Superintendent's Newsletter
I’m excited to share that Harlandale ISD has been awarded $1.52 million through the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) LASO Cycle 3 Grant! This funding will support our efforts to strengthen teaching and learning across the district, including programs like Strong Foundations, Instructional Leadership, and School Improvement PLC Supports. We’re excited to implement this funding to benefit our students and educators.
Congratulations to Rebecca De La Rosa from STEM Early College High School for being named the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Youth of the Year! This well-deserved honor reflects her dedication, leadership and hard work. Rebecca was recently honored alongside three other finalists at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Youth of the Year Gala. We’re incredibly proud of the impact these students are making in and out of the classroom. Rebecca will now compete for the Texas Youth of the Year title in Austin this March. Best of luck, Rebecca—Your Harlandale Community is rooting for you!
I’m excited to recognize Mr. Johnny Rodriguez as the 2024-2025 Harlandale ISD Bus Driver of the Year! A proud Harlandale alumnus, Mr. Rodriguez goes above and beyond as both a skilled school bus operator and one of our Class A CDL trailer drivers. His positive attitude, along with his strong connections with students, parents and colleagues, make him an invaluable part of our District. Thank you, Mr. Rodriguez, for exemplifying what it means to be part of the Harlandale Legacy!
Please join me in celebrating Gillette Elementary teacher Mrs. Erica Hernandez-Cruz for being named Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s ASPIRE Classroom of the Month! The ASPIRE Classroom of the Month initiative celebrates outstanding elementary and middle school educators who go above and beyond to bring higher education opportunities to their students. Any Harlandale ISD staff member or teacher can submit a nomination here. Join us again in congratulating Mrs. Erica Hernandez-Cruz on this special achievement.
The Texas Education Agency has once again approved Harlandale ISD’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations, recognizing 73 of our high-performing educators this year! Harlandale ISD now has more than 200 teachers recognized through the TIA program, a milestone that speaks to the passion and impact of our classroom teachers. Congratulations to all Harlandale ISD teachers who earned this well-deserved recognition!
As we wrap up CTE Month, we're proud to celebrate the Career and Technical Education programs that prepare our students for success. From electrical and welding to cybersecurity, dental, programming, barbering, HVAC, and plumbing, our students are gaining hands-on experience in high-demand fields. It’s been inspiring to showcase their hard work, and we invite our community to learn more by visiting our website and checking out the highlights on social media!
