HMS Family!!! 📅 Mark your calendars.
☕️💬 Cafecito & Conversations with Administration! 💬☕️
Sip, chat, and meet our administration team!
📚 Learn about Title I
🤝 Review our School/Parent Compact
💡 Explore ways we can support our students together
📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 9:15–10:15 AM
We’d love to see you there! 🌟☕️💙
Please RSVP Cafecito September 2, 2026 Link or use this link https://forms.gle/M94wJnRthXLdNT2g9
👥🤎📖 #HMSLevelUp #CafecitoAndConversations #BraveStrong


Join us on October 7 from 4:30–5:00 PM for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss our Campus Improvement Plan and share your thoughts, questions, and ideas for making our campus even better! 🏫
📅 Date: October 7
⏰ Time: 4:30–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Cafeteria
🚪 Entrance: Please enter through the back gate by the football field.
We look forward to connecting with our families and community as we work together to support our students! 💙
#HMSLevelUp #BraveStrong



Sports Weather Watch: All UIL activities scheduled for today are canceled.
We will continue monitoring weather conditions throughout the afternoon and evening and will share any updates that may affect school operations tomorrow, Oct. 2.
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Aviso meteorológico para actividades deportivas: Todas las actividades de la UIL programadas para hoy quedan canceladas.
Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones meteorológicas durante la tarde y la noche, y comunicaremos cualquier novedad que pueda afectar las actividades escolares de mañana, 2 de octubre.

This month, we’re recognizing the principals who lead our campuses, support their teams and help create a place where every student can learn and grow.
Thank you to our Harlandale ISD principals for the leadership and care you bring to our schools every day. We appreciate all you do for our students, staff and families.
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¡Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares!
Este mes, reconocemos a los directores que lideran nuestros planteles, apoyan a sus equipos y ayudan a crear un entorno donde cada estudiante puede aprender y crecer.
Gracias a los directores de Harlandale ISD por el liderazgo y la dedicación que aportan a nuestras escuelas cada día. Valoramos todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes, el personal y las familias.

Calling All Community Vendors!
The deadline has been extended and Harlandale ISD is still accepting Vendor Applications for the 2026 Neighbors Together Event! Don’t miss the chance to showcase your goods or services at this exciting annual event.
Limited space available—apply today!
Interested? Submit your application here: https://bit.ly/4xHySsw
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¡Atención, vendedores de la comunidad!
La fecha lìmite ha sido extendida y Harlandale ISD aùn está aceptando solicitudes de vendedores para el evento "Neighbors Together" del 2026. No pierda la oportunidad de exhibir sus productos o servicios en este emocionante evento anual.
Cupo limitado: ¡envíe su solicitud hoy mismo!
¿Le interesa? Envíe su solicitud aquí: https://bit.ly/4xHySsw

Get ready to show your school spirit, have some fun, and dress up ALL WEEK LONG! 😎🔥
🛌💤 **MONDAY – PAJAMA DAY**
Roll out of bed and come to school cozy! 🧸☕🌙
**Wear your favorite PJs!**
👯♀️👯 **TUESDAY – TWIN DAY**
Find your twin and match from head to toe! 👯♂️✨
**The more twins, the better!**
💚💛💙 **WEDNESDAY – NEON DAY**
BRIGHT. BOLD. GLOWING. 🌈⚡😎
**Break out your brightest neon colors!**
🍔🕶️🎬 **THURSDAY – ADAM SANDLER DAY**
Time to channel your favorite Adam Sandler look! 😂🏀👟
Think **baggy shorts, oversized T-shirts, sneakers, and Sandler vibes!**
📼🎶🪩 **FRIDAY – DECADES DAY**
Travel through time! ⏰✨
Pick your favorite decade and dress the part! 🕺💃🎸
⭐ **LET’S MAKE THIS THE MOST SPIRITED WEEK YET!** ⭐
📸 Don’t forget to show off your spirit and have FUN!
🎉 **Which day are YOU most excited for?!** 👇😎
🛌💤 👯 ✨ 🌈 ⚡ 🍔🕶️ 📼🪩 🎉
#HMSLevelUp #BraveStrong

