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Seniors ask Harlandale ISD trustees to allow decorated graduation caps with district rules
Summary
Two members of Harlandale High’s class of 2026 asked the board to permit seniors to personalize graduation caps, proposing review rules (no profanity, no political content) and attachable‑only guidelines to preserve district caps. Trustees said they would consider the proposal and suggested follow‑up discussion at a date of the board’s choosing.
Two Harlandale High seniors told the school board on Wednesday that they want the district to allow graduates to personalize their mortarboards at commencement.
"I'm Nyla Freire, and we as the Harlandale ISD class of '26 ask that you consider allowing us to begin the tradition of decorating our graduation caps," student Nyla Freire said during public comment. Freire said many classmates — including first‑generation graduates and students joining the military or…
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