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March has arrived with energy, achievement, and momentum. Over the past few weeks, Horizon has celebrated remarkable successes - from academic accomplishments and competitions to meaningful school events that brought our community together. Now, we look ahead to a very busy and exciting month filled with midterm exams, special recognitions, Spirit Week, and important deadlines. March is a month of focus, growth, and continued excellence, and we are proud of the dedication, creativity, and leadership we see across our campus every day.

March 3–7: Read Across America Week

March 9–13: Midterm Exams

March 16–20: Spring Break (No School)

March 23–27: Spirit Week

We proudly congratulate our outstanding students on their exceptional achievements in the International STEM Olympiad. Competing on a global stage demands preparation, resilience, and academic excellence - and our students rose to the challenge. Earning Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals is a remarkable accomplishment that highlights their discipline, perseverance, and commitment to learning. Their success brings great pride to the entire HLA community and showcases the strength of our STEM program and the impact of strong mentorship.

🥇 Gold Medalists

Asel Sen - Grade 4

Abdullah Kenci - Grade 7

Ismet Gulum - Grade 8

🥈 Silver Medalists

Sara Kulte - Grade 5

Ihsan Karatay - Grade 6

🥉 Bronze Medalists

Humay Taghiyeva - Grade 4

Melek Kucukcapraz - Grade 4

Vildan Ercan - Grade 4

Emir Haytyyev - Grade 7

Yusuf Kulte - Grade 7

Zehra Taskiran - Grade 8

Isa Haytyyev - Grade 9

We celebrate each medalist for representing HLA with excellence on the international stage and look forward to their continued growth and future achievements.

We are proud to recognize our elementary students who met or exceeded their NWEA math growth goals. Achieving measurable academic growth reflects focus, perseverance, and consistent effort. This month, we celebrate Baktygul M., Melissa A., Rana D., Sena D., Etka K., Kemel A., Sara R., Metin B., Emir A., Sadik K., Arzu T., Zhar-Mukhamm A., Muzaffer D., Sara A., Adam A., Melek K., Selma M., Hande S., Humay T., Vildan E., Tarik B., Nahide K., Khalid K., Elif Y., Avenie F., John G., and Salih M. for reaching their math growth targets.

Students who achieved their goals will be honored with Hall of Fame recognition, extra recess time, two days of no homework, and special snacks. These well-earned rewards will be distributed next week.

Congratulations to our elementary math achievers for demonstrating that dedication leads to results.

Midterm exams will take place March 9–13. This is an important academic milestone that allows students to demonstrate their understanding and progress across core subjects. We encourage students to prepare thoughtfully by reviewing notes, completing study materials, and maintaining consistent routines leading up to exam week. Good rest, focused study time, and strong time management will make a meaningful difference. We are confident in our students’ preparation and look forward to seeing their hard work reflected in their performance.

Families are encouraged to complete the enrollment process for the 2026–2027 academic year and secure placement for the upcoming school year. We welcome both returning students and new applicants as we prepare for another year of academic excellence and leadership development.

All admissions steps, requirements, and application details can be found here:

👉 https://www.horizonleadershipacademy.org/admissions/application-steps

For additional questions or personalized guidance, please contact our Admissions Office:

📞 832-543-8008

📧 admissions@myhla.org

Our campus proudly celebrated Go Texan Day with boots, bandanas, cowboy hats, and true Texas spirit. Teachers, staff, and students embraced Western attire and filled the hallways with energy and pride. It was a fun and spirited reminder that school culture matters — and that Texas pride looks good on Horizon.

Spring Break will take place March 16–20. This is an important time for students to rest, recharge, and return refreshed for the remainder of the semester. We encourage families to use this week to spend quality time together while maintaining healthy routines that support academic success.

Classes will resume after the break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back energized and ready to finish the year strong.

