Superintendent's Newsletter
I’d like to begin this month’s newsletter by recognizing our 2025–2026 Campus Teachers of the Year, an incredible group of educators who make a difference in the lives of our students each day through their commitment and care. A special congratulations goes to Ms. Cynthia Lopez from Harlandale Middle School, who has been named the 2026 Harlandale ISD District Teacher of the Year. During a surprise celebration at her campus, Ms. Lopez was also presented with the KENS5 EXCEL Award in partnership with Credit Human, along with a $2,000 prize in recognition of the impact she has on her students. Her story will be featured on KENS 5 in a few weeks, and we look forward to sharing more about the meaningful work she does each day. Congratulations to all of our outstanding educators, and thank you for the dedication you bring to our Harlandale Legacy.
A milestone moment for Harlandale ISD! During a special ceremony, students in the first graduating class of the Next Gen Barber School at our CTE Center were recognized for completing their required training hours and are now preparing to take the state licensing exam. This achievement marks an important step toward their future careers and highlights the opportunities our Harlandale CTE programs provide. We wish these students the best of luck as they take the next step in their professional journey. We can’t wait to see where their talents take them!
Speaking of the Cultural Arts Fair (CAF), we are counting down the days until our 50th annual celebration on Saturday, March 28! This year’s event will also include our first-ever CAF 5K, giving participants a fun new way to take part in the festivities. You can sign up to participate here. To mark the 50th anniversary, we are also offering limited-edition Cultural Arts Fair T-shirts available for purchase at our Communications Office. Be sure to save the date and start the countdown as we get ready to celebrate this milestone together!