Join us for a parent-focused discussion on the Functions of Behavior and practical behavior strategies you can use at home. Explore what certain behaviors may be communicating, why they happen and simple ways parents can respond and support positive behavior. Hosted by Harlandale ISD’s Special Education Department!
🗓 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕕 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 901 March Ave, San Antonio, TX
Can't make it in person? Join live on Zoom using the QR code Meeting ID: 946 261 6685.
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Acompáñenos en una charla dirigida a padres sobre las funciones de la conducta y estrategias prácticas que puede aplicar en casa. Descubra qué comunican los comportamientos, por qué ocurren y formas sencillas en las que los padres pueden responder y fomentar una conducta positiva. ¡Organizado por el Departamento de Educación Especial de Harlandale ISD!
🗓 Jueves, 24 de Septiembre de 2026
🕕 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 901 March Ave, San Antonio, TX
¿No puede asistir en persona? Únase en vivo a través de Zoom utilizando el código QR o el ID de reunión: 946 261 6685.

Our new substitutes heard from Superintendent Mr. Gerardo Soto, our Chief of Police, Human Resources and Special Education Department, along with Grand Canyon University, who shared information on professional development and future career opportunities.
|We’re excited to welcome our newest substitutes to the Harlandale ISD team. Substitutes play an important role in keeping our classrooms moving and supporting our students every day.
Welcome to the team!
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Hoy, los nuevos miembros de nuestro equipo de personal suplente para el ciclo 2026-27 se reunieron para recibir capacitación y conocer más sobre las herramientas, los recursos y el apoyo a su disposición.
Nuestros nuevos suplentes escucharon al superintendente, el Sr. Gerardo Soto, así como a representantes de nuestro Departamento de Policía, Recursos Humanos y Educación Especial, y de Grand Canyon University, quienes compartieron información sobre desarrollo profesional y futuras oportunidades laborales.
Nos complace dar la bienvenida al equipo de Harlandale ISD a nuestros nuevos suplentes. El personal suplente desempeña un papel fundamental para mantener el buen funcionamiento de las aulas y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes día a día.
¡Bienvenidos al equipo!







Review the attahced Student Support Services Flyer




🔧⚡🧰 TRADES DISCOVERY DAY 🧰⚡🔧
📅 September 19
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mays Family Clubhouse
🏠 123 Ralph Ave, San Antonio, TX 78204
👀 Discover the Trades Industry!
Get ready for a FUN, hands-on day where you can explore exciting career skills through interactive activities! 🎉
🔥 Welding
⚡ Electrical
❄️ HVAC
🏗️ Construction
🛠️ And more!
🎁 FREE T-SHIRT!
🎟️ RAFFLE PRIZES!
🙌 HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES!
💡 REAL-WORLD LIFE SKILLS!
Come explore, learn, build, and discover what you’re capable of! 🚀🔨
⭐ SAVE THE DATE — YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT! ⭐
🔧⚡🔥🏗️🦺🎉👕🎟️🏆
#HMSLevelUp #BraveStrong

Your child’s health is essential to great learning! The CHRISTUS Children’s Mobile Clinic is back to provide more great services at no cost at your child’s school. The clinic provides FREE basic health care services to the students and their immediate families. These services include wellness exams, immunizations, (if eligible under the Vaccines for Children’s Federal program), health education, treatment of minor illnesses, and vision and hearing screenings. Wellness exams are by appointment only. The Christus Mobile Clinic is open from 9a.m. to 1p.m. With the last walk-in at 11a.m.; see schedule below for dates. For an appointment, please call or text 210-954-3764, or for more information.
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Estimados padres de familia,
La salud de su hijo es esencial al gran aprendizaje! La clínica movil de CHRISTUS Children’s Mobile Clinic está nuevamente disponible para proveer más servicios extraordinarios sin costo en la escuela de sus hijos. La clínica proveera servicios GRATUITOS básico del cuidado de la salud a estudiantes y a sus familias inmediatas. Estos servicios incluyen: exámen fisico de sano, vacunas (si es elegible bajo el programa federal- Vaccines for Children), educación para la salud, el tratamiento de enfermedades menores, y exámenes de los ojos y audicion. Los chequeos de salud para de sanos son a través de citas previas solamente. La clínica movil abrirá de 9 de la mañana hasta las 1 de la tarde con la ulitma sin cita a las 11; mire el calendario abajo para obtener fechas. Para una cita o para obtener información adicional por favor llame o envia un mensaje de texto a 210-954-3764.

