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HCISD Multi-Language Department awarded grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Grant Highlights News

Empowering future principals: HCISD receives principal residency grant

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Reader’s Choice Awards 2024

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Harlingen CISD expands student learning opportunities with study abroad program

Grant Highlights News

HCISD Multi-Language Department awarded grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Ashley RodriguezAugust 28, 2024September 3, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Last May, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) Multi-Language Department was awarded a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading grant program. HCISD...

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Empowering future principals: HCISD receives principal residency grant

Ashley RodriguezAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) has been awarded the highly competitive 2024-2025 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 7, funded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)....

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Reader’s Choice Awards 2024

Ashley RodriguezAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Congratulations to the following Harlingen CISD champions for being recognized as Valley Morning Star Reader's Choice Award Winners. Best School District- Harlingen CISD Best Elementary- Lamar Elementary Dual Language Academy...

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HCISD celebrates Year 2 achievements of Capturing Kids’ Hearts Program and prepares for Year 3

Ashley RodriguezAugust 9, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Launched in the 2022/2023 academic year thanks to an extraordinarily generous, three-year $880,000 grant funded by the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation, the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH)...

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Harlingen CISD expands student learning opportunities with study abroad program

Ashley RodriguezAugust 5, 2024August 6, 2024

Harlingen CISD embarked on a new journey with an inaugural study abroad program. This summer, the school district initiated a pilot program, sending 11 high school students to Salamanca, Spain...

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Harlingen CISD welcomes administrators back for the 2024-2025 school year

Ashley RodriguezJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District held an Administrator Kickoff to prepare for the upcoming school year. The day-long event is an annual tradition which brings together administrators from every...

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Harlingen CISD da la bienvenida a los administradores al año escolar 2024-2025.

Ricardo LaraJuly 17, 2024July 18, 2024

El Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen realizó un evento de bienvenida a los administradores para prepararse para el próximo año escolar. Este evento, que se llevó a cabo durante...

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Five Harlingen CISD campuses make the Honor Roll

Ashley RodriguezJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) has released its annual Honor Roll as part of the National Campaign for Business and Education Excellence. Five of our campuses, including UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate...

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Cinco escuelas de HCISD dentro del Cuadro de Honor.

Ricardo LaraJune 20, 2024July 10, 2024

La Educational Results Partnership (ERP) ha publicado su Cuadro de Honor anual como parte de la Campaña Nacional para la Excelencia Empresarial y Educativa. Cinco de nuestras escuelas, incluyendo UTRGV...

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CTE Summer Programs

Ashley RodriguezJune 20, 2024

2024 CTE Summer Bridge Program We have an opportunity for incoming 9th and 10th graders. Are you interested in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pipefitting. Sign up for the upcoming Summer...

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Programas de Verano CTE.

Ricardo LaraJune 20, 2024July 10, 2024

Programa CTE 2024 Summer Bridge Tenemos una oportunidad para los estudiantes ingresando al de 9no y 10mo grado. ¿Estás interesado en HVAC, electricidad, plomería y tuberías? Regístrate para el próximo...

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Harlingen High School of Health Professions named as recipient of the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries Grant

Ashley RodriguezMay 23, 2024May 30, 2024

Today, Harlingen School of Health Professions was one of 200 schools from 40 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries....

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La Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen recibe el Subsidio de la Fundación Laura Bush para las Bibliotecas de Estados Unidos.

Ricardo LaraMay 23, 2024May 30, 2024

Hoy, la Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen fue una de las 200 escuelas de 40 estados de todo el país que recibieron un subsidio de $5,000 a...

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2024-2025 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

Ashley RodriguezMay 9, 2024May 30, 2024

During Teacher Appreciation Week, Superintendent Dr. J.A. Gonzalez visited Early Childhood Academy and Memorial Middle School to announce the 2024-2025 District Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Patricia Salazar from...

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Maestros del Año 2024-2025 de las Primarias y Secundarias

Ricardo LaraMay 9, 2024May 30, 2024

Durante la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros, el Superintendente Dr. J.A. González visitó la Academia de la Primera Infancia y la Escuela Secundaria Memorial para anunciar a los Maestros...

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Elementary robotics teams partake in intra-district competition

Ashley RodriguezMay 2, 2024

At Harlingen CISD, we strive to create learning opportunities that promote a STEM-inspired culture of learning while providing opportunities for our students beyond the classroom. Our elementary robotics teams gathered...

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Equipos de Robótica de primaria participan en competencia interdistrital.

