“Arts education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate, the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence.”
– Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Cooperate Communications, Xerox Corporation.
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VISION STATEMENT
The strategic vision of the Harlandale Fine Arts Department is to foster educational excellence in and through the arts. This vision is carried out by the faculty and staff of the district through artistry and engagement. This vision builds on the core values of HISD and its own mission statement:
A family working together to create a high quality education where all students graduate to become productive and successful citizens for the 21st century.
Our Fine Arts Family of teachers will contribute to this mission by
(1) enhancing and strengthening students, faculty, staff, and community through increased involvement in the arts.
(2) providing for relevant and meaningful learning; and
(3) advocating for the arts and helping to create a culturally rich environment.
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CONGRATULATIONS to SPIRIT GROUPS from HHS and MHS!
The Mc Collum HS Gold Stars Dance Team went to their 1st competition of the season on Saturday, February 1st. The Gold Stars did a fabulous job at the HTE Dance Competition in New Braunfels. The girls won 3 awards on Saturday.
1st award- Varsity Medium Team Lyrical Champions
2nd award- Team Sweepstake (scoring 85 or higher with all 4 dances)
3rd award- Judges Award for Outstanding Presentation
The Gold Stars would love for you to come and support them at their next competition. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Texas State University.
The Harlandale Varsity Cheerleaders competed at the Nationals Competion in Dallas last week. They placed 10th overall and had a great performance!
ADAMS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CREATE SELF PORTRAITS!
Adams Elementary intermediate students have been working to create self-portraits in Ms. Ortega's art class. Enjoy these examples of their hard work!
McCollum HS One Act Play Advances to Regional
The Rayburn Elementary School Performing Group had 23 students perform at the Rampage Game on Friday, March 7. They sang the traditional song Sarasponda and perfromed on kazoos. There were over 100 Rayburn students and family members that attended the game. This is the second year Rayburn has had the opportunity to sing at the AT&T center.
The McCollum High School One Act Play will put on an encore performance of their play “Over the River and Through the Woods” at the UIL 4A Regional competition on May 3rd at the Edgewood Academy Theatre. The Cowboys advanced to the next level after winning the UIL 4A Area 11 competition at Brandeis High School on April 12. Several cast and crew members were recognized for their roles:
Rigo Navaira-Best Actor
Andrea Bauer-All-Star Cast
Cecily Kadilis-All-Star Cast
Jesse Ramos-Honor Crew Award
GILLETTE SPUR CHOIR PERFORMS at MIGRANT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 the Gillette Spur Choir from Gillette Elementary performed for the 46th Annual Migrant National Conference meeting at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel. The Gillette Spur Choir (composed of students in grades 1-5), currently on their "Sailing to Success Tour" is under the direction of Dr. Leo Zepeda Jr. The choir represents Gillette Elementary "A Distinguished Campus" from HISD. The Gillette Spur Choir has performed throughout the district and at numerous San Antonio festivals, holiday spectaculars and events. Such as, the S.A.P.D. Fallen Officer Ceremony, in which our Mayor Mr. Julian Castro was present.
STUDENT ART WORK SHINES AT 3RD ANNUAL HISD DISTRICT WIDE ART SHOWCASE
HISD Art Students Create Custom Shoes
Students from both Harlandale High School and McCollum High School have created custom shoes for teh Vans Custom Culture Shoe Desing Contest. This is a national contest with a grand prize of $50,000 for the winning school's art program. Preliminary selections are being made and the 50 semifinalists will be announced on April 25th. For more information visit the Vans Custom Culture website.
The gallery features submissions for all HISD students:
Now Accepting Student Applications for the
2014 Harlandale Create Academy
July 7-11 and 14-18 at Adams Elementary School
The Harlandale Create Academy is a Fine Arts summer enrichment program for students currently enrolled in grades 3-5 on any HISD Campus. Students will have the opportunity to take classes in music, art, dance, drama, and mariachi. If you would like an application, you can download one by clicking the link below. Please submit your application to the art or music teacher at your home campus! 300 students will be selected!