FEBRUARY 2023
Harmony wins nine State School of Character awards, most of any school system in the U.S.
Nine campuses from Harmony Public Schools were named official Texas “State Schools of Character” for their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character in their schools and communities. Only 15 schools in Texas were awarded and 73 across the U.S. No school system earned more than Harmony.

Every year, Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development, which the organization says has a positive effect on academic achievement, student behavior and school climate. 
Alumni turned international soccer star visits old campus for surprise practice session
Harmony Science Academy Houston received a nice visit from 2014 graduate Michaela Abam In January.

Michaela played soccer and graduated from West Virginia University and is now enjoying a career as a professional soccer player for the Houston Dash. She's also a member of the Cameroon women's national team and will try to qualify for the World Cup this year.
SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION
The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging 6th-12th grade students to create their own apps. The Congressional App Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and education by encouraging and recognizing our nation’s young coders.

Harmony School of Innovation - El Paso
8th grader, Natalie Ornelas, won Best Mental Health App of 2022: Love Yourself 

The office of Congresswoman Escobar received a total of 88 submissions from across four middle and high schools within Texas’ 16th Congressional District. 
HPS teacher a 'LifeChanger of the Year' nominee
Ms. Pineda is an English & language arts teacher, PATH college career teacher, homebound teacher, speech and debate coach, and cheerleading coach!
Harmony performs at Spur's basketball game
Harmony School of Science San Antonio’s Dazzler dance team has been dancing their hearts out and have made their way into the AT&T stadium.
Harmony ranked among El Paso's best basketball teams
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El-Paso has developed into one of the region's most dominant basketball programs, breaking into the top 25 of 2022-2023 TABC team rankings.
SPOTLIGHT ON ACHIEVEMENT
Sugar Land Harmony Public Schools student named as one of America’s Top 300 Teen Scientists

Harmony School of Innovation – Sugar Land senior, Aaditya Arun has been named one of the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023.

Arun won for his project titled, “Determine the Deleterious Effect of Excess Fluoride on Reproductive Outcome and Development of Dip Bag-Based De-Fluoridation Solution.” The scholar was awarded $2,000 and his school received a $2,000 grant.
Harmony Online Stores NOW accepting orders!
Harmony Public Schools hopes to better serve all their 61 campuses across Texas and ensure that everyone has access to easily browse and purchase all of their Harmony needs.
13 new grads earn degrees from GraduLet program
GraduLet provides students with no-cost support in matching with an online university, help in securing financial aid, and long-term college and career counseling through graduation day.
Laredo
Ozlem Bulut Bogush, a STEM instructor at Harmony Science Academy-Laredo is selected as the KGNS ‘Teacher of the Month.

Cedar Park
Harmony Science Academy – Cedar Park student, Aerilyn McDonald authored and submitted a poem entitled "Broken Wings" to a writing contest for students in grade K-9 from Creative Communications and out of more than 12,000 nationwide
entries, her poem was chosen to be published in the organization's poetry anthology, "Poetic Power."

Katy
HSE -Katy held it's ribbon cutting ceremony for its 59,000 sq. foot facility located in the Elyson master planned community. HSE – Katy is a state of the art Pre-K – 6th grade campus located on 26 acres that will also see the addition of a middle and high school in 2024. Special guests and community partners included the Katy Chamber of Commerce, Kala Sorenson with the office of Congressman Elect – Morgan Luttrell, and Precinct 5.

Austin
Google partnered with Harmony
Public Schools – Central Texas
(HPS) to bring an Hour of Code
event from Code.org to its campuses during Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 5-11. Hour of Code is a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science.

Dallas
Harmony Science Academy Dallas-High won the Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League Flag Football High Division Regional Championship.

Houston
The HSA Houston Boys Volleyball Team won State Championships! The team successfully defended the title with an undefeated record.
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