Ricardo LaraMay 2, 2024May 30, 2024

En Harlingen CISD, buscamos crear oportunidades de aprendizaje que promuevan una cultura de aprendizaje inspirada en STEM y que al mismo tiempo brinden oportunidades a nuestros estudiantes más allá del...

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Harlingen CISD SEAL program receives 2024 USA Swimming Foundation grant

Ashley RodriguezApril 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) Safely Educating Aquatic Learners (SEAL) Program was chosen as one of 124 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim...

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El programa SEAL de Harlingen CISD recibe un subsidio del 2024 USA Swimming Foundation.

Ricardo LaraApril 25, 2024May 30, 2024

El Programa de Educación Acuática Segura (SEAL) del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) fue elegido como uno de los 124 programas juveniles de la red nacional de instructores...

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Tanya Garza named Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education

Ashley RodriguezApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Tanya Garza has been selected as Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education. Garza has 22 years of experience in education and has dedicated 15...

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Tanya Garza ha sido nombrada Superintendente Asistente de Educación Primaria.

Ricardo LaraApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Harlingen CISD se enorgullece en anunciar que Tanya Garza ha sido seleccionada como Superintendente Asistente de Educación Primaria. Garza cuenta con 22 años de experiencia en educación y ha dedicado...

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Harlingen CISD hosts 2nd annual quinceañera conference

Ashley RodriguezApril 12, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Thanks to a generous grant from The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation, Harlingen CISD’s Multi-Language Department hosted the 2nd Annual The Power of La Quinceañera Conference, a...

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Harlingen CISD organiza la segunda conferencia anual de quinceañeras.

Ricardo LaraApril 12, 2024April 15, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock Gracias a un generoso donativo de la Fundación Raúl Tijerina Jr., el Departamento Multilingüe de HCISD celebró la Segunda Conferencia Anual El Poder de La Quinceañera,...

Arts News

Harlingen CISD receives national recognition for music education support

Ashley RodriguezApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Harlingen CISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for six years. Now in its...

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Harlingen CISD recibe reconocimiento nacional por su apoyo la educación musical.

Ricardo LaraApril 9, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD ha sido honrado con la designación de Mejores Comunidades para la Educación Musical de la Fundación NAMM por su destacado compromiso con la educación musical durante seis años....

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Harlingen CISD enhances school security with Guardian program

Ashley RodriguezApril 5, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD expanded its security measures across the district with the Guardian program. Established in accordance with House Bill 3 of the 88th Legislature, this initiative builds upon existing security...

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Harlingen CISD mejora la seguridad en las escuelas con el programa Guardian.

Ricardo LaraApril 5, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD incrementó sus medidas de seguridad en todo el distrito con el programa Guardian. Esta iniciativa se estableció en cumplimiento del Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de...

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Harlingen High School, Harlingen South, and Gutierrez Middle School earn One-Act Play District Championship

Ashley RodriguezMarch 29, 2024March 30, 2024

Congratulations to our high school and middle school One-Act Play District Champions. Harlingen High School earned first place with their performance of "Big Love." Harlingen High School South earned first...

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La Escuela Secundaria Gutierrez y las Preparatorias Harlingen High y Harlingen High South ganan el Campeonato One-Act Play Nivel Distrito.

Ricardo LaraMarch 29, 2024April 9, 2024

Felicitaciones a nuestros campeones nivel distrito One-Act Play de preparatoria y secundaria. La Escuela Preparatoria Harlingen High obtuvo el primer lugar con su interpretación de “Big Love”. La Escuela Preparatoria...

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2024 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Results

Ashley RodriguezMarch 25, 2024April 9, 2024

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South FFA members competed at the 85th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and brought home many awards. Results are listed below. Harlingen...

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Resultados de la Expo Ganadera del Valle del Río Grande 2024.

Ricardo LaraMarch 25, 2024April 9, 2024

Los miembros de la FFA de las escuelas Preparatorias Harlingen High y Harlingen High South compitieron en la 85ta Expo Ganadera Anual del Valle del Río Grande y se llevaron...

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Teacher Academy Success: Estefany Rojo Munoz’s journey from student to educator

Ashley RodriguezMarch 7, 2024

Estefany Rojo Munoz’s determination and resilience have led her to fulfill her dream of becoming an educator. Rojo Munoz, a first-year teacher at Wilson Elementary is a Harlingen High School...

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El Éxito Académico de una Maestra: la trayectoria de Estefany Rojo Munoz de estudiante a educadora.

Ricardo LaraMarch 7, 2024March 8, 2024

La determinación y perseverancia de Estefany Rojo Munoz la han llevado a cumplir su sueño de llegar a ser una educadora. Este es el primer año como maestra en la...

