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Media & Public Relations
For media requests, please send an email to media@harmonytx.org with details of the request.
For more information, please visit our Media & Public Relations page.
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Website Accessibility
Harmony Public Schools (“Harmony”) is committed to making the information on its website accessible to individuals with disabilities in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, eye tracking device, voice recognition software, etc.) and have difficulty accessing information on the Harmony website, please contact HPS Webmaster by email at accessibility@harmonytx.org . Please include the following when communicating with Harmony regarding accessibility issues:
A description of your accessibility concern.
The format in which you prefer to receive the materials.
The web page address of the requested material(s).
The best way to contact you (email address or phone number, or both).Harmony will make appropriate accommodations to facilitate access to any website content.
Complaints regarding website accessibility may be submitted through the Public Complaint process outlined in Board Policy PG-1.12 (Public Complaints).
Please note that some pages on the Harmony website contain links to third-party sites, which are not within Harmony’s control. If you notify Harmony of problems with accessing a third-party site that is necessary to participate in one of Harmony’s programs or activities, we will make the material or information available in an accessible format.
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Report Bullying
If you are experiencing a problem with bullying at Harmony, or have other discipline-related concerns regarding one of our schools, please fill out the form at the link below for the Dean of Students.
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HPS Child Find Policy
Please click here for the HPS Child Find Policy.
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Title IX
As required by Title IX, Harmony Public Schools does not (and is required not to) discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. This non-discrimination requirement applies to admission to and employment with Harmony Public Schools. Inquiries into issues related to Title IX may be referred to Harmony’s Title IX Coordinator(s) (identified below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
Title IX training presentation link
Harmony’s Title IX Coordinators:
Students/student matters:
Charles Lambert
Director of Internal Investigations
HPS Central Office
clambert@harmonytx.org
713-343-3333 x1104 Employee and applicant matters
Kelly Ann Hebeler
Director of Employee Relations
HPS Central Office
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Non-discrimination Statement as Part of the School's Admission Policy
It is the policy of HPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact Section 504/ADA Coordinator at (713) 343-3333 located at 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099.
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Non-discrimination Statement in Career and Technical Education Programs
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS offers support to school district for career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; Business Management and Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; Manufacturing; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on enrollment in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS secondary schools.
It is the policy of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its CTE programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, CHARLES LAMBERT, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, IHSAN KARA, at 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099, Phone: (713) 343-3333.
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Aviso de No discriminación en los Programas de Educación Profesional y
Técnica
Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony ofrecen programas vocacionales en Agricultura, Alimentación y Recursos Naturales; Arquitectura y Construcción; Artes, Tecnología de Audio / Video y Comunicaciones; Administración de Negocios y Administración; Educación y Entrenamiento; Finanzas; Gobierno y Administración Pública; Ciencias de la salud; Hospitalidad y Turismo; Recursos Humanos; Tecnología de la Información; Derecho; Seguridad Pública, Correccionales y Seguridad; Manufactura; Mercadeo; Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas; Transporte, Distribución y Logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en el número de estudiantes de secundaria registrados en las Escuelas Públicas Harmony.
Es norma de las Escuelas Públicas Harmony no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades de CTE, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
Es norma de las Escuelas Públicas Harmony no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony tomarán las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y CTE.
Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, CHARLES LAMBERT, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, IHSAN KARA, a la siguiente dirección: 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099, Teléfono: (713) 343-3333.
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TX Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides youth, young adults, parents and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress towards post-secondary goals to education, employment, and community living.
Please choose a version to display the guide:
— English
— Spanish
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DR. ONER ULVI CELEPCIKAY, MR. HOMER STEWART, MRS. HELEN SHERWOOD, DR. HAKDURAN KOC, DR. OSMAN NAL, DR. OSMAN KANLIOGLU, MS. LAURA GONZALES
Bilingual Teachers Needed!
Harmony Public Schools is recruiting talented, compassionate bilingual teachers dedicated to helping every student succeed. Harmony offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Interested applicants may read the job description, or apply online.
Student Holiday & Staff Professional Development Day – Friday, September 23rd
Friday, September 3rd will be a Student Holiday and Staff Professional Development Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
Fall Picture Day (in uniforms) – Thursday, September 1st
Thursday, September 1st will be Fall Picture Day! Students should be in their full school uniform for these pictures.
Meet the Teacher Night & Supply Drop Off – Monday, August 8th, 4-6pm
Join us Monday, August 8th, 4-6pm for Meet the Teacher Night to see your student’s teacher and say “hello”. Please make your visit brief as we want to allow as many parents and students in the building that we can in a safe manner.
