McCollum Library End of Year Report
2025/2026
McCollum High School Mission Statement:
Our mission at MHS is to establish a strong foundation for all learners by providing high-quality instruction and opportunities, modeling integrity and community involvement, and helping students achieve their full potential in a safe environment.
MHS Library Mission Statement:
MHS Library Vision Statement:
736 new books were added to our collection!
We removed 1,081 outdated or damaged items from our collection!
2602 checkouts for the year!
21 users accessed Sora's ebooks and audiobooks!
103 ebooks and audiobooks were checked out in Sora!
165 classes visited and used the library, with 3155 students!
4,071 students visited the library on their own time!
43 testing days were completed in the library!
24 McCollum and/or HISD meetings or events were held in the MHS Library!
We managed 1,541 student Chromebooks!
LUNCH was the most popular class period to visit the library!
Cowboys Read! brings 47 new titles to the students of McCollum!
During our 6th year of our program, the Cowboys Read! stations were stocked with 47 different titles this year! Some titles were classics -- like The Outsiders and Friday Night Lights -- others were newly released titles. We provided a mix of genres, including informative and graphic novels, and had a few titles available in both English and Spanish. We hope to continue the program and include a Cowboys Read! Book Club next year.
New puzzles and games to enjoy during down time...
We purchased more puzzles and games for our students to play during their lunch! We now have 68 different games, ranging from card games like Uno to advanced board games like Wingspan and Azul. More than 800 students visited the library to play games this year, and we hope to entice more to visit by holding tournaments and celebrating team wins.
Maker Mondays with the SAPL
Community Crochet Club
During the 25/26 school year, a group of teachers, students, parents, and anyone else who was interested came to the McCollum Cafeteria once a month to learn to crochet. Many students brought their parents and younger siblings, and it was a wonderful way to reach out to our community. We averaged 20 members per meeting, and provided supplies to all who were interested.
Student Chromebook Management
Breakout with Ms. Jonlivia Martinez's classes!
Everyone helps solve the puzzles...
And everyone worked hard to Breakout!
Dia de los Muertos Altar
Spanish classes create the altar...
Spanish teachers discuss the importance of the altar and celebration...
ELA classes celebrate Poetry Month with Poetry Stations!
Learning to write a hiaku...
Looking at the world through poetry...
Sora STILL has it all!
A new, expanded Maker Space with 3D printers
Although we have had Maker Spaces in the past, we hope to expand ours and open sometime after Chromebook distribution. We have 3D printers, a Cricut machine, and many projects ready to go!
McCollum High School Library
Email: terrie.sharp@myhisd.net
Website: https://harlandale.libguides.com/mhs
Location: 500 W. Formosa
Phone: 210-989-1500
Twitter: @McCollumLibrary