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Ready to Launch: Harlingen CISD announces aviation program

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 23, 2024

Harlingen CISD unveiled its latest addition to the district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program—an aviation program. The announcement took place during a press conference at Valley International Airport on...

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Listos para el despegue: Harlingen CISD anuncia su programa de aviación.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

Harlingen CISD dio a conocer su última especialidad que será integrada al programa de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) del distrito: un programa de aviación. Esto fue anunciado durante una...

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Two Harlingen CISD counselors recognized as H-E-B Excellence in Education Finalists

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 22, 2024

Lea Saldivar from Lee Means Fine Arts Academy and Magdalena Lopez-Perez from Harlingen School of Health Professions were recognized in February as counselor finalists in the H-E-B Excellence in Education...

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Dos consejeras de Harlingen CISD fueron reconocidas como finalistas del Premio H-E-B Excelence en Education Award.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 22, 2024February 23, 2024

Lea Saldivar de la Academia de Bellas Artes Lee Means y Magdalena Lopez-Perez de la Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen fueron reconocidas en febrero como consejeras finalistas...

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Harlingen CISD celebrates second year of full teacher incentive allotment approval

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 9, 2024February 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD is excited to announce full approval of its Teacher Incentive Allotment for the second consecutive year. This year, HCISD submitted 156 TIA designations. The approved TIA for the...

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HCISD celebra el segundo año de la aprobación total de la asignación de incentivo a maestros.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 9, 2024February 12, 2024

Con gran emoción Harlingen CISD anuncia la aprobación total de su Asignación de Incentivo a Maestros (TIA) por segundo año consecutivo. Este año, HCISD presentó 156 designaciones TIA. El TIA...

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Jefferson Elementary principal named Region One TEPSAN of the Year

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 7, 2024

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Jefferson Elementary Principal Kimberly McCutcheon was selected as the 2024 Region One TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors...

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La Directora de la Primaria Jefferson fue nombrada TEPSAN del Año de Region One.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 7, 2024February 8, 2024

Harlingen CISD se enorgullece de informarles que la Directora de la Escuela Primaria Jefferson, Kimberly McCutcheon, fue seleccionada como TEPSAN del Año de Region One 2024 por la Asociación de...

Arts News

Harlingen CISD celebrates TMEA All-State musicians

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 1, 2024February 6, 2024

We are proud to announce that six students will be representing Harlingen CISD as All-State Musicians at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention. All-State is the highest honor a Texas...

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Harlingen CISD celebra a los músicos TMEA All-State.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 1, 2024February 5, 2024

Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que seis estudiantes representarán a Harlingen CISD como músicos estatales en la Convención de la Asociación de Educadores de Música de Texas. All-State es el honor...

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Vela Jazz I receives prestigious invitation to perform at TMEA Convention

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 31, 2024February 6, 2024

We are proud to announce that the Vela Middle School Jazz Band, Vela Jazz I, has been invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio...

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Vela Jazz recibe una prestigiosa invitación para presentarse en la Convención TMEA.

Ricardo LaraJanuary 31, 2024February 1, 2024

Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que la Banda de Jazz de la Escuela Secundaria Vela, Vela Jazz I, ha sido invitada a presentarse en la Convención de la Asociación de Maestros...

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Gutierrez Middle School UIL team named District Champions

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 31, 2024February 6, 2024

Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences earned the UIL District Championship. Out of 12 schools that competed at this event, Gutierrez students showcased exceptional talent and determination, ultimately securing...

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El equipo UIL de la Escuela Secundaria Gutierrez es nombrado Campeón del Distrito.

Ricardo LaraJanuary 31, 2024February 1, 2024

La Escuela Secundaria de Artes y Ciencias Gutierrez obtuvo el Campeonato Distrital de la UIL. De las 12 escuelas que compitieron en este evento, los estudiantes de Gutierrez demostraron talento...

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Join Harlingen CISD in the It’s Time Texas initiative

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 23, 2024February 6, 2024

Help Harlingen CISD kick off a healthier year by participating in the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge— a free, eight-week competition that unites Texans. This challenge runs from January 8,...

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Participe con HCISD en la inciativa It’s Time Texas.

Ricardo LaraJanuary 23, 2024January 24, 2024

Ayude a Harlingen CISD a iniciar un año más saludable participando en el Reto Comunitario It's Time Texas, una competencia gratuita de ocho semanas que une a los tejanos. Este...

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ECA named 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Early Childhood finalist

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 19, 2024February 6, 2024

Harlingen CISD Early Childhood Academy has been selected as one of the finalists for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Early Childhood Award. District administrators surprised teachers and staff with...