Feel free to bring school supplies…please have them bagged and labeled with your child’s first and last name. If you can’t make this event, please feel free to drop off bagged & labeled supplies any day before school begins from 8am-3:30pm.
Please note: We kindly ask that parents attend with their student and DO NOT bring additional family members as space in the classrooms will be limited. We want to have a safe event and we don’t want to crowd the building. Your cooperation in the manner is appreciated!
Harmony Public Schools uniform store restocked with new inventory
Due to high demand, many uniform sizes quickly were sold out shortly after we launched our new online uniform store Thursday.
Fortunately, our uniform supplier has informed that they have added new inventory and are continuing to work to provide additional color and size choices as quickly as possible.
Shop now to get your uniforms purchases in time for the first day of school and take advantage of these offers:
EARLY SHOPPER SAVINGS
Shop July 21-Aug. 4 to get short sleeve polos for only $13.50 (reg. $15) or long sleeve for only $16.50 (reg. $18).
FREE HOME SHIPPING
Buy two or more items to qualify for free shipping directly to your home using promo code HPSPOLO at checkout.
Two Ways to Shop Your School’s Uniform Store
On Our Site
Click ‘Uniforms’ under the PARENTS tab of your child’s campus website.
Find Your School Website
On FrenchToast
Search for your campus name and city on the ‘Shop By School’ page.
Go to ‘Shop By School’
Frequently Asked Questions
The size and color I want are still out of stock – what can I do?
Our partners at French Toast are working hard to get more colors and sizes in stock as soon as possible. To get an automatic update when your uniform preference is ready to purchase, just enter your email in the ‘Notify Me’ box under the product ‘Out of Stock’ message.
Can my child still wear uniforms that were purchased previously?
Of course! If your child’s uniform is still in good condition, they are welcome to continue wearing uniforms from previous years, even if the campus has updated to a new uniform color scheme.
The free shipping code isn’t working – what’s up?
The free shipping code – HPSPOLO – is for orders of two items are more, so just make sure you have enough items to qualify for free shipping in your cart. If you’re still experiencing issues, please contact Customer Service at https://www.frenchtoast.com/contact-us.
Which uniform color do I need for my child?
When ordering new uniforms and polos, the following are the approved color schemes for each grade level:
The uniform color options don’t look like the ones I see above
– is something wrong?
There might be a minor color variation between the preview image on the French Toast website and the images above, but not by much. If the uniform you’re selecting doesn’t look right, just make sure you have the correct dress code selected from the drop down near the top of your screen.
Why can’t I just order uniforms directly at my campus anymore?
Unfortunately, year-round direct sales of school uniforms can be a complicated and time-consuming process for an individual campus. We’d rather put our team’s talents to use by serving our students. By partnering with an industry-leading school uniform supply company like French Toast, Harmony is able to keep uniform costs down for families while freeing up school staff (and storage space!) to focus on the other needs of our schools.
No returns or exchanges.
Uniforms will no longer be available for purchase at campuses.
Get Ready for Back to School! 2022-2023 School Supply Shopping List
Parents, if you missed the opportunity to pre-order school supply packs online, please view the HSS-Austin 2022-2023 School Supply List to shop on your own:
HSS-Austin 2022-2023 School Supply List
School Supply Packs for the 2022-2023 School Year are on Sale Now Until Friday, June 17th
School Supply Packs by our school supply partner EPI, are now available for next year. Order your student’s school approved supply pack by June 17th to save time and money. A portion of all proceeds will go back to the school. Any late orders placed after June 17th will include an additional late fee.
You may click the link below to view the Supply Pack Flyer including online ordering instructions and supply pack prices for each grade level:
HSS-Austin 2021-2022 School Supply Pack Flyer – English
HSS-Austin 2021-2022 School Supply Pack Flyer – Spanish
Select the following link to order online and enter our school ID: HAR307: www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
Front Office Summer Hours – Monday, May 30th – Monday August 1st, 8am-3pm, Closed July 4th-8th
Our Front Office summer hours will be Monday – Friday, 8am-3pm (closed the week of July 4th-8th). If you have any questions during the summer, please call at 512-821-2700 during those hours.
Summer Meal Programs provide no-cost, health meals to students
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hildren need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive.
The Summer Meal Programs ensures kids have no-cost, health meals this summer and return to school read to learn.
Help us spread the word about this valuable program!
Text FOOD to 304-304 or visit SummerFood.org to find a site.
Los niños necesitan comidas nutritivas para aprender, crecer y prosperar.
Los programas de comidas de verano aseguran que los niños tengan comidas saludables sin costo este verano y regresen a la escuela leyendo para aprender.