Join us for an informative discussion about CHILD FIND, IDEA-B Funding, and the Special Education referral process.
Presented by the Special Education Department, this session is an opportunity to learn more about the process, ask questions and gain a better understanding of available resources and supports.
All are welcome!
🗓 Wednesday, September 2
🕕 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
📍 901 March Ave, San Antonio, TX
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Acompáñenos en una charla informativa sobre CHILD FIND, los fondos IDEA-B y el proceso de derivación a educación especial.
Esta sesión, presentada por el Departamento de Educación Especial, es una oportunidad para conocer más sobre el proceso, hacer preguntas y comprender mejor los recursos y apoyos disponibles.
¡Todos son bienvenidos!
🗓 Miercoles, 2 de septiembre
🕕 10:00 – 11:00 a. m.
📍 901 March Ave, San Antonio, TX

From Family Nights, Parent Education and Adult ESL classes to ACE Programs, Migrant Student Services, CARE Center Support and Wellness Classes the team helps meet the needs of our students, families and community.
They also partner with organizations across San Antonio to bring resources directly to our families through mobile food distributions, community events, toy drives and more.
We’re proud of the people who make sure our families know they’re never alone in finding the support they need!
Learn more about Student & Family Support Services: www.harlandale.net/page/student-family-support-services

It’s GAME TIME! ⚾🔥 The HMS baseball season is two weeks away, and we’re ready to step up to the plate! 🧢⚾💥
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Check out the attached HMS baseball schedule for all the upcoming games (remember: dates, times, and locations are subject to change) and come out to cheer on our Braves! 🙌📣
Bring your school spirit and get ready for BIG HITS, GREAT PLAYS & LOTS OF FUN! ⚾🥎🎉
🧢⚾ LET’S PLAY BALL! ⚾🧢
👏🔥 LET’S GO, BRAVES! 🔥👏
#HMSLevelUp #BraveStrong
⚽📣 HARLANDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES! MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📣⚽
It’s time to KICK OFF an exciting season of HMS Braves Soccer! 🎉⚽🔥 We’re ready to cheer on our athletes as they hit the field, show their skills, and play with pride! 🙌🏃♀️🏃♂️
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Be sure to check out the attached soccer schedule (remember: dates, times, and locations are subject to change) for all the upcoming games! 🗓️⚽
Bring your school spirit, your biggest cheers, and get ready to KICK, SCORE & CHEER! 📣🥅🎉
⚽💥 LET’S GO, BRAVES! 💥⚽
🏆👏 WE’RE READY TO CHEER YOU ON! 👏🏆
#HMSLevelUp #BraveStrong
It’s time to SERVE up some school spirit! 💥🙌 The HMS Volleyball season starts in two weeks, and we can’t wait to cheer on our athletes! 🏐🔥
📅 Mark your calendars!
Check out the attached HMS volleyball schedule for all the dates and matchups. (Remember: dates, times, and locations are subject to change.) Bring your school spirit, your loudest cheers, and get ready to DIG, SET, SPIKE! 💪🏐🎉
📣 LET’S GO, BRAVES!
💙🏐 HMS LADY BRAVES 🏐💙
#HMSLevelUp #BraveStrong
Join us for an informative session hosted by Harlandale ISD’s Special Education Department! Learn what every parent or guardian needs to know to navigate your child's special education needs journey (Parent Training Series: SPED 101)
🗓 Thursday, August 27
🕕 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 901 March Ave, San Antonio, TX
Can't make it in person? Join live on Zoom using the QR code Meeting ID: 946 261 6685.
Serie de capacitación para padres: SPED 101. ¡Acompáñenos en una sesión informativa organizada por el Departamento de Educación Especial de Harlandale ISD! Aprenda lo que todo padre o tutor necesita saber para desenvolverse en el proceso de atención a las necesidades de educación especial de su hijo.
🗓 Jueves, 27 de agosto
🕕 11:30 a. m. – 12:30 p. m.
📍 901 March Ave, San Antonio, TX
¿No puede asistir en persona? Únase en vivo a través de Zoom utilizando el código QR o el ID de la reunión: 946 261 6685.


Share your first-day photos with us! We’d love to see how you’re kicking off the new school year.

Our offices will remain closed for the remainder of the day, and phone calls and in-person assistance will resume when we reopen on Monday, Aug. 10.
Thank you for your understanding as we kick off the new school year with our incredible staff. We look forward to assisting you on Monday!

