨
From high-fives to highlight-reel-worthy plays, every moment was a celebration of inclusion, determination, and pure joy. 🌟🙌
📸 Swipe through the pics to catch the action, the smiles, and the unforgettable memories. This is what it’s all about! 💙💪 #GameOn
Let’s hear it for these amazing athletes and their unstoppable energy! 🗣️👏
#SpecialOlympics #FlagFootball #ChampionsAreMadeHere
Our incredible athletes hit the field with passion, power, and plenty of team spirit at this year's Special Olympics Flag Football event! 🏃♂️💨
From high-fives to highlight-reel-worthy plays, every moment was a celebration of inclusion, determination, and pure joy. 🌟🙌
📸 Swipe through the pics to catch the action, the smiles, and the unforgettable memories. This is what it’s all about! 💙💪 #GameOn
Let’s hear it for these amazing athletes and their unstoppable energy! 🗣️👏
#SpecialOlympics #FlagFootball #ChampionsAreMadeHere





HMS Family!!! Please join us for our second Cafecito of the school year! School Resource Officer (SRO) Alvarado will share safety tips and information. We will end the session with some exercise led by Methodist Health Care Ministries!
Please respond to the RSVP link so we know how many snacks to get 😊
RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa0RfkkFUomth4RPGgWq7BV0b1Q-IZBquMnJYGIgrkiFWWeQ/viewform
Please contact, Ms. Solis, if you have any questions.
Please respond to the RSVP link so we know how many snacks to get 😊
RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa0RfkkFUomth4RPGgWq7BV0b1Q-IZBquMnJYGIgrkiFWWeQ/viewform
Please contact, Ms. Solis, if you have any questions.


📢 Parent Input Request – Middle School Town Hall
We value your voice and want to hear from every family as we plan for the future of our school. If you’re unable to attend the upcoming Town Hall meeting in person, you can still make your voice count by completing our parent input survey.
Your feedback is important and will help guide decisions that impact our students, staff, and school community.
👉 https://bit.ly/HMScommunityvoice
🗓️ Monday, October 20th | ⏰ 5:00pm - 5:45pm | 📍 HMS Cafeteria
#ChampionsAreMadeHere
We value your voice and want to hear from every family as we plan for the future of our school. If you’re unable to attend the upcoming Town Hall meeting in person, you can still make your voice count by completing our parent input survey.
Your feedback is important and will help guide decisions that impact our students, staff, and school community.
👉 https://bit.ly/HMScommunityvoice
🗓️ Monday, October 20th | ⏰ 5:00pm - 5:45pm | 📍 HMS Cafeteria
#ChampionsAreMadeHere




HMS Family!!! Progress reports have been sent home today, Thursday, October 16th, 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!

🎃👻 Hello HMS Families! 👻🎃
We’re thrilled to invite you to our HallowSTEAM Night combined with Trunk-or-Treating on October 30th, 4:30-5:30! Check out the flyers attached for all the spooky fun details! 🧙♀️🛠️🍬
🍭 Candy Donations Welcome! If you'd like to donate candy, we’d be so grateful!
🚗 Host a Trunk-or-Treat Station! Interested in hosting a station? Please reach out to, Mrs. Harrington, ASAP to get cleared and join the fun!
🙋♂️ Student Volunteers Needed! If your child wants to help, have them see Mrs. Harrington soon so she can sign them up for a shift!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! See you there! 🎉🕸️🕷️
We’re thrilled to invite you to our HallowSTEAM Night combined with Trunk-or-Treating on October 30th, 4:30-5:30! Check out the flyers attached for all the spooky fun details! 🧙♀️🛠️🍬
🍭 Candy Donations Welcome! If you'd like to donate candy, we’d be so grateful!
🚗 Host a Trunk-or-Treat Station! Interested in hosting a station? Please reach out to, Mrs. Harrington, ASAP to get cleared and join the fun!
🙋♂️ Student Volunteers Needed! If your child wants to help, have them see Mrs. Harrington soon so she can sign them up for a shift!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! See you there! 🎉🕸️🕷️


📢 Harlandale Middle School Town Hall Meeting! 📢
We’re excited to invite all students, parents, and community members to join us for an important Town Hall Meeting to discuss our Campus Improvement Plan! This is your chance to share ideas, ask questions, and hear updates on key areas including:
✨ Academics
✨ School Culture
✨ Technology
✨ Student & Family Engagement
🗓 Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
📍 Location: HMS Cafeteria (Enter through the back gate by the football field)
Together, we can create a stronger, more vibrant school community. Your voice matters — we hope to see you there!
#ChampionsAreMadeHere
We’re excited to invite all students, parents, and community members to join us for an important Town Hall Meeting to discuss our Campus Improvement Plan! This is your chance to share ideas, ask questions, and hear updates on key areas including:
✨ Academics
✨ School Culture
✨ Technology
✨ Student & Family Engagement
🗓 Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
📍 Location: HMS Cafeteria (Enter through the back gate by the football field)
Together, we can create a stronger, more vibrant school community. Your voice matters — we hope to see you there!
#ChampionsAreMadeHere


🎉 Last Weeks' - Student of the Week Spotlight! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere



HMS Family!!! Please join us for our second Cafecito of the school year! School Resource Officer (SRO) Alvarado will share safety tips and information. We will end the session with some exercise led by Methodist Health Care Ministries!
Please respond to the RSVP link so we know how many snacks to get 😊
RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa0RfkkFUomth4RPGgWq7BV0b1Q-IZBquMnJYGIgrkiFWWeQ/viewform
Please contact, Ms. Solis, if you have any questions.
Please respond to the RSVP link so we know how many snacks to get 😊
RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa0RfkkFUomth4RPGgWq7BV0b1Q-IZBquMnJYGIgrkiFWWeQ/viewform
Please contact, Ms. Solis, if you have any questions.


Hello HMS community!
The Harlandale Braves Choir is starting our first big fundraiser of the year. Students are fundraising for their end of year field trip. Any amount helps these students get closer to their goal. Help support the Harlandale Braves Choir.
Thank you. We appreciate your support!
https://instaraise.com/harlandalechoir/support?a=17&at=1760460391098&as=k
The Harlandale Braves Choir is starting our first big fundraiser of the year. Students are fundraising for their end of year field trip. Any amount helps these students get closer to their goal. Help support the Harlandale Braves Choir.
Thank you. We appreciate your support!
https://instaraise.com/harlandalechoir/support?a=17&at=1760460391098&as=k

Hello HMS community!
The Harlandale Braves Choir is starting our first big fundraiser of the year. Students are fundraising for their end of year field trip. Any amount helps these students get closer to their goal. Help support the Harlandale Braves Choir.
Thank you. We appreciate your support!
https://instaraise.com/harlandalechoir/support?a=17&at=1760460391098&as=k

🎉 Last Weeks' - Student of the Week Spotlight! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere
Please join us in congratulating these students for being selected as our Student of the Week! 🌟
They have shown exceptional qualities this week, including:
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Consistent effort in class
✅ Helping others
✅ Going above and beyond expectations
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! We’re so proud of you — keep shining! 💫
Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this amazing student!
#StudentOfTheWeek #HMSBraves #ChampionsAreMadeHere