¡Ayúdenos a correr la voz acerca de este valioso programa!
Envíe FOOD al 304-304 o visite SummerFood.org para encontrar un sitio.
School Cafe applications now open to establish meal eligibility for PEBT eligible students!
PEBT benefits will soon be available for families whose children have experienced COVID related absences and who qualify for free or reduced price benefits through the National School Lunch Program.
Does my child qualify?
Both criteria must be met to qualify for PEBT benefits.
#1 A COVID related absence from August – December due to a positive test or exposure that has been verified by the campus. COVID absences from January – May will receive benefits in July.
#2 Eligible for free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program. To determine your child’s eligibility, submit an application through www.schoolcafe.com. Paper applications may also be requested from the school office. Students attending a CEP campus or who are directly certified automatically meet the eligibility requirement.
The deadline to complete a meal eligibility application is April 6th.
If you have any questions, please contact your school’s Child Nutrition Assistant.
BILINGUAL AND ESL TEACHERS NEEDED!
Harmony Public Schools is recruiting talented, compassionate bilingual teachers dedicated to helping every student succeed. Harmony offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Interested applicants may apply online.
HSS-Austin Field Day T-Shirts – Pre-Order Online Until Friday, April 8th
Our much anticipated Field Day will be back this year live and in person! We are so excited to see what Coach Monninger has planned for our Field Day Fun!
If you would like to pre-order your HSS-Austin Field Day T-shirt, you can order until Friday, April 8th.
HSS-Austin Field Day T-Shirt Order Link
Scholastic Book Fair is Here! – Friday, April 1st – Friday, April 8th
We are so excited to host another amazing Book Fair for Spring!
Students will make their Book Fair purchases using the E-Wallet. Even funds that students had left over from the Fall can be used for the Spring Book Fair.
It would be a good time to send your E-Wallet account link to family members and friends so they can load funds to student E-Wallets.
E-Wallet Set Up Link – 1st Time Account
Online shopping: Friday, April 1st – Thursday, April 14th
Student shopping during class visits: Friday, April 1st – Friday, April 8th
Public Comment on Federal Grant Applications
In accordance with United States Code (U.S.C.) Annotated, Title 20, Chapter 70, Subchapter VIII, Part C, Section 7846, and Public Law (P.L.) 114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Section 8306, an entity planning to submit a federal grant application must afford a reasonable opportunity for public comment on the application before it is submitted.
Harmony Public Schools hereby gives notice to the public that it intends to file the following applications and request awarded amounts for federal grant funds with the Texas Education Agency for the school year 2022-23. HPS welcomes comments or questions concerning any of these grants, and requests that any comments or questions be submitted by June 30, 2022 using the form below.
En concordancia con United States Code (U.S.C.) Annotated, Title 20, Chapter 70, Subchapter VIII, Part C, Section 7846, and Public Law (P.L.) 114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Section 8306, una entidad que planea presentar una solicitud de subvención federal (subsidio) debe brindar una oportunidad razonable para comentarios públicos. Las siguientes son las subvenciones federales que
Harmony Public Schools por la presente notifica al público que tiene la intención de presentar las siguientes solicitudes y solicitar los montos otorgados para fondos de subvenciones federales con la Agencia de Educación de Texas para el año escolar 2022-23. HPS agradece los comentarios o preguntas sobre cualquiera de estas subvenciones y solicita que los comentarios o preguntas se envíen antes del 30 de junio de 2022 mediante este Google form.
Open House Tours for New Students & Families
Are you considering joining our school for the 2022-2023 school year and you want to learn more about our campus? Then join us as we host several Open House and Tour events.
Please review the Open House dates available and reserve your tour spot today: HSS-Austin Open House
Tuesday, March 29th, 4:00-4:30pm
Tuesday, April 12th, 4:00-4:30pm
We hope to see you soon!
Graduation Picture Day – Thursday, March 24th
The time is near to celebrate the academic achievements of our Pre-K, Kindergarten & 5th grade students. Graduation pictures will be on Thursday, March 24th. This is NOT a free dress picture day, so please come to school in your school uniform.
Note: Please be sure your student is in attendance on this day…there will not be a makeup day for graduation pictures.
Spring Break – Monday, March 14th-Friday, March 18th
Spring Break is almost here! Enjoy a week long vacation to spend with your families, relax and have some fun!
Weather Announcement – School is Closed on Thursday, February 24, 2022
Stay safe and stay warm, Harmony families!
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¡Manténganse seguros y abrigados, familias de Harmony!