Our middle school students attended a special presentation by Officer Peña, who brings 29 years of law enforcement experience. He spoke about:

• Cyberbullying

• Responsible social media use

• Digital footprint awareness

• Cybersecurity

• Understanding rights and online safety

The session was age-appropriate and provided practical tools to help students make responsible decisions in today’s digital world. We thank Officer Peña for empowering our students with knowledge and awareness.

Our Team Blue Jays competed in San Antonio and achieved:

🥇 1st Place – Coding Mission
🥇 1st Place – Teamwork Mission
🥇 1st Place – Skill Missions

All first-place finishes — and qualification for Regional Championships.

This accomplishment reflects preparation, discipline, collaboration, and strong leadership. A special thank you to Ms. Dogan for guiding and supporting our students throughout this journey. We are incredibly proud of the excellence they demonstrated.

We are celebrating the joy of reading with themed dress-up days inspired by the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. This week encourages creativity, school spirit, and a renewed love of books.

Students are invited to participate, get creative, and remember that reading is more than an assignment - it’s an adventure.

Our Black History Month program was a meaningful celebration of culture, unity, and history. From puppet shows to musical performances, our elementary students and teachers delivered a powerful and heartfelt presentation.

Thank you to the families who attended and supported this special event. A sincere appreciation to Mr. Henderson for organizing and leading a program that brought our community together.

We began this month with exciting news from our school soccer team. In a thrilling match that ended 1–1 in regulation, our players pushed through five intense penalty kicks with the score still tied.

In the decisive final round of penalties, our team secured the win.

Their determination, discipline, and teamwork were outstanding from start to finish. Competing under pressure and finishing strong reflects the character and commitment of our athletes.

We continue our championship journey with confidence and pride.

In recognition of Black History Month, the Athletic Department has prepared a special feature honoring Black American athletes who have made significant contributions to sports and history. This display highlights perseverance, leadership, resilience, and excellence, values we strive to instill in all of our students.

We believe this feature will serve as an inspiration for our school community and help students see how sports can be a powerful platform for positive change, character development, and leadership.

Thank you for being a part of the Horizon Athletics family.

We are excited to share that our library is now fully open and operating. Students are actively checking books in and out, and the space is already becoming a vibrant center for reading and learning. We are currently adding the final decorative touches to make the environment even more welcoming and inspiring. Soon, families will receive a detailed email outlining library guidelines along with a link for online checkout, allowing students to reserve books from home and conveniently pick them up the next day. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we continue to strengthen literacy at HLA.

We are excited to celebrate the students and staff members who have birthdays this month! Wishing each of you a year filled with happiness, growth, and success.

March 1 - Rana Bahar D. / 1A, Sena Pinar D. – 1A

March 4 - Abdullah T. K. – 7A / Nilufer G. – 7A

March 6 - Akmaral Z. K. – 8A

March 7 - Serra K. – 7A

March 9 - Mehmet E. B.– Pre-K

March 12 - Mr. Shehu – Teacher

March 14 - Munise E. A. – 8B

March 15 - Melih A. – 9A

March 16 - Safiyanur A. – Pre-K

March 19 - Yahya Z. K.– 7A

March 20 - Hamza M. – 6A

March 21 - Baktygul M. – 1A

March 22 - Yavuz O. – 7A

March 24 - Salikhzan P.– 8B

March 26 - Omer Y. – 7A

March 27 - Yakup V. – 6A

Happy Birthday to all our March celebrants! 🎂✨

Following Spring Break, we’ll bring the energy back with Spirit Week. More details on themed days will be shared soon. We look forward to seeing strong participation and school pride across campus.

Follow our high school students’ creative videos on Instagram: @hla.bluejays

Check out our official TikTok for fun highlights and student life: @horizonleadershipacademy

Facebook: @horizonleadershipacademytx

X: @hla_houston

Instagram: @horizonleadership.academy

Youtube: @horizonleadershipacademy

As we transition into spring, we’ll continue building momentum toward the final quarter of the school year. Thank you for your partnership and ongoing support.

Let’s make March focused, positive, and full of growth.