Harmony Public Schools enrollment and lottery process
Each school year, thousands of families submit their application to become a part of Harmony Public Schools.
Here’s how we select applicants for enrollment each year to make sure each applicant has an equal opportunity to become our next high-achieving Harmony scholar.
STEP 1
Each January, we ask current families to let us know if they’ll be coming back to Harmony next year. This is called “Re-Enrollment.”
STEP 2
Based on the number of students returning next year and the number of classes in each grade level, we determine how many open spots we will have for new students.
STEP 3
Meanwhile, new families are submitting their applications during our annual Open Enrollment season, which runs from November 1 through February 10 each year.
STEP 4
After February 10, if the number of new applicants is greater than the number of available spots we have, Harmony holds a “blind lottery” to make sure all applicants have a fair opportunity to be seated.
STEP 5
Families of students selected for enrollment are notified. Those not selected are put on a “waitlist” and contacted as soon as a spot opens up.
… and that’s it!
Here are some answers to our applicants’ most frequently asked questions.
#1 – IS THERE ALWAYS A LOTTERY?
Not always, but often.
Whether a lottery is needed is determined by the number of spots available at each grade level and the number of eligible applicants interested in them.
#2 – I WAS SELECTED FOR ENROLLMENT –
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NEXT?
Most importantly, we need you to officially accept the spot (a link will be provided on the acceptance letter). Then, between now and next fall, you’ll need to officially register your child and provide a few documents verifying their identity and home address.
After that, we’ll see you on the first day of school!
(Note: If you were accepted by more than one campus, please register at your preferred campus and decline the invitation of any others. This will allow us to offer those spots to another prospective Harmony family.)
#3 – I WAS PLACED ON A WAITLIST –
IS THERE ANY CHANCE I WILL GET TO ATTEND?
Absolutely – so don’t give up hope! Students initially placed on a waitlist are given the opportunity to enroll all the time at Harmony, often for one of the following reasons:
and reached out to see if you were interested in attending there.
More Questions?
Reach out to us on Let’s Talk to let us know how we can help!
Weather Announcement: School is Closed Thursday, February 3rd & Friday, February 4th
Harmony Public Schools Winter Weather Advisory
Harmony Public Schools Central Texas is closely monitoring the winter weather conditions that are anticipated for Thursday, Feb. 3rd, and Friday, Feb. 4th. Families will be made aware of any changes that may impact the school day through social media and the regular channels of communication used by their campus.
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Harmony Public Schools Central Texas está monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas invernales que se anticipan para el jueves 3 y viernes 4 de febrero. Se informará a las familias sobre cualquier cambio que pueda afectar el día escolar a través de las redes sociales y los canales regulares de comunicación utilizados por su campus.
Substitute teacher pay raises announced at Harmony Public Schools
K-2nd Grade Awards Assembly – Video Release
This week was super busy and full of exciting academic events. We started our Awards Assembly events in each classroom and we know you are so excited to view them. Please review your student’s grade level Awards Assembly per the buttons below. Pre-K and 3rd-5th Grade will be recorded next week and we hope to have them ready for the next edition of Tiger Talk.
Kindergarten Awards Assembly
First Grade Awards Assembly
Second Grade Awards Assembly
Science Fair Virtual Awards Ceremony – Thursday, February 3rd, 5-6pm
HSS-Austin will present its 2021-2022 Science Fair Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 3rd. We look forward to revealing our top 3 students and taking a quick view of projects that our students have created this year. If you would like to see the amazing projects and support the participants, please join us.
STEAM Spirit Week – Monday, January 24th – Friday, January 28th
Let’s be all about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math for our STEAM Spirit Week!
Makerspace Monday – wear a creation you & your parents have designed for your shirt, hat, socks, hair, a full costume or anything you can imagine…get creative and build something amazing!
Technology Tuesday Nerd Day – show us how smart you are & wear your nerdiest outfit with glasses, suspenders, a tie or bow tie, a sweater vest or whatever will get you in a nerd kind of mood!
Wild About STEAM Wednesday – wear your favorite animal print shirt, hat, socks, face mask.
Totally Out of This World Thursday – wear your favorite space or computer type shirt or
We’re on 100…High Frequency Friday – it’s the 100th Day of School so wear something to represent 100 and/or mix it up and wear neon or bright colors, your favorite HSS Spirit shirt, a shirt with a tiger image and/or sunshades.
ESL Virtual Parent Meeting – Thursday, January 20th, 5:30-6:30pm
Join us for an informational meeting for all parents of our ESL students on Thursday, January 20th from 5:30-6:30pm. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to parents from our ESL Coordinator, Mrs. Cox.